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Rear Seat Delete for 84 Carrera
I did some searching and it seems likethis may have been an option for my year. I was interested in picking this up form someone although I don't know who or where?
Does anyone sell this as a kit? I l ooked for used ones but no luck. Anyone have a line on these? -Jeff nolift911@hotmail.com |
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12-27-2002, 06:57 AM
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Once in a while I'll see one at a swap meet. But tey are always more than I want to pay.
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12-27-2002, 07:23 AM
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Watch Ebay. They are there fairly often. They usually seem to go for between $200 & $350.
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12-27-2002, 07:42 AM
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can anyone post a pic of what the "Seat Delete" option looks like? I have often thought that my rear seats are pretty much worthless.
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12-27-2002, 08:39 AM
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Just take the rear seats/belts out, that's what I did. If you want a tray of some sort it shouldn't be that hard to make, but l went with the lighter is better motto.
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I am looking for a factory finished look. The seats are worthless...I wouldn't ask anyone to ride back there.
One of these interior places could make a fortune...I would pay $300 for a factory look a like rear seat delete option... -Jeff nolift911@hotmail.com |
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12-27-2002, 10:12 AM
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Ditto Kemo...
Show us some picts.
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How much do the seat backs weigh? I have debated whether or not to remove mine for a while now. Not sure how the fabric/cardboard detaches from the rear tray?
Regards, Markus 
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The trick to using the rear seats is to sit on one side and put your feet on the other side. You can even wear a lap belt this way. It's not too uncomfortable for ice cream runs and such.
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12-27-2002, 11:56 AM
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Seat delete
When you see how these rear shelfs are made I think you'll understand why upholstery shops don't make them. They are very well constructed and rock solid. Sure someone could make a lesser version for a fair price but thats exactly what you would get a " lesser version " .
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12-27-2002, 12:31 PM
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Rear seat backs from a Carrera weigh exactly 7.5 lbs per side - easiest 15 lbs I removed. While you're back there remove the insulation under the parcel shelf for another ~10 lbs savings.
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12-27-2002, 01:16 PM
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The seat backs are easy to remove, the big bolt on the inboard side, and then the carpet on the back is attached with 3 screws. You may need an impact screw driver for the big bolt. One of mine was really tight until I used an impact driver. The rear shelf and rear seatbelts come out really easily too. The rear shelf will need to come out to get that sound pad that weighs a ton out. Maybe 1-2 hour job total.
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I actually took my rear seats out as well since they're useless to put a seat delete in. Here's a picture of what it looks like. This one is from a C2 Speedster which has the tunnel. The ones for 1989 and previous cars are similar.
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12-27-2002, 03:10 PM
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The trick to using the rear seats is to sit on one side and put your feet on the other side.
Now that is impressive...
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12-27-2002, 04:47 PM
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I've never heard of this option. In the photo above, does that include 2 little symetrical "glove boxes"? Where does this go exactly? Any pix of one installed? I assume that what we're looking at sits at the bottom of where the rear seats would have been. Am I correct???
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12-28-2002, 05:31 AM
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That system just looks heavy! I would not have much use for that type of space utilization in my car...that's why I have a van.
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