Type R - Trick Rear Seats or Magic Rear Seats ??? - Page 2

MrThanh · 29th November 2007, 05:31

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Originally Posted by Munro

It looks like there are various uses from the posts below. For me it is because I am thinking of mounting a small sub woofer under the rear seat. Lifting the seats will give me better access for running cables / mounting the sub etc. I may also lift the seat for carrying something, as others have noted.

Thanks for the Good idea of using the seat belts to hold the seats up.

thought about the small sub under the rear seat. realised that I can't do it, because when you fold the backrests down, the seat itself sinks to the floor =(

TTDegs · 29th November 2007, 11:17

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Originally Posted by MrThanh

thought about the small sub under the rear seat. realised that I can't do it, because when you fold the backrests down, the seat itself sinks to the floor =(

errr - no, it doesn't?

MrThanh · 29th November 2007, 11:19

errr... does in mine. maybe im not explaining it right.. folding the seats down causes it to sink into the floor to create a flat loading area/boot space.

jas72 · 29th November 2007, 11:22

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Originally Posted by MrThanh

errr... does in mine. maybe im not explaining it right.. folding the seats down causes it to sink into the floor to create a flat loading area/boot space.

and mine

TTDegs · 29th November 2007, 11:58

no - my oops (sorry

) - I didn't finish what I was typing before hitting reply

What I meant to say is that it doesn't go all the way to the floor - there is about an inch or so gap - which might be enough to fit a thin amp unit in?

Apols for the confusion - I should really stop trying to post replies in here and do my day job at the same time!

Munro · 30th November 2007, 18:38

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Originally Posted by MrThanh

thought about the small sub under the rear seat. realised that I can't do it, because when you fold the backrests down, the seat itself sinks to the floor =(

The plan is to fix the sub with velcro or something similar (very securely). On the odd occassion that that I want to put the seats down all I have to do is unplug and remove the sub.

Unknownsoldier · 30th November 2007, 18:48

Good idea. How about those straps like the ones in your boot that hold your locking wheel nuts you'd just have to unclip them then, possibly a more secure alternative to velcro???

Tom

Munro · 30th November 2007, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Good idea. How about those straps like the ones in your boot that hold your locking wheel nuts you'd just have to unclip them then, possibly a more secure alternative to velcro???

Tom

I thought velcro would be fairly secure. If it is secure enough to attach knee sliders, it should do for the small sub - see link below:

Motrax - MOTRAX VELCRO PATCH STICKY BACK (PAIR)

Straps would probably also do the job as you suggest

The sub is still in the planning stage, and I may not do it as I am very happy with the speaker upgrade already.

xYKMFx chris · 9th September 2008, 22:03

We used to have our 6 disc changer mounted on a board then velcor straight to the carpet, under the driver seat in our clio!! Always held securely!! In fact we have still got it in the spare room, went up the other day to find it stuff firmly to the carpet as it was on the floor - nearly lifted the carpet as i ripped it off!!! lol

Jayne x

uknowiama · 16th September 2008, 12:29

Why?

Economies of scale and marketing

The seats are virtually the same due to economies of scale. Is cheaper to have one set of seats for the 5 door and the three door. Then at some point the marketing men came along and said cant have full magic seats thats the trick of the 5 door. Then the bean counters came along and thought as long as the seats aren't being folded up, no need for this bit of trim here.

This is good news. The reasons for getting an FN2 CTR GT are stacking up.

And agree on the dog front. good that the bases can lift up

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MrThanh Valve Cap Join Date: 27th October 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	errr... does in mine. maybe im not explaining it right.. folding the seats down causes it to sink into the floor to create a flat loading area/boot space.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	no - my oops (sorry ) - I didn't finish what I was typing before hitting reply What I meant to say is that it doesn't go all the way to the floor - there is about an inch or so gap - which might be enough to fit a thin amp unit in? Apols for the confusion - I should really stop trying to post replies in here and do my day job at the same time!

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good idea. How about those straps like the ones in your boot that hold your locking wheel nuts you'd just have to unclip them then, possibly a more secure alternative to velcro??? Tom

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xYKMFx chris Jayne here too!! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th June 2008 Location: newcastle under lyme Posts: 285 Thanks: 25 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (0)	We used to have our 6 disc changer mounted on a board then velcor straight to the carpet, under the driver seat in our clio!! Always held securely!! In fact we have still got it in the spare room, went up the other day to find it stuff firmly to the carpet as it was on the floor - nearly lifted the carpet as i ripped it off!!! lol Jayne x

16th September 2008, 12:29	#30 (permalink)
uknowiama Valve Cap Join Date: 30th July 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Why? Economies of scale and marketing The seats are virtually the same due to economies of scale. Is cheaper to have one set of seats for the 5 door and the three door. Then at some point the marketing men came along and said cant have full magic seats thats the trick of the 5 door. Then the bean counters came along and thought as long as the seats aren't being folded up, no need for this bit of trim here. This is good news. The reasons for getting an FN2 CTR GT are stacking up. And agree on the dog front. good that the bases can lift up