For those who cant find s4 seats...give this a try

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 01:53 PM

finally got around to trying something that ive been thinking about for a while...i hate the lumbar support in my seat and wanted to remove it to see if i could sit back more in my seat... well i decided to give it a try...it was pretty easy depending on how far you want to take it..heres a pic ...not mine but one i found..basically you remove the black piece...

i took it a little further by disconnecting the top supports and moving them back...and while not s4 seat...you definitely get improved bolstering by sitting a little further back in the seat..and best of all its free

**kwimberly** · 10-10-2008 01:55 PM

I love my lumbar support. I have it all the way down and sticking out as far as it will go - keeps my lower back from bulging out.

**ThatGuyAlex** · 10-10-2008 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by kwimberly

I love my lumbar support.

hate mine!

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by kwimberly

I love my lumbar support. I have it all the way down and sticking out as far as it will go - keeps my lower back from bulging out.

then this is not for you

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 04:17 PM

just an update...i just took it out for a ride and the mod is better than i thought..its a huge difference when going around corners and overall comfort has improved..im very happy with the results...ill be doing the passenger seat and will do a step by step for anyone whos interested...if i had to describe the effectiveness...id say this is like going from stock to 1+..

**ThatGuyAlex** · 10-10-2008 04:29 PM

Sweet. im gonna do this too just cause mine is poping out the back anyways. POS

**absolutegtr** · 10-10-2008 04:30 PM

Hmmm...I hate my lumbar also.....

**manhertm** · 10-10-2008 04:40 PM

Man, I thought you were gonna show some awesome S4 alternative seats. Does anybody know of decent pair of racing seats for $700 bucks?

**absolutegtr** · 10-10-2008 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by manhertm

Man, I thought you were gonna show some awesome S4 alternative seats. Does anybody know of decent pair of racing seats for $700 bucks?

Have you heard of Ebay?

**manhertm** · 10-10-2008 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by absolutegtr

Have you heard of Ebay?

Yeah, I thought about finding a pair of used Porsche seats, but most of the seats I've seen in the price range I mention look kinda questionable. I'm looking to keep the leather look too.

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by manhertm

Yeah, I thought about finding a pair of used Porsche seats, but most of the seats I've seen in the price range I mention look kinda questionable. I'm looking to keep the leather look too.

honestly...give this a try...it'll take you a maximum of 20-30 minutes..and if might save you a lot of money

**absolutegtr** · 10-10-2008 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by eclimax13

honestly...give this a try...it'll take you a maximum of 20-30 minutes..and if might save you a lot of money

nothing beats the S4 seat look though

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by absolutegtr

nothing beats the S4 seat look though

as good as they look...after doing this i wouldnt even think of dropping the dough for them..this worked out so well...id spend the money elsewhere..and thats what im going to do...fmic

**Pothole** · 10-10-2008 06:54 PM

do you have to cut or break any thing preminatly, cuz if not i got free day tomorrow, if i dont like it i can but it back, right?

I would love to get some s4 seats but there a lot if ya can find em, i personally think that these stock seats have no side support, my 97 jetta trek, and by buddies b5 a4 felt more supportive than mine in the corners

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 07:19 PM

nothing permanent ...everything can be put back to normal

**AudiA4Turbo22** · 10-10-2008 07:22 PM

i'm set i don't even have lumbar support so that's probably why i like my seats.

**Ill 3.0** · 10-10-2008 07:40 PM

Great idea, but if you want S4 seats I'd keep looking. Good option for the meantime though. Honestly, I'd put your comparison to getting S4 Recaros as Stage III from stock. They're my second fav mod, and almost enjoy them as much as the supercharger.

BTW, there is a guy selling a 4.2 A6 in the classifieds in Chicago area that would probably sell his B7 S4 seats separately. Anyway gotta respect the originality.

**ThatGuyAlex** · 10-10-2008 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by manhertm

Man, I thought you were gonna show some awesome S4 alternative seats. Does anybody know of decent pair of racing seats for $700 bucks?

Sorry to thread jack but..

Some place around me sells these for 399each (fiber glass) and 700each (carbon kevlar pictured). Thats shipped also

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 08:28 PM

^^^that will just ruin the car...

**italian a4 1032** · 10-10-2008 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by manhertm

Man, I thought you were gonna show some awesome S4 alternative seats. Does anybody know of decent pair of racing seats for $700 bucks?

check the classifieds recaros for 7 or 800

**AudiA4Turbo22** · 10-10-2008 08:30 PM

^^agreed, and they aren't even leather.

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Ill 3.0

Great idea, but if you want S4 seats I'd keep looking. Good option for the meantime though. Honestly, I'd put your comparison to getting S4 Recaros as Stage III from stock. They're my second fav mod, and almost enjoy them as much as the supercharger.

BTW, there is a guy selling a 4.2 A6 in the classifieds in Chicago area that would probably sell his B7 S4 seats separately. Anyway gotta respect the originality.

id have to agree with you about the s4 being like stage III..thats why i said this would be like 1+...like i said...this turned out so well that im not going to get the s4's unless i get a killer deal..

**eclimax13** · 10-10-2008 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4Turbo22

i'm set i don't even have lumbar support so that's probably why i like my seats.

what seats do you have?

**ThatGuyAlex** · 10-10-2008 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4Turbo22

^^agreed, and they aren't even leather.

They can have them in leather and even make the backs leather.

But ya those seats are more for Evo's, STI's, s2k's or MK4 or 5 GTI's.

Eurojet sells the same ones with EuroJet logos in leather.

**heateris** · 10-11-2008 06:32 AM

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/pa...zen/CTGY/Seats

**AudiA4Turbo22** · 10-11-2008 07:19 AM

^^the second set from the top with the enclosed headrests are badass

**manhertm** · 10-11-2008 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by AudiA4Turbo22

^^the second set from the top with the enclosed headrests are badass

^^ leather RT FTW, the look like R8 seats

.

**chadb2434** · 10-11-2008 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by heateris

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/pa...zen/CTGY/Seats

pretty sweet, can you just mount them to your orig seat frame? I see the pics but can't tell.

**jojoampt** · 10-11-2008 10:58 AM

http://www.motorsportseats.com/recaro/sportster.html

not cheap, but sick!

**04a430** · 10-11-2008 12:47 PM

Recaro Style Seats

**eg6siR** · 10-11-2008 01:38 PM

i think i will stick to my Sparco Torino 2's that i am refinishing in plaid

**eclimax13** · 10-11-2008 01:43 PM

complete diy is up...and people , who cares what your plans are for your seats...or if you have the s4 seats..good for you....this is for the person who wants to keep their factory seats and improve them...i like my heated seats and want to keep this..plus this is free..

**Chekm8** · 10-11-2008 02:07 PM

damn, can't see the pic. can you please post the writeup? i think i have an idea of what blackpart you're talking about but can't see the pic. would love to improve mine. thanks.

**eclimax13** · 10-11-2008 03:11 PM

the whole write up is in the thread section under diy: seat mod
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239909

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