Folding Seat ?

Bavarian Tech · 11-12-2010, 06:42 PM

I upgraded my Non-Folding Seats, to a folding seat but I don't understand one thing,My side bolster' don't clip in well...I'm apparently missing a piece, but I cant find it from the parts catalog. Can anyone help me out with a Part #
TIA

Little White Clip Thing ?

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nky · 11-12-2010, 08:21 PM

Wow, you retrofited folding seats! I didn't think it was possible. Any chance you can post a DIY guide?

arctic330i · 11-12-2010, 08:22 PM

Cool!

11-13-2010, 01:10 AM

Now there is hope for those who do not have folding rear seats! How much did it cost you?

TheStigsTwin · 11-13-2010, 10:01 AM

Looks great, you did a avery nice job! Sorry I don't know the part number though.

1QuikWS6 · 11-13-2010, 11:11 AM

Could it possibly be #14?

It looks as if that clip (P/N 52 20 6 961 562) has square tangs to lock into square hole you show...

Why not just use the clip off your old seats? Or at least look at the clip to see what it is supposed to look like and if it is indeed #14?

1QuikWS6 · 11-13-2010, 11:13 AM

May I ask where did you find the seats? Was it local, cause I'm in Greensburg and may be looking for some stuff...

Bavarian Tech · 11-13-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nky

Wow, you retrofited folding seats! I didn't think it was possible. Any chance you can post a DIY guide?

Anything is possible with enough time & money haha, I plan on doing a full write up once I recieive the misc hardware I ordered to complete it

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Originally Posted by beemer3

Now there is hope for those who do not have folding rear seats! How much did it cost you?

$300 For the seats including Shipping
$100 For Misc Hardware (Folding Seat Locks, Trunk Mounted Handles)

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

May I ask where did you find the seats? Was it local, cause I'm in Greensburg and may be looking for some stuff...

I found the seats on Ebay surprisingly, Thanks for the Part Number I'm almost positive that that is the correct one, cuz the hole is square.

knivez · 11-13-2010, 02:52 PM

Is there a difference between the rear seats and the parts that fold? I am assuming they can't be separated? So if I buy some rear folding seats, I would have to find them them in the matching color? I could not just buy the folding part.

Is this logic correct?

Yogi335 · 11-13-2010, 09:29 PM

Thats awesome, this would preclude me from cutting into mine. I just think ill have trouble finding saddle brown seats. I would guess beige or black would be easier to find.

panzerfaust · 12-03-2010, 11:47 AM

You've gotta be the first person to do this. Junkyard sites can get you the fold-down seats for about $400 shipped. Congrats and post the DIY when you complete this project!

Bavarian Tech · 12-06-2010, 09:18 AM

DIY is now done

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