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Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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6-way seats.
« on: April 04, 2010 - 10:23:18 AM »
My original 6-way seat track was fine unless I really got on the motor, then the front part of the seat would fly up and try to throw me in the back. That caused more than a few brown stains in the back of the pants over the years. I just figured the teeth were worn on it, so I splurged for a repro from P.G.Classic. I made my maiden voyage with it this morning, and it is even worse. I comes up even when I'm driving normally.   :stomp:  The obvious solution is to send the POS back and try again, but since I have two tracks doing the same thing now, I'm wondering if this is some kind of design flaw. Has anyone else gone thru this? 

  Mike

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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2010 - 12:27:24 PM »
Mine has never, ever done that. Then again, I don't have big block horsepower either. However, when I do adjust it, I do make sure that the lever is perfectly horizontal then I sort of "jump" on the seat and yank up on the front to make sure it's locked in.
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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2010 - 02:16:47 PM »
As of now I'm thinkin' either get the 2-way seat tracks, or drop in a slant-six.    :lol:

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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2010 - 04:37:39 PM »
My 6 way doesn't do that.  your car must be faster than mine

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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2010 - 10:45:22 AM »
Mike,
Common questions that we use at work when troubleshooting computer problems.

Does it happen with other users or just you? :bigsmile:

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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010 - 11:30:48 AM »
Mike, mine doesn't do it either. Have you made sure that the levers and all are fully engaged?

I had to lube mine up to get it where I wanted.  :clueless:
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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010 - 07:43:44 PM »
Al,
   If my car is faster than you 499 6-pack, or whatever you have, then I will be shocked. But this baby does get up and go. I definitely notice the rear tires have more tread wear than the fronts. What would cause this?   :lol:

Rob,
   I am the only one to drive this car since I bought it. I suppose if someone much shorter than I,  with the front of the seat lifted a bit more and that person weighing maybe 50-60 pounds less than me, there might not be a problem. I get your point though.   :grinyes: There is always the operator error factor.

Wally,
   Here is my history. My original 6-way was frozen in both the back and front going up and down. I Took it out and lubed it all well. The front started working right away, but the back was always frozen all the way up. So this unit was fine until I nailed the gas pedal, then it would come up and try to throw me in the back seat.   :22yikes:  The new unit is even scarier in that regard. Maybe I should find a position I like and weld that dang thing. Being on the tall side, I don't need the seat to be up all the way. Of course if I had a convertible, we wouldn't be having this conversation.    :lol:

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Re: 6-way seats.
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2010 - 10:16:40 PM »
I would return the new tracks as defective, the find a regular set of 2 way tracks, like you mentioned.  Save the originals to go with the car if you ever sell it. My 3 cars have regular tracks and I never saw the need for a 6-way and I'm shorter than you.
Rob

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