Changing the seat bottom angle

gvcmel · Motorist

Changing the seat bottom angle

SPDinNY · Motorer

I think the side lever by the door raises and lowers the seat.

TrixieinNY · Motorer

I don't think that lever changes the angle of the seat though. I will check in the morning and report back

TOWNEMINI · Towne MINI - Official

When siting in the driver side seat under your left knee there will be a lever, that lever will raise and lower the seat bottom as a whole. Unfortunatley there is no way to just raise the front for more comfort.
Mark

gvcmel · Motorist

Thanks so far folks. Knew about the adjustment lever. Suppose once the weather returns to hospitable I will have to pull the seat out and seen what the construction/assembly is. Its like anything - anything is possible if you throw enough time and money at the problem

SPDinNY · Motorer

lol, ya I imagine you could just put some washers under the front bolts of the seat to raise it up....kind of a cheesy idea I had but it may work...

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

The seat frame will be handy to have intact in case of accident, which might be why it doesn't adjust at that angle. Maybe someone makes a seat cushion that might give extra height at that angle.

doctorwho · Member

TIA,

As for a diagram of the seats check out RealOEM.com. Here is the link for the basic R56 seat:

"RealOEM.com Diagram for MINI R56 Basic Seat"

Good Luck,
Doctor Who

gvcmel · Motorist

Dr Who - u rock. It looks like any other seat assembly and changing the incline should not be a big challenge. Just have to wait for warmer weather now.