ProjectVF: Modifying the Acura
Seat
After digging thru some local salvage yards, I found
a passenger-side seat from a late-90s Honda Acura. Passenger side was important
because that seat is usually less worn. It came with the tilt/adjust mechanism, and the
back and seat have nice, deep bolsters. Unfortunately, the base is too long, intended
for thigh support for a driver, and interferes with my expected riding
position. It was easy enough to unhook the upholstery and peel the foam away
from the stamped steel pan. A little measuring, a little marking, and a lot
of noise from the SawzAll took care of trimming the pan and a cheap
serrated knife handled the foam. When I get the upholstery redone, I'll let
them smooth the foam. For now the excess fabric is just tucked underneath
and secured with hog rings.
