Replacing the driver's stool - Toyota Corolla, 1.3 liter, 1993
The stock seats in the standard Corolla are a rather depressing sight, soft and only with embryos of lateral support. This was especially felt on the track, when, in turns, instead of relaxed-precise steering, it was necessary to combine the setting of the trajectory with grasping the steering wheel (the lower limbs found support points in the center console and elsewhere)
It was decided to change at least the driver's seat - I began to look for some decently worn out braids or recars (and there are such ones, I saw a braid with a sled already corolla-shaped for 7 tr - plus 500 rubles dry cleaning and it would be almost ideal, but did not have time to It was already decided on UNP, as I found on sale a saddle from the 101st left in the GT Apex version, very inexpensive and in excellent condition.
An hour of work - and this
gave way to this one
As a result, it became decently lower, this can be seen in the photo below, the hood was no longer visible, the already low landing became even lower + on the lowered suspension of the initially low car, a complete feeling of kart control appeared. The nondescript-looking lateral support only gave way (I was surprised myself!) To chairs, for example, STI, and at the level of WRX seats, according to my feelings. The road began to feel better, it became more pleasant and safer to rebuild and slide in turns - the steering wheel ceased to perform a secondary function of the body's fulcrum)) It
remains to go onto the track and understand whether you still need a bucket or not. But it seems to me on this config and on such rubber there will not be such a grip to fall out of this chair, especially in winter) So I will definitely not think about replacing it until spring!
In short, the conclusion is simple: a competent saddle is a very correct mod!
Price tag: 1 000 ₽
And the second will remain as it is, the passengers will be more comfortable. Yes, and I found only one on sale, and after driving a little I realized that passengers landing on the floor and extra stiffness are useless
No vaasche! Everything fell like a dear - this also seduced in this version, including, the replacement took half an hour at night with a flashlight and a friend) I wonder if the 101st left the same low fit in them or not? I'll check it on occasion.
Well, yes, he took it from the left as a specialist. True, the day my back ached a little from the unusual landing, now everything is ok! It has become much more correct than it was, the back is almost vertical, the bottom is in the very depths of the seat, the body does not hang anywhere and everywhere rests on pillows, legs and arms are in place. I wanted to shorten the current check point. A shortshift would be delivered.
I had a short lever, no ice, shifting with great effort and the seat could not be moved far. In short, it just looks beautiful. I returned the old lever and felt like a knife in butter! ))
The straps will help you, I didn't have time to buy. I'm not ready for the bucket yet)
I understand that there is a difference. I mean, this is a half measure, if you often go to the ring.
The difference is felt by the ass, not the eyes)) Landing a couple of cm lower is a small plus to the feeling of the road, it holds the back MUCH better, everything is not so smooth with the legs, but it is also incomparably more cheerful than the stock stool. They are standing next to each other - dear and this, live difference is obvious.
To be honest, I don't see much difference. For a ring that one thing, that another ... Sit in the ladle - do not want to get out! Another thing is that it is difficult to pick it up for yourself, so as not to strain during daily driving. But it's easier than setting up your racks :)