SL/R129: Rear jump seat, retro fit?
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Rear jump seat, retro fit?
My SL came without the factory jump seat option. From a practical point it is better without it as I have a flat floor storage area and two lockable containers under the floor.
I have an opportunity of getting a complete jump seat for little cost, it would make the car look more luxurious, but will I lose the two storage containers under each seat - does anyone know?
Thanks, Hal
I have an opportunity of getting a complete jump seat for little cost, it would make the car look more luxurious, but will I lose the two storage containers under each seat - does anyone know?
Thanks, Hal
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From: Piraeus
300sl R129 Lotec turbo, 300sel 6.3 w109
I don't have too, the factory jump seat and because some times i put on a person behind i would like to tell me how much does this cost? you said that you have the opportunity of getting a complete jump seat for little cost..
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From: Victoria Australia
C63 AMG, C36 AMG, SL500
Seat Installation
I would be a little nervous to do this. Does your rego cert show 2 seats or 4 seats? Would you be covered by insurance with this change?
I am sure its technically simple but check the insurance and legal implications.
I am sure its technically simple but check the insurance and legal implications.
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From: On an island in Washington State
1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 & 2009 E350 4Matic Wagon
Rear Jump Seats Tabo!
As I understand it, the rear jump seats are not legal in the US -- the main reason being if you are in a serious accident or a roll over or even a near roll over situation the automatic roll bar will pop up and decapitate your back seat passagers -- lots of blood and a mess on the nice leather!
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From: Maryland
1991 300SL 5 speed manual, 90 Acura Legend Cpe, 97 LR Defender 90, 08 Range Rover, 89 Range Rover
I have the factory rear seat in my 91 300SL. I took me about an hour to remove the rear storage compartment and install the back seat w/ regular tools. I have a 5 year old that rides w/ me from time to time and the roll bar is not an issue b/c she is small. Not sure if I would put an adult back there...The car was designed for the rear seat in Europe, infact there holes under the trim in the storage compartment where you can bolt the rear seat belts, you just have to remove the plastic filler plug....hope this helps!
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Jumpseats
Well, if you are going to install the jumpseat into your SL, make sure you get the kind with the warning for the roll bar. And you should always use the jumpseat with the rollbar in the up position. If your backseat passengers are too tall, then they just shouldn't be there. The backseats in the SL models, at least the newer ones (90+), I am pretty sure were only offered as a factory option on the European models.
