Front seat switcheroo?
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Front seat switcheroo?
I've noticed the early formation of deep wrinkes on the driver's seat around the lumbar support. I've noticed similar formations around my eyes, but that's another story.
I looked over and noticed a pristine passenger seat and wondered... Is it possible, and easy, to swap the front seats? Driver's to passenger's? Aside from the front controls, are they otherwise totally symetrical? Do the connectors match? I'd be fine with the controls being on the 'wrong' side, but maybe they are switchable also? This would immensely prolong the lifespan of the interior for me, as I'm alomst always solo. Brackets look identical to me, but I didn't get too deep into 'em...
Curious if anyone has contempated this poor man's solution. Seems kind of elegant if not a bit cheap
Skeeter
I looked over and noticed a pristine passenger seat and wondered... Is it possible, and easy, to swap the front seats? Driver's to passenger's? Aside from the front controls, are they otherwise totally symetrical? Do the connectors match? I'd be fine with the controls being on the 'wrong' side, but maybe they are switchable also? This would immensely prolong the lifespan of the interior for me, as I'm alomst always solo. Brackets look identical to me, but I didn't get too deep into 'em...
Curious if anyone has contempated this poor man's solution. Seems kind of elegant if not a bit cheap
Skeeter
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The seatbelts will be on the opposite side. I too have a deep wrinkle on the drivers seatback, the leather actually pushed and folded over creating a 4 inch long half inch wide flap. I was albe to push and pull the flap out but it left a nice crease! Car only has 500 miles.
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Originally Posted by Skeeter
I've noticed the early formation of deep wrinkes on the driver's seat around the lumbar support. I've noticed similar formations around my eyes, but that's another story.
I looked over and noticed a pristine passenger seat and wondered... Is it possible, and easy, to swap the front seats? Driver's to passenger's? Aside from the front controls, are they otherwise totally symetrical? Do the connectors match? I'd be fine with the controls being on the 'wrong' side, but maybe they are switchable also? This would immensely prolong the lifespan of the interior for me, as I'm alomst always solo. Brackets look identical to me, but I didn't get too deep into 'em...
Curious if anyone has contempated this poor man's solution. Seems kind of elegant if not a bit cheap
Skeeter
I looked over and noticed a pristine passenger seat and wondered... Is it possible, and easy, to swap the front seats? Driver's to passenger's? Aside from the front controls, are they otherwise totally symetrical? Do the connectors match? I'd be fine with the controls being on the 'wrong' side, but maybe they are switchable also? This would immensely prolong the lifespan of the interior for me, as I'm alomst always solo. Brackets look identical to me, but I didn't get too deep into 'em...
Curious if anyone has contempated this poor man's solution. Seems kind of elegant if not a bit cheap
Skeeter
Side Air Bags are located in the seat. Might want to leave those on the outside of the seat and just go for new seat leather. Ask for it under warranty. I had my passenger seat leather replaced due to fading and cracking and will have the drivers seat done next.
