I've seen one advertised by Bluebird which apparently needs no fiddling about with and will fit straight onto existing runners, pricey though at £165. I can't quite picture how these work, does having a swivel base mean the seat is raised up a bit and, if so, by how much?
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swivel seat base
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swivel seat base
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Re: swivel seat base
I would put an add in wanted.Before i parted with that much dosh.You should get a genuine vw one for at least half that.It raises the seat a couple of inches.
pricey though at £165
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Re: swivel seat base
westie types raise it by exactly 30mm
mm oh and they fit between the existing runners and are welded with a few short runs along each side
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mm oh and they fit between the existing runners and are welded with a few short runs along each side
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Re: swivel seat base
thanks, I am reluctant to part with £165 (being a tight git)
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Re: swivel seat base
Here is a much cheaper option for those with deep pockets but short arms
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 0#p7747030
Just slide your seat off and turn it round....!!
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 0#p7747030
Just slide your seat off and turn it round....!!

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Re: swivel seat base
WHS ^^^^^^^^^^^^
I can slide my captain's seat off the runners and spin it around in a few seconds after a bit of practice.
I can slide my captain's seat off the runners and spin it around in a few seconds after a bit of practice.
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