Stock 182 seat height

[Darren S]

Just a question when ravaging a Clio Campus for spares today. Having removed the front seats, the little castor 'risers' were underneath - but are they necessary?

I'd like the idea of dropping my seats slightly if possible, but am acutely aware that there might be more exposure to the elements outside without them in place.

Any suggestions on what to do in lowering the seats with the least amount of fuss?

Thanks.

 

[Matt Cup]

There are rubber bungs that cover the outer bolts that will stop water ingress, the inner bolts are behind the exhaust heat shield. You could put a thin bit of rubber like an inner tube to stop ingress of the centre nuts.

The only other thing to consider is that it’s a bit stiffer to adjust the seat but if you don’t use it often then it’s not going to be an issue.

 

[leeds2592]

Removing those is the only way to lower standard seats. People have been doing it for years. As above though, just makes it harder to adjust the seat as it catches on the carpet more.

 

[vowezik]

Just a question when ravaging a Clio Campus for spares today. Having removed the front seats, the little castor 'risers' were underneath - but are they necessary?

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I'd like the idea of dropping my seats slightly if possible, but am acutely aware that there might be more exposure to the elements outside without them in place.

Any suggestions on what to do in lowering the seats with the least amount of fuss?
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Thanks.

Those risers are mainly there to space the seat correctly and help with mounting geometry. You can remove them to lower the seat slightly, but keep in mind it may affect the seat's alignment, driving position, and, in some cases, seat belt geometry. If you do remove them, make sure the seat still bolts down securely and doesn't interfere with the seat rails. For a small drop, it's a simple modification, but I'd double-check that everything remains safe and functions properly afterward.

 

[Darren S]

There are rubber bungs that cover the outer bolts that will stop water ingress, the inner bolts are behind the exhaust heat shield. You could put a thin bit of rubber like an inner tube to stop ingress of the centre nuts.

The only other thing to consider is that it’s a bit stiffer to adjust the seat but if you don’t use it often then it’s not going to be an issue.

Yeah, I don't adjust the seat much at all. I might even leave the passenger side as is as that's usually empty and just sort the driver's side out.

The potential for water ingress does concern me somewhat though.

 

[TheBandit]

I removed the bungs and used a washer underneath to stop the mechanism getting stuck on the carpet. Not a huge difference, but makes it a nicer place to be.

The nuts are fairly out the way for water ingress, no issues in the 6+ years since doing it - I think using a washer also 'seals' the gap between the seat rail and hole.

 

[Matt Cup]

I removed the bungs and used a washer underneath to stop the mechanism getting stuck on the carpet. Not a huge difference, but makes it a nicer place to be.

The nuts are fairly out the way for water ingress, no issues in the 6+ years since doing it - I think using a washer also 'seals' the gap between the seat rail and hole.

The two outer ones have rubber grommets and the inner are covered by the exhaust shield.