Out with the old in with the new seats.

[The vast minority]

So, seats have been done to death, that's true.
Well. I can confirm that KA seats bottled to the floor simply by removing the 2 feet from one rail and fitting at the front to align with existing holes works but is far from ideal.

The seat base is 1.5 inches lower than even the standard seat. I will be working on a kit to position them properly, 1.5 inches higher !

Meanwhile, here is a pic taken indoors to show the old and the new
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[jagnut66]

Sorry, I prefer the old ones.................

[The vast minority]

[quote="jagnut66"]Sorry, I prefer the old ones.................[/quote

That's cool man I recon the addition of 21st century interiors seems like rape to many. However, I find the negative aesthetic effect is countered by the somewhat dramatic Improvement in comfort. Everything is reversible so when I attend shows I can put the originals back. I'm having them professionally restored in leather for such an occasion.

Al

[jagnut66]

I understand the need for a bit more comfort, especially on long journeys. I padded mine out with cushion infills for the fronts and old pillows in the rear bench seat (rear seat back didn't need it), it's each to their own really, as some would be upset that I did even that.
I'm glad you're hanging onto the originals though, as I agree that (IMO) they look better and more in keeping with the car.
Plus, as you say, it gives you the option when you go to the national and other shows.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[dalebrignall]

do whats right for you , my car has newton comercial seats they are lovley .

[kathi]

Nice looking car and proper garage - wish I had one (the garage I mean).

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kathi

[Deux Chevaux]

I have BX GTi front seats in my 2CV for long distance travel, like when I visit family in Worcester and need to drive the 450 miles from Aberdeen harbour, or for continental driving. Originals seats are comfortable for everyday use, but if I push much beyond 100 miles or so without stopping, I tend to get uncomfortable with the standard seat. I can alter the pitch of the back rest and the squab of the BX seats as I'm driving along.

[panky]

I had a BX GTi, I loved it and the seats where the best I've had in a car. The only ones I can remember that I never got back ache no matter how long the journey was

[Deux Chevaux]

Yes, they are rather lovely and comfy. I find them much more comfortable than the bucket/sports seats Citroën have fitted to the C4 VTR+ that's my everyday car.

[Longdog]

Respect for going all that way in a 2CV. Citröen are possibly the finest purveyors of posterior comfort. I have owned a Xantia which was incredibly comfortable and currently have a DS which is like driving around in the lounge, not built for rushing though.

[Deux Chevaux]

LOL. It's easy in a 2CV, the car was designed around the passengers. I've been all over Europe in the old girl, and we've travelled nearly 170,000 miles together. I can't think of any other car I'd rather drive round France in. She's currently hibernating in the garage till spring. Missing the fix, the C4 is a fine car with cruise control for easy long distance driving, but it's the 2CV I prefer to use on a good, long road-trip.