Seat Lowering Kit????
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Mighty GTS
Viper Owner
I too am wondering about the seat kits. Northwind makes
the kit, but I've read with the 2" drop, you need to shim
the front brackets to get the required rake for thigh
support. Some have used washers to adjust the tilt, others
have used 2" sections of pipe. The manufacturer is supposed to be working with some people to come up with
a more factory design for "tilt", but I haven't heard anything. Anybody????
the kit, but I've read with the 2" drop, you need to shim
the front brackets to get the required rake for thigh
support. Some have used washers to adjust the tilt, others
have used 2" sections of pipe. The manufacturer is supposed to be working with some people to come up with
a more factory design for "tilt", but I haven't heard anything. Anybody????
AG98RT10
Viper Owner
I installed their 2 inch kit last week. I found no need for a front shim to rake it back. I'm 6-5, btw. Installation was a pain, but I'm not very mechanically inclined. 
Casey
Enthusiast
2" kit gives you plenty of room! I also would like some more thigh support, so I will be adjusting the tilt this spring.
HOGDEALER
Enthusiast
REMEMBER: The 1 inch kit remains adjustable (forward and aft) the 2 inch kit does not.
AG98RT10
Viper Owner
True - one inch is definitely NOT enough for a 6-5'er, though.
V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
who offers the one inch kit? i though there were only two inch kits, SHIIT, ive been suffering needlessly for five ys, LOL
AG98RT10
Viper Owner
Here, see this link:
http://northwind.viperclub.org/
Left column, down the page a bit - they have both 1 and 2 inch kits.
http://northwind.viperclub.org/
Left column, down the page a bit - they have both 1 and 2 inch kits.
Snake Bitten
Enthusiast
Rich...do the two inch drop, and then shim the front up about 2.5"...You drove mine...and that is how mine is set up...
Andrew/USPWR
Enthusiast
I'm 6'2'' and just installed the Parts Rack 1'' adjustable lowering kit, and I used washers to adjust the rack. Works great.
I went with the 1'' adjustable rather than the 2'' non-adjustable because if anyone shorter than 6' needed to drive the car they wouldn't be able to. ie. mechanic, tuner, wife..........second thought.
2000 GTS Steel Grey
6 piston Baer claws up front, Front brakes in back, Quaife differential, GKH half shafts,
Alloy fly wheel, Short throw shifter, Polished aluminum intakes, K&N air filters,
Optima battery, Sterling silver ignition key, ACR 5 point harnesses.
I went with the 1'' adjustable rather than the 2'' non-adjustable because if anyone shorter than 6' needed to drive the car they wouldn't be able to. ie. mechanic, tuner, wife..........second thought.
2000 GTS Steel Grey
6 piston Baer claws up front, Front brakes in back, Quaife differential, GKH half shafts,
Alloy fly wheel, Short throw shifter, Polished aluminum intakes, K&N air filters,
Optima battery, Sterling silver ignition key, ACR 5 point harnesses.
carguy07
Viper Owner
Is there any risk of bending the seat brackets when you guys shim them up in the front?
Y2K10 SRT#39
Enthusiast
Nope-
The 2" kit is necessary for those over 6'2". I'm 6'6" and can use my helmet in my GTS. If ya need thigh support, use a pillow (I do)!
The 2" kit is necessary for those over 6'2". I'm 6'6" and can use my helmet in my GTS. If ya need thigh support, use a pillow (I do)!
Andrew/USPWR
Enthusiast
I used the washers with longer bolts, to bolt the seats to the 1'' adjustable bracket. You have to tighten the front and back bolts down together but a spacer cut at the slight angle would be better.
Acually I bet if you asked the vender they could make the spacers for you.
2000 GTS Steel Grey
6 piston Baer claws up front, Front brakes in back, Quaife differential, GKH half shafts,
Alloy fly wheel, Short throw shifter, Polished aluminum intakes, K&N air filters,
Optima battery, Sterling silver ignition key, ACR 5 point harnesses.
Acually I bet if you asked the vender they could make the spacers for you.
2000 GTS Steel Grey
6 piston Baer claws up front, Front brakes in back, Quaife differential, GKH half shafts,
Alloy fly wheel, Short throw shifter, Polished aluminum intakes, K&N air filters,
Optima battery, Sterling silver ignition key, ACR 5 point harnesses.
