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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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What is needed to install the 6LE seats? Any extra hardware? I bought the 6LE seats and their brackets.

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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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A ratchet wrench.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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A ratchet wrench.
Haha ok. Making sure I didn't need any extra nuts or bolts. Thanks!
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Ok, got around to starting the install and I'm a bit confused....from bottom to top, do the pieces go like this...

Floor
Floor bolts
Brackets
Sliders
Seats?

Anyone have issues with the brackets lining up?
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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brackets won't line up...you need to hog them out to fit. i ran into this and so have others. it's not 6le's fault, it is the sliders that are supplied with the seat...
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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I had to buy mounting hardware and elongate the holes in the brackets... it was kind of a PITA but it's worth it.
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brackets won't line up...you need to hog them out to fit. i ran into this and so have others. it's not 6le's fault, it is the sliders that are supplied with the seat...
I thought 6LE made the brackets? Seems like it would be their fault they don't fit the holes.

I really appreciate the replies...any pics of the modded brackets to fit?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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maybe 6le could adjust the mount holes on the brackets to fit the sliders...this is a fairly new problem from what i understand. i didn't take any pics but, if you flip the seats upside down and line everything up, you'll see what you need to do pretty clearly. it's not a lot of grinding, just extending the holes a little.
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and it does not come with hardware to mount the bracket to the slider...
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Originally Posted by Amazin1
maybe 6le could adjust the mount holes on the brackets to fit the sliders...this is a fairly new problem from what i understand. i didn't take any pics but, if you flip the seats upside down and line everything up, you'll see what you need to do pretty clearly. it's not a lot of grinding, just extending the holes a little.
So for the brackets....which side faces the floor? Do the feet that stick out go on the floor and the flat part is up against the sliders? My brackets don't come close to matching up with the bolts from the floor. Is there a certain way to mount them? I don't mind buying hardware but I do mind if my brackets don't fit.

They both say 'top left' on them.
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feet down...flat side up. i don't remember both of mine saying top left but, i do remember having to fiddle with it to decide which one went to which side. the brackets look crooked in the car but when the seats are bolted up they sit straight. and i bolted the sliders to the seats, then brackets to the sliders and bolt the whole assembly into the car...
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Originally Posted by TImmy_Jones
So for the brackets....which side faces the floor? Do the feet that stick out go on the floor and the flat part is up against the sliders? My brackets don't come close to matching up with the bolts from the floor. Is there a certain way to mount them? I don't mind buying hardware but I do mind if my brackets don't fit.

They both say 'top left' on them.
sent you a PM
It should be top right and top left...
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Update...I was sent two drivers side brackets. I only tried the install so far on the passenger side. 6le is getting me new brackets here shortly.

I'm not stupid but damn these brackets weren't even close!! Good to know it wasn't me.
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I've been considering these seats as well. Let us know how they fit and feel and post some pics when your done. thanks.
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couple of pics in my TA...very comfortable and hold you well under spirited driving...




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Kinda off topic but have to ask. Does the lower seat being so tall get in the way getting in and out. Seems like it comes up pretty high and would be great for holding you in place but be a complete pain go crawl around to get out.
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Amazin- seats look awesome! Are those the regular 6LE's? Really like the black with red stitching.
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thanks guys. yes regular 6le's and getting in and out is only an issue because the car is lowered and i'm 6' 2"..lol.
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here they are with the ws6 logo's i had made for them....


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Are they comfortable? I think you made up my mind to get either these or the racing version.
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