Passenger seat goes back further than driver's seat?!?!

Hi,

I have had my Passion for a little over a week now, (best car I've ever owned) and I just noticed that my passenger seat sits back a good 6 inches further than my driver seat. Is this supposed to be like this? Just curious.

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by robm on December 24, 2008 at 6:45am: by off setting the positions of driver and passenger, it gives each person more elbow room. not sure if this is the reason...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SATO on December 24, 2008 at 6:26pm: right on the money! Rob...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mr bad example on December 24, 2008 at 12:39pm: it's also because the battery, air pump and tire repair kit reside in the passenger footwell. (along with the tow hook, my smart was towed away yesterday, stuck stick shift of doom); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by the flea on December 24, 2008 at 6:44pm: mr b.e.is totally correct, the draw back of the farther than the left seat travel is the seat belt getting caught in the buckle more times that you want to count...ask me how I know.

flea; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ian Pellant on December 25, 2008 at 5:12am: The other reason the passenger seat moves further back is to allow the seat back to fold forward for full length luggage loading.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on December 25, 2008 at 4:06pm: Yes you are right.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Xcpe Pod on December 26, 2008 at 5:15am: Thanks Everyone! I knew you guys would know!!

Happy holidays to all of you!; ▶ Reply to This

RSS

Welcome to
451 smart fortwo

Become a Member
or Login
win a smart

Members

View All

Latest Activity on 451s

Brabus007 commented on Dennis's photo 'new updates'

I SEE Bucks Bucks Bucks...

5 minutes ago

Brabus007 commented on Dennis's photo 'the new update'

Push Bar on the Front... Your ready for Parking Lot Madness...

7 minutes ago

Brabus007 commented on Dennis's photo 'new updates'

Nerf Bars Are Kinda Nifty....

12 minutes ago

Cisco added a discussion

Solo Performance Exhaust - Loudness confirmed

Just got a ticket because my Solo Exhaust was too loud. I don't even have after market headers. So, consider this a second opinion. Definitely, too loud.

1 hour ago

Dennis added 3 photos

7 hours ago

Lukasz added a discussion to the group Europe smart Car Clubs

http://smartlandia.pl/portal.php

I recommend Polish Smart's portal http://smartlandia.pl/portal.php

yesterday

Percy Rotteveel added a discussion

Local dealer(s) in Annapolis County?

Hi all, Maybe this is not the best spot for this discussion. But I am looking for a local smart dealer in Annapolis County, NS, Canada. I just moved into the area from Holland and looking to buy a Smart to drive back and forth to the Halifax Inter…

yesterday

Brabus007 commented on Smarts's photo 'Merry Christmas'

Merry Christmas to you too...

yesterday

smartCar on Facebook/Twitter

Badges | Bug Report | Privacy | Terms of Service