[BMWCSRegistry] Seat compatibility question

[Art Wegweiser]

Thanks for the message Steve but a word of warning to you and all.

Do NOT use the arm rest on the door as a grab handle and be really 
gentle if you pull on it to close the door. If a grab handle is 
needed, the sturdy rim on the dash shelf should work just fine.
The screws holding the door thing in place will surly let go and 
especially if having been likely removed several times over the years 
to get at the window cranks or glass. The holes will strip.

Speaking of which, when was the last new car you saw with such a 
great and convenient shelf to safely put soft stuff up front under 
the wind screen?  Most now have round and sloping areas on which 
anything slides off to the floor or even out an open window unless 
tacked down with velcro or duct tape.  Karmann did get it right at 
times.
Art


At 11:04 AM -0400 7/16/07, Coupecs at aol.com wrote:
>I agree with Art. I do take my coupe to driver's schools and I've 
>never had a problem with sliding around, nor have I had an 
>instructor complain. I know they would like something more 
>substantial than the grab handle on the door but that's their 
>problem. Most of them enjoy going out with me than anything "M" and 
>new and idrive. And when I offer them a few spins around the track 
>they don't beg off.
>
>So keep those beautiful original seats and keep driving.
>
>A few years ago I went to a BMWCCA chapter meeting at our local BMW 
>dealer in Doylestown PA. I was late and most of members arrived 
>before me and were gathered in the showroom. There was all kinds of 
>iron parked outside, including a Ferrari and other non-BMW stuff. 
>When I pulled up in front it was a race to the door. They were 
>circling, asking questions.  Few other BMWs have the WOW factor of 
>our coupes.
>
>Finally, thanks to all of you who responded to my post about 
>stickers. Wonderful news. I am ordering this am.
>
>Steve ONeill
>
>74 CSi(modified for the track)
>
>

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