Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat - Page 3

MGizzle · 01-18-2008, 08:29 AM

You know, yesterday I took a minute to figure out what the "bobble head" was since I see it so often on this forum. It is then when I realized that "subliminaly" I always tense up my neck as soon as I get into my car. As soon as I relaxed it, and the rest of my body, all I could think about is hawaiin music and the little hulla girl bobblehead. Dang, this stuff is no joke.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 01-18-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MGizzle

You know, yesterday I took a minute to figure out what the "bobble head" was since I see it so often on this forum. It is then when I realized that "subliminaly" I always tense up my neck as soon as I get into my car. As soon as I relaxed it, and the rest of my body, all I could think about is hawaiin music and the little hulla girl bobblehead. Dang, this stuff is no joke.

Its a HUGE part of the feel of our cars. It amazes me sometimes.

Myles

webcrawlr · 01-18-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stretch

...then put a piece of thin aluminum accross to bridge the other two springs together.!

Just use zip ties. Easier to do and undo.

howboutthemapplz · 01-18-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stretch

A heavier person would have the same effect as #4, it'd lower the frequency of the seat. Are the seats more comfortable for heavier folks or ligher folks (IGNORING lateral support, a different issue)? That's actually a pretty important question.

For once, I can't talk about bump stops Myles, haha.

Lateral support?! Whats this? lol not is an sti

**RaceComp Engineering** · 01-18-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

Lateral support?! Whats this? lol not is an sti

lol. My blob just pushed on the door and b pilar...lol.

jk

mw

howboutthemapplz · 01-18-2008, 11:46 AM

i will do this soon, i will zip tie the springs to the bars below it like sidewayssteve. this has to be FTW. especially being 6'5''. ill gain a tad of head room. lower with better side support. and i only weight 165. i am sitting ontop of it. When i drive like a deek, i just slide around. lol. i wont really know how it is until spring(ish) because i am most likely going to be in active duty with the Air Force.
Thanks for the great ideas!!

Ying · 01-18-2008, 11:48 AM

This is great info. I'm going to try one of these solutions soon. I'm tired of being in mid air half the time I'm going somewhere.

Islandboy630 · 01-18-2008, 12:12 PM

just a quick question... if there really is an issue with just the seats & springs that they sit on... how come the ride is still bouncy if you are sitting on the back seat of the car???

fullerton · 01-18-2008, 12:28 PM

that would be the suspension then.

though i have only sat back there once.

05_GD7 · 01-18-2008, 01:44 PM

damn I need some brides

Loubaru · 01-18-2008, 02:08 PM

can you guys update with with results once you remove/stretch the springs? sounds like leibo had good luck doing this.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 01-18-2008, 02:32 PM

Anyone around here who does do this maybe you could stop by and let me feel how the reworked seat is.

Mw

**Turninconcepts.com** · 01-18-2008, 05:06 PM

I've had an idea bouncing around in my head for a while. Some book I read - don't remember which one - mentioned using memory foam for the seat foam. Basically, that stuff that the swedish mattresses they sell in the mall is made of.

I've been searching a few places such as homebuilt airplane suppliers, but the stuff isn't really in the size I want. If anyone knows of a good source, and if we have someone who's good at car interiors (maybe one in the same guy) I would think this would help since it's a self damping material.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 01-18-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

I've had an idea bouncing around in my head for a while. Some book I read - don't remember which one - mentioned using memory foam for the seat foam. Basically, that stuff that the swedish mattresses they sell in the mall is made of.

I've been searching a few places such as homebuilt airplane suppliers, but the stuff isn't really in the size I want. If anyone knows of a good source, and if we have someone who's good at car interiors (maybe one in the same guy) I would think this would help since it's a self damping material.

Clint/Tony you just made me think of a friend's parents who bought one of those beds and the cat pisses on like on part and they might be chucking it( his mom didnt like it anyway)...so I will make that call this weekend and see what they are going to do. Maybe I get the non-pissed on side and cut it up and send to who ever wants to do the actual deal.

I can see it now..." yeah theses seats are awesome..but where is the cat?.."

Myles

fullerton · 01-18-2008, 06:27 PM

You guys could always try mattress companies themselves. I know there is a fair amount of scrap that is a byproduct of manufacture.

I used to work in the furniture industry and the people at Simmons always seemed nice. They even hooked me up with a mattress under cost...it has a few inches of the memory foam in it. customerassistance@simmons.com or 1-877-399-9397 if you feel like you are convincing enough.

01-18-2008, 08:29 AM	#31
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 782 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat You know, yesterday I took a minute to figure out what the "bobble head" was since I see it so often on this forum. It is then when I realized that "subliminaly" I always tense up my neck as soon as I get into my car. As soon as I relaxed it, and the rest of my body, all I could think about is hawaiin music and the little hulla girl bobblehead. Dang, this stuff is no joke. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-18-2008, 11:46 AM	#36
howboutthemapplz Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi, 97Sentra Fav Mod: CAR LIFT & Protune! Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat i will do this soon, i will zip tie the springs to the bars below it like sidewayssteve. this has to be FTW. especially being 6'5''. ill gain a tad of head room. lower with better side support. and i only weight 165. i am sitting ontop of it. When i drive like a deek, i just slide around. lol. i wont really know how it is until spring(ish) because i am most likely going to be in active duty with the Air Force. Thanks for the great ideas!!

01-18-2008, 11:48 AM	#37
Ying Junior STI Driver Car: PSM 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 78 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat This is great info. I'm going to try one of these solutions soon. I'm tired of being in mid air half the time I'm going somewhere.

01-18-2008, 12:12 PM	#38
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,160 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat just a quick question... if there really is an issue with just the seats & springs that they sit on... how come the ride is still bouncy if you are sitting on the back seat of the car???

01-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#39
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat that would be the suspension then. though i have only sat back there once.

01-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#40
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,869 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat damn I need some brides

01-18-2008, 02:08 PM	#41
Loubaru Professional STI Racer Car: 07 OBP/Gold STi Fav Mod: DomTune & MD Whisper Location: NW, Washington Posts: 773 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat can you guys update with with results once you remove/stretch the springs? sounds like leibo had good luck doing this.

01-18-2008, 02:32 PM	#42
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 3,138 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat Anyone around here who does do this maybe you could stop by and let me feel how the reworked seat is. Mw

01-18-2008, 05:06 PM	#43
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,024 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat I've had an idea bouncing around in my head for a while. Some book I read - don't remember which one - mentioned using memory foam for the seat foam. Basically, that stuff that the swedish mattresses they sell in the mall is made of. I've been searching a few places such as homebuilt airplane suppliers, but the stuff isn't really in the size I want. If anyone knows of a good source, and if we have someone who's good at car interiors (maybe one in the same guy) I would think this would help since it's a self damping material.

01-18-2008, 06:27 PM	#45
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Theory on bobblehead and fixing the bouncy seat You guys could always try mattress companies themselves. I know there is a fair amount of scrap that is a byproduct of manufacture. I used to work in the furniture industry and the people at Simmons always seemed nice. They even hooked me up with a mattress under cost...it has a few inches of the memory foam in it. customerassistance@simmons.com or 1-877-399-9397 if you feel like you are convincing enough. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.