I need some advice.

I have a 80 280 zx coupe

The drivers seat broke yesterday. The part that allows the seat to lean back will not hold. the seat is now stuck in the "reclined" position.

I don't think I can fix it, so I'm looking for a replacement.

I don't think i want to go with racing seats. this is my daily driver, and the racing seats I have seen just don't look comfortable. pulse I'm not the light weight I should be.

I have seen the write up on the acura seats by 83turbo280zx, but no luck on finding any in my area.


any other suggestions on replacement, are a place that might carry oem type seats.

 

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/where-what-seats-can-i-get-my-z-19918/

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/honda-seat-install-280zx-17988/

 

I'd look at the seat mechanism. it is fairly simple as I remember and perhaps all you need is bending a tang back in place or a spot of welding. get a set of hogring pliers to put the upholstery back together.

 

had time to pull the seat last night.

I found a bolt that had snapped, I was able to remove it, now I just have to find a replacement. I hope this will fix my issues.

BUT...

Once the seat was out and apart, I found a wire running from the seat belt latch that was not plugged in. I assume it is for the seat belt warning light ( if the car has one), but I can not find anyplace to plug it in.

so now I'm question if I have the original seats, or is the plug I'm looking for not on the base mode.

 

I seem to remember an odd unused wire to the seat belt. if everything works why worry. You can buy bolts anywhere just get the size and thread or take what you have to a bolt place they can identify it. get grade eight higher ksi in shear than regular.