Front Swivel Seats

[Guest LAKEMAN]

Hi there, I'm just about to purchase a Galaxy Ghia 05, But I've found out they didn't fit front swivel seats as standard from 05 onwards, Does anyone know if it is possible to change the seats to swivel by either buying new seats or an adapter kit maybe. I used to own a VW caravelle and it was possible to buy a plate that fitted between the seat and the runners. If not I understand I can pay fords

[Chilli]

Hi Lakeman

 

I've just purchased a 55 plate galaxy ghia. It was 5months old and both front seat swivel.

 

If that is of any help.

 

Steve

[johnb80]

Don't bother, theyre a complete and utter waste of time and money on a Galaxy. I used to have a MKII Espace and the swivel seats were superb for picnic's etc. The Gal doesn't compare, no room when the seats are turned round, awkward to swivel the drivers seat.

 

Save yer money.

 

Regards - JB

[NikpV]

Couldn't disagree more, in the winter we often use the Gal for post walk picnics, the kids will often opt for these rather than mcdonalds :D they love the seats swivelled around couple of middle row seats down (better to take out rear left middle seat then 4 month old can lay on a blanket sfter his dinner) :D :P

[mumof4]

I must say that in the years weve had our car...weve never swivelled the front seats.

[bigdaddy]

Got to agree with john80,,,,the espace swivel seats where superb,,,,,,the galaxy seats are a pain in the behind to swivel,,,

[MrT]

It is even more embarrassing when you are not sitting in the drivers seat and try to swivel it, pull the height adjustment lever by mistake (can you remember which lever is which?) and the seat shoots up and hits you in the face. The kids found it very amusing.

[Guest LAKEMAN]

nikpv, I think we are both on the same wave length here, Thats exactly what I want them for. I used to have a VW cARAVELLE, I fitted swivels in that, I sold here a year ago, and realy miss the days out and picnic, so thats why I want a galaxy with swivels,

 

Thanks for your comments, will keep looking.

 

Jules

[bigdaddy]

What you on about,,,,,,,,SAME WAVELENGTH,,,,,,,,,,

 

 

 

You asked us our opinion about adapting your seats to swivel or purchase them from Ford,,,,,,most of who replied told you they are a waste of time in the galaxy,,,,,THATS OUR OPINION

[mumof4]

He was talking to nikpv.. Bigd!! :(

[bigdaddy]

Yes you are right mo4 ,,,,,,, he was talking to nikpv :)

 

 

I am on the same wavelength,,,,I used the swival seats in my espace every time we went out to the boat or picnics. :)

 

But the seats in the galaxy do not swival easily, 99% the time I dont know why I attempted to swival the seats,,,,,,,move all the way back swival a little bit,,,move them forward swival a little bit more,,move them back a little to swival a little more,,,oooopps just tore the material on the seat from the a-pillar,,hang on move forward a little again to swival a little bit more,,,,,ooooooohhh bugger i give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( :( :lol:

 

 

 

Thats the opinion most of us where trying to put over,,,,,,,,,,,,,THEY ARE A WASTE OF TIME

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry,,,,,,I am away for a drink,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,anybody coming :)

[Another?Maybe!]

I agree, waste of time (& the money to include them whether you want(ed) them or not.

 

Never used them on my Gal...mind you there are usually only 2 of us in it! I have one for its versalitity, its ability to become a Transit van when required, especially on those booze runs to France, or for taking accumulated rubbish to the tip.

 

Plus the wonderful comfort & effortless driving ability, of course.

 

P.

[Guest whiterosessom]

Swivel seats !!!!!!!!!! What a waste of time in the Galaxy's.

 

Nothing like as good as what was in our old Espace.

 

I tried turning the seat a couple of weeks ago & they're so awkward to get round, it's not worth the effort. I finshed with a few broken wires form the heated seat as they got tangled in the swivel mechanism under the seat. I then had to start putting the wires together before the wife complained that her rear end & back were getting cold.

 

We'll not go to the trouble of turning the seat's again.

[Andrew T]

Agreed they're a pain to swivel, but occasionally they prove their worth. We were camping in the Dales last Autumn with another family. Having worn the kids out and got them in bed commendably early we settled down to a spot of refreshment outside the tent. Within minutes we were bitten by every midge in Yorkshire. So we swivelled the front seats around, put two of the seats into the boot and folded the middle one down for the drinkies. By opening the rear vents we could hear if the kids woke up without the midges coming in. As we sat their quaffing I said that we must look like something out of a Galaxy brochure, but my wife pointed out that anyone in a brochure would be better looking, a lot better dressed and wouldn't be knocking their way through a selection of Morrisons "100 wines for under

[NikpV]

Yeah seats came into their own today - 4 kids +2 adults - chucking it down at wicksteed park today

 

http://www.npkjlvenn.demon.co.uk/seatssw.jpg

[Masked Marauder]

I am seriously considering getting a hold of a couple of swivel bases and fitting them to my car.

[Bigjeeze]

Went to Longleat today with my wife and three sons - Used the swivels - they were

great.

 

Hardly ever use them but when you do they are brilliant - a littel difficult but not impossible.

[mumble_bee]

marauder

 

I have 1 driver seat of the grey beige colour - from my old interior

 

and I have 7 seats including the 2 front swivels.. in another mistaken purchase from a mk1.. if you're interested.

 

I'm in luton, beds.

[Masked Marauder]

I don't think my budget could stretch to 7 seats chap. I am just after the swivel bases to fit onto my seats. I was thinking of a trip over to Daventry to see what they had in the breakers yard.

[mumble_bee]

nps

 

only wanted 200 squid for the 7 :angry:

 

pity tho , cause last week I had the base for the passenger side (which I chucked) as well.

 

** I'm not a breaker ** fyi- just lots of stuff left over from my re-doing my own.

[steve67car]

well what weather did you expect in kettering its dull there even on a sunny day :lol:

[NikpV]

well what weather did you expect in kettering its dull there even on a sunny day

 

 

Actually we aim for a Dull day - turn up at 9.30, 1 hour play in the park for the kids - rides til 1 picnic till 2 last few rides gone by 3.00 - kids get more rides that way, not too busy. Thursday though it pi55ed down, having said that the kids were happy :lol: :lol:

[steve67car]

missis takes the kids there quite alot they love it so you local to it then(give or take 20 miles) :lol:

[NikpV]

so you local to it then(give or take 20 miles) :blink:

About 45 mins away - gives the kids a chance doze/unwind before we get home :lol: :lol: :lol: :P :D

[jkspoff]

With kids they are really useful, as the piccy before shows, I very rearely use them, but good to have them for the odd rainy picnic occasion, I would certainly make sure that any future Gal or equivalent has them. The main problem I find is that when the drivers seat is turned around and the child locks are on the back doors, its awkward to get out !

The multimedia Gals don't have them for obvious reasons.