drivers seat failed in accident

[angrygocart]

I was rearended today. I was stopped on the highway and a F-350 didn't notice and rearended the car behind me which caused a 4 car chain reaction. The drivers seat is now permanently reclined back and at an angle. The only injury I have is a very sore back which was caused by or made worse by the seatback bending back and twisting. The car is totaled. If I get another Festiva one of the first mods I will do is change the seats.

[hot4dl8ly]

Sorry to hear about another Festy biting the dust. We are glad to hear you are OK.

[wybnrml]

Man that sucks that your Festy is totaled and your back got hurt, you would think the seat would bend forward.

[resuwrecked]

my shoulder belt failed when i wrecked my first stiva. I would have been fine if the stitching at the buckle didnt pull apart. Everyone needs to check their belts stiching, if its frayed its bad. Try pulling it apart, i bet it will rip in your hands.

[hotfordcat]

Sorry to hear that, but don't just trash the Festy. There has to be some good parts left to sell here on the forum. Again , very sorry to hear of a Festys demise.

[angrygocart]

I just got it on the road 6 months ago with the aspire brake swap, new hub bearings, new control arms, poly bushings, new struts, 4 new tires, FMS springs. Any part I removed that wasnt replaced with new was sandblasted and repainted. I have a B6T which was going into it this summer. As of now I'm keeping everything and will start looking for another car.

[JPT]

This makes me want to change my seats.

[Maxtiva]

Sorry to hear for your car and your back. Glad to hear you keep te festiva and all your part.

[Nerd Racing]

I imagine aspire seats aren't much sturdier, I have swapped out the seats in 2 out of the 4 aspires I have owned and will continue to do so if its a vehicle I plan on keeping. the 2 i didn't swap were because I wasn't planning on keeping them long (OBDII in new york state)

[GenevaDirt]

I was rearended today. I was stopped on the highway and a F-350 didn't notice and rearended the car behind me which caused a 4 car chain reaction. The drivers seat is now permanently reclined back and at an angle. The only injury I have is a very sore back which was caused by or made worse by the seatback bending back and twisting. The car is totaled. If I get another Festiva one of the first mods I will do is change the seats.

had the same thing happen....... http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...hlight=wrecked

[Festiva_Fred]

This makes me want to change my seats.

same here.

[bravekozak]

Tiburon seats

The Tiburon seats have a frame thats twice as strong and rigid as a Festiva seat ( a lot more weight). The gear mechanism is smooth and built to a closer tolerance. Did I mention that they were far more comfortable and offered superior neck support in the event of an accident? I was rear ended twice in my 81 Malibu while waiting for the light to turn. I had to change the rear bumper both times. The other two cars were totalled. I drove away both times.

[skimsucka]

Man thats terrible sorry to hear that im always watching my rear view worried about such an event , but i feel 100% better with the seats ive swapped in sorry cant show saving for Florida meet surprise

hope you feel better soon

[angrygocart]

Thanks for the link GenevaDirt. I saw the pictures of your seat and it looks identical to mine, it twisted back and to the right. I'll get pictures of mine posted soon.

[FestYboy]

glad you're hanging onto the car to make another one live. and surviving the crash is an added bonus :p