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Old 15-10-08, 22:05
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Default hole in seat?

I have seen pictures of universal carriers were the drivers seat has a square hole in the middle.
Why was this done?
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Old 15-10-08, 22:33
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Hemeroids?????
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Old 15-10-08, 23:46
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Perhaps it saved the driver from leaning to one side if he felt the need to pass wind. Therefore forcing it down and to the occupants in the rear so the driver doesn't lose consentration.
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Old 16-10-08, 00:15
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Default Holes in seats

Obviously Colin, all your carriers will have that style of seat, by nessessity. ( We could go for days like this!)
Barry, can you show us a picture? I dont recall ever seeing one, of that style.
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Old 16-10-08, 01:05
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Default hemeroid hole

It was for a seat belt. Can't remember the name but it was the same style as used in th aircraft. It's in Nigels book I think. Sutton harness.
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Old 16-10-08, 11:04
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G'day All, LOL for those who can't spell Hemeroids????? Haemorrhoids aka Piles or locally dilated rectal viens LOL cheers Dennis
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