[urq] Inappropriate backseat/battery contact, pragmatic front seat upgrades

[Jon Archibald]

I have a reached a juncture where I think the 79k ury 3B, which has
experienced all of 21k miles in my 15 years of ownership while donning tons
of brand new parts, will either have to pull its own weight as a driver
with requisite final touches for safety/reliability, or go to another
loving home now that the market seems to be improving.

Wrt safety, I need releasing front seats so folks can safely sit in the
back - I have very nice 4qk black leather fronts (long story) which look
the part wonderfully and I will keep, but preclude safe rear-riding. I
understand there are a lot of takeoff Recaro options out there, but would
love any exact examples of seat/fitment kits people have done.

Also, there is disturbing burn(!?) discoloration on the foam under the back
seat over the battery. Not sure when/how this happened, and I think
refining the wiring mess around the battery is in order anyway, but
wondering if anyone has put heat/spark shielding material between the
battery and the cushion material. Also, clever low-profile wiring bus
options for re-arranging positive connections at the battery would be
awesome if anyone had any recommendations.

Thanks again all!
-Jon
85 ury 3B