RX8 seat in my 1st gen =)
03-20-05, 07:31 PM
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RX8 seat in my 1st gen =)
I FINALLY found the perfect seat for my 1st gen project! I had to have the rotary headrest-thing! I have the passenger seat in my garage and, unfortunately it still has the airbag! I'll have to research the dismount trick before I stick it in there.
I have a simple pictorial write up with some engineering notes in regards to mounting the driver's side seat with minimal mods. If I can ever remember our Roadrunner homepage password, I'll try to post more details on my efforts.
I have a simple pictorial write up with some engineering notes in regards to mounting the driver's side seat with minimal mods. If I can ever remember our Roadrunner homepage password, I'll try to post more details on my efforts.
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03-20-05, 07:41 PM
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How does it sit compared to stock? Higher? Lower?
I'm sure it would probably hold better, and it certainly looks better; so, good job. How much did you cough up for the pair?
I'm sure it would probably hold better, and it certainly looks better; so, good job. How much did you cough up for the pair?
03-20-05, 07:41 PM
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Very nice.
I'm till debating between getting those or the corbeau's
http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml
I can get both set's for about $600, but you just my have leaned me towards the rx8 seats.
I'm till debating between getting those or the corbeau's
http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml
I can get both set's for about $600, but you just my have leaned me towards the rx8 seats.
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03-20-05, 07:49 PM
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Seat height: Good as I am 5'11, and the seat is dropped down to lowest position. Awesome fit within the car and fits me great.
I managed to get the driver's seat from Ebay for $125 +$50 shipping and I picked up the passenger (that has the airbag) for $250. I picked up in Winston Salem. So, got them both for $425; not too bad as they were my top choice for replacement seats.
They are nice quality...and did I mention that they have rotary headrests? lol
I managed to get the driver's seat from Ebay for $125 +$50 shipping and I picked up the passenger (that has the airbag) for $250. I picked up in Winston Salem. So, got them both for $425; not too bad as they were my top choice for replacement seats.
They are nice quality...and did I mention that they have rotary headrests? lol
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03-20-05, 09:37 PM
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Well, here are details for the first two fasteners. I'll make an effort to post a section for this project on our soon-to-be homepage when we get a new password. *chuckle* Somehow we lost our password.
03-21-05, 05:18 PM
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I should add that I do NOT have a sunroof in my car. The very top of the seat is 2" from the headliner. If I were taller than 6', I may be be concerned per my mounting decision; however, if there's a will there's a way and additional lower bracket mods can be done.
It worked for me, and keeps the headlights from SUVs / monster trucks from shining on the back of my head when they follow too close (that is if I let them follow that close).
It worked for me, and keeps the headlights from SUVs / monster trucks from shining on the back of my head when they follow too close (that is if I let them follow that close).
03-22-05, 05:23 AM
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I am having a simple L-shaped bracket fabbed-up for the rear bolts, I'll post details as I proceed. The passenger side looks to be abit different for the mounting holes, too. More on all this as I go.
