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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 09:37 PM
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Yes - all of mine are 1984/1985.
Follow up question. Do you think the seat base foam is close enough between 81 and 84/85 for me to use in my 81 seats? If so would you be up for shipping me just one foam base? I would of course cover shipping, and some cash for the hassle of stripping the foam out.
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 11:22 AM
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I would bet the bottom foam is the same or really close. I'll get some pics.
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 05:53 PM
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Its not. The bolster on the outside are wider than the inside ones.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati.../#post11800707
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 06:00 PM
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[QUOTE=t_g_farrell;12653287]Its not. The bolster on the outside are wider than the inside ones.]

A may be being a bit thick here? Does that mean:
- You can’t switch passenger to driver seats as the outside bolster is wider?
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- You can’t use the 82-85 bottom foam in a 79-91 seat frame as the outer bolster is wider.
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 09:56 AM
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I may have found the correct shaped seat foam at Riggs. Those guys always come through! Will let you know how it goes.
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 08:56 AM
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[QUOTE=Slow_sevens;12653288]
Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Its not. The bolster on the outside are wider than the inside ones.]

A may be being a bit thick here? Does that mean:
- You can’t switch passenger to driver seats as the outside bolster is wider?
or
- You can’t use the 82-85 bottom foam in a 79-91 seat frame as the outer bolster is wider.
I was referring to the left to right bolster issue. No clue on the swapability of the FB to SA seat foam.
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