Everybody,
I would like to upgrade out my seats, but I don't want to shell out $400+ for an adjustable racing seat. Is it possible to use gen 3 seats in my s4? If so, what rails would I use? could I use my stock rails? Thanks.

 

to the best of my knowlege the rails are the same. i could be wrong tho

 

IMO the FD seats, while very comfortable and still pretty sporty, are no more supportive than the T2 seats. In fact, I think FD seats have less lateral support. Get yourself some good condition T2 seats if you can't afford racing seats.

 

What is it about the seats that you're looking to upgrade? If they're worn and that's why you want to replace them then another option would be to have them recovered. There should be some places around your area that can do it.

I recall seeing a few posts about people putting FD seats in FC's and they had to make adaptors to fit the FC sliders on the FD seats, so they are not a bolt in affair. They also commented that the seats ended up being taller than the FC seats, reducing headroom, and they won't be much more supportive if any.

There are some cheaper aftermarket reclining seats that are of decent quality. A pair of Corbeau A4's can be had for under $600 for instance.

One more thing. There's no such thing as an adjustable back racing seat. It's all marketing. True racing seats are all fixed back single piece units.

 

why get fd seats when u can try to find infini seats

 

ur in the OC dude buy used good seats im getting BRIDE bucket and im only paying 4 bills for it i kno a place where yu might be able to get some and fd seats suck ***

 

Thanks. Will the T2 seats fit onto my rails (I have an '86 s4)?

 

I have FD seats in My s4.

I have to say, they are awesome, but they do sit higher in the car. IMO they are way more supportive than stock T2 seats.

If you want FD seats though, have fun making the brackets.

 

if yu want infini seats the best bet is threw my friend www.pandagarage.com he imports **** from japan but he wants 450 per seat

 

Related Q: Will TII seats fit onto GXL rails? Is doing the rail swap easy?

 

All 2nd gen seat rails are the same. It doesn't matter if the 7 is a base model, a TII, GXL, etc. The only differences are the options in the seat itself.

 

I think it all depends on your body shape and how you normally sit as a driver. I think FD seats are more comfortable for around town but they don't support me personally as well in a turn.

Go drive somebody's FD. Make sure you really like them before you spend all that trouble acquiring them and making them fit.

 

Where might I get TII seats in good condition (i.e. no foam breakdown/rips/stains/etc.)? Thanks.

 

Try the for sale section
https://www.rx7club.com/a-100/