Possible to buy brand new OEM seats from Mazda?
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Possible to buy brand new OEM seats from Mazda?
I am looking to buy a used FD but every single one I go see needs to have the seats replaced. This is something I knew was going to be an issue since these cars are far from new. I am not interested in aftermarket seats. I would like to buy a brand new set thru Mazda but I don't even know if it’s possible.
Can anybody shed some light on this for me?
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Can anybody shed some light on this for me?
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you can probably order them thru the parts department. factory definitely still makes fd accessories, so i'd imagine all the parts too. problem is, to order these seats new, you'd probably end up paying the same amount as you would if you got recaros or brides. ok maybe i'm exaggerating, but oem stuff now is very expensive. best to just post on the forum and someone's bound to have a pair in decent shape
but if you insist, malloy mazda is supposedly friendly to us forum folks w/ discounts. do a search to find their #
but if you insist, malloy mazda is supposedly friendly to us forum folks w/ discounts. do a search to find their #
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Thats good news!
Even if they are expensive I don't care because I have no intrest in aftermarket seats.
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Even if they are expensive I don't care because I have no intrest in aftermarket seats.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by WaLieN
If your actual seat frame/cushion isn't damaged, you can order some seat skins.
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Originally Posted by xenon
I am looking to buy a used FD but every single one I go see needs to have the seats replaced. This is something I knew was going to be an issue since these cars are far from new. I am not interested in aftermarket seats. I would like to buy a brand new set thru Mazda but I don't even know if it’s possible.
Can anybody shed some light on this for me?
Thanks
Can anybody shed some light on this for me?
Thanks
For the base/r1/r2, about $2,000 a seat, touring is about $2,800 a seat. Go to that site and you'll see the actual retail price (even higher)
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Originally Posted by WaLieN
If your actual seat frame/cushion isn't damaged, you can order some seat skins.
Use sturdy snips for removing the skins, and installing them isn't hard if you have hogring pliers.
Dave
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Originally Posted by TT_Rex_7
http://www.mazda-parts-dealer.com/parts.htm
For the base/r1/r2, about $2,000 a seat, touring is about $2,800 a seat. Go to that site and you'll see the actual retail price (even higher)
-Alex
For the base/r1/r2, about $2,000 a seat, touring is about $2,800 a seat. Go to that site and you'll see the actual retail price (even higher)
-Alex
Ok thats a little more than I am willing to spend. God damn.
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The drivers bolster on my 93 touring is worn through in the normal place. I was considering the seat covers that are on RX-7.com, having a upohlstery shop repair the area or buying an upper skin from Mazda.
Anyone have these options actually done?
Anyone have these options actually done?
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Is it just me or do these not look like complete crap?
http://www.rx-7.com/store/rx7/images...vers_large.jpg
http://www.rx-7.com/store/rx7/images...vers_large.jpg
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Originally Posted by xenon
Is it just me or do these not look like complete crap?
http://www.rx-7.com/store/rx7/images...vers_large.jpg
http://www.rx-7.com/store/rx7/images...vers_large.jpg
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Those are very nice but everyone keeps saying the Millano's won't fit in the FD.
Has anybody been successful installing these seats?
Some pics would be great too. Just because they might "fit" does not mean it will look good. Having huge seats in a small interior might look funny.
Has anybody been successful installing these seats?
Some pics would be great too. Just because they might "fit" does not mean it will look good. Having huge seats in a small interior might look funny.
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Originally Posted by xenon
Those are very nice but everyone keeps saying the Millano's won't fit in the FD.
Has anybody been successful installing these seats?
Some pics would be great too. Just because they might "fit" does not mean it will look good. Having huge seats in a small interior might look funny.
Has anybody been successful installing these seats?
Some pics would be great too. Just because they might "fit" does not mean it will look good. Having huge seats in a small interior might look funny.
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Thats good news!
Even if they are expensive I don't care because I have no intrest in aftermarket seats.
Thanks
Even if they are expensive I don't care because I have no intrest in aftermarket seats.
Thanks
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WOW! Ok thats a little more than I am willing to spend. God damn.
I also looked at getting the new seat skins but it was ungodly expensive ($2000+ for both seats) and probably would not come out as good as the factory ones would have looked new, waste of money.
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You will probably be able to order the OEM seats through the factory seeing they still make FD parts and accesories. They will be very expensive though.
Probably will cost you as much as a nice set of Bride or Recaro's. Good luck.
Probably will cost you as much as a nice set of Bride or Recaro's. Good luck.
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Best bet is to find a local upholstery shop that can work with you. Show them the seats, and let them know just what you want. They can re-do the seat skins with a MUCH higher grade of leather than what Mazda used. Mazda's never been famous for using good leather on their seats - that's why they're all worn out .
You could buy the OEM skins for a fortune, then have them wear out as well. No thanks .
You'd be surprised what a good upholstery shop can do, and for a reasonable price most times.
Dale
You could buy the OEM skins for a fortune, then have them wear out as well. No thanks .
You'd be surprised what a good upholstery shop can do, and for a reasonable price most times.
Dale
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Well thats some good advice, Thanks!
I guess plan A is going to get them re-upholstered and if that does not workout then I might go with a set of black mazdaspeed type-f seats.
I guess plan A is going to get them re-upholstered and if that does not workout then I might go with a set of black mazdaspeed type-f seats.
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If/when you get a quote from an upholstery shop for making/installing new custom leather skins, you might want to compare it against the price of of getting skins from www.leatherseats.com and having the upholstery shop just install them.