JusNoGood Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I've been thinking about swapping my standard black 2004 seats with others. Been considering STI and World Rally. Has anyone done it and how did you find the new seats for comfort and look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I can't believe no one has done this [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Stants changed his seats. I've never changed any seats in my cars :) but I was today looking at some nice GB270 seats :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh not considered those seats...have you got a link please mate [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-Subaru-Impreza-2-5-GB270-PPP-WRX-BREAKING-FOR-PARTS-ONLY-/360916936886?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item54085368b6 I know the Spoilers gone already and he was wanting too much for the rear lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh those look tasty [emoji3] Might ping him a email if you're not interested mate. I think they'd look better tgan the world rally seats even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thats if he still has them I didn't ask on the phone just about the spoiler and rear lights. Thinking I might get rid of the UK 300 prodrive spoiler. and doing a facelift on the front end. So no the seats last thing on my mind but I did think about it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I swapped the standard forester armchairs for some classic buckets, which are lovely and comfy and hold you in place a lot better. They just bolted straight in, they are about an inch lower than the foz ones, I take it you were looking at newage sti seats ? Ive been told that all seats fit across the model/years savage's brother had some hatch seats in his classic I beleive. Do yours have airbags in them? From what I've read you need to do a resistor mod if your changing to older style seats to stop it throwing a cel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah I've got 2010 sti seats in my 94 sti but I had to make some brackets up for the inner rear mounting point . I prefer the look of the hatch seats and they match my black and grey aclantra door cards quite well but aren't as "buckety" as classic seats Anything from classic to hawkeye front seats are a straight swop though. Although im unsure if the wagon rear bench will fit saloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 They look very similar to my standard Blob WRX seats tbh. Mine don't have airbags in them. I was looking at the Alcantara (?) seats. The Blob STI or the WRX300 World a Rally seats like the ones shown in the link... http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downloads/impreza-wrx300.pdf I like the idea of these as I don't really like the idea of having STI badged seats in a WRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I would prefer black/grey if I can find some without STI on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah they are quite similar to blob wrx seats that's why I put a pic up , as I thought you wanted something to match the rears and door cards ;-) I saw front and rear aclantara (haven't a clue how it's spelt lol) blue seats for £250 on a f.b site but yet again they had sti on them . Haven't seen the ones in the pdf link before tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yea thanks mate. I was thinking the buckets would be more comfy. They are quite rare (only 300 cars made) but I do know where to get them. I think it was £425 for them or £250 for STI in the same place. Hence the dithering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Oof thats a lot of cash for a pair of seats. Id be inclined to get a cheaper pair and get them re covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Humm that's something I haven't considered. I'll have a Google [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 these were on the bay for 50quid I nearly bought them and sold mine on but after sitting in nicks sti I found the classic ones more comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yea those are the ones I have now. I don't find them very supportive unfortunately. The bucket seats seem more supportive. I say seem as I've only sat in stationary cars and not driven around in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 A right, I know what you mean, the new age seem a bit wider and don't grip you as much, same with the base it's a little flatter, I find with the classic seats they support my lower back really well. I usually get a numb left thigh after driving any length of time but in the subaru no problems at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Tuning Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I had some bucket seats custom made for my 2003 Blobeye WRX, I had to do the resistor mod as my drivers seat had an airbag. Saved around 40kg in weight which equates to around 9bhp if you believe the formulas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveuk260.Esq Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Less weight means better acceleration not more power. I never trust formulas. Its allestimations anyway it doesnt account for all variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucky Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have a set of recaros in my 03 wrx.they came with the car so could not tell you the price but they have great support and are not 2 hard on long journeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have a set of recaros in my 03 wrx.they came with the car so could not tell you the price but they have great support and are not 2 hard on long journeys. thanks mate. Especially for the pic. Except for the label they look identical to my current seats :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I had some bucket seats custom made for my 2003 Blobeye WRX, I had to do the resistor mod as my drivers seat had an airbag. Saved around 40kg in weight which equates to around 9bhp if you believe the formulas. how much did that cost and have you a pic please? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucky Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yeah think they are same now I have look't, just a bit of bling with the recaro on them, personally I'd like a set out of the hatchback wrx, their quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucky Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Forgot to add pic of the seats, 2010 seats very nice [emoji7] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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