Seating Options

[Rasmus]

Looking at the 818R prototype I noticed they've installed a Kirkey Series 47 (http://www.kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&code=Series47) seat in there. I like it. Fits the R perfect.

http://www.kirkeyracing.com/images/Thumbnails/47%20SERIES%20-%20RIGHT_Medium.JPGhttp://pitstopusa.com/images/F14600213.jpg

[wallace18]

I am using the same seats in my S as well. Very comfy for a racing seat.

[Nuul]

How are they for a daily driver? I absolutely hate the seats in my 2003 WRX so that's high on my list of things to upgrade.

[longislandwrx]

Not much cushion on those bad boys though... my brother in law had them in his Nova... after an hour I started hurting.

I will most likely be going with a Sparco Evo, or if lady fortune smile on me one of the Status seats.

[Mechie3]

I plan on OMP TRS seats. The one I tried out for 5 minutes was comfy and they're not terribly expensive at $349 each. FIA homologated too, so it's not some chintzy ebay seat that'll kill you.

[wallace18]

How are they for a daily driver? I absolutely hate the seats in my 2003 WRX so that's high on my list of things to upgrade.

I would not use them for a daily driver IMO.

[C.Plavan]

There are many, many (Better/more comfortable IMHO) choices of "Race" seats out there than Kirkey... I personally will stick with Racetech or Recaro with side head "Halo" restraint myself. Possibly even Cobra seats. My buddies race car has a new set that were pretty comfortable.

[Rasmus]

http://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob6001pro-fit.jpg (http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seating/brand/Cobra/prodID/657)
The Cobra Imola S GT, and

http://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob10005pro-fit.jpg (http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seats/brand/Cobra/prodID/651)
Cobra Suzuka Pro GT have always been favorites of mine. Cobra's not popular in the Subaru crowd; I've never been able to sit in one. Really wish it didn't have "COBRA" stitched across the headrest. Too much.

[PhyrraM]

How are they for a daily driver? I absolutely hate the seats in my 2003 WRX so that's high on my list of things to upgrade.

Interesting. The '02-'03 WRX seats are generally considered on of the best in the Subaru lineup. Folks hate the way they look, but they hold better than any later WRX or STI seat. I always liked mine over the last 10 years.

I wonder if there are many non-racing choices? I would think that a reclining mechanism at least for an 818S.

[Mechie3]

A local guy (Indianapolis) is selling some Sparco reclining seats with brackets and sliders for a 2006 WRX (basically, any 02-07 impreza) for ~$800 IIRC. I didn't buy them only because there's no hole for a 5th belt on a harness.

[timmy318]

Thinking about these seats here:
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/recaro-sportster-cs-seat-p-7854.html
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/recaro-sport-topline-seat-p-7853.html
Only problem I see with them is that they're expensive as hell ($1,400 per seat)!!!!!

[Xusia]

Has anyone besides me given any thought to rebuilding/recovering the stock seats? Keeping in mind I'm planning a daily driver, I was thinking about just recovering the stock seats with leather (or a high quality alternative), and possibly altering the padding while I'm at it (i.e. creating a deeper "dish"). I'm going for an exotic car type of look, and want the seats to look the part. Material is more important to this IMO than shape, as long as the seat shape doesn't look like a race car seat!

[Erik W. Treves]

i will be using this seat



http://www.momousa.com/racing/seats/start.html

more than likely....

[wleehendrick]

Any thoughts on Corbeau? I have no experience with them, but they look to be a good value. This is what I have my eye on:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixed_back_seats/fx1_pro/

[RM1SepEx]

I used Cerullo sports seats in my electric reverse trike, high quality and made in the USA

http://cerullo.com/sportsSeats.html

[Nuul]

Interesting. The '02-'03 WRX seats are generally considered on of the best in the Subaru lineup. Folks hate the way they look, but they hold better than any later WRX or STI seat.

It's not an aesthetics thing for me, they make the outside of my thighs hurt after sitting in them for a few minutes. No way I'd make it through 2 hours of rush hour traffic.

[Mechie3]

It's not an aesthetics thing for me, they make the outside of my thighs hurt after sitting in them for a few minutes. No way I'd make it through 2 hours of rush hour traffic.

Where do you work? You live 10 minutes away from me and my commute is only 20 minutes.

[Nuul]

Where do you work? You live 10 minutes away from me and my commute is only 20 minutes.

Off 86th street, it's usually only a 15-20 minute commute. You don't engineer for best case scenario though, you know that ;)

[Kalstar]

Here is th one I'm going with.....carbon fiber, light, stylish, comfortable and cheap (about $525.00 for the pair).

http://www.cipherauto.com/Racing-Seats/Cipher-Racing/CPA2001-Euro-Series/Cipher-Euro-Racing-Seats-Beige-Leatherette-W-Carbon-Fiber-Pair

[AJW Performance]

Also check out NRG seats. Pretty good value, comfortable as well.

We also carry Sparco, Bride, Corbeau and Status racing.

[Racebrewer]

I sat in a couple Kirkey's at a recent trade show and they were very comfortable. The nice thing is that they are available in different widths which will allow for getting the perfect size. I'd also think that with a size too wide, you could add additional padding under the covers. Kirkey also has additional lumbar support pads.

Just a passing thought, American butt might have problems with Italian or Japanese racing seats. German or British seats might be more to our physical build.

Make sure you try a seat on for fit.

John

[Mechie3]

Here is th one I'm going with.....carbon fiber, light, stylish, comfortable and cheap (about $525.00 for the pair).

http://www.cipherauto.com/Racing-Seats/Cipher-Racing/CPA2001-Euro-Series/Cipher-Euro-Racing-Seats-Beige-Leatherette-W-Carbon-Fiber-Pair

Where are you getting the $525/pair price? The link you posted shows them starting at $799 each.

[Jeff Kleiner]

The Sube Cobra Clubmans that I have in my roadster fit me perfectly (5'9" ~155#)

http://www.cobrasitz24.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/32_0.JPG

Good chance I'll use 'em again.

Jeff

[Kalstar]

Cuz I'm good.....

That is dealer price that was offer to me at SEMA. Im sure they will honor it still.

[Nuul]

$799 is still pretty good for those. They look really nice, they actually remind me of BMW 3 series seats...except more racecar.

[JeromeS13]

It's funny that you mention these seats. This is the EXACT setup I had in my '08 STI for Time Attack... I had the Suzuka Pro GT for me (HUGE thigh bolsters and I never moved at all) and the Imola Pro GT for the passenger (still good fit, just easier for the passenger to get in and out with the smaller bolsters).

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/JeromeS13/For%20Sale/STI/WhiffleBall011.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/JeromeS13/For%20Sale/STI/WhiffleBall010.jpg


http://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob6001pro-fit.jpg (http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seating/brand/Cobra/prodID/657)
The Cobra Imola S GT, and

http://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob10005pro-fit.jpg (http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seats/brand/Cobra/prodID/651)
Cobra Suzuka Pro GT have always been favorites of mine. Cobra's not popular in the Subaru crowd; I've never been able to sit in one. Really wish it didn't have "COBRA" stitched across the headrest. Too much.

[Rasmus]

This is the EXACT setup I had in my '08 STI for Time Attack...
They look great in your car. Interesting choice using a Suzuka/Imola combo. May have to use that.
How did they feel? Related to the GT aka The Husky, what size Levi's waist do you wear? Seat fit tight? Loose? How was the seating angle? Lumbar? Long drives?

[JeromeS13]

They look great in your car. Interesting choose using a Suzuka/Imola Combo. May have to use that.
How did they feel? Related to the GT aka The Husky, what size Levi's waist do you wear? Seat fit tight? Loose? How was the seating angle? Lumbar? Long drives?

I'm 5'8" and around 185 lbs, around a 34". If felt me pretty well. But, it also accommodated some of my friends that are a decent bit larger than me. Lumbar support was mediocre. But I think Sparco or someone else makes lumbar pads that are velcro and are made for racing seats. I think the longest drive I ever made was almost four hours, and it was fine. I was actually surprised that the bolster never showed any wear, even after *somewhat* daily driving it for a few months. I would definitely recommend those seats to anyone who wants a badass set of FIA rated seats.

[longislandwrx]

Thats a nice wheel Jerome... is that the 353? Did it feel too big?

[JeromeS13]

Thats a nice wheel Jermoe... is that the 353? Did it feel too big?

Yes, it's a Sparco 353. And it felt perfect. Not sure how it'll feel with a non-power assisted steering 818, though...

[BipDBo]

SEAT SAFETY:
I'd like to know what to look for in a seat as it pertains to how likely you may be to walk away from a wreck.

Obviously, proper fit is crucial. What are the rules of thumb to picking a seat that fits you? I imagine that for some extra change, you can have a seat taylored to your measurements.

Also, different seats are for different applications. You might be able to get away with a deep bucket like the Kirkey 47 on a daily driver, but you obviously wouldn't buy a full restraint seat with a halo as a daily driver.

Apart from the category of seat type, what do you look for?
I would think that a seat made from aluminum would be inherantly safer than one of fiberglass. Is there any merit to that hunch?

Comfort:
What do you look for?

I imagine that you probably want to test sit in any seat you are considering, but it's hard to simulate sitting in something for a long time. I've bought an office chair or two that felt great in the store, but were not so good for a full day.

One of the reasons why I'm thinking that a race seat like the Kirkey 47 would be decent for an 818 daily driver is that it doesn't look like the 818 provides much room for seat recline anyway. If your like me, you'll likely be the only driver of your 818 because your wife refuses to learn stick. Why add pounds with a fully adjustable road seat?

I've heard that these seats are much hotter tahan OEM seats because they don't ventilate. Since aluminum and steel reject heat so well, are metal seats inherantly cooler than composite seats?

[Mechie3]

Metal conducts better. If the surroundings are colder than the seat it rejects heat faster, if it's hotter it absorbs heat faster. Composites shed heat at a slower rate, but they also absorb it a lower rate making it unlikely for the seat to get hot in the first place.

I'm looking for a seat that is FIA approved. That way I don't worry about whether or not it's safe, I know a legitimate governing body has approved it.

[Xusia]

Why add pounds with a fully adjustable road seat?

I had the same thought, but then remembered the current situation with my truck: Cleaning. The rear seat doesn't fold down and it's a pain. Having a seat that folds forward makes it a heck of a lot easier to clean behind and around it. Or retrieve something that fell between the seats or behind them.


I've heard that these seats are much hotter tahan OEM seats because they don't ventilate. Since aluminum and steel reject heat so well, are metal seats inherantly cooler than composite seats?


Metal conducts better. If the surroundings are colder than the seat it rejects heat faster, if it's hotter it absorbs heat faster. Composites shed heat at a slower rate, but they also absorb it a lower rate making it unlikely for the seat to get hot in the first place.

I'm looking for a seat that is FIA approved. That way I don't worry about whether or not it's safe, I know a legitimate governing body has approved it.

What Mechie3 said, except I would add that carbon fiber - which I think is a composite - cools down extremely fast.

[bstuke]

The Sube Cobra Clubmans that I have in my roadster fit me perfectly (5'9" ~155#)

http://www.cobrasitz24.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/32_0.JPG

Good chance I'll use 'em again.
Jeff


Me too. Hold is excellent and they are comfy.

[mrvwcastner]

don't be fooled by brands they all have high end & low end models. I have the momo seats in photo above & they are not comfortable for any long period because they are tube frame design & the foam breaks down along the bars much quicker than centers (these seats are in my x-mod crx I just sold). I run the cobra seat in my miata for track days it is a great seat for the money. Very comfortable great foam & centers are removable for large drivers (yes I share my cars on the track as I will my 818R). I have run the corbeaues before & they have softer foam & also tear easy once they have seen a season of sun. I just got rid of some kirkeys they are way more comfortable than you would think. I also have an older FIA recaro fiberglass seat very flexy p.o.s. I will be running a status icon most likely & they will custom upholster so I'm thinking something waterproof plus they were going to do custom harnesses to match as well when we talked about black & white combo so leaves lots of options.

I do have a question about the Kirkys Do they retain a longer or permanent FIA rating all the composites have a limited amount of time considered safe regardless of weather they have been exposed to sun etc..

[Turboguy]

I have a pair of these I will be selling for anyone interested - PM me directly:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l292/sportybry/for%20sale/2008_08280013.jpg

Brand spanking new, and manufactured by "Cobra seats" in the UK. One still sealed in it's bag. The other just unpacked to "try on". Perfect solution for a street driven 818. Hard to see in the pic, but that's a F5 logo at the top.


I had a Cobra Suzuka in my last race car and absolutely loved it. I will be using the Evolution in my 818R:

http://www.cobraseats.com/App_Images/msimg/evolutionpro_seat.gif


I don't think the evolution would really be suitable for the street, though, due to the reduced side visibility.

[FFR-ADV]

Those are great options!

Has anyone on the forum done a custom fit 2 part foam seat modification like the one offered by Kirkey?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j42FFYevYks

This looks very interesting and cost effective for the great fit and support for one person, especially with 1.5 Gs of lateral cornering capability...

Cheers!

[Samiam1017]

ive made the indy bead seat in the past. was a two part epoxy seat. easy to do. i think pegesus racing sells them. i think i have one still new in the box but it would be at least 6 years old now. im sure the mix is no good it most likely has a shelf life.

[bnr32jason]

My dad and I are building the 818S together, so I'd like to find a seat that will be comfortable but supportive for both he and I to drive. He's 6'2" and about 260, I'm 6'3" and about 225. So I think most true bucket seats even the Sparco "XL" seats are out of the question for my dad, but I just don't think the stock WRX seats will look good in there, just my opinion though.

Anyone have any ideas for a supportive good looking seat for a 6'2" 260lb man?

[rjh2pd]

What about STI seats? I've always thought they looked good

[Vman7]

Here are some links for seats:

Cerullo
http://www.cerullo.com/sportsSeats.html
These are well made seats. I had a pair of GT seats in my '86 Toyota 4x4 back in the mid 80s, I also got rolls of both fabrics (gray tweed cloth/black vinyl) that matched to do the rest of my interior. Not sure if Cerullo seat would work well with the 818 though.

Cobra Sports Range
http://www.cobraseats.com/Sports

Cobra Motorsport
http://www.cobraseats.com/Motorsport

Corbeau
http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixed_back_seats/
I used the Forza as a base for my Vantage design

Kirkey
http://www.kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&code=Series

Momo Racing Seats
http://www.momousa.com/racing/seats.html

Motorsports Seats They sell Cobra, Corbeau, Recaro & Sparco
http://www.motorsportseats.com/

OMP Racing Seats
http://www.ompamerica.com/category.php?cPath=1_54

OMP Tuning Seats
http://www.ompamerica.com/category.php?cPath=3_55

Procar
http://procarbyscat.com/seats

Raceteq
http://www.racetechseatsna.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

Recaro
http://www.recaro-automotive.com/en

Sparco USA
http://www.sparcousa.com/vehicle/vehicle-seats-type

Sube Sports They sell Cobra, Sparco, Momo & OMP
http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seats

Racing Seats USA They sell Corbeau & Sparco
http://www.racing-seats-usa.com/

Here are a couple of sites for Classic seats:

GT Classics
http://www.classiccarseats.com/

Vintage Seats
http://www.vintageseats.com/

Have fun checking the seats out :)

David

[Xusia]

My plan is to re-upholster the stock seats in leather. This probably won't cost less than some of the racing seats, but should provide the look I'm going for along with adequate bolstering for a daily driver. Nearly all of those race seats I've seen look too deep to get in and out of comfortably on a daily basis.

[RM1SepEx]

My plan is to see how the stock seats feel... I also plan on re doing them in leather if I find them satisfactory. I'll add seat heaters too! I bought my BMW leather covers from www.leatherseats.com they are awesome and they can do multiple colors and logos...

I have Cerullo SC seats in my electric reverse trike. They are very nice, well made seats, I'm not sure about the fabric though long term... I'm not sure why you feel that they won't work in an 818 Vman7, they are as low as the others and my rails raise them only about 1 inch above the floor (rails from Cerullo) I also have their inflatable lumbar supports, a great option.

[Vman7]

I have Cerullo SC seats in my electric reverse trike. They are very nice, well made seats, I'm not sure about the fabric though long term... I'm not sure why you feel that they won't work in an 818 Vman7, they are as low as the others and my rails raise them only about 1 inch above the floor (rails from Cerullo) I also have their inflatable lumbar supports, a great option.

I was thinking more in the fact that Cerullo doesn't offer a fixed back, all their seat you can tilt fwd, which is great if you really want fast access behind the seats. I don't really see a need for that in the 818.

[RM1SepEx]

The angle adjusts and who knows if you might be able to put something behind the seats, I usually can being 5' 8" and vertically challenged!! :-)

[Vman7]

The angle adjusts and who knows if you might be able to put something behind the seats, I usually can being 5' 8" and vertically challenged!! :-)

lol.... I am 5' 8 5/8"......lol, I just round up......5'9"

I went back and looked at the Cerullo seats again. Not sure but I don't think they had the XR series back in the mid 80s or not. The XR series look pretty good. For me I like having fast access behind. I also noticed they don't show any option for fabric like tweed yardage etc., I got it with mine, though that was a very long time ago. Wonder if you can if you just give them a call.

[veloce2]

Thanks for the list, I am going retro with the vintage, changing the wheel out to a Hellebore too

[SkiRideDrive]

Last time I poured a 2 part foam seat for myself, I ended up shaving my head and throwing out all the clothes I was wearing... too much foam!

[Rasmus]

http://www.firedirect.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/12011233-400x266.jpg
Honey! Get out the shaving equipment. YES, AGAIN!

[RM1SepEx]

lol.... I am 5' 8 5/8"......lol, I just round up......5'9"

I went back and looked at the Cerullo seats again. Not sure but I don't think they had the XR series back in the mid 80s or not. The XR series look pretty good. For me I like having fast access behind. I also noticed they don't show any option for fabric like tweed yardage etc., I got it with mine, though that was a very long time ago. Wonder if you can if you just give them a call.

you can buy yardage etc... there is a link on their site. You can buy them with no covers too

they made the SC and GT 25+ years ago when I started my trike project investigations...

[Vman7]

you can buy yardage etc... there is a link on their site. You can buy them with no covers too

they made the SC and GT 25+ years ago when I started my trike project investigations...

I saw the link for the yardage, just leather and vinyl, no fabric. Sure you can get it though, just probably have to call them.

RM, sounds like your trike around the sametime I was doing my Toyota 4x4. I got my seats through Northwest Off-Road Speacilities in Bellingham, WA, when I was stationed at NAS Whidbey IS. They had the seats at the store and all the fabric and vinyl option samples.

I love Cerullo seats because you can custom order the fabric, and they are not super expensive. Where a lot of the other manufacturers you are limited on your choices of fabric.

[SkiRideDrive]

http://www.firedirect.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/12011233-400x266.jpg
Honey! Get out the shaving equipment. YES, AGAIN!

hahahaha. That stuff gets warm too!

[Red Tag]

I'm not sure why, but it seems like the 818 and GTM always have a laid down type of seat. Will a normal seat have your head too high?

[RM1SepEx]

depends how tall your torso is... :-)

[FFR-ADV]

Last time I poured a 2 part foam seat for myself, I ended up shaving my head and throwing out all the clothes I was wearing... too much foam!

LOL. Pictures and/or videos from your seat build please???? :rolleyes:

While watching the video I was thinking of the very short list of people I would trust with pouring the two part low density epoxy foam and how useful a Tyvec suit swim cap and gloves would be...My hair just might not grow back after such a close shave...LOL :rolleyes:

The method seems common in the F1 scene.

Cheers!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mXEfWZd4LBo

[bnr32jason]

I've got some Recaro seats I will be putting in my Honda Civic daily driver, but I may just try putting them in the 818 to see how they look and fit. If decent enough, I'll just pick up some bottom mount low Recaro rails meant for a WRX and use them.

These are my seats, paid less than $200 for the pair, they came from a Mitsubishi Evolution IV. The center fabric pattern is *meh* so I might change it and might not, depending on what color I go for with the 818.

Not sure how well the side bolsters will hold up to my dad though. :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8230939423_7426dfeacc_b.jpg

[wallace18]

Good looking seats. They would look great with a red 818.

[Xusia]

Nice. I think that's about as "racey" as I'd want in my 818.

[bnr32jason]

I'm just wondering if these Recaro SR3 are going to be too "retro" for a modern car such as our 818. The SR3 is a 20yr old design after all. Maybe the SR7 or even Evo IX seats would be a little more appropriate while still remaining subtle looking.

[Xusia]

Hmmm. I would never have guessed that design is 20 years old. Looks good to me! :)

[bnr32jason]

Hmmm. I would never have guessed that design is 20 years old. Looks good to me! :)

Yeah, they'll probably end up looking fine and they have excellent lateral support for a reclining seat.

Just to show you what I'm talking about, this is a Recaro SR7 which has been out for about 5 years I believe.

http://shopping.c.yimg.jp/lib/driversclip/recaro-sr7kk2.gif

So the difference is subtle, but looks much more modern IMO.

[Xusia]

I like those as well. Cover them in leather and... SOLD!

[SkiRideDrive]

LOL. Pictures and/or videos from your seat build please???? :rolleyes:

While watching the video I was thinking of the very short list of people I would trust with pouring the two part low density epoxy foam and how useful a Tyvec suit swim cap and gloves would be...My hair just might not grow back after such a close shave...LOL :rolleyes:

The method seems common in the F1 scene.

Cheers!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mXEfWZd4LBo


Sure!

I don't have any pics of the actual disaster, but here is a pic from the setup
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/39894_886607963473_5777890_n.jpg

And... here is the aftermath
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/2621_536820029055_329067_n.jpg

The foam managed to miss the center of my head so I decided to roll with a mohawk for about a month. I have one more of when they are actually shaving my head, but it includes a NSFW gesture so I decided not to post that one.

[veloce2]

It's interesting that there isn't a width adjustable seat made, it can't be that hard to do. Hey there is a million dollar idea!

[veloce2]

wouldn't it be cheaper to buy new seats?

[Mechie3]

I made poured foam seats for my fmod. Rather comfortable but zero ability to move which is rather the point. I'm never in the car for more than 20 minutes at a time so I'm not sure how a road trip would feel in such a seat.

[Slatt]

Some of the track day photos in the gallery suggest spinal compression could occur in an accident. i mean the shoulder strap mounts are too low for a big fella. On one hand I'm sure FFR is looking at it, on the other hand I wouldn't buy a seat till I knew the height of the seat's shoulder strap slots weren't super important...

[FFR-ADV]

I don't have any pics of the actual disaster, but here is a pic from the setup

Ouch,

I have managed to get epoxy and foam on my hands many times (it off eventually) but never my head.

After your hair grew back were you pleased with the results?

Cheers!

[SkiRideDrive]

Ouch,

I have managed to get epoxy and foam on my hands many times (it off eventually) but never my head.

After your hair grew back were you pleased with the results?

Cheers!

Actually we ended up making a mold and laying carbon over it instead of running the foam seat. It was lighter and stiffer for our setup as we weren't running a carbon tub but a tube frame chassis.

[FFR-ADV]

Thanks for sharing SkiRideDrive

My 04 WRX seats are really clean but because of my 6 foot frame, I will probably need to do something else to fit the 818 leg room wise. My test fit in the 818R was comfortable, however that was not a long duration butt test. The 818R being tested by FFR has Wilwood pedals installed which might also help with foot room.

Cheers!

[Racebrewer]

One more:

http://www.butlerbuilt.net

[FFR-ADV]

Here is an interesting crosslink to the Roadster side of FFR:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?9213-Custom-covers-for-Kirkey-seats

Seat heaters and padding for Kirkey seats. A warm butt is a happy butt...:rolleyes:

[92 accord]

I've got some Recaro seats I will be putting in my Honda Civic daily driver, but I may just try putting them in the 818 to see how they look and fit. If decent enough, I'll just pick up some bottom mount low Recaro rails meant for a WRX and use them.

These are my seats, paid less than $200 for the pair, they came from a Mitsubishi Evolution IV. The center fabric pattern is *meh* so I might change it and might not, depending on what color I go for with the 818.

Not sure how well the side bolsters will hold up to my dad though. :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8230939423_7426dfeacc_b.jpg

Where did you find these for that price:confused:

[bigAl]

I will not be using these fiberglass shell seats after all. They are much lighter than regular seats. I have about $600 in them, including the seat bases.
If anybody is interested I would consider selling them. PM me if you want more information.

16421

[bnr32jason]

Where did you find these for that price:confused:

I live in Japan. Junkyard down the street from my house.

[nevinsb]

I have the Corbeau Forza seats in my turbo S10. For as light weight as they are, they are pretty nice. I've done several 16 hour trips between WI and NY in them. Great for a car that doesn't need reclining seats. The only issue I have had with them is the fitment on the body adapter mount was horrible.

They aren't available in leather, but you can get vinyl and mircosuede

I got mine from soloracer.com. Still got free shipping if you order a pair of them.

[ehansen007]

Surprised to not see these mentioned here. Although considering location and cost. Maybe not.

Still, super sexy and super light!

http://tillettseats.com/

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[longislandwrx]

16429

$3400 for the pair with sliders and Subaru floor mounts and side brackets

[svanlare]

I'm getting closer to having to make a choice so deep into research mode now. Two questions.

1. Anybody thinking about the GTM seats, I only sat in them in the Red car at Huntington Beach so I know they fit, but no idea how they would be for a long drive.

2. What options are there for seat heaters. I would definitely like to add them, but haven't done research yet on what the options are on top of the seat options here.

[wleehendrick]

1. Anybody thinking about the GTM seats, I only sat in them in the Red car at Huntington Beach so I know they fit, but no idea how they would be for a long drive.

I originally considered them; my only experience is the same as yours... the few minutes I sat in them at HB. However, I can say for sure, the NRG seats I got are much more comfortable. From the few minutes I sat in the GTM seats, I don't think I would want to spend a long time in them without adding some viscoelestic (i.e. memory) foam to them; I felt pressure points pretty quick.


2. What options are there for seat heaters. I would definitely like to add them, but haven't done research yet on what the options are on top of the seat options here.

I bought these seat heaters from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PJ334G/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Haven't installed them yet, but should be easy. They got good reviews, and the price was decent.

[Doowop]

personally, I think that aluminum seats are as ugly and ghetto as they come... but that's just what I think. Ime building an R road racing race car, so it will have to be a real road racing seat like momo, Sparco, etc..
I see a couple issues for the R. Because of the roll cage bar, you will have to climb on the seat to get in the car, which kind of sucks as far as keeping it clean especially since if will also be a street legal car.Some of those seats have a vinyl option but I'm not sure how it would work as far as sliding around vs the cloth material they use in race seats. Anybody has experience with that in full racing conditions? Bimarco seats on ebay are FIA seats and super cheap. They have lots of options about embroidery, material, etc... I know somebody here has bought them but don't really have feedback on those. It could be an option. Because I'm a fat ***, the only seat that come in wider dimension is an non FIA rated seat.
I had Corbeau seats in my previous race car, and I really liked them.