ThePog Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Have decided to put some more supportive seats into my X1/9 and I want some suggestions.... There are a couple of issues with doing it, mostly that the existing seats bases are only about 60mm thick - this to get the height down as it is such a wee car. The rails are welded directly to the floor for this reason too. Second is that the spare wheel is behind the drivers seat, so fixed back seats would be slightly difficult.. I checked out some old race seats today, which would have been ok had the front of the seat not flared out and interfered with shit + the high sides made it extremely difficult for old man ladaspeed to get in and out Hence I have decided to go with some decent modern seats - rx7 or wrx etc type things, and with a fold forward back. So has anyone got any suggestions? bear in mind that the base needs to be flat on the bottom and extremely thin so my head wont bang on the roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 STi or Altezza seat could be good. STi's have much nicer seats than WRXs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 People often use MX5 seats in older cars. I'm not sure whether they are that good but I think their smaller dimensions due to being from small car suit what you are looking for. I'd guess perhaps STI seats may be a bit wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 sw20 mr2 seats are pretty small, the drivers seat has lots of adjustable bit on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 sw20 mr2 seats are pretty small, the drivers seat has lots of adjustable bit on it too. Was going to say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hmm sti ones might be a problem as all the gubbins down the side of them will be covered by the hefty sill rails.... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Interior/Seats/auction-227616963.htm Plus they have stupid red bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hmm sti ones might be a problem as all the gubbins down the side of them will be covered by the hefty sill rails....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Interior/Seats/auction-227616963.htm Plus they have stupid red/blue/grey bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I would recommend Racaro Fishnets. Good looking seat plus from memory they have a thin base. They are also a skinny seat. Win win win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Fishnets might be the go if I can find some - seem to be a few sets on TM but not in the south. Was also thinking that it might be worth getting the originals recovered with some better shaping/support in them - might be more economical in the long run, as I imagine Mr Wof will want a cert for shit like that sooner or later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I know of a set of recaro's lying round, maybe able to get some photo's & price next time I see said person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 That would be sweet - going to get a price to fix up the ones I have as well, but it depends how good they will end up I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemk Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have a pair of fishnets here if you want any measurements to see if they're going to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 if you could take a pic of the underside of one to see what I would need to do to fit my rails that would be aws If they are out of the car that is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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