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04-10-2011, 12:06 PM | #26 |
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Medium bump from the dead.
Might be a dumb question, but is there a way to transfer just the tracks from the GD's base onto the GR base? Looking at those pictures, the "track" is where both seats are bolted to the bar. If it was possible to remove just the GD tracks and fit them to the GR seat bases, it seems like it'd be a LOT less work. ...that's assuming the base/tracks can be separated.
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07-13-2011, 02:02 PM | #27 | |
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hahha, bump from the dead...i just had someone pm me a question
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07-26-2011, 11:41 AM | #28 |
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I picked up 08' STi seats, hoping that the 07' WRX rails will be the same!
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07-27-2011, 03:39 AM | #29 |
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Oooh looks nice I wanna do this... I wonder if the side airbags can be made to function correctly.
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11-06-2011, 07:25 PM | #30 | ||
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I was able to complete the install and MY07' has the side air bags so this was a bit of a touchy/fun swap. No CEL! And my passenger detection system works fine. You are using the bottom/guts of your stock seat just swapping the materials over, so you shouldn't have to re-wire. Last edited by BoostinChick; 11-06-2011 at 07:31 PM. |
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03-04-2012, 07:29 PM | #31 |
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i don't think the body changed from 02-07 because people interchange those seats all the time, so i don't know how you weren't able to install the 08 sti seats by following the instructions in the OP
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03-07-2012, 11:21 AM | #32 |
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Because the attempt was just to swap the sliders/tracks, not the entire slider/rails etc.
I'm about to do this soon |
03-07-2012, 11:41 AM | #33 | |
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03-15-2012, 01:09 PM | #34 |
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03-15-2012, 01:18 PM | #35 | ||
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You are swapping out the entire base. The high back/upper half bolts directly onto the seat base. |
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03-15-2012, 01:19 PM | #36 |
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all i did to install 08 sti seats in my 00 rs is swap rear seat mounts. the parts riveted and welded to the seat rail, i used a spot weld remover drill bit, a pry bar and a hammer and a dremmel with a cut off wheel. I bolted the 00 RS rear mounts in the car, then placed the 08 seat in the car, to see where it lined up. once i was happy with the fit i welded the rs mounts to the 08 sti seat rails. I've had this in my car since decemeber with no problems.
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06-18-2012, 04:29 PM | #37 |
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12-01-2012, 12:16 PM | #38 |
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People on this forum always seem so scared of fabrication.......wouldnt it be easier to just cut the left and right rear seat rail tabs off the GR seats and fab up new ones that work and weld them on? The guy said the fronts line up so seems like it would be a quick fix to make new tabs. |
01-13-2013, 06:07 AM | #39 |
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Thanks for the help
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01-22-2013, 04:32 AM | #40 | |
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01-22-2013, 07:58 AM | #41 |
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Because stock/manufacturer stuff never fails or has a defect resulting in same thing. Its a risk regardless, if somebody is willing to fab something in general its because their willing to do the work, willing to go a little over board for extra protection, etc. You don't need to go around saying because its custom fab its sucks and your going to die.
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04-03-2013, 06:46 PM | #42 |
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So I purchased some 2013 wrx seats to put in my bugeye, and when I took the trim price off the side like in the first pic but there aren't 2 12mm to remove the back Of the seat. So I'm guessing I cant use my bugeye rails notes gr seats.
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04-03-2013, 11:15 PM | #43 |
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Can you describe the problem a little more clearly? And you please post some pics of the 2013 seat rails and bracket? Are there welds instead of bolts, or what?
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09-21-2013, 01:38 AM | #44 |
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Bringing the thread back. I am in the process of the mod. The rail swap is easy enough but I'm wondering how people deal with the airbags and the heater plugs? I'm putting the seats into my 04 FXT.
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11-22-2013, 10:25 PM | #45 |
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bringing this thread back. anyone who has done this conversion notice a height difference in the seat bottom?
does the seat sit higher or lower in the car? |
11-29-2013, 09:53 AM | #46 | |
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You are using your original seat base, so no height difference...or not one that I noticed. |
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12-01-2013, 05:44 PM | #47 |
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The back seat looks cramped is that cause the seats are moved back or are the seats just that big
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12-31-2013, 04:36 PM | #48 |
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really looking to get this done to my STi and get rid of the blue interior. i just found a nice set of the front 13 seats but need ti do all that custom fab. it will be worth it in the end though !
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12-31-2013, 08:48 PM | #49 |
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honestly this looks like a very easy fab job...toss in a couple of gussets and and extra stitches and it'll be good to go
this seems like a reasonable option |
01-20-2014, 02:57 PM | #50 |
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Has anyone looked at the gap/distance between the side of the seat back and the B-pillar on a GD and then compared to that of the GR? I am wondering if there is enough room for the airbag to deploy correctly. If not, having the GR airbags active in a GD chassis could be bad.
I used to have a GR and still have a GD. If memory serves me correctly the GR has WAY more open space between the seat and the B-pillar. Another concern is that you are getting rid of your 04-07 seats then you no longer have head protection for side impact. Side note: Supposedly the 02-03 seats only have side body air bags (no head protection) |
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