Gauging Interest: 04 wrx seats - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

100_Percent_Juice · 2006-12-29, 08:34 AM

I am going to buy new seats sometime in the future because the stock seats are too narrow in the leg area and are killing me. I just wanted to see if there was anyone locally interested in buying some of these seats. There are no rips worn down spots or stains, black on black.

cody · 2006-12-29, 08:56 AM

PM Trisca. Her husband and her were just complaining about their Outback's seats. Will 04 WRX seats fit in a MY 03 OB?

Nick Koan · 2006-12-29, 09:26 AM

I think they'll fit, almost a drop in too. But not quite.

khail19 · 2006-12-29, 09:42 AM

I'm very interested, depending on your price. My seats are pretty torn up, and I like the 04 style better anyways. How much?

100_Percent_Juice · 2006-12-29, 11:51 PM

i was thinking around 400, at least thats what ive seen.

khail19 · 2006-12-29, 11:58 PM

My budget is more like $300, but I don't really know what they are worth. If you don't get any better offers then let me know. I'm not saying they aren't worth 400, I just can't spend that much right now. Thanks.

Trisca · 2007-01-02, 12:13 PM

That's not really in our budget at the moment so count us out, thanks anyway. Or more acurately, I am not spending that kind of money on seats for my car, there's better things for me to buy, like shoes! ;-)
The seats are not really that bad, I can live.

tysonK · 2007-01-02, 01:18 PM

I know ScottyS said buying my 03 WRX seats for his OB was one of the best decisions of his life.

khail19 · 2007-01-02, 03:20 PM

I'd love to get them, let me know when you are getting the new seats and we'll talk money.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-01-02, 04:29 PM

ok sounds good. Does anyone have suggestions on good replacement seats. I like the design of my current seats, im just looking for wider. I am looking at the Sparco Monzas but it would be cool to know of some good alternatives.

sperry · 2007-01-02, 04:41 PM

Most of the aftermarket seats are actually tighter than the factory seats. You might want to see if someone w/ an '04 STi is willing to trade you + cash, asn the '04 STi seats run wide. I know Dean was complaining at one point that he liked his '02 WRX seats better than his '04 STi seats.

Plus, w/ the STi seats, you'll have no issues w/ mounting brackets, and I believe they've even got the side impact airbags.

khail19 · 2007-01-02, 05:31 PM

I thought the 04 Sti and WRX seats were the same frame and padding, with different covers? I read that somewhere not long ago.

sperry · 2007-01-02, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

I thought the 04 Sti and WRX seats were the same frame and padding, with different covers? I read that somewhere not long ago.

Really? I know the 04+ seats look similar, but I thought the WRX seats still fit like the '02/'03 seats.

khail19 · 2007-01-02, 06:05 PM

I think most people have said the 04+ WRX seats aren't nearly as tight fitting as the 02-03 seats. I think the 04+ Sti seats get the same complaints. I know I've sat in an 04 WRX and the seats are definitely looser than my seats. I think the USDM Sti seats are the same, with a different cover on them.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-01-02, 06:54 PM

The whole reason I was looking at the Monza seat was because I saw it in a nasioc members car and he said the reason he got it was because of the same problem. Does anyone know of a place in town that has a seat display that you can sit in? I have sat in the one at summit racing but I dont like any of those seats. Im pretty sure fibercraft racing has some seats but I dont think those seats are what im looking for.

MorganK · 2007-01-02, 07:44 PM

Seat yourself and your passenger in thrones.
http://tees-usa.com/ergo2.html

tysonK · 2007-01-02, 07:45 PM

From looking at the pictures on sparcousa it looks like the Monza utilizes the same frame base width as the Torino which I used to have in my WRX(long ago). Those seats were much tighter than the oem 03 seats.

I'm not sure what that nabisco guy is talking about.

khail19 · 2007-01-02, 09:30 PM

I haven't seen any seat displays in town except at Summit.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-01-02, 10:31 PM

well son of a bitch

ScottyS · 2007-01-03, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

I know ScottyS said buying my 03 WRX seats for his L was one of the best decisions of his life.

Fixed, and yes, this is still true. Right up there with asking my wife for our first date.

The 02-03 seats don't look as cool as the 04+, but they sure feel awesome for thin(ner) folks. I even managed to acquire a second set for the next Suby I purchase.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-01-03, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

The 02-03 seats don't look as cool as the 04+, but they sure feel awesome for thin(ner) folks.

I eat thin(ner) folks for lunch. and I want seats that look good as well so I guess that rules out 02-03 seats.

khail19 · 2007-01-10, 09:19 PM

I was just looking at the Corbeau seats and it looks like most of the reclining seats come in a wider version too. Prices aren't too bad either.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...c-263_798.html

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-01-11, 12:34 AM

thanks for that link. I was just in fibercraft racing yesterday and they sell corbeau seats but they only have the buggy seats in stock. Im gonna ask if they can order one of those so I can sit in it before I buy it. And then theyre probably gonna tell me to go suck a d!@k

SlickNick112 · 2007-01-11, 12:46 AM

How big a guy are you? Have you sat in the Recaro SRD?

Kevin M · 2007-01-11, 09:51 AM

If not, come to the meet tonight and you can try out mine.

2006-12-29, 08:34 AM	#1
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Gauging Interest: 04 wrx seats I am going to buy new seats sometime in the future because the stock seats are too narrow in the leg area and are killing me. I just wanted to see if there was anyone locally interested in buying some of these seats. There are no rips worn down spots or stains, black on black. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2006-12-29, 09:26 AM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I think they'll fit, almost a drop in too. But not quite. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-12-29, 11:51 PM	#5
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	i was thinking around 400, at least thats what ive seen. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-01-02, 01:18 PM	#8
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I know ScottyS said buying my 03 WRX seats for his OB was one of the best decisions of his life. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-01-02, 04:29 PM	#10
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	ok sounds good. Does anyone have suggestions on good replacement seats. I like the design of my current seats, im just looking for wider. I am looking at the Sparco Monzas but it would be cool to know of some good alternatives. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2006-12-29, 08:56 AM	#2
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	PM Trisca. Her husband and her were just complaining about their Outback's seats. Will 04 WRX seats fit in a MY 03 OB?

2006-12-29, 09:42 AM	#4
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I'm very interested, depending on your price. My seats are pretty torn up, and I like the 04 style better anyways. How much?

2006-12-29, 11:58 PM	#6
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	My budget is more like $300, but I don't really know what they are worth. If you don't get any better offers then let me know. I'm not saying they aren't worth 400, I just can't spend that much right now. Thanks.

2007-01-02, 12:13 PM	#7
Trisca n00b Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fernley, NV Posts: 14 Car: 03 Subaru Outback Drive fast and take chances.	That's not really in our budget at the moment so count us out, thanks anyway. Or more acurately, I am not spending that kind of money on seats for my car, there's better things for me to buy, like shoes! ;-) The seats are not really that bad, I can live.

2007-01-02, 03:20 PM	#9
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I'd love to get them, let me know when you are getting the new seats and we'll talk money.

2007-01-02, 04:41 PM	#11
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Most of the aftermarket seats are actually tighter than the factory seats. You might want to see if someone w/ an '04 STi is willing to trade you + cash, asn the '04 STi seats run wide. I know Dean was complaining at one point that he liked his '02 WRX seats better than his '04 STi seats. Plus, w/ the STi seats, you'll have no issues w/ mounting brackets, and I believe they've even got the side impact airbags. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-01-02, 05:31 PM	#12
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I thought the 04 Sti and WRX seats were the same frame and padding, with different covers? I read that somewhere not long ago.

2007-01-02, 06:05 PM	#14
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I think most people have said the 04+ WRX seats aren't nearly as tight fitting as the 02-03 seats. I think the 04+ Sti seats get the same complaints. I know I've sat in an 04 WRX and the seats are definitely looser than my seats. I think the USDM Sti seats are the same, with a different cover on them.

2007-01-02, 06:54 PM	#15
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	The whole reason I was looking at the Monza seat was because I saw it in a nasioc members car and he said the reason he got it was because of the same problem. Does anyone know of a place in town that has a seat display that you can sit in? I have sat in the one at summit racing but I dont like any of those seats. Im pretty sure fibercraft racing has some seats but I dont think those seats are what im looking for. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-01-02, 07:44 PM	#16
MorganK EJ22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 155	Seat yourself and your passenger in thrones. http://tees-usa.com/ergo2.html

2007-01-02, 07:45 PM	#17
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	From looking at the pictures on sparcousa it looks like the Monza utilizes the same frame base width as the Torino which I used to have in my WRX(long ago). Those seats were much tighter than the oem 03 seats. I'm not sure what that nabisco guy is talking about. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-01-02, 09:30 PM	#18
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I haven't seen any seat displays in town except at Summit.

2007-01-02, 10:31 PM	#19
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	well son of a bitch __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-01-10, 09:19 PM	#22
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I was just looking at the Corbeau seats and it looks like most of the reclining seats come in a wider version too. Prices aren't too bad either. http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...c-263_798.html

2007-01-11, 12:34 AM	#23
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	thanks for that link. I was just in fibercraft racing yesterday and they sell corbeau seats but they only have the buggy seats in stock. Im gonna ask if they can order one of those so I can sit in it before I buy it. And then theyre probably gonna tell me to go suck a d!@k __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-01-11, 12:46 AM	#24
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	How big a guy are you? Have you sat in the Recaro SRD? __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2007-01-11, 09:51 AM	#25
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	If not, come to the meet tonight and you can try out mine. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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