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Whizbang
10-15-2008, 01:06 PM
Okay, i know this can be done, but my question. HOW is it done? Do i need the drivers and passengers? a mismatch? etc. Also, does any know what the end results are like in terms of seating height in comparision to the stock Turbo II seats?
djmtsu
10-15-2008, 03:50 PM
From what I understand they sit higher. But that can be remedied by making new brackets or something. I've seen them in quite a few FC's, but no write up.

I would like to get rid of my Corbeaus and get some RX-8 seats, so I am interested.
Whizbang
10-15-2008, 08:43 PM
i would LOVE the R3 seats. DAMN.
savannafc4me
10-24-2008, 11:24 PM
Yes, I have also wanted to replace my TII seats with those of an Rx-8. I have found many on Ebay. I have not bought them in fear of them not fitting my 86 rx7. If any one has pics of this sort of Mod, I would love to check them out.
RETed
10-25-2008, 05:15 AM
They do not drop in.
You need to custom fabricate an adapter bracket to make everything work.
I do not know of anyone who offers a prefab bracket that you can buy.
Basically, you're looking at a custom job.
The drivers side should be pretty easy, but the passenger side is a pain in the ass.


-Ted
-xlr8planet-
10-25-2008, 05:50 AM
R3 seats are worth the trouble...
SpooledupRacing
10-25-2008, 06:52 AM
If these are R3 seats personally I would pass (not feeling them to much)

http://www.japanesesportcars.com/photos/d/24079-2/2009-mazda-rx8-r3+_2_.jpg


I love the RX8 seats but from what I understand they are VERY HEAVY seats..

Not sure if I would want to go that route..

but I do like these..

http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/8XJFRZBQ.jpg


maybe black on black, or black on grey or black on red though..

and with MANUAL seats no power options for me please.
RETed
10-25-2008, 09:42 AM
R3 seats are worth the trouble...

I don't think so.
If I'm going to go through all that trouble, I'd like to get some weight savings.
I doubt most OEM seats would weigh less than the stock FC seats.


-Ted
SpooledupRacing
10-25-2008, 10:25 AM
I don't think so.
If I'm going to go through all that trouble, I'd like to get some weight savings.
I doubt most OEM seats would weigh less than the stock FC seats.


-Ted

EXACTLY... IMO they dont look that great and why spend so much money for such a HEAVY seat..
djmtsu
10-25-2008, 11:43 AM
While I would love to have some RX-8 seats in my FC for they way they look, their weight and the fact that they sit too high make it not worth while.

I'll keep my Corbeau's
Phoenix7
10-25-2008, 11:54 AM
I'm looking for 2 passenger black RX8 cloth seats with no power anything of buttwarmers. Should be light.