Rx8 seats in a FC?

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...

10-25-2008, 06:52 AM

If these are R3 seats personally I would pass (not feeling them to much)

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..

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by -xlr8planet-

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

10-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

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.

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	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. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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10-25-2008, 06:52 AM	#7
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	If these are R3 seats personally I would pass (not feeling them to much) 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.. maybe black on black, or black on grey or black on red though.. and with MANUAL seats no power options for me please. Last edited by SpooledupRacing; 10-25-2008 at 06:56 AM.

10-24-2008, 11:24 PM	#4
savannafc4me The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	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.

10-25-2008, 11:43 AM	#10
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	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 __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5