DIY: Shrader Performance Rear Seat Delete Kit & Rear Seat Removal
Hey fellow 86 enthusiasts,
This is a two-part DIY guide: rear seat removal and the Shrader Performance rear seat delete kit installation. I’ve been seeing a decent number of requests for removing the rear seats, and I wanted to contribute to the discussion. Rear seat and seatbelt assembly removal: 1.5 hours Shrader Performance rear seat delete installation: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Tools Needed: Socket wrench – 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm Panel/trim removal tool Weight Reduction: 23 lbs. (according to Shrader Performance) Note: I will follow-up with specific weights for all pieces removed and installed. Rear Seat Removal:
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Shrader Performance Rear Seat Delete Install:
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Can you still put things on it? The kit is just matts or its strong enough to support some weight
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Thank you for taking the time to do this!
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If you store items in your trunk, also note that after the rear seatback is removed, the styrofoam surrounding the spare tire is removed as well. Therefore, weight shouldn't be applied to the absolute rear of the trunk. You can remove the styrofoam from the seatback trim and reinstall it in the trunk to maintain the weight it can support. But I'll be gutting the trunk once the season starts, so I didn't do that. |
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It's a good design, but I think it would've been better if they made with the mind of rear storage, like CR-Z. Flat is fine I guess, but any stuff you put back will slide.
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I like the look of it: as far as I'm concerned, this is the way it should have been built to begin with except for the whole insurance thing. |
Nice writeup, thanks for doing it.
Strength was one of the things that seemed would be iffy about the plastic. Kind of a tradeoff on weight vs strength. |
I like it. I'm thinking on the two panels that go where the rear seat were, to measure a piece of wood or metal and fortify it underneath for stability. This would also allow me to move my box and amp into the car and make real room/use of my trunk. Interested. Any picture from the rear of the car trunk view?
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Awesome! Didn't even know this product existed. I'll be ordering soon I'm sure
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