Rx8 seat retrofit. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

utekineir · 09-15-2013, 03:09 PM

Been looking for a way to finangle more headroom so my ape ass can fit with a helmet for awhile now.

Picked up rx8 recaro cushions off craigslist today.

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Apparently the cushions are a direct bolt on to the plain rx8 seats, which are abundant and cheap.

Going to pick up an rx8 frame hack off whats unnecessary and mount to a frz planted base.

Havent looked at the frz airbags yet but if i'm lucky those will be able to be mounted into the bolster. Had done airbag swap with my 05 forester when mounting 08+ sti seats.

More to come.

humanshield · 09-15-2013, 05:18 PM

i'm tall too and will eventually need more headroom. i wouldn't mind the stock seats being a little lower to fit the helmet

Mr. · 09-15-2013, 11:48 PM

nice find

lookchris · 09-16-2013, 02:47 AM

sick cant wait to see this!

ROCKETS86 · 09-16-2013, 04:05 AM

why not buy race seats wouldnt it be easier

utekineir · 09-16-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETS86

why not buy race seats wouldnt it be easier

The seat pan is 4 bolts, the seat back is 4 bolts. Add in another 4 to mount to a base.

"race" seats have bolts too. Usually atleast 12 as well if factoring sliders.

the amount of grinding shouldn't be extreme.

may find out today if i make it to a junkyard.

utekineir · 09-23-2013, 01:15 PM

Base arrived to junkyard today. Picked up a bit ago.

The seat pan looks to sit about 1/2" below the rails.

Downside, the standard rx8 cushions seem pretty plush compared to the recaros. So pending final instal the cheap route (non recaro cushion) may not work for headroom without extra tinkering.

Other than that the base looks like removing the extra crap should be easy. Though I'm probably going to invest in a harbor freight welder. Or just pick up a planted base and bolt the rails to that. Looks like a pretty good chance the seat pan will fit inside of the open space of the planted base.

There looks to be a minor height adjust (seat pan raises and drops).

And there will probably be no weight saving, which was expected.

Have other things to do today and only one strip of 1/4" iron.

But it's atleast here.

of course in the meantime damotorsports has updated the lowerbracket they're working on. so if that eventually comes out around their price point it will be the way to go no question.

$ wise i'm still at a profit considering the resale of the recaro cushions.

SkAsphalt · 09-23-2013, 01:19 PM

How "tall" are all of you tall people?

utekineir · 09-23-2013, 05:20 PM

I'm only about 6'3" ish but long in the torso.

Can drive a solstice with head over the windshield.

FRSfan111 · 09-23-2013, 10:14 PM

I'm 6'3" only issue I have is the daftest pushes my head a bit to far forward for comfort with a helmet on. I simply turn the head rests around.

utekineir · 09-23-2013, 10:17 PM

I have to slouch with a helmet, this is after stretching the seat springs. With no helmet i'm about a finger from the roof.

You're probably longer in the legs than I am.

Anaxilus · 09-23-2013, 10:56 PM

In case some folks didn't know, the 86 seats were meant to have the headrests turned around if you wear a helmet.

FRSfan111 · 09-24-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utekineir

I have to slouch with a helmet, this is after stretching the seat springs. With no helmet i'm about a finger from the roof.

You're probably longer in the legs than I am.

Ha, that is very possible, I wear 31-32w 34L in pants lol so I do have long leggs.

FRSfan111 · 09-24-2013, 01:26 AM

In for pics of final install. The only thigs I wih out stock seats had was the slots to run a harness through.

09-15-2013, 03:09 PM	#1
utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rx8 seat retrofit. Been looking for a way to finangle more headroom so my ape ass can fit with a helmet for awhile now. Picked up rx8 recaro cushions off craigslist today. [IMG][/IMG] Apparently the cushions are a direct bolt on to the plain rx8 seats, which are abundant and cheap. Going to pick up an rx8 frame hack off whats unnecessary and mount to a frz planted base. Havent looked at the frz airbags yet but if i'm lucky those will be able to be mounted into the bolster. Had done airbag swap with my 05 forester when mounting 08+ sti seats. More to come.

09-23-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Base arrived to junkyard today. Picked up a bit ago. The seat pan looks to sit about 1/2" below the rails. Downside, the standard rx8 cushions seem pretty plush compared to the recaros. So pending final instal the cheap route (non recaro cushion) may not work for headroom without extra tinkering. Other than that the base looks like removing the extra crap should be easy. Though I'm probably going to invest in a harbor freight welder. Or just pick up a planted base and bolt the rails to that. Looks like a pretty good chance the seat pan will fit inside of the open space of the planted base. There looks to be a minor height adjust (seat pan raises and drops). And there will probably be no weight saving, which was expected. Have other things to do today and only one strip of 1/4" iron. But it's atleast here. of course in the meantime damotorsports has updated the lowerbracket they're working on. so if that eventually comes out around their price point it will be the way to go no question. $ wise i'm still at a profit considering the resale of the recaro cushions. Last edited by utekineir; 09-23-2013 at 01:26 PM.

09-23-2013, 10:14 PM	#10
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6'3" only issue I have is the daftest pushes my head a bit to far forward for comfort with a helmet on. I simply turn the head rests around. __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

09-24-2013, 01:26 AM	#14
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In for pics of final install. The only thigs I wih out stock seats had was the slots to run a harness through. __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

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humanshield Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: bucket Location: las vegas Posts: 446 Thanks: 800 Thanked 178 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'm tall too and will eventually need more headroom. i wouldn't mind the stock seats being a little lower to fit the helmet

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Mr. Supra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: AE86 & BRZ Location: Merica maryland Posts: 877 Thanks: 717 Thanked 491 Times in 288 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	nice find

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utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm only about 6'3" ish but long in the torso. Can drive a solstice with head over the windshield.

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utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have to slouch with a helmet, this is after stretching the seat springs. With no helmet i'm about a finger from the roof. You're probably longer in the legs than I am.

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Anaxilus Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: They have four wheels Location: United States Posts: 482 Thanks: 59 Thanked 199 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In case some folks didn't know, the 86 seats were meant to have the headrests turned around if you wear a helmet.

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