Has anyone used this rear seat delete kit? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OkieSnuffBox · 12-11-2014, 12:01 PM

http://www.rearseatdelete.com/FRS-BRZ.html

I looked through some old threads but didn't find any mention of anyone actually purchasing or installing it.

Looks good, price is right (that Seibon looks out of place and is horrendously expensive).

I don't have kids and we are getting a dog, so I thought this would be a better option than getting fur all in the seats and potentially tearing them up when I have to take him somewhere.

I know I could lay the seats down, but I like the look and it drops the weight of the car a touch.

aznatama · 12-11-2014, 12:09 PM

ABS plastic... I don't think this will bear any load.

swarb · 12-11-2014, 02:33 PM

How does the top portion stay in place? and is it movable open/close without tools?

OkieSnuffBox · 12-11-2014, 04:08 PM

I emailed the guys at rearseatdelete.com, here is the answer I received:

"The weight capacity depends on where you place the weight. It’s strongest in the center over the trans tunnel where it could hold 150 lbs, but out towards the edges it can’t hold as much, so if you can keep your dog in the center, he’d be fine."

mid_life_crisis · 12-11-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I emailed the guys at rearseatdelete.com, here is the answer I received:

"The weight capacity depends on where you place the weight. It’s strongest in the center over the trans tunnel where it could hold 150 lbs, but out towards the edges it can’t hold as much, so if you can keep your dog in the center, he’d be fine."

There are a couple of threads on this. One actually asked the exact same question.
I had two dogs with a combined weight of about 150 pounds back there. I took out the divider so they could spread out. I did cheat while the dogs were back there and temporarily put some reinforcement under the leading edge of the seat but they were fine for a two hour trip.

JDKane527 · 12-11-2014, 07:01 PM

If you are good with wood you can fab up your own rear seat delete. I made one that weighs 12 lbs less than stock (seat bottoms and backs) and can support my weight (~150 lbs). Below are pictures of it installed. The carpeting material I picked up from Pep Boys was nearly identical. It's a little darker initially, but over time as it wears it blends in well. Best part is people think it's stock.

Rear Seat Shelf by jdkane527, on Flickr

JoeC · 12-11-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JDKane527

If you are good with wood you can fab up your own rear seat delete. I made my own that weighs 12 lbs less than stock and can support my weight (~150 lbs)

pics or link?

8R6 · 12-11-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

How does the top portion stay in place?

i wanna know this too

kwebb1086 · 12-11-2014, 11:11 PM

Also looking on info on any plywood or other diy kits. I have a 60 lb and 30 lb dog that apparently are not going to do well with the schrader kit.

aznatama · 12-11-2014, 11:47 PM

Your dogs won't easily get into the back seat anyways... You going to remove your partner seat?

JDKane527 · 12-12-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeC

pics or link?

Added pictures to the original post.

mrlewistan · 12-12-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JDKane527

Added pictures to the original post.

that is fantastic work

mid_life_crisis · 12-12-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kwebb1086

Also looking on info on any plywood or other diy kits. I have a 60 lb and 30 lb dog that apparently are not going to do well with the schrader kit.

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Originally Posted by aznatama

Your dogs won't easily get into the back seat anyways... You going to remove your partner seat?

My 11 year old overweight lab got in and out with no problem.
Although, now that I think about it, he got in by going over the passenger seat and hanging a left at the center console. My armrest probably helped out there.

mid_life_crisis · 12-12-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JDKane527

If you are good with wood you can fab up your own rear seat delete. I made one that weighs 12 lbs less than stock (seat bottoms and backs) and can support my weight (~150 lbs). Below are pictures of it installed. The carpeting material I picked up from Pep Boys was nearly identical. It's a little darker initially, but over time as it wears it blends in well. Best part is people think it's stock.

Nice work.
The only advantage the kit has is that it is split and lifts up to turn the space where the seat bottom was into hidden storage.

12-11-2014, 12:01 PM	#1
OkieSnuffBox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '23 BRZ Limited Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 680 Thanked 1,334 Times in 759 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Has anyone used this rear seat delete kit? http://www.rearseatdelete.com/FRS-BRZ.html I looked through some old threads but didn't find any mention of anyone actually purchasing or installing it. Looks good, price is right (that Seibon looks out of place and is horrendously expensive). I don't have kids and we are getting a dog, so I thought this would be a better option than getting fur all in the seats and potentially tearing them up when I have to take him somewhere. I know I could lay the seats down, but I like the look and it drops the weight of the car a touch.

12-11-2014, 12:09 PM	#2
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ABS plastic... I don't think this will bear any load. __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

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JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you are good with wood you can fab up your own rear seat delete. I made one that weighs 12 lbs less than stock (seat bottoms and backs) and can support my weight (~150 lbs). Below are pictures of it installed. The carpeting material I picked up from Pep Boys was nearly identical. It's a little darker initially, but over time as it wears it blends in well. Best part is people think it's stock. Rear Seat Shelf by jdkane527, on Flickr Rear Seat Shelf by jdkane527, on Flickr Rear Seat Shelf by jdkane527, on Flickr Rear Seat Shelf by jdkane527, on Flickr __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 12-12-2014 at 12:31 AM. Reason: Adding pictures

12-11-2014, 11:47 PM	#10
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Your dogs won't easily get into the back seat anyways... You going to remove your partner seat? __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

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swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How does the top portion stay in place? and is it movable open/close without tools?

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OkieSnuffBox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '23 BRZ Limited Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 680 Thanked 1,334 Times in 759 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I emailed the guys at rearseatdelete.com, here is the answer I received: "The weight capacity depends on where you place the weight. It’s strongest in the center over the trans tunnel where it could hold 150 lbs, but out towards the edges it can’t hold as much, so if you can keep your dog in the center, he’d be fine."

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kwebb1086 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: asdasdf Location: ] Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also looking on info on any plywood or other diy kits. I have a 60 lb and 30 lb dog that apparently are not going to do well with the schrader kit.

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