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New seats
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:46 am
by bradicus
I was thinking instead of getting a leather trim I can just put new seats in that fit universally.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/been-PAIR-BLAC ... m9MKoA0eMQ
Does anyone have experience with fitting seats like these above?
Re: New seats
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:57 pm
by spetz
I would avoid cheap nasty eBay seats.
My friend bought a pair of eBay universal bucket seats. VTEC YO!!!!! kicked in yo and the backrest broke off.
Not even joking.
Re: New seats
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:27 pm
by dstocks
Just so long as you realise, youll be making custom rails for them (or having to customise the FTO ones you have. Also be aware that there is a possibility they will fail rego also as modified rails are not technically legal.
Re: New seats
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:48 pm
by bradicus
So they wont fit without making a bracket or something? It says this "These seats are designed from us which to be a universal fit.They do have universal adjustment bracket sliders on the seat frame." Makes it sound like they should fit
Re: New seats
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:09 pm
by dstocks
Maybe..., but seat rails in different cars are not the same distance apart, so its not going to just bolt up. You may need to drill holes. At thevery least, willrequire adjustment. Youll probably find it changes the height also. In my experience,universal fit translates to doesnt fit well most of the time. For example, ive got recaro's my FTO.They come with a FTO specific rail system. I wouldnt assume its a 5 minute job to fit.
Re: New seats
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:28 pm
by bradicus
How can i get recaro's, or seats that just fit straight in? I dont really want to be drilling new holes in the car
Re: New seats
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:23 am
by Bennoz
Re: New seats
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:14 am
by kiz
Yea seeing Recaros on the shelf in Autobacs In Japan is awesome, and pulling them off the shelf to sit in them to try them
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:15 am
by bradicus
well if anyone comes by any nice seats that fit the fto, give me a shout
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Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:53 am
by Bennoz
*tumbleweed*
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:10 am
by Supplanter
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:00 pm
by bradicus
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:13 pm
by bjk
Nobody is going to do your shopping for you mate.
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:18 pm
by bradicus
Yeah I know mate, but its not like this stuff is even remotely easy to find. anyway... I found these 2 leather/leatherette covers. What do you guys think
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEATHER-SEAT ... SwgQ9VjrPB
http://www.autoleathers.co.uk/index.asp ... Mitsubishi
First one is semi leather, not sure if thats real leather or not and is a bit more expensive
2nd one is leatherette cheaper, but from the UK..
Re: New seats
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:48 pm
by Technikhaus
That first link I'm pretty sure is what a lot of people here run, seems pretty good..
Re: New seats
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:17 am
by bradicus
Id save a nice 200 dollars getting the 2nd one from the UK
Re: New seats
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:34 am
by bjk
Shipping can be expensive though. Might be worth getting some quotes locally?
Re: New seats
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:36 am
by bradicus
thats inclusive of shipping..
i got a local quote was told 2500 dollars lol...
Re: New seats
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:10 am
by bjk
Well f**k that for a joke.
Re: New seats
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:36 am
by kiz
You've gotta spend the money to get the quality, on the other hand, you've gotta make sure you're not being ripped off. It's a tough world
