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Hi fellas, I got a good deal on front 2000 RS seats. They are nice and supportive. A while later, I got a great deal on 2002 WRX seats - same price as I paid for the RS ones.

I have a long torso, even though I'm only 5'11" I drove with the SS drivers seat at the lowest level. I haven't actually installed the WRX seats yet but everyone here says they about the same height as the SS seats about halfway up. The RS seats are not height adjustable but sit a little higher than the SS ones, but are much more supportive than stock 18 year old turbo ones.

RS vs WRX

The WRX bottom cushion is MUCH more supportive, and fits my 34" waist like a glove


The side cushions feel about the same to me.



Something I was thinking about: I still have my SS drivers seat. I was wondering if anyone had replaced the cushions and fabric with those from an RS or other seats? I'd like to have height adjustability & lumbar support (something the WRX seats don't have) with the RS material/cushions. Or is there something easy I can do with the WRX ones to get them to fit better heightwise?

I figure I'll throw them in the 96 Legacy if I don't end up using them in my SS, since the non-adjustable stockers are not only worn out but always felt too low.


18 years later, the untreated metal is quite rusty (SS Seat)

you need to fab us some brackets that will lower the WRX seats a bit. I ahve a set in my 93 legy and I am only 5 9 and they are alitle tall even for me

rallyguy_777 wrote:you need to fab us some brackets that will lower the WRX seats a bit. I ahve a set in my 93 legy and I am only 5 9 and they are alitle tall even for me

Got some pictures from Kleinkid about cutting and welding the seat rails - Thanks! I'm going to try putting the RS cushions and material on the SS frame first, but either way I go I'll take pictures to document the process.
Thanks,
Mike

Mike,

Let us know how it goes.

Yea, I LOVE my WRX seats. They are very comfy and supportive. I am 5'10" and they are about perfect for me, and thats on the lowest setting. I might consider cutting and rewelding the brackets later on but I don't feel its necessary as of now.

the little i have driven in my wrx seats, i loved them.my drivers seat is all power, and can adjust everywhere.it is crazy how much adjustment is there.you might check it out.cheers, brian

Mike,

I was just cleaning up the WRX seats I bought and found that one of the brackets holding the springs is busted. If you do end up swapping things over to the Legacy chassis, I'd be interested to know if the top portion of the metal chassis can be separated from the bottom. If so, I might be interested in buying it from you.

I need to take another look at my seat to see if it can be rewelded.

Emailed you, Josh

Here's some pics of the seats. Talked to a buddy. We're probably going to just try and weld it.

http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... G_1136.JPG
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... G_1137.JPG

Those springs are always rusty. Why wouldn't they paint them first or something? I guess they don't care. By the time they rust the warranty will be long gone anyways.