Seat Compatibility

SVXMAN2001 · #1 04-17-2011, 08:07 PM

I tried the search function and wasn't too successful. I am trying to determine whether there are other seat options (driver/passenger front seats) be it from subaru or other manufacturers that would be compatible with the svx. I'd like to stick with leather and have seats with a bit more bolster for the driver's seat (I have the koni/gc setup and am tired of sliding out of my seat when going through corners spiritedly!). Thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated, thanks.

- Chris

icingdeath88 · #2 04-18-2011, 07:48 PM

What fits is what you can make fit. There might be some Legacy/Impreza ones that come close, but none that are a direct swap AFAIK, and none that are exactly nicer than the stock SVX leather IMO. I would just re-upholster the stock seats personally.

92 SVX · #3 04-18-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by icingdeath88

What fits is what you can make fit. There might be some Legacy/Impreza ones that come close, but none that are a direct swap AFAIK, and none that are exactly nicer than the stock SVX leather IMO. I would just re-upholster the stock seats personally.

I think your missing the point of what he is asking, he isnt saying his seats are worn out, though they might be.
He is saying he wants a more sports oriented seat, one that holds you in better, such as the ones with high sides and deeper back support so you do not slide around during cornering.
From the little that I have seen the STI seats may fit that bill, though I am unsure if they are leather, you might be able to custom cover them in leather though.

Freeman · #4 04-18-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 92 SVX

I think your missing the point of what he is asking, he isnt saying his seats are worn out, though they might be.
He is saying he wants a more sports oriented seat, one that holds you in better, such as the ones with high sides and deeper back support so you do not slide around during cornering.
From the little that I have seen the STI seats may fit that bill, though I am unsure if they are leather, you might be able to custom cover them in leather though.

Some are leather and some are not. The leather ones are about $1000 or higher so you could always go with the cheaper ebay seats from China.

Crazy_pilot · #5 04-18-2011, 09:42 PM

Bugeye WRX (02-03) seat can be made to fit and are wonderfully "huggy". I have been planning to add a set to my car for a while (actually have them sitting at home right now), and contacted Katzkin about replacing the fabric with leather to match the SVX's pleated style that the rear seats have. I believe it was ~$600 for the leather kit.

Just like this, but with the center panels done in the same style as the OEM SVX leather: (Sorry about the huge picture, NASIOC automatically downsizes them).

As a bonus, the ones I picked up are heated

. I had planned to run the heating circuit off the power seat wiring and add the switched to the center console just like the newer Subies.

SVXMAN2001 · #6 04-19-2011, 07:12 AM

The OEM svx leather seats are comfortable, but mine are worn and I really do prefer a sportier seat with side bolsters, these seats just seem more supportive.

Crazy Pilot...what do a set (driver's/passengers front) of 02/03 WRX seats cost?
- Are they comparable in size to the stock svx seats?
- Did you peruse nasioc site for someone offering these seats?
- How difficult is the install? What is required?

I am wondering if more higher end seats would work as well...say Audi/Mercedes...???