Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Terry S]
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February 13, 2013 12:56 am UTC
February 13, 2013 12:56 am UTC
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Mike Eng
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Good point Terry! I'm not a tall guy either, but would have definitely figured that out AFTER welding the new brackets in.
No problem Mike, I'm lookin out for ya! Its something that almost screwed me when putting in my Bride seats. I thought about getting those seats, but then I saw the price tag and I don't want to give my GF any idea's when she's riding next to me
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 03:26 pm UTC
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Well, you gotta remember. GSX has a power base on the driver side. So immediately I can tell you the driver seat from the RSX is lighter, without the air bags, probably even more so. As for the bolstering, I bought my GSX with 79miles on it, it now was 109 (I think), so the seats were pretty worn in by the time I came across them. I'd say the RSX seat has more lateral comfort in the back section and those bolster are the right amount of comfort IMO. That pic taken above is from tuners, and I'm not trying to "copy" the idea. I'm also not going to say I came up with it either. But I've always LOVED the RSX seats from back when and since owning my eclipse, wondered if I would ever try mounting them into it. Bit of hard work and dreams can come true
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 03:29 pm UTC
February 13, 2013 03:29 pm UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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Thanks SUCKER!!!! jk LOL, where did that come from! I would also like to see this thread kept up to date and expect some progress reports as well as timelines.
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 04:07 pm UTC
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Awwww that happened BEFORE me!!! seriously. Also, I'm in the market for a complete floor carpet. WOULD LOVE IT IN BLACK! I have it bookmarked on my netbook but IIRC, Johnny found a link to custom made carpets for a couple hundred bucks. Not a bad idea.
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 04:13 pm UTC
February 13, 2013 04:13 pm UTC
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Only thing I'm not a fan of is the airbag portion on the side. Though, I bet that could probably be removed & a new panel sewn in.
You going to fab brackets from scratch or attach our OEM brackets to the seats? I've heard it can be done both ways.
For years I've wanted the evoIX seats but finding the specific ones I want, still in perfect condition (& someone that will ship here) is getting harder & harder to do.
If I want to turn corners this year, I think I need to lose the stock seats, this may be an option, if the bolstering is good enough to keep you in one place.
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Daren Peacock]
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February 13, 2013 04:23 pm UTC
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Only thing I'm not a fan of is the airbag portion on the side. Though, I bet that could probably be removed & a new panel sewn in.
You going to fab brackets from scratch or attach our OEM brackets to the seats? I've heard it can be done both ways.
For years I've wanted the evoIX seats but finding the specific ones I want, still in perfect condition (& someone that will ship here) is getting harder & harder to do.
If I want to turn corners this year, I think I need to lose the stock seats, this may be an option, if the bolstering is good enough to keep you in one place. Well if we ever meet, I'll let you sit in them And the evo9 seat is nice, but I think they don't look "as nice" as the RSX leathers. Hate to sound douchey, but I've always been partial to the ones I found. And for the price, you guys don't even want to know. I plan to grind off the rivets holding the bracket (feet) from the factory sliders from both (dsm and rsx) sliders, then test fit and weld them on. Should come out clean depending on how much of a PITA it is getting those rivets out. The driver seat has ALL the adjustability I need. The base raises and lowers from the front or the back, and these seats were made for coupe so they fold forward (unlike the evo seats made for a sedan) allowing more cargo/passenger room. It even has lumbar control and obviously heater elements for your ass and back.
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 04:46 pm UTC
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You're MY hero! Terry has replaced his carpets already and they definitely look good, I know it's not the same site. The site he was using sends you samples so you can make sure you get the right carpet.
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Jason Weir]
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February 13, 2013 06:47 pm UTC
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You're MY hero! Terry has replaced his carpets already and they definitely look good, I know it's not the same site. The site he was using sends you samples so you can make sure you get the right carpet. I was checking out that site Rob posted and it looks like they send you a sample aswell. But I'm really curious to know whether or not it's worth the extra $128 for the additional padding on the underside. I want to say yes if it's not TOO heavy, given this is a "forever" car and I don't plan to spare any expense now but, is it really needed? Yeah I had a set of these with a short period of time to try to install them in my 1G I had to give them back to the guy it was above my level of skill to make that happen fast. Its a shame they were leather heated and god like to sit in! One of the best seats to swap into but not easily done in a 1G Thanks Jason! I'm looking forward to using them. It's been decided, I will commence the project this weekend
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Re: RSX Leather seats in my Eclipse
[Re: Mike Eng]
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February 13, 2013 06:58 pm UTC
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Well based on road noise being something you don't like about tires the extra padding would be worth it as it is a sound deadening material
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