So I purchased a pair of front leather seats from a '05 RSX premium. They're black and in NEAR mint shape.

My goal is this;



Have the heater switch aswell and plan to install it in the center console but am more focused on getting them IN before wiring them up.

(actual pics of seats to come)

I love it

Good luck and keep us up dated

Take the bags out and leave the covers. Those leathers unzip really nice. Just dont take the headrest plastic out unless you want to replace it. That will save you a few pounds and you can blow them off in your backyard an scare you neighbours.

Thanks Pedro!

And great idea Stephen, hey..can I call you Steve? the "phen" is a LOT of typing.

Will post pics at some point this week. I may even get this started by the weekend. I'm getting bored. Fuckin winter!!!

+1 on despising old man winter!!

Also...that's a very obtainable goal, just make sure the seat lines you up well with the pedals before you commit! Not much is worse then putting sweet ass seats in and finding out that you are always fighting with your seat to reach your pedals.

Good point Terry! I'm not a tall guy either, but would have definitely figured that out AFTER welding the new brackets in.

Can't wait to see when you're all done It's a nice project!

No problem Mike, I'm lookin out for ya!

Its something that almost screwed me when putting in my Bride seats.

Lazy ass. Yes Steve is fine. It is actually wierd being call Stephen all the time i keep thinking my mother is behind me.

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

Haha! 'Stephen!! I hope your not doodling yourself again in front of that computer!'

None of this would have happened if it weren't for your help to begin with G! Thanks a million! I'm looking forward to farting into these cozy new seats and have the heater's warm up the car like a dutch oven looool

[/quote] 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 [/quote]

I always get 'shouldn't it say Bride and Groom?'

It totally makes me want to smack some people.

LOLOLLL I would totally get that when I get married and I have like 5 DSM's because I can

My passenger seats would say "Thrill seeker, gas moocher" lol

Mike, have you checked the weight on the RSX seats compared to our stockers? Also whats the bolstering like vs our stock seats?

I had no idea the RSX seats were so gorgeous! Nice mod! Keep this thread updated with all your experiences.

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

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.

LOL I sold him my black OE leathers hahahaha

Ya, for next to nothin. Wait till you see them after they are done getting reupholstered...........sucker

looool touche.

Everything you touch is "Cauduro'd". Probably even powder coating the brackets.

Well the dumb ass previous owner of the seats got the brackets all corroded from battery acid, cant have that now can we

I'll trade them when they are done for your RSX seats

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.

FAT CHANCE!!!

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.

You're MY hero!

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.

Might turn that into a little cubby to hide my weed JK

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.

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

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?



Thanks Jason! I'm looking forward to using them. It's been decided, I will commence the project this weekend

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

Mike did you start this? Don't grind out the big rivet between the base and slider. If i recall you just unbolt the the seat from the slider. Oh wait then you lose the seat adjustments. I wish I knew what a 2g seat base looked like. Might be easier just the weld on some brackets.

Too much going on at the moment

I may get it started this weekend if all goes well. It's the GF's bday so we'll see if I get any wrench time in.

For me is was always wrench time OR sex time. Never both.
We'll give you a 1 day pass. lol

Just pretend to sprain your ankle or something.