| sperry7 | 05-15-2006 07:16 PM |
I Want to lower my 06 seat
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Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has lowered their stock 06 wrx limited seats. I'm 6'3" and I like to drive pretty upright and I keep hitting my head on the roof, and i'm not even autocrossing yet! Other than custom fabricating something, are there any options? I don't want to get rid of my seats though anything but the leather would just look brutal. I was thinking some racing seats brackets that might be similar? help me out! I couldn't find anything searching.
ps- michigan roads are mostly to blame for my head hitting, going around a corner hit a HUGE pothole you get the picture.
Steve
ps- michigan roads are mostly to blame for my head hitting, going around a corner hit a HUGE pothole you get the picture.
Steve
| sizzflair | 05-15-2006 07:23 PM |
MICHIGAN!! A2!!
haha pothole yea... I'm pretty curious on how to do this as well. I'm not as tall as you, but VERY interested in how to do this lol
haha pothole yea... I'm pretty curious on how to do this as well. I'm not as tall as you, but VERY interested in how to do this lol
| sperry7 | 05-15-2006 10:47 PM |
come on, I know some people have at least thought about this!
| Keshav | 05-15-2006 11:10 PM |
the low position seat rails from japanparts may work for you
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url]
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url]
| ElBartoRex | 05-15-2006 11:14 PM |
[QUOTE=Keshav]the low position seat rails from japanparts may work for you
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url][/QUOTE]
cmons...the seats were meant to be higher for better visibility...it IS rally bred afterall...not Detrioit-Lean bred....
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url][/QUOTE]
cmons...the seats were meant to be higher for better visibility...it IS rally bred afterall...not Detrioit-Lean bred....
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?
| japanparts | 05-15-2006 11:44 PM |
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[QUOTE=Keshav]the low position seat rails from japanparts may work for you
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url][/QUOTE]
[U]NO:[/U] the HKS seat rails are only recommended for the Stock JDM seats; sorry, but these may not be plug-and-play for US seats, and may require modification to work with anything else
Graham
[url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=115&middlesmall=2%3A17&maker=&volkey=[/url][/QUOTE]
[U]NO:[/U] the HKS seat rails are only recommended for the Stock JDM seats; sorry, but these may not be plug-and-play for US seats, and may require modification to work with anything else
Graham
| sperry7 | 05-15-2006 11:50 PM |
[QUOTE=ElBartoRex]cmons...the seats were meant to be higher for better visibility...it IS rally bred afterall...not Detrioit-Lean bred....
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?[/QUOTE]
i will be well over the steering wheel, don't worry about that I am a tall fellow. most likely taller than you in your rally seats :eek:
Thanks for the suggestion keshav, although japanparts say they probably wont work :( anyone else have an idea?
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?[/QUOTE]
i will be well over the steering wheel, don't worry about that I am a tall fellow. most likely taller than you in your rally seats :eek:
Thanks for the suggestion keshav, although japanparts say they probably wont work :( anyone else have an idea?
| Sno-Bound | 05-17-2006 12:58 PM |
Anything yet?
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Bringing this back ttt.
I have a similar situation, I have a sunroof in my WRX and when I test fitted last night my helmet hits. And I'm only 6' :huh: So if i could get the seat 1/2 to 1" lower that would be excellent. Otherwise it looks like I'll be driving with a slight gangsta lean when I autox. :rolleyes:
I have a similar situation, I have a sunroof in my WRX and when I test fitted last night my helmet hits. And I'm only 6' :huh: So if i could get the seat 1/2 to 1" lower that would be excellent. Otherwise it looks like I'll be driving with a slight gangsta lean when I autox. :rolleyes:
| Uncle Ben | 05-17-2006 03:00 PM |
You could always get a bucket seat since the seat height position is adjustable. I just installed a Bride Zeta bucket in my WRX and on the lowest setting it feels like I'm driving a baththub :p
| BryanH | 05-17-2006 03:06 PM |
When I went from my 03 seats to the 05 STI seats I was kinda shocked at how much higher the 05 seat bottoms are (please excuse the horrific grammar). Maybe try and get a set of 02/03 seats.
| sperry7 | 05-17-2006 08:07 PM |
yeah, I would just do that but the limited's have leather as you probably know and I don't want to spend extra money on something I paid to factory "upgrade" if you consider that so. Basically, I want to keep the leather, but lose the height. I saw some lowering brackets that will apparently work in the classifieds here for $399, but that is pretty ridiculous I could get that dp i've been wanting.
| Jonnyfilmboy | 05-17-2006 08:18 PM |
[QUOTE=ElBartoRex]cmons...the seats were meant to be higher for better visibility...it IS rally bred afterall...not Detrioit-Lean bred....
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?[/QUOTE]
You're kidding right? Have you watched any rally on TV ever? THEY can't see over the steering wheel practically. ESPECIALLY the codriver! Lowers the COG.
do you find it comfortable to barely be able to see over the steering wheel?[/QUOTE]
You're kidding right? Have you watched any rally on TV ever? THEY can't see over the steering wheel practically. ESPECIALLY the codriver! Lowers the COG.
| BryanH | 05-18-2006 08:41 PM |
[QUOTE=Jonnyfilmboy]You're kidding right? Have you watched any rally on TV ever? THEY can't see over the steering wheel practically. ESPECIALLY the codriver! Lowers the COG.[/QUOTE]
WOW!!! You figured out Petter' problem! He is losing all the Rally's because he cannot see where he is going!:rolleyes: Take another look sometime. They sit where they are because of the helmet and the rollcage. The visibility is just fine.
WOW!!! You figured out Petter' problem! He is losing all the Rally's because he cannot see where he is going!:rolleyes: Take another look sometime. They sit where they are because of the helmet and the rollcage. The visibility is just fine.
| viking pete | 05-19-2006 12:37 AM |
You might want to try the height dial on the side; I'm 6'2" and I have a good 4-6" above my had. I'd still have space even if I had a helmet on.
edit: just kidding if you've got a sunroof, that'd cut down space a lot. I don't know if limiteds all have sunroofs or not, but if they do, my bad.
edit: just kidding if you've got a sunroof, that'd cut down space a lot. I don't know if limiteds all have sunroofs or not, but if they do, my bad.
| sperry7 | 05-19-2006 08:24 AM |
[QUOTE=viking pete]You might want to try the height dial on the side; I'm 6'2" and I have a good 4-6" above my had. I'd still have space even if I had a helmet on.
edit: just kidding if you've got a sunroof, that'd cut down space a lot. I don't know if limiteds all have sunroofs or not, but if they do, my bad.[/QUOTE]
haha yeah, they do unfortunately and to tell you the truth it's really not that bad unless the roads are messed up and I'm driving pretty hard. The roof just messes up the top of my hair usually, i'm getting kinda used to it. Thanks for the input though!
Steve
edit: just kidding if you've got a sunroof, that'd cut down space a lot. I don't know if limiteds all have sunroofs or not, but if they do, my bad.[/QUOTE]
haha yeah, they do unfortunately and to tell you the truth it's really not that bad unless the roads are messed up and I'm driving pretty hard. The roof just messes up the top of my hair usually, i'm getting kinda used to it. Thanks for the input though!
Steve
| Mooneyes13 | 05-19-2006 08:37 AM |
these may work w/ a little modification
[url]http://www.jhpusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_38&products_id=981&osCsid=199384d419a3338c7c470f9385e041e8[/url]
[url]http://www.jhpusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_38&products_id=981&osCsid=199384d419a3338c7c470f9385e041e8[/url]
| remowgn | 05-24-2006 01:10 PM |
Heh, I just saw these and thought of this thread. Looks like the same ones mooneyes posted, only half the price? weird.
[url]http://www.more-japan.com/product.php?productid=16322&cat=0&page=6[/url]
[url]http://www.more-japan.com/product.php?productid=16322&cat=0&page=6[/url]
| viking pete | 05-24-2006 01:14 PM |
[QUOTE=remowgn]Heh, I just saw these and thought of this thread. Looks like the same ones mooneyes posted, only half the price? weird.
[url]http://www.more-japan.com/product.php?productid=16322&cat=0&page=6[/url][/QUOTE]
It's also for half as many seats.
[url]http://www.more-japan.com/product.php?productid=16322&cat=0&page=6[/url][/QUOTE]
It's also for half as many seats.
| jason05wrx | 05-24-2006 01:55 PM |
I don't think
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I think those aftermarket low rails are only for aftermarket seats I doubt they will work with the stock seats. :(
| BryanH | 05-24-2006 02:29 PM |
Just use velcro....
| ejh25 | 07-24-2006 09:23 PM |
[QUOTE=BryanH]Just use velcro....[/QUOTE]
Anyone solve this problem yet?
Anyone solve this problem yet?
| sperry7 | 02-13-2007 10:52 PM |
Bringing back my old thread... anyone got anything? I'm thinking about taking out my seats and fabbing something up when it gets a little warmer.
Who has lowered a stock seat??? :(
Who has lowered a stock seat??? :(
| bzbuzz | 02-13-2007 11:09 PM |
I want to know this too.. i am 6'
| infinite012 | 02-14-2007 01:38 PM |
Try taking out some fabric from the seat. A lot of Miata guys do this to avoid hitting their heads on the convertible roof rails.
| wrx-boy | 03-08-2007 04:37 PM |
POW...ttt
I'm in the same boat (04' WRX Sedan) 6'5" & a helmet is outta the question for now. I've been talking to HKS usa and Bride and they seem to think that the HKS Kansai or Bride low position seat rails will work with the US stock seats. I'd really like to confirm this too though...
Anyone....Anyone.... :D
I'm in the same boat (04' WRX Sedan) 6'5" & a helmet is outta the question for now. I've been talking to HKS usa and Bride and they seem to think that the HKS Kansai or Bride low position seat rails will work with the US stock seats. I'd really like to confirm this too though...
Anyone....Anyone.... :D
| NaSTI25 | 03-08-2007 04:48 PM |
Seats aren't that hard to swap out if you just want the lower seat position for autocrossing. The 02's definitely have a lower height, and they're pretty easy to come by on Ebay or a regional salvage yard.
| sperry7 | 03-08-2007 07:07 PM |
wow- good to know. I Forwarded this thread to AMS after seeing their thread seeing what we would like to be built and they are looking into it. Pipe up if you would be interested in something like this!
| Keif | 03-09-2007 01:09 PM |
im sure the stock bracket can easily be modded to sit lower, i want to lower mine aswell so i will be attempting this sometime soon, or you could just gangsta lean that ish:banana: :cool:
| Sir-Knight | 03-09-2007 01:15 PM |
yes 5'7" here with sunroof... bumping my head with helmet
| sperry7 | 03-09-2007 01:54 PM |
Well im sure it involves cutting and welding the bracket and I'm not too comfortable doing that. Definitely do a write up though if you are successful.
<---hoping AMS or other company steps up and makes one!
<---hoping AMS or other company steps up and makes one!
| sperry7 | 03-26-2007 12:24 AM |
to the top so I don't hit my head anymore!
| Uncle Scotty | 03-26-2007 12:30 AM |
[QUOTE=sperry7;17483032]to the top so I don't hit my head anymore![/QUOTE]
...I put a bugeye seat in my '06---the TR has TERRIBLE seats......and it is at least an inch or 2 lower than the stock '06 seat
...I put a bugeye seat in my '06---the TR has TERRIBLE seats......and it is at least an inch or 2 lower than the stock '06 seat
| sperry7 | 03-26-2007 03:00 AM |
^that would be sweet uncle scotty but I have the limited (bad decision by me) and I have leather and all that jazz so unless i do full interior swap it would look a little weird. You want to fab up some lower brackets for me? you could practice on my passenger seat brackets :D
| SuperHawk | 03-26-2007 11:02 AM |
Hey Guys,
I have an 06 wagon limited and would like to sit lower in the car also if possible so I would be in for a set of seat rails if they were available
Dennis
I have an 06 wagon limited and would like to sit lower in the car also if possible so I would be in for a set of seat rails if they were available
Dennis
| wagonwrxeh | 03-26-2007 07:43 PM |
Another 6' 1" Subie owner looking for a solution to this seat problem without looking like a gangsta craka :lol: :rolleyes: .
Bump for solution!!
Bump for solution!!
| saabpilot | 03-26-2007 11:29 PM |
+1, I'm 6'3" and would buy lower seat rails if they's work with stock seats.
| mr_wilke | 03-26-2007 11:33 PM |
Not sure if this is the right answer, but we used to remove padding from the seats on miatas for taller (over 5'8") drivers... the windshield top always seem to line up with the lights at the intersection... what a pisser.
I don't know how easy it is to open the limited seats and replace the butt cushion with something shallower.
Good luck.
I don't know how easy it is to open the limited seats and replace the butt cushion with something shallower.
Good luck.
| sperry7 | 03-27-2007 02:07 AM |
I'm happy to see that other people are experiencing the same problems as I am! Hopefully if this gains enough interest a vendor will produce some lower seat rails for stock seats and everyone will be happy ! :banana:
I'm sending this to Turninconcepts and Kartboy to see if they could do something.
I'm sending this to Turninconcepts and Kartboy to see if they could do something.
| Sir-Knight | 03-27-2007 10:44 AM |
is there anything about safety or engineering on the seat rails having to be level with the body of the car? the driver's rails are free to tilt down at the back as their mounts are about 3-4 inches tall, but the mounts at the front are obstructed by the unibody.
If you can tilt the seat rails down from the back, you could gain a few inches, it shouldn't be that difficult to fabricate replacements for these rail mounts that are shorter than stock. I'm not sure how safe that is by changing the seat geometry though.
Also, the front mounts have about 1 inch to come down, so if someone wants to lower the seat a total of 1 inch, it is possible by machining all 4 seat mounts.
If you can tilt the seat rails down from the back, you could gain a few inches, it shouldn't be that difficult to fabricate replacements for these rail mounts that are shorter than stock. I'm not sure how safe that is by changing the seat geometry though.
Also, the front mounts have about 1 inch to come down, so if someone wants to lower the seat a total of 1 inch, it is possible by machining all 4 seat mounts.
| BlowDro | 03-27-2007 10:50 AM |
^^ i was wondering the same thing. it might be bad to change the angles that your seatbelts are on. same thing with change the height and angle of the side airbags.
| wrx-boy | 03-27-2007 12:49 PM |
[QUOTE=Sir-Knight;17501423]Also, the front mounts have about 1 inch to come down, so if someone wants to lower the seat a total of 1 inch, it is possible by machining all 4 seat mounts.[/QUOTE]
I've actually done this ^^^^ but an inch?? I maybe got 1/2 inch without seriously compromising the sructural integrity of the seat rails. I actually notched out the rails to clear the raised section in the floor and drilled out the bolt holes a bit more to let them drop.
I'm working on how to do the rear's too so I'll try to post some pics and let you know how it comes out.
Oh, drivin' an 04' wrx sedan BTW...
I've actually done this ^^^^ but an inch?? I maybe got 1/2 inch without seriously compromising the sructural integrity of the seat rails. I actually notched out the rails to clear the raised section in the floor and drilled out the bolt holes a bit more to let them drop.
I'm working on how to do the rear's too so I'll try to post some pics and let you know how it comes out.
Oh, drivin' an 04' wrx sedan BTW...
| jessej | 04-09-2007 09:32 PM |
[QUOTE=wrx-boy;17289980]POW...ttt
I'm in the same boat (04' WRX Sedan) 6'5" & a helmet is outta the question for now. I've been talking to HKS usa and Bride and they seem to think that the HKS Kansai or Bride low position seat rails will work with the US stock seats. I'd really like to confirm this too though...
Anyone....Anyone.... :D[/QUOTE]
I agree.. id really like to know. Anyone have any ideas?
I'm in the same boat (04' WRX Sedan) 6'5" & a helmet is outta the question for now. I've been talking to HKS usa and Bride and they seem to think that the HKS Kansai or Bride low position seat rails will work with the US stock seats. I'd really like to confirm this too though...
Anyone....Anyone.... :D[/QUOTE]
I agree.. id really like to know. Anyone have any ideas?
| sperry7 | 04-09-2007 10:28 PM |
Very cool definitely update this thread with pics and results if it works out!
The reply from TIC said that bc of DOTregulations it costs a lot to fabricate and sell lower seat rails. Prohbitively in their mind.
I would be a little concerned about grinding my rails for crash safety. Can anyone maybe borrow some aftermarket rails and try them out? I will look to do this soon at a meet.
The reply from TIC said that bc of DOTregulations it costs a lot to fabricate and sell lower seat rails. Prohbitively in their mind.
I would be a little concerned about grinding my rails for crash safety. Can anyone maybe borrow some aftermarket rails and try them out? I will look to do this soon at a meet.
| jessej | 04-19-2007 09:18 PM |
anyone have any updates??
| RHayes | 04-19-2007 09:30 PM |
Wow... I'm 6'2" and my head doesn't hit... It must be the sun roof.
I am sure you know about the lever on the side that raises and lowers the seat. Only my wife was unable to figure that out, so... good luck and all.
I am sure you know about the lever on the side that raises and lowers the seat. Only my wife was unable to figure that out, so... good luck and all.
| sperry7 | 04-20-2007 02:17 AM |
yup we know about the lever... thanks! :lol:
Apparently getting seat rails- a very important crash safety component costs a lot of coin and for a product that hasn't shown to be extremely profitable I don't think a company is going to take the plunge.
Our only bet is to find some aftermarket seat rails that will fit. So next time you are at a meet take out your seat and try out some seat rails from a buddies car.
I will pm some vendors who sell seats to see if next time they take the stock seats out try out some different rails. Who sells seats beside like Worldone?
Apparently getting seat rails- a very important crash safety component costs a lot of coin and for a product that hasn't shown to be extremely profitable I don't think a company is going to take the plunge.
Our only bet is to find some aftermarket seat rails that will fit. So next time you are at a meet take out your seat and try out some seat rails from a buddies car.
I will pm some vendors who sell seats to see if next time they take the stock seats out try out some different rails. Who sells seats beside like Worldone?
| Poekin | 04-20-2007 09:04 AM |
I'm 6'2" with a 2006 wrx limited(sunroof). And my head never hits...
| jessej | 04-24-2007 06:40 PM |
^^^ Why would someone chime in just to let you know that thier head DOESNT hit.... thanks.. good for you. ???
Now for the people that DO have an issure...
has anyone actually attempted cutting out some seat foam? i have been looking into it a bit, but i cant seem to find a place that i trust. Im wondering if anyone has had any luck???
Now for the people that DO have an issure...
has anyone actually attempted cutting out some seat foam? i have been looking into it a bit, but i cant seem to find a place that i trust. Im wondering if anyone has had any luck???
| Dynobyte | 04-26-2007 12:58 AM |
don't try to mod your seat. you have to bite the bullet and buy a lower sport seat or some low down rails. I'm suprised it's an issue given theres usually tons of space up there w/o a sunroof. I guess the sunroof isn't engineered very well.
| sonycrr | 05-07-2007 10:12 PM |
bump
need to lower oem seats!
need to lower oem seats!
| jessej | 05-16-2007 03:06 PM |
Bump! anyone??
| jdmeg693 | 05-16-2007 08:57 PM |
i was just thinking about this the other day. would be nice to sit lower
| WalkmanX | 05-16-2007 10:41 PM |
looking for lower rails here as well. I have 03 wrx w/o sunroof and would like to sit lower tho I'm comfortable now =)
| Lazyxturb0 | 06-12-2007 03:21 AM |
bump! anyone know??
| xrdriver | 07-19-2007 12:10 PM |
Bump for an update.
I'm 6'5" and hit my head also. Have you tried sitting in the passenger seat? I have to lay down the seat to not hit my head on the roof if I have to sit on that side, it is ridiculously high :(
I'm 6'5" and hit my head also. Have you tried sitting in the passenger seat? I have to lay down the seat to not hit my head on the roof if I have to sit on that side, it is ridiculously high :(
| sperry7 | 07-19-2007 12:26 PM |
I am the OP and I still haven't found anything that will work. :( next time Someone is installing an aftermarket seat, please please please try and fit the sliders to the stock seat!
I am getting to the point where my next mod will either be two new Recaro's with super low rails or a new car :eek:
Based on the response from this thread I think it could be a very lucrative product, that could be based upon existing seat rail design. Come on Vendors!
I am getting to the point where my next mod will either be two new Recaro's with super low rails or a new car :eek:
Based on the response from this thread I think it could be a very lucrative product, that could be based upon existing seat rail design. Come on Vendors!
| 06blkwrx | 07-19-2007 10:15 PM |
sounds like a strange problem
| sperry7 | 07-19-2007 10:25 PM |
haha it's not that strange... I'm 6'3" in an econo-box with a sunroof that takes about 2-3" of headroom out of usable space. I am also not comfortable gangster leaning my ish all day having to use my abs to reach the steering wheel or having to do that while I wear a helmet at an autocross or the track.
| ARORA_808 | 07-20-2007 03:27 AM |
Well, since we are on the subject of seats...I'll fire off my question, other than the airbag issue will 02-05 seats or 98-01 2.5 rs bolt into my 06 sedan, and do any of them lower driver/passenger height....and by how much?
| I Love Boobies | 07-20-2007 06:27 PM |
.....[quote=Uncle Scotty;17483071]...I put a bugeye seat in my '06---the TR has TERRIBLE seats......and it is at least an inch or 2 lower than the stock '06 seat[/quote]
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