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Tweaek 03-02-2013 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mexican (Post 1926063)
evo 2 is the absolute biggest evo seat that will fit in a gen1. I don't think you can fit an evo 3 without taking off the side panel that covers the seatbelt assembly, and your seat mount may touch the center console. The shoulder already touches the seat belt cover panel with my evo 2

Shitty. I was afraid of that. Motivation to shed some pounds I guess. Thx for the info.

You mounted to the floor or on sliders? Have any more detailed pigs of your install? Seems like most pics are with the door open from a distance.

Manny 03-02-2013 07:25 PM

I got Brey Krause steel side mounts that bolted onto the sides of the seat and welded onto the stock slider. I'll try to get a pic and post it up.

Celestspeed3 03-02-2013 09:34 PM

I think the Evo3 "could" fit, your just probably won't be centered with the steering wheel and you may be stuck having the seat closer to the wheel then you'd like. If you can find a local shop to test it out for you that would be best.

I'm 5'7" and 230lbs, I fit in the Evo2 US seat. Depends on your body fit as well, I tried a bunch of seats before I bought one. If you are coming to the MNM you can try mine.

Tweaek 03-02-2013 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Celestspeed3 (Post 1926324)
I think the Evo3 "could" fit, your just probably won't be centered with the steering wheel and you may be stuck having the seat closer to the wheel then you'd like. If you can find a local shop to test it out for you that would be best.

I'm 5'7" and 230lbs, I fit in the Evo2 US seat. Depends on your body fit as well, I tried a bunch of seats before I bought one. If you are coming to the MNM you can try mine.

I was going to ask if any of you were using the EVO II US. Good to hear that's the one your using. I'm tall (6' 3")and plump (260 lbs), so the III would have been best but I definitely need it to be a bit further back, so the compromises you mentioned definitely wouldn't work. A Wider EVO II would have been great, but I'll just have to make do, nothing wrong with motivation.

Thanks for the offer on fitting, but I won't be making it to MNM.

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Originally Posted by The Mexican (Post 1926135)
I got Brey Krause steel side mounts that bolted onto the sides of the seat and welded onto the stock slider. I'll try to get a pic and post it up.

Thanks for the info and looking forward to the pic. Can you comment at all on how much lower it sits than stock?

Celestspeed3 03-02-2013 11:25 PM

You may be able to fit it with removing the seatbelt cover or just cutting a section out of where the shoulder area hits.

You want to check out he OMP WRC XL seat, and the Sabelt Titian seat those might suit you better. I'm not 100% on fitment though. I think the Sabelt is a better fit though. The ass part of the seat is just as wide as mine plus the shoulder harness slots are taller allowing for proper belt angles with taller drivers.

Edit: links provided

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...lassSeat/Seats

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...gWRCSeat/Seats

Dimensions are listed under additional information.

Manny 03-03-2013 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweaek (Post 1926383)
Thanks for the info and looking forward to the pic. Can you comment at all on how much lower it sits than stock?

The seat sits much lower than stock at the lowest setting. I had to raise it up because I had trouble seeing past the hood on autox courses. Plenty of headroom, even with a helmet.

Celestspeed3 03-03-2013 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mexican (Post 1926507)
The seat sits much lower than stock at the lowest setting. I had to raise it up because I had trouble seeing past the hood on autox courses. Plenty of headroom, even with a helmet.

Which seat bracket are you using? My wedge bracket is about the same height as stock at its lowest setting?

breakfasteatre 03-03-2013 12:25 AM

you damn fatties

Manny 03-03-2013 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Celestspeed3 (Post 1926519)
Which seat bracket are you using? My wedge bracket is about the same height as stock at its lowest setting?

Stock seat bracket, stock slider assembly. Side mounts bolted onto the stock slider assembly. Modified the slider assembly a bit so the steel side mounts could be welded onto the slider assembly as an extra measure. I'll have to take a pic, sounds complicated, but it works. I did not have to buy a seat bracket or slider assembly, just side mounts and hardware for it...and the seat of course.

Celestspeed3 03-03-2013 06:10 AM

Ah, I didn't even look at that as an option. I have the power seat bracket and I don't think it would have even worked.

Good to know for everyone else they can save some cash.

SFWD 1934 03-04-2013 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mexican (Post 1926525)
Stock seat bracket, stock slider assembly. Side mounts bolted onto the stock slider assembly. Modified the slider assembly a bit so the steel side mounts could be welded onto the slider assembly as an extra measure. I'll have to take a pic, sounds complicated, but it works. I did not have to buy a seat bracket or slider assembly, just side mounts and hardware for it...and the seat of course.

I was trying to remember if the stock seats could be removed from the brackets. That answers that question for me. I have been kicking around the idea of doing a seat as well.

Jason

Celestspeed3 03-04-2013 10:15 AM

It's one of the best things you will ever do to your car. Second only to tires.

daafisch 03-04-2013 10:57 AM

I wish I could afford a seat and at least a 4 points harness. :-/

SFWD 1934 03-04-2013 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Celestspeed3 (Post 1928510)
It's one of the best things you will ever do to your car. Second only to tires.

Well at least I won't have to climb over a roll cage to get into it. I am thinking of trying to locate the Recaro seats from an EVO 9.

Jason

Zbrit00x 03-08-2013 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SFWD 1934 (Post 1929853)
Well at least I won't have to climb over a roll cage to get into it. I am thinking of trying to locate the Recaro seats from an EVO 9.

Jason

I have been on that same mission.. If you find a pair and only need one. Let me know!

Also someone who has an evo seat.. Can you measure the clearance from the floor to the top of the seat/ bracket? I'm trying to get an idea how they will fit since I have an amp below my seat.

Yousuf 03-08-2013 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bertrand_CX_7 (Post 1476650)
nice review man. Your feedback is really appreciated..

now it'll be very helpfull if you could write down the list of all parts you used for your set up. your inputs on the buckler was great too.

also did you had to cut the floor carpet?

Where can I see pictures of your seat setup?

Tweaek 03-09-2013 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrit00x (Post 1937344)
Also someone who has an evo seat.. Can you measure the clearance from the floor to the top of the seat/ bracket? I'm trying to get an idea how they will fit since I have an amp below my seat.

And from the bottom of the bracket to the bottom of the seat. I'd like to know how much lower the seat actually sits.

SFWD 1934 03-09-2013 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrit00x (Post 1937344)
I have been on that same mission.. If you find a pair and only need one. Let me know!

Also someone who has an evo seat.. Can you measure the clearance from the floor to the top of the seat/ bracket? I'm trying to get an idea how they will fit since I have an amp below my seat.

I'm just really picky. They have the leather ones, but I want the alcantara ones. They are even harder to locate.

Jason

Zbrit00x 03-09-2013 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SFWD 1934 (Post 1938564)
I'm just really picky. They have the leather ones, but I want the alcantara ones. They are even harder to locate.

Jason

ive just been trying to find any decently priced ones.lol. Im going to be looking at a sparco milano tomorrow, hopefully that goes well

bertrand_CX_7 03-09-2013 06:54 AM

There you go man

http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...ml#post1782512

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Originally Posted by Yousuf (Post 1938531)
Where can I see pictures of your seat setup?



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