naughtyhunnybunny

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As per the heading really, do any of you clever people know if the front seats out of the new 2008 STI model fit in a classic ? I've not yet sat on them but they don't look too bad, any opinions from those of you who have a 2008 model would be good too Julie

scooby L

These the Recaro's or the standard STI seats.

weso

They should fit straight in.
However, it's worth noting that Newage seats sit about 1-1.5 inches higher than classic seats, and if you're tall (like me) they make for an awful driving position.
I had STi8 seats in mine and couldn't get on with them at all.
Wes

GC8

The fronts will bolt straight in. The rear can be adapted into a 'Wagon but I dont know about a Saloon. I prefer Classic or New Age seats myself: they look alright in pictures but theyre not particularly impressive.

MarkC

iTrader: (12)

your right i heard from a friend of mine he put in v8 seats in a impreza type r but they are higher up than the standard seats and the passenger one sits higher again not good

weso

Yeah it was horrible.
Made you feel like you were sitting on the car rather than in it (if you get what I mean)
That's why I switched to V-limited seats (View my Scooby <<<)
Wes

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

If you are talking about 2008 STI seats then the fronts don't bolt straight in to the best of my knowledge. Three of the four holes line up, the fourth needs a bracket making to connect the seat rail to the mounting point. Easy enough to do, just thought I should mention it.

Agree they aren't that impressive in the flesh - well the low rent ones on Ebay aren't anyway.

GC8

Yes they do: a friend of mine bought one of the first sets and fitted them in his Classic 'Wagon. It was a straightforward swap.

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

OK well I don't have first hand knowledge so I stand corrected, just what I read on Ebay and on a thread on here.

Here is the offending pic:

http://i17.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/ff/dd/3e09_1.JPG

naughtyhunnybunny

iTrader: (7)

Wow, just got in and have all the answers I need already, thanks for all the info. The thought of being higher puts me off to straight away, I like being quite low and snug in the seat and if they are not that great in the flesh thats probably why they go quite cheaply in compared with other interiors.. Is it the same of the STI bug seats, the blue and black suede ones, do they sit higher also compared with the classics as that will sort out that as well ? I only have the standard MY00 interior at the mo that is a bit bare in places

Marky9074

Yes, this is what I understood. Someone on here was selling a set a few days ago (Grade A I think)... with detailed instructions how to get them into a classic, making up a mount for the fourth leg..

As I understand it they (STI not recaro) are even worse than the previous buckets....

Marky9074

Subaru impreza STI 2008 New Seats on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-Sep-08 13:49:49 BST)


3 mounting points will bolt up 1 rear one needs bracket making as photo. We have fitted them into our impreza

GC8

Now you mention that, I think that you need to use a bracket from the rear seats, but its extremely straightforward.

If you pm shaggy1973 he will be ble to tell you exactly what he had to do.

lucky_strike

I have the stock seats in my 08 STI and I'm not that impressed, not a lot of support anywhere (lateral or on the base), maybe just me but I think I might consider an aftermarket set of some sort unless they are very cheap.

GC8

These arent 'stock' either, unless your STI seats are identical to WRX seats with STI embroidery. From what Ive seen I believe that these seats arent as good as standard UK spec STI seats.

scooby0809

iTrader: (11)

the taller seats should work well being only 4ft tall

cossie-nutter

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Yes mate direct fit!

naughtyhunnybunny

iTrader: (7)

You cheeky little sod, I'll give you 4' tall !!! You obviously don't want feeding tomorrow night ?
For everyone else other than scooby0809 thanks for your sensible and "kind" replies!

eversham

iTrader: (14)

ive got the front to fit apart from the the two rear mounts that need modding to line up, ive also got the rears to fit aswell. check out my p.i.mp wagon thread in projects

GC8

When James collected his from Grade-A, we got the required brackets off some rear seats that they had laying about. As odd as it sounds, this small bracket allows the front seats to fit perfectly.

GC8

Id deal with John btw.

lucky_strike

I think my UK 08 STI standard seats are just the WRX seat but covered in alcantara/leather and have the STI logo on, the alternative being the Recaro's right? Either way I'm not a fan of what I've got But I guess if they fit a classic they would be better than nothing if what you are replacing has seen better days.

GC8

I thought so. The seats that Grade-A have are absolutely identical to '08 WRX seats (style and material), apart from the STI log which is embroidered onto the headrest. The seats that you have are much nicer.

naughtyhunnybunny

iTrader: (7)

Thanks guys for your input, its so easy to make the wrong decision when your looking at just pics, they don't look too bad on ebay but after listening to you I think I'll just hold fire. The basic MY00 ones I find pretty comfortable, I suppose one of the best and easiest things would be to get to more scooby shows/meets and see what others have used in their classics as a good upgrade..