Recaro vs Cloth Seat
#1
Recaro vs Cloth Seat
Just bought a 2009 R3. Looking to get more headroom when wearing a helmet. Anyone know if the cloth seats from a 2009/2010 sport can sit lower since they have height adjustment and the recaros do not?
Also, anyone know if an older RX8 cloth seat will bolt in where the recaros are?
Also, anyone know if an older RX8 cloth seat will bolt in where the recaros are?
#7
Before I cause a panic, I'm not selling the Recaros.
Plan to swap the seat out for an ocassional DE event and put the Recaros back when I'm finished. I know it is wacked out to take out the race seat for a day at the track, but more headroom is more important.
Plan to swap the seat out for an ocassional DE event and put the Recaros back when I'm finished. I know it is wacked out to take out the race seat for a day at the track, but more headroom is more important.
#8
#10
I'm confused and not an expert on RX8 models. I do know a lot about RX7s and I know there was a 1993 R1 and 1994 & 1995 R2. Didn't think there was an RX8 R1 and R2. Is there a place I can find out more about the R1 and R2 you are referring to?
#12
no the R1 and R2 are RX7's....for the RX8 theres the series 1 (04-08) and series 2(09+) has the R3 edition...
and to my knowledge when two series 1 members tried swapping seats...it didnt work for the person who was going from manual seats to power seats. the connections were there, but the seats didnt work.
so that would be your main concern...making sure you get manual seats, but i dont know if they have the height adjustment on them
#13
Needs Boost!
iTrader: (5)
no the R1 and R2 are RX7's....for the RX8 theres the series 1 (04-08) and series 2(09+) has the R3 edition...
and to my knowledge when two series 1 members tried swapping seats...it didnt work for the person who was going from manual seats to power seats. the connections were there, but the seats didnt work.
so that would be your main concern...making sure you get manual seats, but i dont know if they have the height adjustment on them
and to my knowledge when two series 1 members tried swapping seats...it didnt work for the person who was going from manual seats to power seats. the connections were there, but the seats didnt work.
so that would be your main concern...making sure you get manual seats, but i dont know if they have the height adjustment on them
#14
Recreational User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Honestly I would be very surprised if a stock seat was in fact lower than where the Recaro sits. It also be difficult to determine since you have to find a stock RX8 with out a sunroof which does make a huge difference in head room.
I could be wrong but I just don't see it being lower. I'm 6'5" and sat in all of the different models so I'll assume I know what I am talking about. All in all I'm just sayin... Maybe different helmet options that might not be so "thick" could be a better avenue to look towards. Then again I know jack about helmets...
I could be wrong but I just don't see it being lower. I'm 6'5" and sat in all of the different models so I'll assume I know what I am talking about. All in all I'm just sayin... Maybe different helmet options that might not be so "thick" could be a better avenue to look towards. Then again I know jack about helmets...
#17
How about between a series 2 cloth seat in place of the recaros?
#18
Ok which one of you bought the R3 interior on eBay for $1925?????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-R3...s#ht_581wt_996
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-R3...s#ht_581wt_996
#21
2 many mods, 2 little $$$
iTrader: (3)
Ok which one of you bought the R3 interior on eBay for $1925?????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-R3...s#ht_581wt_996
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-R3...s#ht_581wt_996
#22
Got a set of cloth seats from a sport. Bolted right up where the recaros were. No issues with the airbag / electrical connections. Definitely didn't give me any more head room, but my back feels better. I'm considering selling the recaros front and back along with the matching door panels.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jasonrxeight
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
2
09-30-2015 01:53 PM