08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs - Page 3

AKLGT · 06-16-2009, 10:08 AM

interesting! Might have to try this!

2fas4u · 06-16-2009, 11:37 AM

what did that really do just by unhooking those hooks?

BadTrainDriver · 06-16-2009, 12:57 PM

It takes away the back support provided by the metal wire...and puts it directly onto the seams that hold the fabric together.

Not too smart...if you ask me...to just unhook...maybe lengthen??

BTD.

puffxy · 06-16-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadTrainDriver

It takes away the back support provided by the metal wire...and puts it directly onto the seams that hold the fabric together.

Not too smart...if you ask me...to just unhook...maybe lengthen??

BTD.

Actually from what I can tell, it's not the seams that hold the fabric together but the two poles that the back support was hooked onto, that now supports your back. It feels rather supportive and doesn't show signs of stressing the seams..

yositoco · 06-16-2009, 02:13 PM

I tried it on the weekend and the seat felt a lot better but i'm leaning toward the seems stretching. I will get somebody to seat in it to study the function a little better before doing it permanent.

BadTrainDriver · 06-16-2009, 03:19 PM

I'll seat in it for you and you can check it out.
Just tell me when and where.
I'm on vacation this week...and free whenever.

BTD.

EtoS · 06-16-2009, 03:23 PM

It doesn't seem to be putting much stress on the seams for me(5'11 155pounds). It's without a doubt alot better. I took the whole metal thing out the back. I'll probably do something to the hooks to extend them and put it back in. Tempting to do it to the pass. seat too since everyone kinda slides around when I drive lol.

spwong · 06-17-2009, 10:12 AM

I took a look at this link for a different STi seat:
JDM V9 Seats Side Air Bags Installed!
and would be worried about removing the the whole spring support - scroll down to see the whole rear seat cover is removed - there doesn't seem to be any other support in the middle. It appears you would be relying on the tension of the seat cover and foam between the two verticals. I wonder if the 08/09 seat bolsters are constructed in a similar fashion (seems to be) and if so, then it may be a matter of bending the bolster supporting rods inwards, leaving the back spring support. Just a thought, not about to pull apart the seats yet.

Thepremium08sti · 06-17-2009, 05:39 PM

wow that actually made a difference! cool mod

crxluv2 · 06-18-2009, 08:42 AM

Just did this on both seats. Definitely a difference.

I'll be keeping an eye on the seams though.

06-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#21
AKLGT Grassroots STI Racer Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 08 STI AW Fav Mod: right foot Location: my house Posts: 545 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs interesting! Might have to try this!

06-16-2009, 11:37 AM	#22
2fas4u Silver Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 3,391 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs what did that really do just by unhooking those hooks?

06-16-2009, 12:57 PM	#23
BadTrainDriver Account Closed For Now Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2003 SRP WRX Fav Mod: Wife Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 196 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs It takes away the back support provided by the metal wire...and puts it directly onto the seams that hold the fabric together. Not too smart...if you ask me...to just unhook...maybe lengthen?? BTD.

06-16-2009, 02:13 PM	#25
yositoco Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: AW 08 STI Fav Mod: RPF1 Posts: 124 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs I tried it on the weekend and the seat felt a lot better but i'm leaning toward the seems stretching. I will get somebody to seat in it to study the function a little better before doing it permanent.

06-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#26
BadTrainDriver Account Closed For Now Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2003 SRP WRX Fav Mod: Wife Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 196 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs I'll seat in it for you and you can check it out. Just tell me when and where. I'm on vacation this week...and free whenever. BTD.

06-16-2009, 03:23 PM	#27
EtoS Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 08 STi DGM Fav Mod: Blizzak 225/50/17 on 05 BBSes Posts: 701 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs It doesn't seem to be putting much stress on the seams for me(5'11 155pounds). It's without a doubt alot better. I took the whole metal thing out the back. I'll probably do something to the hooks to extend them and put it back in. Tempting to do it to the pass. seat too since everyone kinda slides around when I drive lol.

06-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#28
spwong Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 DGM STi Fav Mod: Skip Barber Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2008	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs I took a look at this link for a different STi seat: JDM V9 Seats Side Air Bags Installed! and would be worried about removing the the whole spring support - scroll down to see the whole rear seat cover is removed - there doesn't seem to be any other support in the middle. It appears you would be relying on the tension of the seat cover and foam between the two verticals. I wonder if the 08/09 seat bolsters are constructed in a similar fashion (seems to be) and if so, then it may be a matter of bending the bolster supporting rods inwards, leaving the back spring support. Just a thought, not about to pull apart the seats yet. Last edited by spwong; 06-17-2009 at 12:50 PM..

06-17-2009, 05:39 PM	#29
Thepremium08sti Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 wrx sti Fav Mod: Loading.........Stage 2 !!!! Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 172 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2009	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs wow that actually made a difference! cool mod

06-18-2009, 08:42 AM	#30
crxluv2 Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: DGM '09 STi Fav Mod: Blizzaks! Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 45 IWSTI Addict since: May 2009	Re: 08'/09' STi "seat mod" write up w/pics...for your bolstering needs Just did this on both seats. Definitely a difference. I'll be keeping an eye on the seams though.

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