lower my seats

Boulderx · 10-30-2006, 08:17 PM

I would like to lower my factory seats by about an inch. What are my options?

Bryan

JKonquer · 10-30-2006, 08:23 PM

HKS kansai in japan has slider that lowers stock seats. not sure if it will fit usdm, since they are in different side. but you should definitly check it out

***Rac10000*** · 10-30-2006, 08:35 PM

I would be interested in this too. Please let us know if you get any info.

JKonquer · 10-30-2006, 10:41 PM

i saw it on hyperrev magazine

300hp@6000rpm · 10-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Here's the link staight from HKS Kansai's website. It's in Japanese though, but you may be able to translate it with one of those online translators.

http://www.hkskansai.co.jp/html/part...ail/r_seat.htm

I'm sure any vendor that carriers HKS/Kansai products would be able to get a hold of them for you.

royalsti · 10-31-2006, 04:15 PM

Japanparts.com sells the HKS lowering rails. I just emailed them if they will work with our USDM STi's. I will pass this information on, as I would like to get these vice aftermarket seats.

royalsti · 11-01-2006, 03:07 PM

I just got an email back from Japanparts.com, stating that since it is not a JDM vehicle they cannot verify fitment for sure. I think I will still give it a shot anyway, at least the driver's side. I will report back when I find something out.

STIBLITZ · 11-01-2006, 04:04 PM

OR
contact wedge over in long beach, ca and get a custom one made for you for less.

JKonquer: shame on you for not knowing about wedge! jk but you should know about them

http://www.wedgeengineering.net/

flatthump · 11-01-2006, 04:05 PM

Word...they did my rails for my bug.

STIBLITZ · 11-01-2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

Word...they did my rails for my bug.

+6843131 to you!

thank god im not the only one that knows about wedge

STI Nicholas · 11-02-2006, 02:35 PM

I just talked to Wedge Engineering and they do not make lower seat brackets for the stock STI seats. It seems that they only work with aftermarket seats. So it looks like the HKS/Kansai is the only option. Anyone want to start a group buy?

STIBLITZ · 11-03-2006, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STI Nicholas

I just talked to Wedge Engineering and they do not make lower seat brackets for the stock STI seats. It seems that they only work with aftermarket seats. So it looks like the HKS/Kansai is the only option. Anyone want to start a group buy?

really?
intersting, as a friend of mine who got evo seats and had the brackets made for his sti. but i guess that constitutes as "aftermarket"

im assuming the only way is to actually go to wedge and have them take a look.

docwyte · 11-03-2006, 11:54 PM

Evo seats are recaros, so the wedge brackets fit them...

STIBLITZ · 11-04-2006, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by docwyte

Evo seats are recaros, so the wedge brackets fit them...

yes i know that

whats your point? i already said

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIBLITZ

but i guess that constitutes as "aftermarket"

Tranzition · 11-15-2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalsti

I just got an email back from Japanparts.com, stating that since it is not a JDM vehicle they cannot verify fitment for sure. I think I will still give it a shot anyway, at least the driver's side. I will report back when I find something out.

Any luck? If so, I'm definately buying a set for mine!

10-30-2006, 08:17 PM	#1
Boulderx Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STI Limited Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 68 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	lower my seats I would like to lower my factory seats by about an inch. What are my options? Bryan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-30-2006, 08:23 PM	#2
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	HKS kansai in japan has slider that lowers stock seats. not sure if it will fit usdm, since they are in different side. but you should definitly check it out

10-30-2006, 08:35 PM	#3
*Rac10000* ADMIN Car: 2005 BMW COMP ///M3 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	I would be interested in this too. Please let us know if you get any info.

10-30-2006, 10:41 PM	#4
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	i saw it on hyperrev magazine

10-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#5
300hp@6000rpm Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2004.3 PSM STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Performance Muffler Location: NJ Posts: 567 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Here's the link staight from HKS Kansai's website. It's in Japanese though, but you may be able to translate it with one of those online translators. http://www.hkskansai.co.jp/html/part...ail/r_seat.htm I'm sure any vendor that carriers HKS/Kansai products would be able to get a hold of them for you.

10-31-2006, 04:15 PM	#6
royalsti Professional STI Driver Car: '05 Blue/Gold Fav Mod: FPGreen & Track time Location: No. Virginia Posts: 449 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Japanparts.com sells the HKS lowering rails. I just emailed them if they will work with our USDM STi's. I will pass this information on, as I would like to get these vice aftermarket seats.

11-01-2006, 03:07 PM	#7
royalsti Professional STI Driver Car: '05 Blue/Gold Fav Mod: FPGreen & Track time Location: No. Virginia Posts: 449 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	I just got an email back from Japanparts.com, stating that since it is not a JDM vehicle they cannot verify fitment for sure. I think I will still give it a shot anyway, at least the driver's side. I will report back when I find something out.

11-01-2006, 04:04 PM	#8
STIBLITZ Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 04 STI Fav Mod: Voltex! Posts: 682 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	OR contact wedge over in long beach, ca and get a custom one made for you for less. JKonquer: shame on you for not knowing about wedge! jk but you should know about them http://www.wedgeengineering.net/

11-01-2006, 04:05 PM	#9
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,153 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Word...they did my rails for my bug.

11-02-2006, 02:35 PM	#11
STI Nicholas Junior STI Driver Car: 06 SG STI Location: L.A., CA. Posts: 177 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I just talked to Wedge Engineering and they do not make lower seat brackets for the stock STI seats. It seems that they only work with aftermarket seats. So it looks like the HKS/Kansai is the only option. Anyone want to start a group buy?

11-03-2006, 11:54 PM	#13
docwyte Senior STI Driver Location: denver, CO Posts: 333 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Evo seats are recaros, so the wedge brackets fit them...