auxilary Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 HUGE thanks to Jumbo240z for helping out (considering he did most of the work), couldn't have done it without you, Jon! picked up a set of 1st gen. MR2 seats at the junkyard = $52 for the pair. These are light (about same weight as stock Z seats), and the driver's seat has adjustable side bolsters, adjustable thigh support, and adjustable lumbar. The head rest also tilts forward and back in 5 positions. These were initially very dirty, but not a single tear in the fabric! Jumbo240z in action, removing stock toyota mounting tabs. These were hardened steel that was welded AND riveted. What a bitch! After that we took a trip to the hardware store and picked up some angled mild steel (2x3foot bars), 8 grade 8 3/8s x 1" bolts, nuts and lockwashers. $17 total. also $14 worth of sawzall blades. Measured up the placement of brackets (these would put the seats just a hair lower than stock placement, but provide much more rigid support) Finished passenger side product. Welded up brackets with holes drilled. We had to drill out new holes in the rear brackets, and the front bar went over the stock location. We did however relocate the mount point closest to the rocker panel because the bolt would get caught on the latch cable. Installed product: these definitely pass the butt test, and are a HECK of a lot comfier than stock datsun seats. Bolsters grip you in very well, and thigh support kicks ass. Granted, these are no recaro/corbeau seats, but for a total cost of under 90 bucks definitely makes this a worthy upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYHEM Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 WOW !!! They look great. Great option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Cheap upgrade that LOOKS NICE... Well done Alex!... Now about that Turbo RX7 motor... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Guys (tall ones anyway), keep in mind that this apparently LOWERS the seat below the Datsun seat height, which means more headroom for those of us that are of the tall sort. Aux, er...Jumbo actually, nice work on the brackets!! They look pretty well thought out and make the seats fit just so Aux, bring the car by on Saturday so I can try them out Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silverbullet Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 1st gen. MR2, what yrs. would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 84-89, if memory serves right davy, sure. I can swing by on saturday. It probably won't fit you well because you have longer legs than I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silverbullet Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 BTW auxilary, not to get to personal but what is your height and weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 6'1, 175lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo240ez Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Those seats sure did feel good. I was surprised at how well the side bolsters held you in place. They are nice Aux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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