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    Pics of other stock subaru seats in a Legacy

    I'm interested in replacing my seats in my bd with some other stock subaru seats. My car isn't a race car nor will it be, its just a fun dd. I've done some searching but I'm looking to compile different pics into one thread, without a lot of clutter.

    Soooo, if you have different subaru seats in your bd (not other bd seats) please post a couple pics. Please post a brief specs list of the seats like which model they came from, price if you don't mind, heated, power options, and whether it is direct bolt in and perfect fit or not. We can leave modifications of seat rails or whatever to pm's.

    By the way if someone wants to measure their impreza seat cushion to the floor (on lowest setting) I will measure my stock bd seat and we can end this "how much of a difference in height are impreza seats" issue.

    Please if you don't have pictures don't post a lot of talk, take it to pm's. I would like to see an uncluttered thread of pics. I don't know about everyone else, but when I'm looking for pics I hate wading through tons of pages for a handful of pics.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD


    06 STI seats - difference in height at lowest setting vs. stock BD GT seats at lowest setting - 1.25"
    Not a perfect fit bolt-wise - the stock seats used 4 bolts, the STi seats use 5 so there is one bolthole that doesn't match up. They aren't going anywhere though.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Quote Originally Posted by Huffer
    Not a perfect fit bolt-wise - the stock seats used 4 bolts, the STi seats use 5 so there is one bolthole that doesn't match up. They aren't going anywhere though.
    Really, my stock seats had 5 bolts.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    02 WRX seats





    Paid $120 for all of em.
    --feature an airbag the the BDs can't use.
    --Driver seat is adjustable
    --Seat hight at the lowest setting sits higher then my old L seats but it feels just as natural. A lifted feel.
    Other notes
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    --back seat does get an armrest
    --Lose the ability to fold down back seat but you do have a mini door in the middle.

    Quote Originally Posted by Huffer
    Not a perfect fit bolt-wise - the stock seats used 4 bolts
    The fifth bolt. Located on the inside rear of both seats.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD




    2001 RS Seats
    Fronts bolt right in, almost identical ride height to stock BD GT seats. As Huffer mentioned above, GD Chassis (02-07) seats sit higher.
    Rears bolted right in but do not fit flush near the rear strut towers (Not visible unless looking from outside and you have to lean in to see it.)

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    RS rear seats do not have a stiff backing, so when you look at the rear seat from the trunk you see foam. Very easily fixed with some scrap plywood and fabric.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I have a bugeye WRX seat in my 95. Had a tough time since the front left bolt decided to strip on removal forcing me to tap the hole larger and modify the bracket hole at that point. They are noticeably taller but are 1000x better than the blown out stock seat I had. $40, who can lose?


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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Awesome responses everyone. 1.25" ? That's minimal, I actually prefer riding not at the lowest setting on stock seats. Let's see some more guys, leather, newer legacy, and gr seats if there is anyone with them.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I swapped my cloth BK seats for leather BD/BK seats. The leather seats are higher than the cloth seats even at the lowest setting. I can post a pic later today if you want?

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Really just looking for other seats that don't come stock in second generation legacies. This isn't really a thread just for me, it's intended to give ideas for all second gen owners and to compile information into one thread, instead of searching through a ton of pages. Good effort though.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD





    98 RS seats. They definitely sit higher, around an inch. The only place I really notice it is the relationship of my legs and the steering wheel.

    Its also worth noting that the rs seats are significantly lighter than the stock bd leathers. Probably 10-15lbs lighter each side. And my seats were manual everything. They are also way more comfortable, despite the fact that they are basically just padding sitting on stamped steel frames. The leather seats are tubular frames with wire suspension under the padding.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    v4 jdm wrx seats they sit a bit higher but the side bolstering is way better the stock and tighter then usdm sti so good if you are a smaller guy like me

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I had 07' impreza seats front and rear and they fit perf but not enough headroom 4 me. I still have them and they are for sale if you are interested, they are grey and black.
    if I wanted to lower my car I'd have gotten a GT!
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I figured I'd add to this thread with some 03 WRX seats in my vehicle:




    They're absolutely amazing in corners, and very comfy for cruising. I tend to sit very high and in my non raised roof wagon I still have plenty of headroom and no compromise on visibility. I'd say I gained 1.5" over stock.

    I will also echo what someone else said - they're lighter than the Legacy seats by a bit! A no compromise weight savings!

    BTW, this should be a sticky or something.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Is there a cut off point in time (ie model year) when the floor pan design and seat mounting changes?

    2006 is the newest in the posts above and they still bolt in! I love Lego!

    So 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 all fit?

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Is there a thread just like this bit seats in a BE?

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I put leather front seats from a 00+ (BE?) model I found in a junk yard, but I cannot get the back seats to line up. Look completely different to me, still trying to figure that out.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I'm stickying this since the subject seems to come up a lot.

    BE/BH, etc owners, feel free to post pictures up. This doesn't have to be all about the BD/BG/BK
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Cool cool

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    very interesting! just got my legacy postal and thought I sit just a little too low! I would go for any wrx or impreza?
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Anything up to 07 will work. I haven't seen anything definitive about 08+ though.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Man i'd love to have those blue STI seats, specially for my interior. If you guys have seen it you know what i mean.

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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I would love to take out the seats from the FRS on our lot an see if I could get them to work in my '99-as all of us second gen leg owners know-the seats sucked from day one!
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Quote Originally Posted by thenines'
    I would love to take out the seats from the FRS on our lot an see if I could get them to work in my '99-as all of us second gen leg owners know-the seats sucked from day one!
    I want to say something changed in 08. The BRZ/FRS may be a whole different ballgame entirely. If you can, do it! It would be great info.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    i really like the black leather seats in my Outback 2.5XT, and i would love to see some BP type leather seats in a BD. i might just bolt them in for fun :P
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Quote Originally Posted by waren
    Is there a cut off point in time (ie model year) when the floor pan design and seat mounting changes?

    2006 is the newest in the posts above and they still bolt in! I love Lego!

    So 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 all fit?
    you didnt read very well then lol. i had 07' seats in mine front and rear.
    if I wanted to lower my car I'd have gotten a GT!
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    I am told that the 2010s bolt it.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD



    01 RS seats in my 95 Legacy.
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    ^^^are those a bit higher up too?
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a BD

    Quote Originally Posted by ScaryFatKidGT
    ^^^are those a bit higher up too?
    yes by a lot too. I'm 6'8" and my 07' seats had me rubbing my head on the roof it was very uncumffy. i was going to get side mounts but i got rid of the car b4 i could.
    if I wanted to lower my car I'd have gotten a GT!
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    Re: Pics of other stock subaru seats in a Legacy

    My 2001 RS seats wernt bad, my 05 LGT seems high no matter how i ajust it...
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