Will GDB STi seats fit in CG8?
 

Im looking at a complete (front and rear) GDB STi seats to go into GC8. Anyone know if it will fit with minor mods or is it too hard? Will it fit at all?

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Does anyone know where I can get good set of GC8 STi seats? I prefer the blue ones for the STi RA.

Cheers

Will bolt in.

GD seats are higher than GC8 seats though. Some people like it, others don't. You can get seat lowering kits though.

[QUOTE=SIR WRX @ WA;680364]Im looking at a complete (front and rear) GDB STi seats to go into GC8. Anyone know if it will fit with minor mods or is it too hard? Will it fit at all?

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Does anyone know where I can get good set of GC8 STi seats? I prefer the blue ones for the STi RA.

Cheers[/QUOTE]

JWS often carry the RA blue seats, so would be worth getting in touch with them.

GD rear seats do fit but they need a bit of work on the top mounts, and the seat may not sit flush with the rear parcel shelf (this is going off NASIOC threads).

Check the PWRX classifieds as there was a set recently removed from a GC8 for sale.

Thanks for the advice. I don't mind doing a bit of work to make them fit neat. I'll be looking for a good set now.

Cheers

Just to close the loop... a set of 2002 STi front and rear seats has been fitted in the GC8.

Here's what I learnt:

[B]Front seats[/B][LIST][*]The 2002 STi front seats are narrower than the ones in the GC8 but they bolt straight onto the existing holes. You can use existing GC8 seat bolts.[*]Get the plastic covers for the rear bolts of the front seats off the STi as the GC8 ones do not fit the STi seat rails. You need these for professional finish.[*]The front seats are higher on the backrest, more snug on the legs. I find them to be a better fit for my frame.[*]Reuse the GC8 seat belt latches that are bolted on the sides of the front seats as the the STi latches would not fit the GC8 seat belt buckles.[/LIST]
[B]Rear seats:[/B][LIST][*]Remove the GC8 rear seats held by 4 bolts and 4 screws holding the boot carpet to the seats. The striker plate for the GC8 split fold rear seats needs to come off too.[*]The GDB STi rear seat backrest will need to be covered on the back part as the foam will be exposed when you open the boot. Plus it sits higher on the rear parcel shelf with the foam being seen from the back window. Not a pretty sight. I used a blue thin carpet material from Spotlight at $8 a meter to cover the foam.[*]There are existing bolt holes on the GC8 you can use to bolt up the STi seats.[*]The spot where the backrest hooks on to the panel is the same. Make sure that the hangers on the rear backrest are hooked on properly to the frame. [*]The top of the backrest is tight against the C pillar but fits okay. [*]There is a part near the rear door sills that needs to be covered with carpet as the STi rear seat shape exposes some wires normally covered by the GC8 rear seat.[/LIST]
Overall it is a good upgrade in relation to some weight savings and updating of the interior. The hardest part is covering the foam part of the rear seat backrest.

Cheers
Jonathan

Thanks for the info :)

Have ya got some finished pics Jonathan?

GD seats are heavier than GC?

Splitfold GC vs non splitfold GC seats nets an almost 10kg weight loss, I'm sure teh GD rear seat isnt far off