Anyone thinking about swaping out 370Z seats?

JoeyD · 04-08-2009, 03:37 PM

I'm sure there is a way to get the swap down to four bolts. Four bolts isn't that bad even if they are a biotch to get at.

370zForever · 09-15-2009, 09:47 PM

I really want those low max seats, but i just can't find the right rails for the 370z..Does anyone know where they are??

theDreamer · 09-15-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

I really want those low max seats, but i just can't find the right rails for the 370z..Does anyone know where they are??

Talk to Mike at DDM or the guys at 370ztune.com

M.Bonanni · 09-16-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

I really want those low max seats, but i just can't find the right rails for the 370z..Does anyone know where they are??

I have what I think is the only set of Z34 BRIDE rails in the US, unless BRIDE USA just got some more in from Japan.

shabarivas · 09-16-2009, 02:01 AM

I wonder if evo X seats fit...

KusoSama · 07-25-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

I wonder if evo X seats fit...

This is the biggest piece I miss from my X. Anyone know of any adapters?

MeetJoeAsian · 09-17-2009, 12:13 AM

so...is anyone getting rid of their Touring leather seats? I'm interested in picking them up just for lumbar support purpose...anyone know how hard it would be to run power to the Touring seats if you put them into the Base?

Trips · 09-17-2009, 01:21 AM

Bride's seat are very good choice but expensive! the downside is the safety factor that the Original seats have are bolster airbags for side impact protection. Bride's have none.

kannibul · 09-17-2009, 12:20 PM

I guess I can't see any advantage to replacing the stock seats with "racing seats", when you don't race.

It'd be like wearing a tuxedo to McDonalds...to work.

JoeD · 09-17-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I guess I can't see any advantage to replacing the stock seats with "racing seats", when you don't race.

That same argument can be applied to nearly any modification to the car. It's moot.

Modshack · 09-17-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

That same argument can be applied to nearly any modification to the car. It's moot.

Yeah...Good seats are good seats. Period. I've done painless 800 mile days in these and I'm no youngster.

Mergnthwirker · 09-17-2009, 12:55 PM

This past week, I took a long trip in the 370Z and decided afterwards that the touring seats are fairly good, at least for my back. So the only reasons I can see for aftermarket seats are if you are seriously tracking the car.

I have an extra set of Recaro Trend seats sitting around. My wife bought a Mercedes SLK320 and it *killed* my back whenever we drove it any distance. So in 2002, I swapped out the stock seats and replaced them with the Recaros. It turned out to be fairly complex b/c Mercedes has various seat sensors (baby-smart seat, SRS deployment, occupancy by light people weight sensors) that need to be in place for their airbags to work. Getting the right Recaro rail kit was a challenge too. Overall it took over $3,000 for the parts and installation, and a lot of head-scratching to get the SRS computer to accept the substitutes.

Fortunately, the Recaros were a HUGE improvement over the stock Mercedes seats, especially for lateral support and lumbar support -- and the Trend seats are not very aggressive compared to other Recaros. But they did a much better job of connecting me to the car, and that showed up in my autocross times as well.

Now that we're selling the SLK, the stock seats are back in (with near-zero wear

), and I've briefly considered putting the Recaros into the Z. But now I'll save them for some future draft pick to be named.

This does raise the issue of installation for anyone who is considering putting aftermarket seats in the Z. It won't matter if you are doing full race prepare like DDM, but for everyone else, there are important issues to consider. I wonder, for instance, what steps one will need to take to use any of the aftermarket seats in a daily driver to retain supplemental restraint functionality. Thinking about having an accident and getting sued by a passenger, or for resale purposes, having things like functioning airbags may be an absolute requirement to limit your legal liability!

kannibul · 09-17-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

This past week, I took a long trip in the 370Z and decided afterwards that the touring seats are fairly good, at least for my back. So the only reasons I can see for aftermarket seats are if you are seriously tracking the car.

I have an extra set of Recaro Trend seats sitting around. My wife bought a Mercedes SLK320 and it *killed* my back whenever we drove it any distance. So in 2002, I swapped out the stock seats and replaced them with the Recaros. It turned out to be fairly complex b/c Mercedes has various seat sensors (baby-smart seat, SRS deployment, occupancy by light people weight sensors) that need to be in place for their airbags to work. Getting the right Recaro rail kit was a challenge too. Overall it took over $3,000 for the parts and installation, and a lot of head-scratching to get the SRS computer to accept the substitutes.

Fortunately, the Recaros were a HUGE improvement over the stock Mercedes seats, especially for lateral support and lumbar support -- and the Trend seats are not very aggressive compared to other Recaros. But they did a much better job of connecting me to the car, and that showed up in my autocross times as well.

Now that we're selling the SLK, the stock seats are back in (with near-zero wear

), and I've briefly considered putting the Recaros into the Z. But now I'll save them for some future draft pick to be named.

This does raise the issue of installation for anyone who is considering putting aftermarket seats in the Z. It won't matter if you are doing full race prepare like DDM, but for everyone else, there are important issues to consider. I wonder, for instance, what steps one will need to take to use any of the aftermarket seats in a daily driver to retain supplemental restraint functionality. Thinking about having an accident and getting sued by a passenger, or for resale purposes, having things like functioning airbags may be an absolute requirement to limit your legal liability!

On the flipside, you could have had your OEM seats redone for less than $3K

Mergnthwirker · 09-17-2009, 01:02 PM

Putting Bride seats in your Z could be great fun! Imagine taking your sweet young thing out to a restaurant. You should definitely be a gentleman and hold the door for her, especially if she is wearing a mini-skirt!!

But seriously, if you are married and you add seats with high side bolsters, you are putting up a huge barrier to the acceptability of your car to the women in your life!

RCZ · 09-17-2009, 05:01 PM

Which sparcos are those, they look like what I want.

04-08-2009, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 188	I'm sure there is a way to get the swap down to four bolts. Four bolts isn't that bad even if they are a biotch to get at. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

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MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	so...is anyone getting rid of their Touring leather seats? I'm interested in picking them up just for lumbar support purpose...anyone know how hard it would be to run power to the Touring seats if you put them into the Base? __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Bride's seat are very good choice but expensive! the downside is the safety factor that the Original seats have are bolster airbags for side impact protection. Bride's have none. __________________

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09-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 17	I really want those low max seats, but i just can't find the right rails for the 370z..Does anyone know where they are??

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	I wonder if evo X seats fit...

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kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 269	I guess I can't see any advantage to replacing the stock seats with "racing seats", when you don't race. It'd be like wearing a tuxedo to McDonalds...to work.

09-17-2009, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 18	This past week, I took a long trip in the 370Z and decided afterwards that the touring seats are fairly good, at least for my back. So the only reasons I can see for aftermarket seats are if you are seriously tracking the car. I have an extra set of Recaro Trend seats sitting around. My wife bought a Mercedes SLK320 and it killed my back whenever we drove it any distance. So in 2002, I swapped out the stock seats and replaced them with the Recaros. It turned out to be fairly complex b/c Mercedes has various seat sensors (baby-smart seat, SRS deployment, occupancy by light people weight sensors) that need to be in place for their airbags to work. Getting the right Recaro rail kit was a challenge too. Overall it took over $3,000 for the parts and installation, and a lot of head-scratching to get the SRS computer to accept the substitutes. Fortunately, the Recaros were a HUGE improvement over the stock Mercedes seats, especially for lateral support and lumbar support -- and the Trend seats are not very aggressive compared to other Recaros. But they did a much better job of connecting me to the car, and that showed up in my autocross times as well. Now that we're selling the SLK, the stock seats are back in (with near-zero wear ), and I've briefly considered putting the Recaros into the Z. But now I'll save them for some future draft pick to be named. This does raise the issue of installation for anyone who is considering putting aftermarket seats in the Z. It won't matter if you are doing full race prepare like DDM, but for everyone else, there are important issues to consider. I wonder, for instance, what steps one will need to take to use any of the aftermarket seats in a daily driver to retain supplemental restraint functionality. Thinking about having an accident and getting sued by a passenger, or for resale purposes, having things like functioning airbags may be an absolute requirement to limit your legal liability!

09-17-2009, 01:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 18	Putting Bride seats in your Z could be great fun! Imagine taking your sweet young thing out to a restaurant. You should definitely be a gentleman and hold the door for her, especially if she is wearing a mini-skirt!! But seriously, if you are married and you add seats with high side bolsters, you are putting up a huge barrier to the acceptability of your car to the women in your life!

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Which sparcos are those, they look like what I want.