kimokalihi Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I see a lot of people with WRX seats in legacys. I have a 90 Legacy Wagon and I found some seats from a 2003 WRX wagon for $300 in excellent condition. Will these fit my car? Are there any modifications that need to take place in order for them to fit? Is this a good deal? Thanks Kimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPar Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You may need to swap out the rails on the bottom of the seats, but they will fit. $300 is bit steep, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 yeah I got mine for $100 (fronts only). they'll sit about an inch higher at the lowest setting, and you can't swap rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimokalihi Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 So do they bolt right in? Yeah it was 300 for the front and rear so it seemed like a decent deal. If they're in good shape. I'm not gonna buy them though. I need to locate a turbo 1st gen legacy first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yep, they bolt straight in, but as above, sit a little bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimokalihi Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Alrighty, good to know. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The main issue is the automatic seat belts. Here's some pics of them in my Legacy http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru/images/legacywrxseats/ The ride height was actually very similar if not the same. The seats are a little wider. If I didn't have the auto belts, they'd be in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I just swapped the buckle. I did have to drill out a rivet but after that it fit on there and worked fine. The only problem was occasionally having to dig for the lap belt because I didn't stick on the plastic guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 So do they bolt right in? Yeah it was 300 for the front and rear so it seemed like a decent deal. If they're in good shape. I'm not gonna buy them though. I need to locate a turbo 1st gen legacy first.They will bolt right in although the Legacy only uses four of the 5 bolts that the WRX seats use; not a big deal. Also, make sure you swap the seatbelt retainers onto the WRX seats since your legacy belts won't lock onto the WRX retainers. Not a problem otherwise; rails fit just fine in the Legacy; I did our '91 that way and the seats are way more comfortable. I've seen fronts from a WRX go for anywhere from $100 to $300 or more. Frankly I wouldn't spend more than $200 unless they were absolutely perfect and exactly the right color match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The main issue is the automatic seat belts. Here's some pics of them in my Legacy http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru/images/legacywrxseats/ The ride height was actually very similar if not the same. The seats are a little wider. If I didn't have the auto belts, they'd be in there. I used to have the choker belts in my '91. Found a Subaru wrecking yard in Canada and bought a set of Canadian belts of the right color and trim. Installed and working fine, but a bit ugly since the new trim wouldn't fit over the space where the auto rail was; and the old trim wouldn't work either. I lived with the ugly and enjoyed the freedom of decent belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I've been trying to get manual belts for a long while. The stupid 90-91 tan interior is what foils me every time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I've been trying to get manual belts for a long while. The stupid 90-91 tan interior is what foils me every time....This from dominical1: Saltair Recycling 4142 Thicke Road Ladysmith, B.C. V9G-1X5 Tel: 888-991-9918 or 250-245-4175 Fax: 250-245-4109 contact people are Ed or Rob Potts Spendy in price but knowledgeable and a good selection of parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Looks like a price drop on the $300 seats: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/785064314.html I see a lot of people with WRX seats in legacys. I have a 90 Legacy Wagon and I found some seats from a 2003 WRX wagon for $300 in excellent condition. Will these fit my car? Are there any modifications that need to take place in order for them to fit? Is this a good deal? Thanks Kimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 This from dominical1: Saltair Recycling 4142 Thicke Road Ladysmith, B.C. V9G-1X5 Tel: 888-991-9918 or 250-245-4175 Fax: 250-245-4109 contact people are Ed or Rob Potts Spendy in price but knowledgeable and a good selection of parts Thanks Ed, I'll try giving them a buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimokalihi Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Perhaps I will get my WRX seats if I ever locate a decent Turbo legacy sedan around here. I look every day. No luck so far. The one I almost bought the guy finally replied to me a week later and said he couldn't sell it anymore. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.