Help:Evo 9 or dc5 Recaros in a s14? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Skrilla · 02-23-2009, 06:21 AM

Has anyone seen or have either evo recaros or DC5 recaros on a s14? I have a pair of evo 9's but they seem to sit too high. I dont know if I was to get the super low rails would help. they are about 1.5 inches from hitting the roof.

Koopa Troopa · 02-23-2009, 06:31 AM

WTF rails you using?

Skrilla · 02-23-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Koopa Troopa

WTF rails you using?

still dont have rails, I took the seat off my evo to see what they would look like on the 240, Im planning on buying either an extra pair of evo or dc5 recaros.. but before I buy I want to make sure they wont sit the way they do..

drifter_for_life06 · 02-23-2009, 08:24 AM

do you mean the top of the seat is 1.5" from the roof or your head is? If the seat is that close, i personally would try to source some DC5 and see if they sit any lower

EDacIouSX · 02-23-2009, 08:40 AM

why dont you just buy skyline seats

Jus Skott · 02-23-2009, 09:16 AM

if you really want to use those recaro's your gonna have to get seat rail. the super low ones are best.

eBay Motors: BRIDE MO SUPER LOW SEAT RAIL NISSAN S13 S14 PASSENGER ! (item 290261565108 end time Mar-16-09 21:34:05 PDT)

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Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

why don't you just buy skyline seats

cant argue that at all. 3 bolts bolt up perfectly. one over laps perfectly. lol. but it holds my 240lbs ass w/ no issues while sliding. not to mention you have bragging rights. I got real JDM ass sweat on my seats on my seats.

Skrilla · 02-23-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drifter_for_life06

do you mean the top of the seat is 1.5" from the roof or your head is? If the seat is that close, i personally would try to source some DC5 and see if they sit any lower

yes, top of seat is about 1.5 to 2 inches from hitting the roof, I have someone with dc5's but havent measured them.

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

Those seats are too high because they are bottom mount. You can fit them in an S-car but you have to work the floorboard to lower the seat.

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jus Skott

if you really want to use those recaro's your gonna have to get seat rail. the super low ones are best.

eBay Motors: BRIDE MO SUPER LOW SEAT RAIL NISSAN S13 S14 PASSENGER ! (item 290261565108 end time Mar-16-09 21:34:05 PDT)

cant argue that at all. 3 bolts bolt up perfectly. one over laps perfectly. lol. but it holds my 240lbs ass w/ no issues while sliding. not to mention you have bragging rights. I got real JDM ass sweat on my seats on my seats.

thanks all for the advise, when I have put either seat on Ill post pics.
going to order those seat rails friday.

g6civcx · 02-23-2009, 08:52 AM

Those seats are too high because they are bottom mount. You can fit them in an S-car but you have to work the floorboard to lower the seat.

BlackZenkiS14 · 02-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Those are just tall design seats. I had a Recaro SRD in my car for 2 years, got tired of not being able to wear a helmet comfortably and ditched it for a Bride Zeta III

Koopa Troopa · 02-23-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

Those are just tall design seats. I had a Recaro SRD in my car for 2 years, got tired of not being able to wear a helmet comfortably and ditched it for a Bride Zeta III

It's all in the rail

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

Those seats are too high because they are bottom mount. You can fit them in an S-car but you have to work the floorboard to lower the seat.

It's all in the rail

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Originally Posted by Skrilla

still dont have rails, I took the seat off my evo to see what they would look like on the 240, Im planning on buying either an extra pair of evo or dc5 recaros.. but before I buy I want to make sure they wont sit the way they do..

It's all in the rail. I had a SR3 on a Juran rail on my passenger side and people who were under 5'8 had a hard time seeing over the dash.

Skrilla · 02-24-2009, 06:35 AM

It's all in the rail. I had a SR3 on a Juran rail on my passenger side and people who were under 5'8 had a hard time seeing over the dash.

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where can you find the Juran rail at? I tried looking for no luck

Koopa Troopa · 02-24-2009, 06:39 AM

Up Garage. Yafu auction.

g6civcx · 02-24-2009, 09:58 AM

Put the seat straight on the floor and you can see how much you have to work with.

The Recaros he wants are bottom mount so they will take up space unless you bolt the seat straight to the floor.

Stock 240s have about 36-37" of headroom measured from seat to ceiling, maybe an inch or two less if you have sunroof.

By using bottom mount rails and cutting the floorboard, I was able to get 43" of headroom even with Kirkey seats that have a firm bottom support.

I haven't seen any good bottom rails for 240s. The best sidemount rails I've seen are Bride FGs.

Good luck.

02-23-2009, 06:21 AM	#1
Skrilla Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Az Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Help:Evo 9 or dc5 Recaros in a s14? Has anyone seen or have either evo recaros or DC5 recaros on a s14? I have a pair of evo 9's but they seem to sit too high. I dont know if I was to get the super low rails would help. they are about 1.5 inches from hitting the roof.

02-23-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
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BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Those are just tall design seats. I had a Recaro SRD in my car for 2 years, got tired of not being able to wear a helmet comfortably and ditched it for a Bride Zeta III __________________ -Kyle

02-24-2009, 06:39 AM	#12
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EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	why dont you just buy skyline seats

02-23-2009, 08:52 AM	#8
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Those seats are too high because they are bottom mount. You can fit them in an S-car but you have to work the floorboard to lower the seat.

02-24-2009, 06:35 AM	#11
Skrilla Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Az Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's all in the rail. I had a SR3 on a Juran rail on my passenger side and people who were under 5'8 had a hard time seeing over the dash. [/quote] where can you find the Juran rail at? I tried looking for no luck

02-24-2009, 09:58 AM	#13
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Put the seat straight on the floor and you can see how much you have to work with. The Recaros he wants are bottom mount so they will take up space unless you bolt the seat straight to the floor. Stock 240s have about 36-37" of headroom measured from seat to ceiling, maybe an inch or two less if you have sunroof. By using bottom mount rails and cutting the floorboard, I was able to get 43" of headroom even with Kirkey seats that have a firm bottom support. I haven't seen any good bottom rails for 240s. The best sidemount rails I've seen are Bride FGs. Good luck.

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