Woohoo! Looks good Ryan! Can't wait to get to this point! LOL

 

Ok, a progress update...The mounting tabs have been cut off the SC400 seats and welded to the SC430 seats. They now bolt right up. The brackets are not very far off in size and dimensions from each other. The much harder part is wiring the seats up. The SC400 uses older non digital signaling, and the SC430 uses digital signaling. The tilt telescopic, the side view mirrors, and the seats all have separate ECU's to control them and they are all connected to each other for memory. The chances of making the memory work are pretty slim, but the seats are now sliding forward, backward, up and down. The mirrors are now working and the tilt telescopic is functioning properly...But no memory in the memory switches. Still working on it. Anyway, Dan is phenomenal, and we shall see how far he gets it going. More to come soon.

 

everything is coming along nicely!

 

Thanks Deron! But the work and money is ridiculous at times.

Ryan

 

Well, another update...After finally getting the electronics worked out, and the measurements for the brackets, tacking the brackets on for perfect fitment, the damned driver side seat malfunctions. The plastic gears connected to the cable that move the seat forward and backward were brittle and several of the teeth broke off, so the seat would not move anymore. The dealer only sells the whole seat rail assembly...$1,400!! I said nope, so Dan found a great condition seat that would sell the rail only and got that for $350. Had no choice so I bought it. The parts will be swapped over. The rest saved if needed in the future. Getting there...

Ryan

 

Do you still have lumbar adjustment? What about the heating element?
Also, how much lighter are they than stock (do you know their weight)?
These are the seats the SC300 should've had to begin with; the round head matches the shape of the car.
I dunno why they decided on a square style. Anyway, got a pic from the front of the car, looking in?

 

Yes the lumbar works, yes the heated seats work, but i dont use them. Probably weigh the same. Everything works except the memory buttons up on the door. The language is different in the ECU's, so have not yet figured a way to store in memory. But temporary memory works perfect...Since I am really the only driver, no issues as the settings sty right where I set them.

I thjink you have seen the final results?

Here re a few pics if you don't follow my build thread...











Ryan

 

Look at these last two posts and you will notice modifications made to the seat cushions...The side bolsters were split in two by Lexus. Now that is one continuous side bolster. The front of the lower seat cushion was flush with the front curve. It is now extended forward to provide more leg support and to look more like a racing seat. Also, the front under leg bolster was carpeted by Lexus. The bolster is now covered in leather.

 

Ryan

 

Dude. Was your car just at Spring Break Nationals?? I was just there and this looks SOOO much like it. I was taking pictures galore haha. If it is then sweet ride man!! Regardless it is, but still pretty cool that I would have gotten to see it in person lol.

 

wow, looks amazing man! Good job!

 

Yep, as soon as you walked into the main entrance at Tuner Jamz, my SC was right in front of you...I won 1st place in the Ultimate Asian Class and Best Car in Show. Thanks for the props, the show was a lot of fun.

Thanks!

Ryan

 

Those look compfortable and sporty i like them, great job!

 

Thanks very much!!

Ryan

 

Damn Ryan, those seats look GOOD bro! I might of missed it, but did you wrap the seats yourself?

steve