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Old 07-26-11, 08:33 PM
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So I was at the local junk yard today and ran into a car and had a crazy idea of using the seats from it.

It was a SAAB 9000 turbo, and for those not familiar with them the seats are pretty baller!!!



What do you think ?

Im thinking of using the front seats obviously.
Old 07-26-11, 08:49 PM
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Unless you're getting these for an absolute steal... I think I would rather just throw in Supra seats which are a complete bolt-on affair. Not to mention you can pick up a set for around 300-400.

These DO look nice but it looks like it's electronically controlled. If you wanna retain that function, wiring will be a pain in the ***.

Otherwise, tackle the swap for the heck of it.
Old 07-26-11, 08:55 PM
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looks awesome... id say if you can get it to work go for it
Old 07-26-11, 08:58 PM
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Old 07-26-11, 09:00 PM
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Well wiring wouldnt be too bad, fitment might be a slight issue, need measurements, but they are power , leather seats designed by Recaro, and they are very bucket like not to mention some of the most comfortable Ive ever been in. Supra seats are okay, but I can get a pair of these for about the same or less and Im pretty sure these are waaaay more comfy then the supra ones.
Old 07-26-11, 09:03 PM
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Looks awesome, if you can make them work do it!
Old 07-26-11, 09:46 PM
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those seats are pretty great, good luck if you try to do it wiring is never ever fun though
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those seats actually look very nice.

better then the rsx and supra garbage people swap with.

go for it man, they look very confortable.
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heck, if the rear seats are in good shape, snag those up too. Buckets for the rear passengers...oh wait, no one can fit back there.

those seats look sick. make them work.
Old 07-27-11, 06:29 AM
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those seats arefresh! i would do it... post pics if u do. u have to custom fitur seat bracket to the bottom of those and ull be golden. be carefull not to rig though, in an accident u dont want ur seat comming loose from the floor! unless ur into flying out ur window with a seat attached to ur ***...lol
Old 07-27-11, 07:42 AM
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You know what SAAB stands for right?

Something An A$$hole Bought

on the other hand, those seats look pretty nice!
Old 07-27-11, 07:54 AM
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Seats look great, but i think they are a little bulky. Don't know if you can stuff those in the front or back, I bet this are comfy.
The only way I'd get rid of my seats if my power features went out or if my seats are shot.
No one has done quad seats in a sc, so you'd be the first!
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Originally Posted by 88supramki
You know what SAAB stands for right?

Something An A$$hole Bought

on the other hand, those seats look pretty nice!
Lol. nice. Not a SAAB fan either.

That said those seats look nice enough to fall asleep in while driving. As stated earlier though, why not go with something bolt on? Seem a tad unecessary. Also, hows the color match up with the rest of your interior. Never know, might be a bit off.
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Nice seats. Wiring is a snap - run a power wire and ground to each seat. Think about adding seat heaters if they don't have them.

If they fit in the space (measure first), you're biggest challenge will be mounting them. You might be able to cut he mounts off your stock seats and weld/bolt them to the new seats. There may be universal seat mount kits.
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Also, since were on the topic of seats, has anyone ever tried the Acura CL seats?


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