New JDM Uber STI released....of course, only in Japan (56K beware!)
01-08-2010, 02:14 AM
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You left out the fact that a pair of the S204 seats would run you as much as a good condition late 90's GC coupe or sedan. (Not arguing in any way though, as they are probably my favorite OEM option/installed seat for a Subaru.)
01-08-2010, 09:54 AM
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I know only like 4 out of 100 people will do something to upgrade their seats which is a shame since its the best mod you can do for your car, but thats why Subaru doesn't offer it as an option because they'd charge like $5,000 for the seats because ANYTHING STi is expensive as hell.
As for the S205, meh. My WRX would have crushed it after I owned it for 6 months and started modding
Lose the overpriced brakes and put some real mods on it!!
01-08-2010, 01:23 PM
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From what my GF was able to translate, seems like theres a ball joint in the middle there that lets both end travel up or down when going over bumps so it doesnt transmit the bumps on the road from side to side, but when your cornering its totally stiff laterally.
seem alright in theory, I guess they sell for about $400 each though
seem alright in theory, I guess they sell for about $400 each though
My version is the first one STI brought out, much more bling with the cherry blossom red end pieces. They toned it down for the 20th anniversary edition & the R205 for some reason
01-08-2010, 02:29 PM
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You can have seats similar to those, in Japan the car costs more because it has those seats (you better believe that you have to pay for those, they don't come as free extras), so when you buy your subaru you can remove your stock STi seats, sell them to someone who has a WRX and get a good $500-700 for them, then spend another $1500 on some really nice Recaros, so you'd be spending a total of around $1500 seats and have a $700 extra from selling your old seats.
So think of it as a factory option that costs $1500 to upgrade your factory seats to seats that custom fit you, seats that are made for you... But people don't want to pay for that extra $1,500 which is why Subaru doesn't give us good seats as a factory upgrade... People are cheap and they want everything that the JDM cars get but for less then $30k. There's a reason that car is 14k more expensive then the standard STi... it has custom developed parts used specifically for that car which costs money to develop, it has insane brakes that cost at least well over $5k for all four corners, and those seats are custom seats made specifically for that car and Subaru buys them from Recaro and I know they cost a pretty penny, so that's where the 14k markup comes from.
For those of you who complain about the USDM seats which suck *****, not only are they SUPER wide and made for really overweight people, but they sit SUPER HIGH, so why not do something about it and change your seats? Depending on what kind of seats you get (or SEAT, I only have one aftermarket seat cuz my wife HATES aggressive seats because they are uncomfortable and hard to get out of due to the bolsters) you can spend anywhere from $500 to $1300 per seat depending on which one you get, so if you want to REALLY high end seats, sell your old ones, get $500-700 for them, and spend around $1500 to get a set of nice seats ($1500+your old seat $$) and get some kick *** recaros, sparcos, brides, or some race techs or something.
I know only like 4 out of 100 people will do something to upgrade their seats which is a shame since its the best mod you can do for your car, but thats why Subaru doesn't offer it as an option because they'd charge like $5,000 for the seats because ANYTHING STi is expensive as hell.
So think of it as a factory option that costs $1500 to upgrade your factory seats to seats that custom fit you, seats that are made for you... But people don't want to pay for that extra $1,500 which is why Subaru doesn't give us good seats as a factory upgrade... People are cheap and they want everything that the JDM cars get but for less then $30k. There's a reason that car is 14k more expensive then the standard STi... it has custom developed parts used specifically for that car which costs money to develop, it has insane brakes that cost at least well over $5k for all four corners, and those seats are custom seats made specifically for that car and Subaru buys them from Recaro and I know they cost a pretty penny, so that's where the 14k markup comes from.
For those of you who complain about the USDM seats which suck *****, not only are they SUPER wide and made for really overweight people, but they sit SUPER HIGH, so why not do something about it and change your seats? Depending on what kind of seats you get (or SEAT, I only have one aftermarket seat cuz my wife HATES aggressive seats because they are uncomfortable and hard to get out of due to the bolsters) you can spend anywhere from $500 to $1300 per seat depending on which one you get, so if you want to REALLY high end seats, sell your old ones, get $500-700 for them, and spend around $1500 to get a set of nice seats ($1500+your old seat $$) and get some kick *** recaros, sparcos, brides, or some race techs or something.
I know only like 4 out of 100 people will do something to upgrade their seats which is a shame since its the best mod you can do for your car, but thats why Subaru doesn't offer it as an option because they'd charge like $5,000 for the seats because ANYTHING STi is expensive as hell.
...i even looked into the Recaros that had the SAB modules inside, but they're overseas only (at least when I checked).
01-08-2010, 02:51 PM
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...I would love to have upgraded my seats (previously had cash/time/willingness to do so), but at this point in my life, I'm not willing to give up the airbag in the seat to get a better fit. totally agree about USDM seat being too wide and too high. did the NASIOC "seat mod" and while it's better, still nothing like a properly sized Recaro.
...i even looked into the Recaros that had the SAB modules inside, but they're overseas only (at least when I checked).
...i even looked into the Recaros that had the SAB modules inside, but they're overseas only (at least when I checked).
this is the reason why i wouldn't do the v7's or aftermarket seats....
01-08-2010, 05:55 PM
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course, the bottom version model starts at 33,000 Yen...BEFORE shipping. maybe you can get a group buy going.
BTW, this is for the newer models 08+, don't see anything there for the 04-07's.
01-08-2010, 06:25 PM
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Yep thats my understanding too, and when installed you can feel the front end is firmer.. The bar flexes a lot when its off the car, but once bolted in its rigid
My version is the first one STI brought out, much more bling with the cherry blossom red end pieces. They toned it down for the 20th anniversary edition & the R205 for some reason
My version is the first one STI brought out, much more bling with the cherry blossom red end pieces. They toned it down for the 20th anniversary edition & the R205 for some reason
01-09-2010, 10:30 AM
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Stg1, Subaru gauges, pinks, strut bar, STI front lip, perrin RSB are pretty much the big stuff. Currently saving subaru $'s towards a SPT catback
Plenty of little stuff / cosmetic stuff too, I got a full journal over on IWSTI if your interested
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-membe...installed.html
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