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I was thinking instead of getting a leather trim I can just put new seats in that fit universally.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/been-PAIR-BLAC ... m9MKoA0eMQ

Does anyone have experience with fitting seats like these above?
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I would avoid cheap nasty eBay seats.

My friend bought a pair of eBay universal bucket seats. VTEC YO!!!!! kicked in yo and the backrest broke off.
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Just so long as you realise, youll be making custom rails for them (or having to customise the FTO ones you have. Also be aware that there is a possibility they will fail rego also as modified rails are not technically legal.
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    So they wont fit without making a bracket or something? It says this "These seats are designed from us which to be a universal fit.They do have universal adjustment bracket sliders on the seat frame." Makes it sound like they should fit
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    Maybe..., but seat rails in different cars are not the same distance apart, so its not going to just bolt up. You may need to drill holes. At thevery least, willrequire adjustment. Youll probably find it changes the height also. In my experience,universal fit translates to doesnt fit well most of the time. For example, ive got recaro's my FTO.They come with a FTO specific rail system. I wouldnt assume its a 5 minute job to fit.
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      How can i get recaro's, or seats that just fit straight in? I dont really want to be drilling new holes in the car
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      Import from Japan is the only way.

      https://www.importmonster.com.au/yahoo? ... 2084005258
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      Bennoz wrote:Import from Japan is the only way.

      https://www.importmonster.com.au/yahoo? ... 2084005258
      Yea seeing Recaros on the shelf in Autobacs In Japan is awesome, and pulling them off the shelf to sit in them to try them 8)
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      well if anyone comes by any nice seats that fit the fto, give me a shout ;).
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      *tumbleweed*
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      :(
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      Nobody is going to do your shopping for you mate. :lol:
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      Yeah I know mate, but its not like this stuff is even remotely easy to find. anyway... I found these 2 leather/leatherette covers. What do you guys think

      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEATHER-SEAT ... SwgQ9VjrPB

      http://www.autoleathers.co.uk/index.asp ... Mitsubishi

      First one is semi leather, not sure if thats real leather or not and is a bit more expensive

      2nd one is leatherette cheaper, but from the UK..
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      That first link I'm pretty sure is what a lot of people here run, seems pretty good..
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      Id save a nice 200 dollars getting the 2nd one from the UK
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      Shipping can be expensive though. Might be worth getting some quotes locally?
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      thats inclusive of shipping..

      i got a local quote was told 2500 dollars lol...
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      Well f**k that for a joke. :lol:
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      You've gotta spend the money to get the quality, on the other hand, you've gotta make sure you're not being ripped off. It's a tough world
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