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Old 15 June 2015, 11:09 AM
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Default Classic 4 door drivers seat weight??

As per the title guys, I'm after finding out the exact weight of a classic 4 door drivers seat inc sub frame and adjuster. Literally the full assembley?

Does anyone know this? Or even better if someone had one to hand could they weigh it?

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Old 15 June 2015, 11:22 AM
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Can't conirm exact weight, but it's bloody heavy. I was shocked at how much my standard ones weighed. They were leather though.
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Originally Posted by joe v3sti
As per the title guys, I'm after finding out the exact weight of a classic 4 door drivers seat inc sub frame and adjuster. Literally the full assembley?

Does anyone know this? Or even better if someone had one to hand could they weigh it?

Thanks
Joe
A Type R driver's seat weighs 19kg, so I'd guess a 4 door would be very similar.

There are a few weights here if you need them: http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/...t-guide.14549/

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Originally Posted by type-ra
A Type R driver's seat weighs 19kg, so I'd guess a 4 door would be very similar.

There are a few weights here if you need them: http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/...t-guide.14549/

Yeah other then varying fabric and cushion shape I don't think 2dr and 4rd are any different. Both tip forwards.
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My MY99 turbo's Driver seat is out of the car at a moment,, will weight it tomorrow and let you know.
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Thanks all, just trying to get some accurate weights

Bobby that's really helpful thank you
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What a star! 18.5kg thank you very much Bobby

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So if you change to lightweight seats you can save around 25kg just from front seats
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Yes, but you have to factor in the rails/mounts too. As the weight of the seat shown here is including the base which is about 4.5kg.

The base also includes the seat belt clip which is probably another 500g.

Also if you fit bucket type seats you shouldn't be using OE seat belts as they won't function in an accident. So you need harness' which need to be 5 or 6 point if you actually want to survive an accident (four point are for show only). Then if you are strapped into 5 or 6 points you really need a head/neck restraint to avoid neck injury due to the lack of give in the harness' also you are held bolt upright so really to be safe with harness' you need a rollcage or your spine will take the cars weight if you roll with one. Then of course roll cages are very dangerous without helmets.... It's all or nothing.

Or course if you get light weight seats designed for OE seat belts the above doesn't apply.

Yeah you can mix and match if you like. But not if you actually want to be safe in an accident. Bit off topic but worth thinking about.
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Originally Posted by FMJ
Yes, but you have to factor in the rails/mounts too. As the weight of the seat shown here is including the base which is about 4.5kg.

The base also includes the seat belt clip which is probably another 500g.

Also if you fit bucket type seats you shouldn't be using OE seat belts as they won't function in an accident. So you need harness' which need to be 5 or 6 point if you actually want to survive an accident (four point are for show only). Then if you are strapped into 5 or 6 points you really need a head/neck restraint to avoid neck injury due to the lack of give in the harness' also you are held bolt upright so really to be safe with harness' you need a rollcage or your spine will take the cars weight if you roll with one. Then of course roll cages are very dangerous without helmets.... It's all or nothing.

Or course if you get light weight seats designed for OE seat belts the above doesn't apply.

Yeah you can mix and match if you like. But not if you actually want to be safe in an accident. Bit off topic but worth thinking about.
Good sensible information. Often gets overlooked.
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