AaronJ

As above guys i have a JDM 06 blob eye STI im6'2" and feel a little cramped after half hours of driving are the UK spec seats any diffrent be it rails are longer etc?

Thanks

Aaron

Suberman

These are the other type of seats. Less bolstering.



No sure if ALL Type UK come with these seats as there are uk/euro models with the same Jdm narrower seats.

AaronJ

Hmm thanks for the pic mate the narrowness isnt a problem its the distance i can put the seatback that is i just need an extra couple inches to feel comfertable i reckon

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

Sorry bud its the way they are, im 6ft 4"

I was going to try some Bride or Recaro rails and seats one day, but pretty pricey.

Mine is an '03 Blob JDM, not the seats above, the ones with the grey patch in the front centre of the bottom part

AaronJ

Yh thats the same as mine mate.. May see if i can get some rails that are slightly longer will keep you updated mate ;-)

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

you would have to get them custom made, plus then you might be to far away from the wheel with your arms and the arm rest would be of no use!

AaronJ

I think im too close to the steering now tbh.. Armrest is useless for someone my height anyways

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

your not that tall in fairness, so it does sound like you have a problem with the runner, I can use the arm rest and dont feel to close to wheel at all, would be nicer being a bit further back, but its not critical

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

does the passenger seat go back as far?

AaronJ

Yhep passanger goes back the same amount.

Maybe i need some more adjusting time as iv come iut a mk2 RS and a bm 7 series.

Theres only about 3" from the back of the drover seat to the rear seat

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

Sounds like you havent got the seat lowered all the way? You need everything back as far as it will go.

But yeah, tis a rally car , its not a low slung coupe style fit on the seat unfortunately

AaronJ

Unless its jammed its all the way down. Il have a look see

AaronJ

Nope chairs all the way back and down yet i have to lean to the left to be able to rest my arm on the armrest and its uncomfortable

53

iTrader: (41)

The problem with the seats you have in the facelifted Blobs is that they sit too high

AaronJ

I think thats what the problem is.. If it dat down a couple inches more it would be comfy i guess. Is it the seats are diffrent or the runners?

53

iTrader: (41)

Pre facelift newages sit about an inch and a bit lower I don't think they are interchangable though as from memory the mounting point is higher, well it was on my Spec D

AaronJ

Ahh guess il have to get hold of a seat and try.. The inch and a bit could make a world of diffrence

53

iTrader: (41)

Yup, I hated the seating position tbh. I since bought a S202 and the seating position is fantastic. Not that that helps you lol but it was a big PITA in my old Hawkeye.

AaronJ

Haha yh not very helpful mate lol enjoy your noce seating position lol

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Just seen your from Wolverhampton Hope your a Wolves fan!!


There are quite a few people on here with scoobys who are taller then you, I know Big Fud is 6"5 or there abouts and ive never heard him say anything about the seats!! Maybe he could tell you which are the most comfortable seats as he has had over 30+ Impreza's over the years.

Trinity

iTrader: (28)

53 - are you saying the bug eye seats are lower? as although I do fit in mine (im 6ft 4" so i think the guys seat is foobarred!) a little extra space would be nice

AaronJ

I sure am from wolves mate you local?

Yh il ask him the question as i really like the car its just the seating positon which is optimal but may just take some time getting used to

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Im in Willenhall mate!! Got a 06 Hawk STi.

AaronJ

Cool mate would be good to meet up ;-)

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Yeah, Pm me when ever you want to meet up, My mate has a 06 JDM Hawk STi too, so would be good to meet up and get some pics!!

AaronJ

Sounds good mate.. Just awaiting my coilovers, wheels,- and zunsport grill then some snaps would be wicked

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Imagine a picture of 3x Hawkeye STi's parked up next to the Billy Wright statue!!

AaronJ

Mines a blob eye.. Its a very late one bone the less the pic would be awesome

53

iTrader: (41)

Yes MY05+ Subaru raised the seating height