it is possible! diy GR front seats in a GD/GG body!

antho! · 04-15-2010, 10:18 PM

*so yeah, diy GR front seats in a GD/GG body...it's really not too hard...cliff notes: use GR seat parts on GD/GG base...below are references for my diy...enjoy

-GR seats into FXT (same procedure as my diy): http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f77/20GR-sti-seat-facts-info-install-05-fxt-53052/
-how to remove seats: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-inst...wap-seats.html and http://www.northursalia.com/modifica.../stiseats.html

but first, some useful info - GR seats are not a direct bolt on because only the front 2 mounting points are perfect; one of the rear mounting points is close, but the other is about 2" off (see pics below) - so the only other feasible option is a custom seat rail

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

antho! · 04-15-2010, 10:21 PM

- passenger seat
cliff notes: use GR seats parts on GD/GG seat base and rails

1. remove all trim
2. disassemble GD seat back and bottom from GD base (remove 2 x 12mm bolts on each side)

3. disassemble GR seat back and bottom from GR base (unhook the seat bottom skin from under)

4. assemble GR bottom onto GD base, then assemble GR seat back
5. use GR trim (no pop clip required for front most part of trim)

- driver seat
cliff notes: use GR seat frame on GD rails, modification required

1. disassemble GD rails from GD base (3 x 12mm bolts and 1 gold torx-50 bolt), and disassemble GR rails from GR base (4 x 12mm bolts)
* make sure you raise your seat to the highest position; top bolt in front, bottom bolt in rear

2. modify rear outside bolt on GR frame (where the gold torx-50 bolt goes on the GD rails)
* use a dremel to cut welds and remove bolt - this allows the gold torx-50 bolt to connect the GR frame to GD rails

3. use a rubber mallet to make the necessary adjustments to fit all mounting points (about 1/4" too narrow)

antho! · 04-15-2010, 10:24 PM

antho! · 04-20-2010, 11:15 AM

final pics

Kupkake · 04-20-2010, 11:35 AM

those are some nice looking seats... hrrrmmm

xxscaxx · 04-20-2010, 12:31 PM

i almost bought a set of these before my evo X's. looks good. thats the rear seat in there, they fit? (obv for a wagon like yours lol) kinda looks odd without the headrests... but nice job man.

littlewhitewagon · 04-20-2010, 01:19 PM

The rears bolt right in?? Where in SoCal are you? I'd like to check this out if I could.

ohemgeeitsNiko · 04-20-2010, 01:49 PM

meh, they're alright.

but props for the diy skills!

wagonswagonswagons!

talvai · 04-20-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlewhitewagon

The rears bolt right in?? Where in SoCal are you? I'd like to check this out if I could.

+1 also want to know if rears just bolt up. I would love to have really headrests in the rears.

antho! · 04-20-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

i almost bought a set of these before my evo X's. looks good. thats the rear seat in there, they fit? (obv for a wagon like yours lol) kinda looks odd without the headrests... but nice job man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlewhitewagon

The rears bolt right in?? Where in SoCal are you? I'd like to check this out if I could.

Quote:

Originally Posted by talvai

+1 also want to know if rears just bolt up. I would love to have really headrests in the rears.

rear seats are not a direct bolt in...i'm working on the diy for the rear seats right now

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlewhitewagon

Where in SoCal are you?

located in garden grove...sent you a pm

greddy90 · 05-27-2010, 09:22 PM

ooh, let us know about the rears, if it is easy enough, I want some blue sti rear seats =O
anyone know about GD carpet fitting in GR?

Lboogie · 06-11-2010, 02:17 PM

what'd you do about the passenger seat passenger detection system module?

fox04sti · 06-11-2010, 04:02 PM

thats sick id love to do this!!

antho! · 06-21-2010, 06:02 AM

sorry everyone - i got super lazy on writing about the rears, but i'm also not 100% happy with them. here's the basics of what i did:

- rewrapped the seat backs with the GR seat foam and skin
- used the GR seat bottom (not 100% happy with)
- fabricated front mounting hooks
- modified rear mounting hook
- added foam underneath

so i'm gonna figure out a way to redo them and keep everyone updated...16 days left in iraq

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lboogie

what'd you do about the passenger seat passenger detection system module?

i don't have any seat detection in my car

WRxplayer · 06-21-2010, 06:51 AM

wow that a nice guide. thanks..

law · 07-12-2010, 10:34 AM

Question, do you think this would work going the other way? So taking a seat out of the GD and making it fit the GR? I am thinking of undertaking a project like this for my 08 STI with 02/03 WRX seats rewrapped.

greenleg88 · 07-12-2010, 12:41 PM

anyone know if this would work out for a GF body (2000 imp wagon)?
or really... are all impreza front seats interchangeable would be a better question. since we can see pretty much the bugeye and newer is..

Lboogie · 07-12-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by law

Question, do you think this would work going the other way? So taking a seat out of the GD and making it fit the GR? I am thinking of undertaking a project like this for my 08 STI with 02/03 WRX seats rewrapped.

If you do, I want your STi rears

law · 07-12-2010, 11:02 PM

haha Not happening

I don't believe in parting out stock parts because it will only devalue the car or make it that much harder for me if/when I ever sell it

Good try though

PSM_02_WRX · 07-13-2010, 02:32 AM

nice guide

antho! · 07-30-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by law

Question, do you think this would work going the other way? So taking a seat out of the GD and making it fit the GR? I am thinking of undertaking a project like this for my 08 STI with 02/03 WRX seats rewrapped.

i sent you a pm, but here it is for everybody

so i would think that you would just do the reverse of what i did - GR rails on GD seat. the only issue that i see is on the driver side, where gold torx bolt is on the GD seat - you might have to modify the GR rail to allow the gold torx bolt to fit. that's my best guess

antho! · 07-30-2010, 05:52 PM

p.s. rear seat redux coming soon

haha_to_06_plus · 08-04-2010, 01:34 PM

I can't wait for progress on the rear

STi-Nismo Dood · 01-15-2011, 04:16 PM

Nice post, thanks for sharing.

mattinct · 01-16-2011, 12:03 PM

Nice work, how long did the job take to do?

04-15-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
antho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 159057 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: everywhere Vehicle: 2004 ts wagon aspen white	it is possible! diy GR front seats in a GD/GG body! so yeah, diy GR front seats in a GD/GG body...it's really not too hard...cliff notes: use GR seat parts on GD/GG base...below are references for my diy...enjoy -GR seats into FXT (same procedure as my diy): http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f77/20GR-sti-seat-facts-info-install-05-fxt-53052/ -how to remove seats: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-inst...wap-seats.html and http://www.northursalia.com/modifica.../stiseats.html but first, some useful info - GR seats are not a direct bolt on because only the front 2 mounting points are perfect; one of the rear mounting points is close, but the other is about 2" off (see pics below) - so the only other feasible option is a custom seat rail Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by antho!; 04-20-2010 at 11:22 AM.

04-15-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
antho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 159057 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: everywhere Vehicle: 2004 ts wagon aspen white	so onto the diy! - passenger seat cliff notes: use GR seats parts on GD/GG seat base and rails 1. remove all trim 2. disassemble GD seat back and bottom from GD base (remove 2 x 12mm bolts on each side) 3. disassemble GR seat back and bottom from GR base (unhook the seat bottom skin from under) 4. assemble GR bottom onto GD base, then assemble GR seat back 5. use GR trim (no pop clip required for front most part of trim) - driver seat cliff notes: use GR seat frame on GD rails, modification required 1. disassemble GD rails from GD base (3 x 12mm bolts and 1 gold torx-50 bolt), and disassemble GR rails from GR base (4 x 12mm bolts) * make sure you raise your seat to the highest position; top bolt in front, bottom bolt in rear 2. modify rear outside bolt on GR frame (where the gold torx-50 bolt goes on the GD rails) * use a dremel to cut welds and remove bolt - this allows the gold torx-50 bolt to connect the GR frame to GD rails 3. use a rubber mallet to make the necessary adjustments to fit all mounting points (about 1/4" too narrow) Last edited by antho!; 04-20-2010 at 11:22 AM.

04-15-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
antho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 159057 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: everywhere Vehicle: 2004 ts wagon aspen white	Last edited by antho!; 04-20-2010 at 11:14 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS clear jdm fogs, enduratech front strut tower bar, GR front seat rails	antho!	SCIC Private Classifieds	16	04-21-2010 07:40 PM
GC rear seats in a GD?	erich	Interior & Exterior Modification	6	06-11-2009 06:44 PM
It is possible?	stilover	Texas Impreza Club Forum -- TXIC	3	07-31-2004 10:30 PM
Is it possible to switch front seats left <-> right ?	il96	Interior & Exterior Modification	5	01-22-2003 12:46 PM
just fyi, it IS possible to have traction problems, even with AWD and Azenis tires	jmott	Texas Impreza Club Forum -- TXIC	13	03-27-2002 08:14 PM

04-20-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
antho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 159057 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: everywhere Vehicle: 2004 ts wagon aspen white	final pics

04-20-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
Kupkake Scooby Specialist Member#: 213288 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Delran NJ Vehicle: 2007 SWP VF39 WRX Sti Mikey Tuned	those are some nice looking seats... hrrrmmm

04-20-2010, 12:31 PM	#6
xxscaxx Scooby Guru Member#: 86459 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Campbell Hall, NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ SWP	i almost bought a set of these before my evo X's. looks good. thats the rear seat in there, they fit? (obv for a wagon like yours lol) kinda looks odd without the headrests... but nice job man.

04-20-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
littlewhitewagon Scooby Guru Member#: 103068 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: PM me if I don't answer posts Vehicle: 11 STI sedan SWP	The rears bolt right in?? Where in SoCal are you? I'd like to check this out if I could.

04-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
ohemgeeitsNiko Scooby Specialist Member#: 239620 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Flushing, NY Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Aspen White	meh, they're alright. but props for the diy skills! wagonswagonswagons!

05-27-2010, 09:22 PM	#11
greddy90 Scooby Newbie Member#: 147065 Join Date: Apr 2007	ooh, let us know about the rears, if it is easy enough, I want some blue sti rear seats =O anyone know about GD carpet fitting in GR?

06-11-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
Lboogie Scooby Specialist Member#: 171611 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Silicon Valley Vehicle: 2014 FiST Blk	what'd you do about the passenger seat passenger detection system module?

06-11-2010, 04:02 PM	#13
fox04sti Scooby Newbie Member#: 214331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Pittsburgh Vehicle: 99 BMW M3 FOR SALE	thats sick id love to do this!!

06-21-2010, 06:51 AM	#15
WRxplayer Scooby Newbie Member#: 231774 Join Date: Dec 2009	wow that a nice guide. thanks..

07-12-2010, 10:34 AM	#16
law Scooby Specialist Member#: 36842 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Germantown WI Vehicle: 2008 2007 Exige S AW, Black	Question, do you think this would work going the other way? So taking a seat out of the GD and making it fit the GR? I am thinking of undertaking a project like this for my 08 STI with 02/03 WRX seats rewrapped.

07-12-2010, 12:41 PM	#17
greenleg88 Scooby Newbie Member#: 185716 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2008 Outback Black	anyone know if this would work out for a GF body (2000 imp wagon)? or really... are all impreza front seats interchangeable would be a better question. since we can see pretty much the bugeye and newer is..

07-12-2010, 11:02 PM	#19
law Scooby Specialist Member#: 36842 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Germantown WI Vehicle: 2008 2007 Exige S AW, Black	haha Not happening I don't believe in parting out stock parts because it will only devalue the car or make it that much harder for me if/when I ever sell it Good try though

07-13-2010, 02:32 AM	#20
PSM_02_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 197108 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Calvert County Vehicle: 2003 Ford Mustang GT White	nice guide

07-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#22
antho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 159057 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: everywhere Vehicle: 2004 ts wagon aspen white	p.s. rear seat redux coming soon

08-04-2010, 01:34 PM	#23
haha_to_06_plus Scooby Newbie Member#: 159983 Join Date: Sep 2007	I can't wait for progress on the rear

01-15-2011, 04:16 PM	#24
STi-Nismo Dood Scooby Specialist Member#: 4149 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Frisco/Diego/LosAngeles Vehicle: MY93 Impreza 6MT GC8.6 Aspen White	Nice post, thanks for sharing.

01-16-2011, 12:03 PM	#25
mattinct Scooby Newbie Member#: 44695 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2005 WRX Red	Nice work, how long did the job take to do?