Could not pass it up.. both seats installed
07-16-2008
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Could not pass it up.. both seats installed
..got a 04 rsx seat local cheap. Had to clean it up a little, but for a civic seat it works. Look at it compared to my passenger seat lol. I will pick up the passenger's seat later this month, but for now it will just have to look lopsided. All comments welcome 
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congrats on the purchase. i got my rsx seats about 3 years ago at a great deal too. i love them, but ya, damn hot in the summer. a little burnst skin for the price of support..haha..
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hey thanks man. You know, it has been 102-103 degrees average in TX lately, and I have not been burned yet. When I first got the seat I conditioned it with water, and leather treatment chemicals. The seat does not get hot at all, just a little warm to the touch. My old car had oem leather seats, and they made me sweat and burn. These are much better. I am happy with it in the end. Pics of matching set coming later.
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^^wow, its "only" been 95 degrees here in jersey. which leather conditioner do you use?
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Started off with really hot water sprayed in a mist. Then soaked the entire seat with blue magic leather treatment. After that settled in, I did it a couple more times. This seat is 4 years old, so it had some dust n such. Then I used pin needle to clean out the individual holes in the seat. One by one. After that I used the water again, and then the leather treatment. Then
I used armor all leather wipes. End result is a damn clean 4 year old seat.
I used armor all leather wipes. End result is a damn clean 4 year old seat.
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The seats bolt right in except for one rear mounting point. You either have to drill a new hole, or leave it alone. Some people put washers underneath, or create their own custom mounts.
Not sure about the rears, haven't picked them up yet. I do know they require modifications to mount and fit correctly.
Not sure about the rears, haven't picked them up yet. I do know they require modifications to mount and fit correctly.
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I love my rsx seats, they are soo comfy, and they really are not that bad in the summer.
on the rears, it's not exactly a great fit, but they look nice when in. The bottom pretty much sits in place, however it's a little smaller than our stocks. and with the backs you have to trim some foam from the seat to get them to fit. I remember when i did mine there was a tutorial on what to trim and cut as you had to remove some of the metal frame of the seat as well.
on the rears, it's not exactly a great fit, but they look nice when in. The bottom pretty much sits in place, however it's a little smaller than our stocks. and with the backs you have to trim some foam from the seat to get them to fit. I remember when i did mine there was a tutorial on what to trim and cut as you had to remove some of the metal frame of the seat as well.
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hey thanks for the additional 411 and pics. They look good.
I am considering making a custom rise pad for the rear set to raise them up 5-6" to be level with the rear deck. Might have to have a machine shop assist me with it though.
I am considering making a custom rise pad for the rear set to raise them up 5-6" to be level with the rear deck. Might have to have a machine shop assist me with it though.
