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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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yes I know... I will keep everything else 'Honda' away from my car.

Also, I'm open to straight across trades. 350Z seats for my CRX seats.
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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i want the seat's out of my sister's 99 Cougar
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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I don't have a problem with putting Honda seats in a Nissan... After all, it's pretty funny to think the only worthy Honda part is only going to be SAT ON! I have yet to find a seat though that is more comfortable on long drives than the stock 280ZX seat. After driving coast to coast and back again in that car, it was awesome. Conversely... 30 minutes in the PT Cruiser and I feel like I've been jumped and beaten by Mike Tyson and Evander Hollyfield at the same time. Obviously Mercedes' influence and knack for ergonomics didn't find its way into the PT Cruiser seats. .................................................. ..Rod.
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Hahah..

I love the crx seats. The old z seats I had were just too beat up and the backs no longer held in place. The z seats were too fat and plush, I would like to be held into my seat instead of sinking into it.
Those plates are 1/4-1/8 inch thick. They were a pain to get cut and took forever to drill. Maybe alittle unsafe...but everyones gotta die someday, and I wouldnt mind going in the Z.


Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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I Got A Aluminum Racing Seat 17" Wide From Summit. It Actually Is Comfy Once You Squeeze In, I Got A Bad Back So It Supports Me Quite Well
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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you guys should try some z32 seats. those things are great, probably the most comfortable and supportive seat i've ever been in. and they look cool too.
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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^^^ Especially if you run power to them...

8 way adjustable power seats in a 280ZX is just too damn cool... Ok, now I've gotta go lookin' for some in black leather... DAMN YOU AQUA SCUM!!!
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I know someone on this forum is getting some Z32 seats for their car. They haven't said anything about it so maybe its supposed to be a surprise...
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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I wonder... Wouldn't the Z32 seats be way too wide for the S130? I tried a set of Z31 seats but they were no go. Much too wide. Hmmm I just happen to have a really nice pair of Z32 seats sitting around here somewhere .................................................. .................Rod.
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Get out the tape measure and find out!
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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I Put Some Leater Z31 Seats In A Customers 280zx, They Just Skim The Door And The Console, But They Fit, Use The Outside Rails And Make Steel Tabs 1" Toward The Center On The Inside Rails. They Sit A Little High But Not Bad. He Loves Them 8 Way Power And All
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Purty S130
Since the seat belt receiver bolts to the 280ZX seat rails, when you used the Honda seat rails how did you attach the seat belt clip? please don't tell me you used zip ties..

I have pics of my process at home. I'll post an article on it.
I was able to get the ZX rails to bolt to the Honda seats. At that point the width was perfect. They bolted right down to the factory positions in the car and I utalized the factory seat belt receiver. It did take a little hacking and drilling on the rails but its just the rails. it is very solid.
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Way to go Bleach!

I did the same thing with the Scat Pro-Car seats out of my 280ZX when I put them in my 240z. I used the sliders from the 240z seats so it was a pretty close match. I only had to modify one corner to get them to fit.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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its wierd the seat rails from the 280zx match up with alot of seat brands out there ...mine bolted right to the the seats i got it was eazy .i still have to make a wire to make the sliders work but i dont want it any closer so i havent messed with sence i got it them in ....
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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oh ya, I removed the clip on one side so only the side with the handle acts as a slider. The Honda seats were set up that way originally so I figured it must be strong enough.. oh wait, Hondas are weak... oops!
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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i just bought some new seats for my car from ebay, there called bomz racing seats, pretty comfortable i just gotta mount them now, there tracks look ghetto, so ill use 280zx tracks.
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
Since the seat belt receiver bolts to the 280ZX seat rails, when you used the Honda seat rails how did you attach the seat belt clip? please don't tell me you used zip ties..

I have pics of my process at home. I'll post an article on it.
I was able to get the ZX rails to bolt to the Honda seats. At that point the width was perfect. They bolted right down to the factory positions in the car and I utalized the factory seat belt receiver. It did take a little hacking and drilling on the rails but its just the rails. it is very solid.
I just unscrewed the bolt, took off the seat belt. Unscrewed the one on the honda rails, put the seatbelt back on there, and screwed it back in.
That easy.

I would like to see how you got the seats in there. Please post some pics if you get a chance.
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Purty S130
I just unscrewed the bolt, took off the seat belt. Unscrewed the one on the honda rails, put the seatbelt back on there, and screwed it back in.
That easy.
The honda seats I have had no seat belt receiver and no bracket for one. it appears that the CRX seatbelt bolted to the car, not the seat. but I'm glad you got it on there sturdy.




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