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Old 08-06-2004, 06:47 PM
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Anyone who has replaced their seats, could you give me an idea of how hard the install is, and maybe if i will need any special tools? Im putting in sparco basemounts and sliders, so im going to remove all the stock parts.

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Old 08-06-2004, 06:55 PM
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i have recaro's. the install is super easy.

1.disconnect the seat belt sensor underneath the seat.

2. unbolt the seat belt clip from the stock seat and re-attatch it to your new seat rails.

3. unbolt the 4 bolts on the stock brackets (1 in each corner).

4. remove the stock seat.

5. test fit the brackets, to make sure they fit. on one side there is a little dimple that needs to fit into the seat bracket, make sure the hole on the bracket is big enough. on the other side, it's vice versa, the dimple is on the seat bracket, make sure that it fits into the hole on the floor.

6. mount your aftermarket seats to the slider and bracket, make sure that you have attached the seat belt clips.

7. place it in the car and put all 4 bolts back on.

8.reconnect the seat belt sensor.

thats it.
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awesome thx MM!
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for the seat install, did you use the hardware from the stock seats to mount the sliders to the seat and the sliders to the base mount, or did you buy new hardware. If so, what should i buy.
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i had all new hardware. the side bracket for the buckets (you wont have these on a reclining seat), a slider, and a base bracket. the only thing i reused were the bolts.
Old 08-13-2004, 10:25 PM
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Quick note... if you have side impact airbags, your airbag malfunction light will be flashing. I haven't had mine fixed yet (paint) but I am pretty sure a factory reset will make it go back off.

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Originally posted by Moroccan_Mole
i have recaro's. the install is super easy.
Where did you purchase the Recaros, sliders, and brackets?
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Did the new brackets/seats sit at the same level as the stock ones? i.e. any change in headroom?

I have heard brackets tend to raise the seat, and at 6'2", I could use all the headroom I can get.
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What sparcos are you gonna get?
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Originally posted by EnthusiastZ
Where did you purchase the Recaros, sliders, and brackets?
im sponsored by recaro. i bought the base brackets from wedge.

edit. forgot to mention that i bought the base brackets from wedge, bc recaro does not have them for the Z yet.

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Old 08-14-2004, 10:16 PM
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Some Recaro? brackets for the Z now:
http://www.northstarmotorsports.com/...productID=7550

$125 each though...
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