Author Topic: Kijho's 2016 Crystal White Pearl WRX ~ The End (Read 183475 times)

Rathburn · « **Reply #1100 on:** February 25, 2019, 02:56:36 pm »

Quote from: Dylan780 on February 25, 2019, 02:39:38 pm

Haha it is made by We Are Likewise, same company that makes the "death dildo" shift knob that I run (actually called the deathgrip).

Bud, if you're using a death grip on it, you're grabbing too tightly...

Canuckrz · « **Reply #1101 on:** February 25, 2019, 03:06:39 pm »

Quote from: diamondedge on February 25, 2019, 02:43:11 pm

I agree. The bolts I took out of my WRX were grade 10.x, black phosphate coated. hardy af.

Unless he means the threads in the hole felt soft, that makes sense.

Most cars I've found have pretty trash threads for the captive nuts for the seats and seatbelts, I'll typically run a tap through them to clean them up and put a generous amount of antiseize on them and very carefully thread them back in. If you strip out the captive nut you're gonna have a bad time.

Also I would not be using cheese grade home depot hardware for safety equipment. I'd also be very curious to see how the airbag system is responding to having the seats taken out of the system assuming its even still functioning. Also with that low and offset seat position it looks like the belt would be dangerously close to your neck.

As an aside, these seats look really out of place in this era of car imo.

Zac · « **Reply #1102 on:** February 25, 2019, 04:31:07 pm »

The seat airbag is very important, it pushes you away from the impact. Even with it you can still see the head hit the whole curtain airbag, but I guess having street cred is more important yo.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #1103 on:** February 25, 2019, 04:44:32 pm »

Quote from: Zac on February 25, 2019, 04:31:07 pm

but I guess having street cred is more important yo.

Street cred? You must be a boomer. Its all about the instagram followers now.

VTAKLOL · « **Reply #1104 on:** February 25, 2019, 05:16:12 pm »

Quote from: Canuckrz on February 25, 2019, 04:44:32 pm

Street cred? You must be a boomer. Its all about the ~~instagram followers~~ Youtube subscribers now.

Fixed for accuracy/relevance.

DaDuke99 · « **Reply #1105 on:** February 25, 2019, 07:07:29 pm »

I have to agree with the seats.. They don't look like they'd be very good for a dd, or even really suit the car. But I can't fault you for trying them out either, they were free after all. The extra low position would have had me selling them before I even tried I think lol, I haven't really taken pride in being able to see over my dash but I'm certain it's helped me with the whole look where you're going thing.

Does it screw with the view in your mirrors?

Cagare · « **Reply #1106 on:** February 25, 2019, 08:05:10 pm »

Insurance? It’s what stopped me from seat changes. Seemed like too much risk.

kijho · « **Reply #1107 on:** February 25, 2019, 09:47:50 pm »

I'll look at all the negativity on the seats from the perspective that you guys all love me so much and really care about me, so don't worry guys, the seats are not staying installed for very long, I DD the absolute crap out of my car (if you didn't know, 100,000 km's already) and driving to work at 7am in a full dress suit and tie in these seats was probably the most uncomfortable driving experience I've ever experienced. I don't think it could get more uncomfortable, especially trying to stretch and get my key fob to tap when pulling into the parkade.

I won them from a raffle, and then got sponsored by Planted Technologies for the seat rails, so I installed them just to see what it would feel like OR as VTAKLOL put it... for the YouTube views.

They feel super awesome in the corners, and change the entire driving experience drastically - IMO, inspiring a lot more confidence and you feel a lot more connected to the car. It reminds me of my GC8, but a bit better than the GC8 was actually.

But yeah, dress suit + tie + 40km commute each way to work everyday + rush hour traffic = no bueno for me unfortunately

It's obvious nobody on WSC wants racing seats, but I'll be selling them if anyone is interested, $1.9K WSC price w/ the rails.

Quote from: Zac on February 25, 2019, 04:31:07 pm

The seat airbag is very important, it pushes you away from the impact. Even with it you can still see the head hit the whole curtain airbag.

I agree, airbags are very important which is why I don't plan on keeping them for long. Although. none of my side / seat / curtain airbags went off when I had my car accident and the only thing the steering wheel airbag did was give me burns on my forearms. Police said what 'saved' me was the seatbelt, I had a bruise across my body and waist for over a month with some internal bruising too.

Quote from: Canuckrz on February 25, 2019, 03:06:39 pm

Also I would not be using cheese grade home depot hardware for safety equipment. I'd also be very curious to see how the airbag system is responding to having the seats taken out of the system assuming its even still functioning. Also with that low and offset seat position it looks like the belt would be dangerously close to your neck.

Yup; Seat belt position is indeed higher (you can adjust it lower, but it's still maybe an inch higher than before). It's surprising to know there's hundreds of guys on the VA Groups / Nasioc/ Subiespeed etc. running racing / bucket seats in their 15+'s, people must just not care at all I guess! I'll probably be the black sheep in the group when I post my YouTube video about WHY I don't like them

Wait and see the flaming I get from it, for the luls.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #1108 on:** February 25, 2019, 10:50:03 pm »

$1900 for twice used seats that retail for $2,000? Jeez, you really are pissed off.

kijho · « **Reply #1109 on:** February 25, 2019, 10:53:05 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on February 25, 2019, 10:50:03 pm

$1900 for twice used seats that retail for $2,000? Jeez, you really are pissed off.

w/ the rails which were +$500 cdn

The seats are $1000 USD ea. + Shipping + Duties ($1,300 CDN)

They raffled for $2.1K so I'm probably just going to re-raffle

DaDuke99 · « **Reply #1110 on:** February 26, 2019, 07:30:49 am »

I think a raffle of sorts is your best bet. That way you don't look like a mooch, having won them and then trying to sell them haha.. If you can make back the money you spent on the base and duties etc even you'll be golden. May make for some good content too

10secdream · « **Reply #1111 on:** February 26, 2019, 08:19:06 am »

I wish the seats sat a tad bit higher because the factory seats sit too high.

The seats are pretty nice overall though. The fact that they recline and have a built in sliders is a good compromise between a full on race bucket and these. For someone looking for a solid in-between seat this is a great option.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #1112 on:** February 26, 2019, 08:30:23 am »

When we put the Evo 8 seats into my GD, we used spacers between the rails and the seats. Maybe an option?

10secdream · « **Reply #1113 on:** February 26, 2019, 09:11:36 am »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on February 26, 2019, 08:30:23 am

When we put the Evo 8 seats into my GD, we used spacers between the rails and the seats. Maybe an option?

I suggested that to him as well but I think there are more cons to these seats than pros. It was more or less an experiment with something that was had for free.

tperkins · « **Reply #1114 on:** February 26, 2019, 10:36:50 am »

I would be interested to sit in that car with these seats now, how tall are you?

First time I sat in the car I felt like I was wayyyyyy too high for my liking. But compromising vision just to sit low likely wouldn't be ideal either.

kijho · « **Reply #1115 on:** February 26, 2019, 10:48:51 am »

I'm about 5' 9" and in my opinion I feel like I'm sitting about 2 inches lower down. I can see just the very tip of the hood scoop still, but they're definitely lower. I know this is the same pretty much for all the YouTube guys I talk to (MyWRX, TrackRecord, Dustin W, Caliwrx). Those guys don't seem to mind it, but I think they're all taller than me

But try getting in and out of them with a dress suit on. It's literally impossible, and you're going to rip something somewhere.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #1116 on:** February 26, 2019, 11:07:06 am »

For a track car, it's great. For a daily, it's a pain in the assay.

Jukka · « **Reply #1117 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:07:49 pm »

Quote from: kijho on February 25, 2019, 09:47:50 pm

It's obvious nobody on WSC wants racing seats, but I'll be selling them if anyone is interested

Speak for your self.

I'd be interested in them. I'll double your initial interest in them...no wait..TRIPLE it!

tperkins · « **Reply #1118 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:11:38 pm »

Quote from: kijho on February 26, 2019, 10:48:51 am

I'm about 5' 9" and in my opinion I feel like I'm sitting about 2 inches lower down. I can see just the very tip of the hood scoop still, but they're definitely lower. I know this is the same pretty much for all the YouTube guys I talk to (MyWRX, TrackRecord, Dustin W, Caliwrx). Those guys don't seem to mind it, but I think they're all taller than me

But try getting in and out of them with a dress suit on. It's literally impossible, and you're going to rip something somewhere.

I know that struggle, my car is low, and the previous owner also installed an HKS lowering seat rail, to put the seat even further down. Sitting in my seat with the door open I can touch the ground with my hand. Personally I love that, you feel so planted.

10secdream · « **Reply #1119 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:27:21 pm »

The struggle is even more real when you are already short and then you throw a bucket in the car. I legit barely see over the steering wheel but I make it work.

FB_IMG_1536036548823 by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

tperkins · « **Reply #1120 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:28:58 pm »

Quote from: 10secdream on February 26, 2019, 12:27:21 pm

The struggle is even more real when you are already short and then you throw a bucket in the car. I legit barely see over the steering wheel but I make it work.

Ghost driver! Looks super planted though!

kijho · « **Reply #1121 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:37:46 pm »

That about sums it up, yup!

Canuckrz · « **Reply #1122 on:** February 26, 2019, 01:10:00 pm »

Quote from: 10secdream on February 26, 2019, 12:27:21 pm

The struggle is even more real when you are already short and then you throw a bucket in the car. I legit barely see over the steering wheel but I make it work.

diamondedge · « **Reply #1123 on:** February 26, 2019, 01:40:52 pm »

I had this problem sitting in Jonny's car at AutoX, I could barely see over the instrument cluster cowl. I am surprised I was able to place the car where I did and go as fast as I did LOL.

Just #GDSubaruThings.

jellynuts · « **Reply #1124 on:** February 26, 2019, 10:32:40 pm »

Low-Seats by jean valjean, on Flickr

Darn it, Gabe, you took a better picture than me with my camera.

Clearly, tall white guys have no problem with the seat. The solution, Spencer, is that you need to up your calcium intake.

Funny enough, my wife took the car for Gid's piano lesson today. When they returned, she complained how she couldn't raise the seat. Actually, she had a lot to complain about the car. "I don't care, sell it if you want to." That's a change of heart from her.

Sucks that the seats didn't work out for you though. Carbon seats are my wet dream. Although, I have very specific seats in mind for my fantasies.

Author Topic: Kijho's 2016 Crystal White Pearl WRX ~ The End (Read 183475 times)

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