Racing seat.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 2, 2014

Hello, I am wanting to get a racing seat for my 09 Scion xB. I have found a buddy club seat. First, can I use the stock seats bracket & slider or do I need to get aftermarket parts? & if the stock parts won't work with the racing seat, what bracket should I get? Thanks!

Paul1114 · Dec 3, 2014

Honest question: why?

Is this going to be a track-only car? The stock seat is reasonably comfortable, and you'll be losing an airbag by removing it.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 3, 2014

Paul1114 said:
Honest question: why?

Is this going to be a track-only car? The stock seat is reasonably comfortable, and you'll be losing an airbag by removing it.

Well, I did not know about losing the airbag. The stock seat, for me can make the back side sore on longer sitting times. But losing the airbag is probably a deal breaker on a new seat.

5zero4 · Dec 3, 2014

The only way to keep the airbag is to find a racing seat with airbag. $$$$$$

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 3, 2014

Is there any factory scion seat that is sportier then the xBs? That should work with the airbag. Right?

5zero4 · Dec 3, 2014

Try the FRS or Tc seats. Both will need some custom fabrication with the brackets. I also noticed that the new Corolla S and rav 4 have pretty sporty seats that seem pretty comfortable. Might be tough finding them used though.

I understand you want a sportier looking seat, me too, but if it is more about comfort you could always just get seats from a 2011+ xb. They changed the seats and from what I hear are much more comfortable. I have no complaints about mine. They would be a straight swap. Still no lumbar adjustment but you could always get an aftermarket one installed.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 3, 2014

I can look around & see if I can find any of those seats. Does a first gen tC have sportier seats or 2nd gen?

Paul1114 · Dec 3, 2014

You might look into the IS350 front seats. I'm sure you would have to do some modification and/or make new brackets, but they would look amazing. You would also gain power adjustments (to my knowledge the xB has never been available in the US with power seats)

Edit: damnit, now I'm looking into this. Not something I had planned on, but...

5zero4 · Dec 4, 2014

1st gen tc are a bit blah. 2nd gen look nice.

5zero4 · Dec 4, 2014

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171188201383

Dale · Dec 4, 2014

Sounds like we have a new project coming up!

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 4, 2014

How much modification would it take to get the tC or other toyota/Lexus/Scion seats to work? & would they be strong enough in a crash if they've been modified?

5zero4 · Dec 4, 2014

All depends on what needs to happen to get it to fit. If the seat rails are the same width, you could just swap rails. If not, you would need to fab brackets. Then the strength all comes down to what design materials you use. If in doubt, find a shop that does this stuff.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 4, 2014

Well, right now I have a choice, toyota alarm system or new seats. They both are around $400.

5zero4 · Dec 4, 2014

I believe someone on here got the alarm system for around $200 and it's super easy to install.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 4, 2014

5zero4 said:
I believe someone on here got the alarm system for around $200 and it's super easy to install.

How easy is easy? I like working on cars, but I don't know everything. & I have found the toyota alarm for around $215.

5zero4 · Dec 5, 2014

Like plug and play easy.

TrdScionxB2 · Dec 5, 2014

5zero4 said:
Like plug and play easy.

I really should learn more car repair and work. Doing it ourselves would save around $200. Is there instructions somewhere to install the alarm?

5zero4 · Dec 27, 2014

If you get it from trdsparks they usually have installation instructions. Most of the time it's the same instructions the Toyota techs use.

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