Roadster's seats on coupe.

Ron · 11-25-2010, 12:53 AM

Hey guys, I don't know about you, but I think the coupe's seats are ugly and kinda fat looking vs the "pointy" sportier look on the roadster's.

So I've been searching info on getting the roadster's seats swapped on to a coupe (nismo), but there's just nothing out there, maybe someone here could shed some light on this. Do you think they will bolt right in? Where could we get them? Do roadster's seats have airbags? if so, will they still work?

Being that aftermarket seats range from 1200-4000 each, plus rails or custom work to get them properly installed I thought maybe this could be a viable alternative.

Like I said, IMO they look better than the coupe's and if they fit and I can get them for a fraction of the cost of recaro/bride/sparco I would be just as happy. Also aftermarket seats tend to be lower and I'm 5'7'' so I can barely see out the car as is lol. Picture this: roadster's power seats reupholstered w/ black leather, red stitching and the nismo logo to match the rest of the interior

I have no idea how much the seats run for since I can't find any for sale (already emailed courtesy parts for a price and part number but I'm expecting a high number). And I know this would only be a smart thing to do if the cost is way less that going aftermarket. Anyway, what do you think?

Ron.

Jamaica · 11-25-2010, 01:19 AM

looks interesting....I think i would like it.

Jordo! · 11-25-2010, 01:38 AM

I had no idea they were different... anyone have more pictures of the roadster seats?

I wonder if they are more or less comfortable... heavier or lighter?

Come to think of it, why are they different

Jamaica · 11-25-2010, 01:43 AM

looks like the shoulder part extends all the way to the top of the headrest, besides that looks the same to me.

dixon cider · 11-25-2010, 01:47 AM

Interesting that they would be different. Hmmmm. I like the roadsters look better. Roadster FTW

Jordo! · 11-25-2010, 01:50 AM

But is that particular to the roadster or is it just the way the leather seats are designed? I could swear I've seen pics of the roadster with the same seats...

See -- aren't those the same or am I crazy?

Anyone have pics of the leather seats handy?

Jordo! · 11-25-2010, 01:57 AM

No wait -- I guess they are different...

FS: Stock Black Touring Seats, Boss System, Touring Steering Wheel, Sport Rotors

Hmm. Anyone got more pics of those roadster seats? I like them better too...

Ron · 11-25-2010, 02:01 AM

I was at a dealer last weekend and it occurred to me. I think all leather seats on the roadster are the same.

That pic above seems like cloth seats, same as in a coupe...soo if the coupe's fit the roadster then it should be the other way around too

Ron · 11-25-2010, 02:13 AM

red stitching (that's as far as my ms paint skills go, u get the idea

)

christian370z · 11-25-2010, 02:35 AM

Roadster seats have heated and cooled ventilated functions, this leads me to believe they are probably a fair amount heavier than the base cloth seats and a bit heavier that the heated Touring package seats. They look nice though, I wonder if the heated/cooling option would work in a coupe?

Ron · 11-25-2010, 02:44 AM

Yes, I think hardware is self-contained so they include the fan and heater on the back of the seat. I don't know about the wiring needed to make them work though. Also that hardware can always be removed if its not gonna be used, that should lighten them up. (I honestly couldn't care less about ventilated seats, I just love the way these look)...Now, if I could find a wrecked roadster...

dixon cider · 11-25-2010, 02:53 AM

I had to look to see if I had a picture. It has been so long since I have seen it. Here is mine.

Ron · 11-25-2010, 03:09 AM

U see, its night and day.. wanna trade?

dixon cider · 11-25-2010, 03:36 AM

Um, sure, my seats, for your seats, and, let me see.......my payoff is...... hold on, I'm checking........ a lot of cash!!!

ClemsonWill · 11-25-2010, 08:02 AM

I have been watching for a set to come up for sale. I would love to have the cooling feature. I haven't seen any. Buying OEM from a dealership is going to be way more than after market seats.

11-25-2010, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Roadster's seats on coupe. Hey guys, I don't know about you, but I think the coupe's seats are ugly and kinda fat looking vs the "pointy" sportier look on the roadster's. So I've been searching info on getting the roadster's seats swapped on to a coupe (nismo), but there's just nothing out there, maybe someone here could shed some light on this. Do you think they will bolt right in? Where could we get them? Do roadster's seats have airbags? if so, will they still work? Being that aftermarket seats range from 1200-4000 each, plus rails or custom work to get them properly installed I thought maybe this could be a viable alternative. Like I said, IMO they look better than the coupe's and if they fit and I can get them for a fraction of the cost of recaro/bride/sparco I would be just as happy. Also aftermarket seats tend to be lower and I'm 5'7'' so I can barely see out the car as is lol. Picture this: roadster's power seats reupholstered w/ black leather, red stitching and the nismo logo to match the rest of the interior I have no idea how much the seats run for since I can't find any for sale (already emailed courtesy parts for a price and part number but I'm expecting a high number). And I know this would only be a smart thing to do if the cost is way less that going aftermarket. Anyway, what do you think? Ron. Last edited by Ron; 11-25-2010 at 01:02 AM.

11-25-2010, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I had no idea they were different... anyone have more pictures of the roadster seats? I wonder if they are more or less comfortable... heavier or lighter? Come to think of it, why are they different __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-25-2010, 01:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 30	Interesting that they would be different. Hmmmm. I like the roadsters look better. Roadster FTW __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

11-25-2010, 01:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	But is that particular to the roadster or is it just the way the leather seats are designed? I could swear I've seen pics of the roadster with the same seats... See -- aren't those the same or am I crazy? Anyone have pics of the leather seats handy? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 11-25-2010 at 01:54 AM.

11-25-2010, 01:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	No wait -- I guess they are different... FS: Stock Black Touring Seats, Boss System, Touring Steering Wheel, Sport Rotors Hmm. Anyone got more pics of those roadster seats? I like them better too... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-25-2010, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	looks interesting....I think i would like it.

11-25-2010, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	looks like the shoulder part extends all the way to the top of the headrest, besides that looks the same to me.

11-25-2010, 02:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I was at a dealer last weekend and it occurred to me. I think all leather seats on the roadster are the same. That pic above seems like cloth seats, same as in a coupe...soo if the coupe's fit the roadster then it should be the other way around too

11-25-2010, 02:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	red stitching (that's as far as my ms paint skills go, u get the idea )

11-25-2010, 02:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Roadster seats have heated and cooled ventilated functions, this leads me to believe they are probably a fair amount heavier than the base cloth seats and a bit heavier that the heated Touring package seats. They look nice though, I wonder if the heated/cooling option would work in a coupe? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-25-2010, 02:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Yes, I think hardware is self-contained so they include the fan and heater on the back of the seat. I don't know about the wiring needed to make them work though. Also that hardware can always be removed if its not gonna be used, that should lighten them up. (I honestly couldn't care less about ventilated seats, I just love the way these look)...Now, if I could find a wrecked roadster... Last edited by Ron; 11-25-2010 at 02:47 AM.

11-25-2010, 03:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	U see, its night and day.. wanna trade? Last edited by Ron; 11-25-2010 at 03:37 AM.

11-25-2010, 03:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 30	Um, sure, my seats, for your seats, and, let me see.......my payoff is...... hold on, I'm checking........ a lot of cash!!! __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

11-25-2010, 08:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I have been watching for a set to come up for sale. I would love to have the cooling feature. I haven't seen any. Buying OEM from a dealership is going to be way more than after market seats. __________________ Slightly modded

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