Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Solara Seats in SC

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 20, 2008 | 08:42 PM
  #1  
b1ackhawk's Avatar
b1ackhawk
Thread Starter
Intermediate
CL Folding 3,000,000

 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 392
Likes: 2
From: il
Default Solara Seats in SC

Has anyone tried gen 1 Solara seats in the SC?
I wonder how much lighter the solara seats are...
They appear to have better bolster than the SC seats and can be had alot cheaper than supra seats. However, no idea if they will fit..
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:05 AM
  #2  
VJZ's Avatar
VJZ
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
From: Northern Indiana
Default

That car is a two door Camry, which is smaller than an SC.

Sure, they will fit, but you will have to make them fit. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a lot of space on the sides of the seats.
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 09:44 AM
  #3  
Brendon's Avatar
Brendon
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
Default

The Solara is just as big as the SC300/400, in fact its slightly wider than our cars. The only thing I would worry about is that the Solara is about 2 inches taller than our cars, so their seats might be taller too, giving you less headroom. Aside from that, I'm sure the seats will fit, it'll just require some custom mounts since its not a straight swap.
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 10:22 AM
  #4  
b1ackhawk's Avatar
b1ackhawk
Thread Starter
Intermediate
CL Folding 3,000,000

 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 392
Likes: 2
From: il
Default

Yeah, interior room is definitely not less in a Solara. I'd still like to know the weight of those seats..
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 12:31 PM
  #5  
over40driv's Avatar
over40driv
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,650
Likes: 2
From: In
Default

Good thinking, light weight manuals. Or if power, I can lose the heat option.
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
  #6  
Luv2xl's Avatar
Luv2xl
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 838
Likes: 0
From: New York
Default

Originally Posted by Brendon
The Solara is just as big as the SC300/400, in fact its slightly wider than our cars. The only thing I would worry about is that the Solara is about 2 inches taller than our cars, so their seats might be taller too, giving you less headroom. Aside from that, I'm sure the seats will fit, it'll just require some custom mounts since its not a straight swap.

maybe swapping the headrests would help?
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:42 PM
  #7  
camberSC's Avatar
camberSC
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,471
Likes: 0
From: Canoga 818 Park
Default

I have a solara and the seats are nothing special... I would rather keep the stock seats
Reply
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:54 PM
  #8  
5sp_jzz30's Avatar
5sp_jzz30
Lead Lap
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,560
Likes: 7
From: IL
Default

this swap would be a waste of time. it is not more comfortable or anymore sporty then the stock sc seats and weight reduction is not justified by the amount of work.

just find a set of mk4 seats and call it a day. i found a guy locally on craiglist that was selling a pair for 200 with iffy condition leater. that would be a better option. reupholster and bolt them in.
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 06:02 AM
  #9  
xx69xx's Avatar
xx69xx
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 475
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default

Originally Posted by 5sp_jzz30
this swap would be a waste of time. it is not more comfortable or anymore sporty then the stock sc seats and weight reduction is not justified by the amount of work.

just find a set of mk4 seats and call it a day. i found a guy locally on craiglist that was selling a pair for 200 with iffy condition leater. that would be a better option. reupholster and bolt them in.
Love my MKIV seats
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 06:11 AM
  #10  
plex's Avatar
plex
1UZFE/2JZGTE
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 13,273
Likes: 76
From: MD
Default

Me and another friend were at the junk yard the other day and saw a really clean set of Solara fronts but we were like what would be the point of swapping them in.
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 06:56 AM
  #11  
b1ackhawk's Avatar
b1ackhawk
Thread Starter
Intermediate
CL Folding 3,000,000

 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 392
Likes: 2
From: il
Default

Come on, these SC seats have almost Zero bolster, it sure looks like the solara's are better in that respect. I'm not big on the supra seats, I'd rather take the jump to Recaro's, although $200 might change my mind. My 93 'teg has better seats than anything toyota it seems, they have great bolster, even adjustable. My 90 celica had nice bolster too, but kinda wierd alien looking...

Last edited by b1ackhawk; May 22, 2008 at 07:00 AM.
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 07:57 AM
  #12  
rwdanthony's Avatar
rwdanthony
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (53)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,240
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by SC4Hundo
Come on, these SC seats have almost Zero bolster, it sure looks like the solara's are better in that respect. I'm not big on the supra seats, I'd rather take the jump to Recaro's, although $200 might change my mind. My 93 'teg has better seats than anything toyota it seems, they have great bolster, even adjustable. My 90 celica had nice bolster too, but kinda wierd alien looking...
you just have a different taste, were not claiming supra seats are the best, but thats what we perfer.
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 09:32 AM
  #13  
DryBlaze's Avatar
DryBlaze
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,438
Likes: 1
From: IL
Default

Originally Posted by -MILTDOG-
I have a solara and the seats are nothing special... I would rather keep the stock seats
Originally Posted by 5sp_jzz30
this swap would be a waste of time. it is not more comfortable or anymore sporty then the stock sc seats and weight reduction is not justified by the amount of work.

just find a set of mk4 seats and call it a day. i found a guy locally on craiglist that was selling a pair for 200 with iffy condition leater. that would be a better option. reupholster and bolt them in.
WERD. Quoted for the Trooooff.
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 04:28 PM
  #14  
One_jZ_SC3's Avatar
One_jZ_SC3
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 0
From: S. FL
Default

Originally Posted by -MILTDOG-
I have a solara and the seats are nothing special... I would rather keep the stock seats
got any pics??
Reply
Old May 22, 2008 | 05:19 PM
  #15  
camberSC's Avatar
camberSC
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,471
Likes: 0
From: Canoga 818 Park
Default

Originally Posted by sc3VVTI
got any pics??
What do you want?? Gen1 or Gen2 solara?? I could get pics of both.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:53 PM.