Experiences with Corbeau CR1 Seats?

I am looking to replace the seats in my WRX soon and I am filtering through the available options. As I have said before, the car is a mountain run/DD so spending a crazy amount on race seats doesn't really make any sense.

The Corbeau CR1 caught my eye from a looks/value perspective so I was going to see if any of you have sat in them or had any first hand experience with the seats.

 

08 STI seats would look better

 

ha! Know where I can pick some up?! :rofl:

While I do like the look of those seats, they don't really have what I am looking for as far as fit. They don't feel all that much different than my WRX seats I would be replacing. Also, I am not one for putting STI emblems in a WRX. I already painted over the one on my lip because I don't want to be "that guy".

 

I have sat in those seats and they are wonderful.

On a side note, do you think your 2011 seats fit in a 2004 Wagon?

 

They feel wonderful for about 1-1.5 years. Then the foam breaks down in them badly. All my 240 buddies that drift complain after about a year of how fast their seats 'settle' and don't feel comfty anymore.

 

They should. Depends on the brackets...

 

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971647&highlight=gd+seats+in+a+gr

It's the other way around, but still.

 

I had actually heard that the TRS's had more of a fading issue than the CR1's.

 

there is a reason they are cheap, now you know why

 

The ideal situation would be for Subaru to give us a Recaro option. Even with the DIY seat mod in my WRX...I am really not happy with the seats. I just wish all of the other options weren't quite as expensive...

 

I feel you there, I have some Recaro seats from an EVO. It's good to have friends in the auto salvage business. :naughty:

 

Talk to Alex.....he may be able to do something for ya perhaps?

 

Looks like you can install a PC fan for seat AC....:rofl:

 

If the Corbeau CR1 structure would hold up...I could always run those for awhile and then get them recovered. I do know a interior upholstery guy...

 

Recovering isn't gonna do a thing. It's the stuff under the covering that matters.

 

I don't know what the differences are between the foam/construction of the CR1 vs. the TRS.

 

Willing to bet they are all the same structure wise. Different locations yes but the quality is all subpar for something that you will DD.

 

So outside of rolling the dice on the CR1, my only other option would be to watch the used market. With the baby on the way...I can't see spending 2 grand or more on seats. If I didn't dislike the stock ones so much...I wouldn't even worry about it...

 

Well it's your decision but I wouldn't skimp on something as important as the seat.

 

I'll agree that their construction will not be on the build quality of a Recaro, but we aren't talking about China knockoffs or anything. It's not so much a safety issue as whether or not they will still feel as comfortable down the road.

 

Good luck with your choice!

I myself thought your seats are quite comfty. What do you not like about them? Wish they held you in better?

 

They don't hold you in well at all. Even with the DIY mod it is still a lot of movement when you push the car. They are also already showing signs of wear on the sides. Overall, they feel really flat. Maybe I am just used to a different style seat, but the general consensus from everyone seems to be the same as well. The older version STI seats are a lot better.

 

Gotta love Subaru and planning for fat America.

 

I dont think STi seats would be much of an "upgrade" in bolster. Mostly just better material.
Seats are 100% personal preference so if you have tried them and like them, all the power to you!

 

Speed or Sport! (both getting out of the price range...

 

find a car that offered Recaro seats 1999 model year or later. Then start hitting the Salvage sites. I paid $165 each for mine from an EVO X MR by the way.

 

The ones out of an Evo X would be perfect.

 

I haven't posted on here in awhile and didn't really think this justified a new thread, but does anyone know what a replacement stock bugeye driver's seat would run? My seat is getting a little rough after 130k miles. And something recently tore a hole in the fabric of one of the side bolsters. I was actually looking at this thread for ideas of aftermarket replacements, but I really do like the stock seats and think I would rather just keep them if possible.

Edit: I know I could probably just call a dealer and ask, but I miss conversing with some of you folks

 

I sat in some Raemco SPN One Piece Formed Racing Seat at SEMA, and no not Recaro, and I have to say I was very impressed. They were also only 14lbs...should check them out they have a few different designs

 

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