broody

Hi, I want to upgrade my seats on my 99 hatchback dx, I want to get some EX or SI seats (SI or SIR in Canada). I want those with the multiple adjustments, I'm sure that all SI have them, but does all EX have the 2 extra adjustements? Are they worth it?

And is there any difference between there seats? SI seats will bolt on? Am I better to get some Integra seats (don't know if they bolt on tho). Are the adjustments for lumbar and height?

I could get a pair of EX front seats for 40$ or the 4 seats from a SI for 100$.

thanks.

SeanK325

i think the only difference between the EX and SI seats are the fabric patterns, hole in the headrest on the SI, and the SI seats have a lumbar support. I think SI seat patterns are nicer than the EX, but some people act like they're the best on the market and over price them. for $100 for front and back, I'd go for it depending on the condition, but it's not like it would be an "upgrade." You're not getting anything special. save your money or buy GSR leather seats.

jdmco

whatever you do dont get EX seats or LX or whatever
if youre going to get seats from a 6th gen get the SIs

broody

These were available on the EX right? They are different from base seats for sure. But they don't look really supportive anyways.
For me it's a upgrade if I can adjust lumbar (and what's the other adjust thing?).

And what about SI vs base integra seats? I don't want to spend money for gsr seats (unless it's around 100$) and I don't like leather. I don't really mind low seats, but since I use my car for pizza delivery, it's nice to be able to get in and out without too much effort.

jdmco

yeah but the EX seats suck. no lumbar support my back always hurts when i drive for a while and even just commuting its not comfortable
cant wait to get different seats
ive heard del sol seats are really comfy

broody

It depends of what you call lumbar. The less I have the more I like usually. I'll try to go to a pull a part scrapyard tomorrow, hopefully they will have one or 2 "luxury" civic with those seats.

Bizzle5OH3

I had some del sol seats in my 97. I liked them alot, just kinda low for me but im only about 5'9. But they were very comfy IMO

broody

I tried the EX seats and they are better than stock dx already. For 40 bucks, I won't lose much.

pmar91

Del Sol seats are pretty comfy. They do sit low tho. I have them in my 95 civic coupe.

broody

Del sol seats are not enough manly for my Civic.

Bizzle5OH3

"Del sel seats are not anough manly for my Civic"

uhhhh......? WHAT

ryanNoob

Integra seats

Their bolsters stick out more than the Civic seats. They feel more secure & hold you in position during turns. Pretty sure that other people would agree on this.

EJ8_Man

x2

Civic seats are crap. Get GSR cloth seats

95b18c1egcoupe

yeah get integra seats they are a hundred times nicer imo.

broody

And I just have to keep my old rails?

But integra seats won't be color matched with the rest.

95b18c1egcoupe

im not sure about an the rails on an ek but i think you just use your ek rails but the seats are way nicer. the color wont be that far off of your civic stuff i got gsr seats in my black interior eg and i think they look great and are very comfy

broody

My ek has a gray interior. But it's not a big deal. I just have to find some.

95b18c1egcoupe

the gray teg seats would match pretty good but its up to you you would like the teg ones

Libertariat

Civic seats are garbage. Get integra cloth seats or del sol seats. The fabric is hideous anyways don't worry about it matching.

No one is going to say "omg your seats don't even match bro"

broody

I don't mind Integra seats since they are from the same era, but I couldn't stand 06+ civic seats or leather rsx/s2000 seats.

jdmco

id very much like 06+ seats lol

NOFX

You're silly.

del Sol seats are more performance oriented to the couch-like Civic seats.

EX seats do appear to be made of more plush fabric and foam than, say, CX seats. I've daily driven on both and there was a noticeable difference!

I know my 1998 EX seats don't have lumbar support and even though my EX also has the TYPE K (Classy Gray) interior the Si has as well, the fabric pattern is different. This could be based on year and not trim though.
Except me because I'm picky about stuff like that. Except tbh I don't care about most cars on this site to that level so it's not like it'd matter to me unless I owned the car.
Ginormous seats!

Libertariat

I had 09' Si seats in my car and they were indeed ginormous. The seat pan took up just too much room. The seats were really comfortable though.

baca00ex

Using del sol seats in my 2000 ex coupe, love them.. really comfortable and simplistic looking with good support. I managed to find some with a green center stripe that matches my exterior. However, like other people have mentioned they do sit really low in a civic. Especially when you've had the car lowered, feels like I'm sitting on the ground. I've personally been debating on getting them re-upholstered with black leather/charcoal stitching to match my console cover, door panel inserts and shift/e-brake boots.

Cap'N Chronic

I've never sat in EX seats, but I have Si seats in my coupe and I love them! There is no way EX seats are as comfortable.