EM1914

Have a 2000 Em1 and I'm 6ft 230 and after 30min of driving my back and neck is killing me. What seat rails can i buy to lower the seat as much as possible???

crazyhorse2011

lean the seat way back

EM1914

Boy ur great! thanks for that helpful response.....

crazyhorse2011

I mean thats what i did, im 6ft and have sedan seats in my coupe which actually raise your driving position

so one day i grabbed the lever and leaned the seat way back, and now i have a foot of head room in a coupe, driving is a breeze now

EM1914

I see what your saying but when i do that.... I'm super hunched over and that when my neck and back start killing me. If i could drop the seat down to the floor i would be ok.

crazyhorse2011

no don't lean forward, just incline the seat back at like a 45 degree angle, and keep your back straight, lay your head back and stiff arm the steering wheel/gear box

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

A cheap alternative, would be to get some used Del Sol seats. They sit much lower in the car, and are rather comfortable. Plus, they're a direct swap. (I'm 6'2", so I can relate. )

EM1914

Ok cool so no need to change the rails just swap some del sol seats in? sweet thanks man

crazyhorse2011

good luck finding them not destroyed. maybe get some off a parts car and then buy some seat covers

tony_2018

This.

EM1914

Could i buy aftermarket Del sol seats from like recaro or sparco???? would they bolt right in or would i have to change the rails.

tony_2018

depends on how much you looking to spend.

EM1914

I would be willing to spend 1k on seats...... would like to do both and would spend more if needed

tony_2018

Ok but you won't get resale value from it.

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Aftermarket seats will be universal in this application. And, depending on what seat rail you go with, you could end up with the same problem you have currently. I would scan the local Craigslist for some Del Sol seats and save some money.

EM1914

Damn. I thought aftermarket seats would fit the same stock del sol seats do? I don't mind spending the money but i want to make sure the car is comfortable for me to drive if I'm going to keep it

Theres gotta be someone to talk to about this that sells seats

Could i just buy aftermarket seats and aftermarket seats rails? Rails that are set much lower then stock?

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Aftermarket seats can fit well in the car. But, that'll require some "testing" if you want the most comfortable setup for your body type. Sadly, not many retailers have aftermarket seats in stock, so you're going to have to look around to see if any shops near you do. Also, there are plenty of seat rail options that will mount the aftermarket seat lower in the car, to meet that requirement. I had Bride RO seat rails holding my Recaro's in my track car, and they worked great for that. I was just saying that the Del Sol seats are a direct swap-in option, that'll be easy to pick up for cheap. I spotted a set on my local CL for $100 yesterday.

EM1914

Hey man thanks for the help. I'm going to find a local shop and talk to them about using different rails and an aftermarket seat.

DumpdEJ6

For what it's worth, I just put S2000 seats in my 1999 Civic and not only do you sit lower in the seat, (deeper pan) but the rails themselves are about 1 1/2" inches lower, for a total of approximately 2" lower. Three bolts will line up more or less, although I had to grind one of the holes a little wider, and one bolt you have to make a short 90 degree bracket for. But the difference is night and day to stock seats.

theYBLEGAL

In my EK I've got sparco seats, sparco sliders, and planted brand seat brackets. Total was approx $1000. All new.

They are not as comfortable of seats for super long drives. Tho, I've done 16hrs one way in them, and wasn't sore or anything.

EM1914

would aftermarket s2000 seats fit ? with out having to change the rails ?

DumpdEJ6

You don't have to change the rails with S2000 seats, but you DO have to grind off the driver's side rear tab and bolt a 90 degree bracket on for it to fit.

EM1914

Did they lower the seat much?

theYBLEGAL

Imo the planted brackets are the lowest possible way to mount a seat without drilling holes in the floor pan lol. They bearly clear the humps in the floor.

Yes they do substantially.

crazyhorse2011

ITT: OP goes from ghetto thug to boulevard cruiser with his honda civic

throw up some pix when you get time