liquidchicken

Just curious what everyone's favorite seat is (IX alcantaras or VIII cloth seats). It would be a daily driver in the northeast, so i'm really just wondering which one people prefer when bolstering and such isn't a huge deal, but rather comfort and quality!

CaptainSquirts

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I'm pretty sure its suede, not alcantara.

liquidchicken

Just googled it, I've always referred to it as alcantara, but i see people calling it both... Regardless my question still stands, which one makes for a more comfortable seat...

Astro_Train

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I've had both cars and the 9s seats felt a little bit more comfortable as the material is softer than the the Evo 8 Recaros. The seats are practically identical though. The 9 seats also hide dirt better for obvious reasons. For what you are going to spend though on a pair of 9 seats, I would look to other Recaro or other brand seats out there. Plus your Evo would look more unique with after market Recaros. I personally do not find the 8/9 seats to be that comfortable. my 2 cents.

barneyb

I've had both seats in my 8 and I find the eight seats slightly more comfortable. The 8 seat cloth, when is frizzes a little from wear, takes on a greenish color. Its not dirt although there's probably that too in an old seat. In a photograph it looks brown like dirt.

The Evo Recaros were made for me. I can drive 800 miles a day without discomfort.

arverson

Was just having this conversation with a friend hahah I prefer the 9 alcantara seats, but not enough to swap out my 8 cloth seats. Would swap out the rears tho cus its simple enough

kaj

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For me the IX seats look better and have better feel to the touch. I sold them in favor of VIII seats because I prefer how firm they are. The VIII seats felt better when I was strapped in for track days. The IX seats are pretty squishy.
Cliffnotes: For a daily driver, I'd use IX seats for the look/feel. For a track day I'd rather have VIII seats.

Bladey

The JDM 8MR seats get my tick, best looking IMO and most comfy.

Project_Broke

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I'll echo some other opinions on here.

Much prefer how the IXs look, but found the VIIIs to be more comfy.

My only issue is how fragile the VIIIs were, I pulled the backs off a few times to fix the bolsters. No problems with the IXs, yet anyway.

kaj

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my VIII driver's seat has a broken bolster. I don't use it, luckily... but it seems to be a non-issue for the IX seats, from what I've read.

Project_Broke

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Definitely can be fixed, but it's a somewhat of a pain.

BluEVOIX

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The IX seats look and feel(texture) much better than the VIII seats.

For the asking prices of IX seats for sale in the market, I rather get something different and better. The Recaro LS seats look to be very comfortable and have side support as well. I'd probably spend a little more to get that rather than Evo IX seats.

kaj

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I agree IX seats are sorely overpriced.

barneyb

Whatever seats you have, extend their life by swapping driver and passenger seat. See my post in the how-to section.

liquidchicken

Thank you all for your input! It really helps to hear opinions from people who have had both, rather than friends who don't have much experience... On a side note, does anyone know if its possible to get new foam for the driver/passenger evo IX seats?? I've seen several complaints that the foam wears out over time like an old couch and they begin to sag... any experience with this aswell?