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Jul 30, 2015 | 09:51 AM

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nemsin

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The seats from the announcement look great. I might have to get a set for my evo (hey its an RS)

Looks like the seats from the announcement are actually the seats from the Mk 2 RS http://j-w-racing.co.uk/product.php/..._focus_rs_mk2_

I will be surprised if USDM will get those considering the new safety regulations that phased out the recaros in the X.

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Jul 30, 2015 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nemsin

The seats from the announcement look great. I might have to get a set for my evo (hey its an RS)

I will be surprised if USDM will get those considering the new safety regulations that phased out the recaros in the X.

If they are like the Mustang and have side airbags they will pass safety.

Jul 30, 2015 | 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by razorlab

USDM literally have the exact same seats as the WRX with different covers.

Focus ST and Fiesta ST have the same Recaros. They are tighter and more aggressive then my Evo 10 seats and also have more adjustment range. Up / Down and forward / back.

Actually looks like the USDM RS will have the same Recaros:

Fiesta ST:

My
Focus ST:

Focus RS seats from New York Autoshow:

Focus RS seats from announcement:

My sister has an 08 STi and a coworker has an 09 WRX... They are absolutely not the same seat... And it's not just trim

I guess that could the difference between the standard optional seats... Standard being the same as the ST Recaro and the optional being that last pic... I guess I'm still ok with that, as long as they put something in there with proper bolestering and not the same flat thing thats in the Fusion

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:23 AM

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My sister has an 08 STi and a coworker has an 09 WRX... They are absolutely not the same seat... And it's not just trim

Yes they are.

2008 STi:

2009 WRX:

2015 WRX:

2015 STI:

They have been the same in both models 2004+, just different covers.

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:35 AM

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Yes they are.

2008 STi:

[IMG]http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2008-subaru-impreza-5dr-man-sti-front-seats_100276153_l.jpg[IMG]

2009 WRX:

[IMG]http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx--sti-4-door-man-front-seats_100332641_l.jpg[IMG]

2015 WRX:

[IMG]http://www.web2carz.com/images/mmy/201312/2015-subaru-wrx_seats_1387214424_700x467.jpg[IMG]

2015 STI:

[IMG]http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/features/1402_2015_subaru_wrx_sti_flash_drives/68542056/2015-subaru-WRX-STI-front-seats.jpg[IMG]

They have been the same in both models 2004+, just different covers.

he bought his car used, so maybe someone swapped it out on him.. his seats don't have the whole integrated headrest thing... his specific car doesn't have those seats. I was basing my comments off his car

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:36 AM

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Can confirm having owned an 07 WRX and an 06 STI. The seats are identical save for the cover material.

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:56 AM

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Bryan - I get the impression that one of your hobbies is car seat photos.

Jul 30, 2015 | 11:59 AM

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Quote:

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yup, he has these seats... looks like someone swapped in regular impreza seats when they traded in the car

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:17 PM

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Yup those are base Impreza (non wrx/sti) seats.

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:18 PM

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Bryan - I get the impression that one of your hobbies is car seat photos.

No I just seem to have the ability to use the internet better than some others.

Jul 30, 2015 | 02:29 PM

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I feel the same way. The heated seats and steering wheel is just not something I need from an AWD sports car, seems like unnecessary weight

. I'm sure it will make for a nice comfy daily.

same here, which is why i kinda compared it to the X. i think VIII/IX owners want a scalpel, while X and RS owners want a Swiss army knife.

personally, i'd like a X to daily and i'd L O V E an RS for the same.

Aug 3, 2015 | 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by razorlab

No I just seem to have the ability to use the internet better than some others.

Google-fu!

Sep 3, 2015 | 11:53 AM

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so it looks like 345hp/325tq. for the RS! wow
http://blog.caranddriver.com/ford-fo...g=cad&click=yr

Sep 3, 2015 | 12:01 PM

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Now lets just hope it weighs in under 3200lbs.

Sep 3, 2015 | 12:23 PM

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Does it have the flat plane crank like the gt350?