Best NSX interior I've ever seen

[EndlessNSX]

Not a fan of the Type R look. You can do so much better IMO. :wink:

 

[LoveofMoney]

Endless, please share some examples, pics. I too think the R look is plain but still a clean looking interior.

 

[BD]

Lots of opinions here. Good, bad, and ugly.


Here are some facts:

There are two types of Type R seats. NA1 and NA2. Both use the same CK shell.

NA1 uses Suede fabric, and NA2 uses Mesh pattern fabric.

The suggested retail price is not $8 grand each, that is SOS price.

NSX-R and NSX-S seats uses Carbon Kevlar shell

Pole Position uses Fiberglass Shell.

When installing the NSX R seat, you will also need NSX R seat belt buckle.

NSX-R seat is very light. You can pick it up by using just two fingers.

CK Shell is made for Honda only as OEM equipment. You cannot buy it from Recaro. The fabric is also not available to the public unless you buy them from Honda direct.

According to Franksparno, you can buy the seat cover for $3500 for the pair by ordering them through a JDM Honda dealer, or who ever has contact with a JDM Honda dealer.

No one have ever tried to put the NSX-R seat cover on the Pole Position shell, so the fitment is unknown.

The price for the NSX-R seat in Japan is priced same as the regular OEM seat. Hint: the OEM seat is just as expensive when purchased new separately.

You can order the car with the NSX-R Seats as an option. Both OEM Aluminum framed and CF Type R Seats are 1 million Yen, which is about 9 grand USD.

Power seat rails cost extra.

I may have the only NSX R seat in the country, the second one is on the way. The one in my car is labeled 1995, the second one came from a 1992.

Whether you like the R interior or not, if you are doing the Type R conversion, the seats are the most difficult and prized parts to get. Considering the fact that I haven’t seen any in the US.

 

[my1stnsx]

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I may have the only NSX R seat in the country, the second one is on the way. The one in my car is labeled 1995, the second one came from a 1992.

Whether you like the R interior or not, if you are doing the Type R conversion, the seats are the most difficult and prized parts to get. Considering the fact that I haven’t seen any in the US.

I've to agree..when doing a type r project, JDM type r seats are a must in your type r conversion!!:smile:

 

[LoveofMoney]

Vancehu do you have any pictures of the whole dash board, or anyone have pictures of nice looking dashboards with navi and etc?? Do you happen to have one of the NSX-R gauge cluster as well? Thanks

 

[collegeboy]

Lots of opinions here. Good, bad, and ugly.


Here are some facts:

There are two types of Type R seats. NA1 and NA2. Both use the same CK shell.

NA1 uses Suede fabric, and NA2 uses Mesh pattern fabric.

The suggested retail price is not $8 grand each, that is SOS price.

NSX-R and NSX-S seats uses Carbon Kevlar shell

Pole Position uses Fiberglass Shell.

When installing the NSX R seat, you will also need NSX R seat belt buckle.

NSX-R seat is very light. You can pick it up by using just two fingers.

CK Shell is made for Honda only as OEM equipment. You cannot buy it from Recaro. The fabric is also not available to the public unless you buy them from Honda direct.

According to Franksparno, you can buy the seat cover for $3500 for the pair by ordering them through a JDM Honda dealer, or who ever has contact with a JDM Honda dealer.

No one have ever tried to put the NSX-R seat cover on the Pole Position shell, so the fitment is unknown.

The price for the NSX-R seat in Japan is priced same as the regular OEM seat. Hint: the OEM seat is just as expensive when purchased new separately.

You can order the car with the NSX-R Seats as an option. Both OEM Aluminum framed and CF Type R Seats are 1 million Yen, which is about 9 grand USD.

Power seat rails cost extra.

I may have the only NSX R seat in the country, the second one is on the way. The one in my car is labeled 1995, the second one came from a 1992.

Whether you like the R interior or not, if you are doing the Type R conversion, the seats are the most difficult and prized parts to get. Considering the fact that I haven’t seen any in the US.

Sorry if I came off sounding like I thought your mods to your car are silly. that is NOT what I meant. I really like what you are doing, but I was just saying that to me really, the price difference can not be justified. If it is to you though..then that's all that really matters I wonder how easy it would be to get some type R seats if you actually went to Japan. I do go there to visit relatives occasionally hmmmm....

 

[EndlessNSX]

You hit the nail on the head.

I cant see paying $8000 for a seat. If you have someone or know people there, they can be found used for probably much less than $8000. But if thats the only way you can obtain them and thats what you want then so be it. I have seen $5000 seats go for $1500 at used auctions and sitting at used parts shops in Japan. :smile:

And some of you are right what I like may be what 10000 other owners like but not 500 of them and vice versa. For me this is a clean OEM setup but something I wouldnt waste money on when that same money can be turned into performance and looks (exterior). Thats just me though.
I had the hot Spoon carbon kevlar seats when they just came out for the S2000 and in 2001 they were about $2000 a seat plus $300 a rail. So they were expensive but the comfort level was crap. As you get older the hot CF items tend not to be in your best interests anymore. As I have found, comfort is what I shoot for now since I want the overall NSX experience to be to my liking not some CF seat that rides like your siting on a 2x4, but it looks cool to your friends. I dont mean this in a bad way but its an accurate observation IMO. I am just getting older and I value comfort more than looks on the interior.

Sorry if I came off sounding like I thought your mods to your car are silly. that is NOT what I meant. I really like what you are doing, but I was just saying that to me really, the price difference can not be justified. If it is to you though..then that's all that really matters I wonder how easy it would be to get some type R seats if you actually went to Japan. I do go there to visit relatives occasionally hmmmm....

 

[NA1/2-R GT]

Sorry if I came off sounding like I thought your mods to your car are silly. that is NOT what I meant. I really like what you are doing, but I was just saying that to me really, the price difference can not be justified. If it is to you though..then that's all that really matters I wonder how easy it would be to get some type R seats if you actually went to Japan. I do go there to visit relatives occasionally hmmmm....

I am currently on a waiting list for Type-R seats IF it is available for purchase (This waiting list is by no means ordinary.... lets just stop there). Anyway, unless you go straight to Honda dealership and buy the seats or else it's not as easy as you think. I know people from the group starts with Z that can get you the whole JDM NSX shipped to any country other than the US. And yet they told me it's not easy finding type-R NSXs in Japan. So lets just say Vance will me one lucky son of a gun with real Type-R seats PERIOD.
BTW, I can fly to Japan on a short wait for free... and yet didn't even think about going over there to look for Type-R seats. Japan is a country by no means easy to find directions if you are not from the area (been lost over there few times (driving)). I believe if you do R converions you better have the seats.... and yet, look at my conversion NO REAL R seats... the thought of 10K is just killing me and my bank account. I will have to settle with these....(will have the center insert done in RED perfoldrated suade)

 

[NA1/2-R GT]

Please go sit in the real R seat before you make any assumptions... (assumption is monther of all BS) Maybe if you read of what Vance said about the comfort level of the R seats.
You will find any other used seats for much cheaper than new (agree), but NOT R seats. And most of the times, the owner of a NSX-R will not likely to give up their seats for anything else out there (NOTHING compare to R seats period)

You hit the nail on the head.

I cant see paying $8000 for a seat. If you have someone or know people there, they can be found used for probably much less than $8000. But if thats the only way you can obtain them and thats what you want then so be it. I have seen $5000 seats go for $1500 at used auctions and sitting at used parts shops in Japan. :smile:

And some of you are right what I like may be what 10000 other owners like but not 500 of them and vice versa. For me this is a clean OEM setup but something I wouldnt waste money on when that same money can be turned into performance and looks (exterior). Thats just me though.
I had the hot Spoon carbon kevlar seats when they just came out for the S2000 and in 2001 they were about $2000 a seat plus $300 a rail. So they were expensive but the comfort level was crap. As you get older the hot CF items tend not to be in your best interests anymore. As I have found, comfort is what I shoot for now since I want the overall NSX experience to be to my liking not some CF seat that rides like your siting on a 2x4, but it looks cool to your friends. I dont mean this in a bad way but its an accurate observation IMO. I am just getting older and I value comfort more than looks on the interior.

 

[EK4 hatchback]

Please go sit in the real R seat before you make any assumptions... (assumption is monther of all BS) Maybe if you read of what Vance said about the comfort level of the R seats.
You will find any other used seats for much cheaper than new (agree), but NOT R seats. And most of the times, the owner of a NSX-R will not likely to give up their seats for anything else out there (NOTHING compare to R seats period)

I am one of the other lucky guy, i have a used NA1R black recaro. I have to say it is so comfortable and very easy to get in and out but still it provide very good support. It hold you tight in the sit. But i can only afford just one NSXR recaro, it is just tooo expensive.

 

[AR]

Please go sit in the real R seat before you make any assumptions... (assumption is monther of all BS) Maybe if you read of what Vance said about the comfort level of the R seats.
You will find any other used seats for much cheaper than new (agree), but NOT R seats. And most of the times, the owner of a NSX-R will not likely to give up their seats for anything else out there (NOTHING compare to R seats period)

You got that right!

Cheers

AR

 

[Jin1976]

Speaking from the real R owner. :biggrin:

You got that right!

Cheers

AR

 

[EndlessNSX]

I have had similiar seats so I am speaking from experience. I state facts in all my threads so please do some research before you actually question me and what I know.:wink: I have had seats with the exact same padding, CF design, etc. Just because it doesnt say Type R? Please. These type of seats ride like crap, bottom line. This is without question and for you to sit and question me makes me stop and think, have you ever owned any type of aftermarket seats for any of your cars? I have owned Recaros with very similar designs, not to mention the following:

Mugen Buckets
Spoon Buckets
Bride Lomax Buckets
Bride Brix
Recaro SPG
Recaro Pro Racer Buckets
ETC.

The second thing none of you seem to understand is some NSX owners (any car for that matter) are heavier and taller than your average male/female. I for one am 6'2" tall and am at around 220 pounds. Thats much bigger than the typical male at 5'7" and 160 pounds. You guys should know that. So an inch of padding if that is not sufficient for the bigger folks. But you all know that right?
I am not hear to debate what you guys believe and what I know, even if it is two different things.
I am not afraid to tell it like it is. Some of you dont want to hear it. Sorry but you learn this as you mod your car.

Like I said bump for a clean interior, just not something I would spend money on.

Please go sit in the real R seat before you make any assumptions... (assumption is monther of all BS) Maybe if you read of what Vance said about the comfort level of the R seats.
You will find any other used seats for much cheaper than new (agree), but NOT R seats. And most of the times, the owner of a NSX-R will not likely to give up their seats for anything else out there (NOTHING compare to R seats period)

 

[evof575gtc]

i have most of those seats and then some too, i gotta tell first hand and ass experience, those seats you mentioned suck.
i bring out new seats to meets and a line of people test them everytime something new comes out.

and 2. the fact that youre a super-sized american, bucket seats dont compliment you to well at all.
you're not one that performance seat manufacturers seek for opinions and feedback for their deisgn or comfort.

maybe a minivan seats will suit you best.

sometimes, none of us understand what your point behind your ranting is all about, because you only contradict yourself. the only thing that makes sense is jealously. you try to make it seem that you've done this and that,
but i dont think anyone cares.
some of us has gone this far through our stages of modding our cars already
we know what is good and whats not.

you dont have to try and get a big head all over it.
im sorry if your car is not the best out of everyone's else.
maybe your low comfort level of your nsx has to due with the high mileage and it being a salvage car.

like someone else said. your car is a beat up old whore, that took on extensive plastic surgery to try and lookhard like a young and hot 21 year old.
but in the end, who are you trying to fool anyways?
yourself or others?

there is not a single recaro seat on the market that is like the NSX-R seat.
if that was the case, me and every other nsx owner would've been there done that already.
its been mentioned over and over in this thread, but it seems you are just trying to convince yourself not to believe that, or just not reading anything.

the only seats more comfortable than the stock $5,300 factory equipped nsx leather seat are the NSX Type-S and NSX Type-R seat, for the nsx.
let it be written in stone

 

[collegeboy]

the only seats more comfortable than the stock $5,300 factory equipped nsx leather seat are the NSX Type-S and NSX Type-R seat, for the nsx.
let it be written in stone

AND SPL Carbon Bucket seats Trust me..these things are amazing especially for $400. I have them in my Z and this is what I plan to put into my NSX as well once I find another one locally. Getting in and out is a little tricky if new to it, but they are very supportive more comfortable than a stock NSX or stock Z seat, and are super light (13lbs) and can fit in an NSX. I'm sure the Type R sets are better but these will do for me Just my $0.02

 

[BD]

I have had similiar seats so I am speaking from experience. I state facts in all my threads so please do some research before you actually question me and what I know.:wink: I have had seats with the exact same padding, CF design, etc. Just because it doesnt say Type R? Please. These type of seats ride like crap, bottom line. This is without question and for you to sit and question me makes me stop and think, have you ever owned any type of aftermarket seats for any of your cars? I have owned Recaros with very similar designs, not to mention the following:

Mugen Buckets
Spoon Buckets
Bride Lomax Buckets
Bride Brix
Recaro SPG
Recaro Pro Racer Buckets
ETC.

The second thing none of you seem to understand is some NSX owners (any car for that matter) are heavier and taller than your average male/female. I for one am 6'2" tall and am at around 220 pounds. Thats much bigger than the typical male at 5'7" and 160 pounds. You guys should know that. So an inch of padding if that is not sufficient for the bigger folks. But you all know that right?
I am not hear to debate what you guys believe and what I know, even if it is two different things.
I am not afraid to tell it like it is. Some of you dont want to hear it. Sorry but you learn this as you mod your car.

Like I said bump for a clean interior, just not something I would spend money on.

Wow, that is an impressive list of seats you butt have sat in.

But guess what? I don't see NSX-R JDM OEM Seat on it; therefore, you have again prove to the world that you like arguemets involving subject you have no clue about.

By the way, did you ever find me a set of NSX R wheels for $2000? You told the whole world you can get them cheap!!!

Endless, in case you haven't figure out yet, every arguments you have made so far are without substance. Either you don't know what you're talking about, or you assumed.

Comon' I'm trying to save you from looking bad.

By the way, how is your 91 02Spec NSX? I heard it's on the market. What's wrong with it?

 

[NSXDreamer2]

yeah, endless dude, if you know yourself not being in an avg. height and avg. size, you should state that, before you announcing all aftermarket bucket seats are crappy. Try put 50 more pounds on you, you will start breaking those seats, that will probably hurt your butt instead of feeling like a 2by4.

I'm 5'7 and only weight 140 pounds this morning I found my smaller size Japanese market Recaro SPG the best seat in the nsx. OEM seat is comfortable, but for my frame, I could hardly maintain my position when I drive the nsx without bracing myself with both knees. My last track day with the oem seat, I actually had skin torn from my leg and knee (well the jean seam is one of the reason too.)

I had sat in Vance's seats, and yes, they are comfortable, yet I didn't pay much attention how much better than my SPG. I believed the seat cushion is a little firmer and thicker than the regular Recaro foam.

I too won't see myself deserve a nice 10k seat nor Vance's $10k header but I wouldn't despite them either. They are nice piece.

On the same note, I don't see the need to put your expensive bling Endless calipers on your street nsx either. Seems like your nsx is going to be rolling on streets and it's a vehicle to make you comfortable anyway.

oh, one more note, again, There is no NSX TYPE R!, it's NSX R, Type R is for integra, civic and Accord. Better keep your record straight, Mr. I know everything in Honda world.

 

[NA2 Type R]

If I remember correctly, Endless wanted to buy an 02 Spec for $30 grand, and ended with a 91 with 02 upgrade for $30 grand. Ouch.

 

[Skylark]

Are the Recaro seat still adjustable or are the just fixed in one position. I could image that a (female especially) passenger might want to adjust the seat at least a little to their comfort.

You better believe it. As a driver (and one who appreciates sports cars) I love shoe-horning myself into a tight, efficient cockpit, keeping my hands at 9/10 and 2/3 for hours on end. I'm in the car to drive! But my passengers don't get into it on that level. As far as most of 'em are concerned they'd just as soon be in an Escalade with a giant soda, their feet on the dash, and a movie playin' in the DVD player. (I don't get it.)

Not suggestin' we tailor our cars for them, but we run the risk of tuning our cars to the point the ladies won't wanna get in the thing! (And even that could be fine, too!) :biggrin:

Also, regarding the size thing... Everyone should know that, especially when it comes to any molded bucket-type seat, no seat is gonna satisfy everyone. I'm 6'7" tall and 245 lbs. and there's no way a molded seat that feels great to someone 5'7", 160 lbs. is going too feel optimal to me as well. That's just a fact of life, so all the argument over "Seat X being definitely more comfortable than Seat Y" is kinda nonsense, all things considered. And why is there argument at all (besides the fact that it seems to be the nature of humans)? If a $400 seat feels like the best thing in life to someone, then cool. If someone else insists that nothing short of a $3900 Asshugger Royale will do the job then let 'em be happy with it. And if someone else wants to spend a million Yen on a real NSX-R seat, let 'em go for it! And smile when you pass each other on the street...

BTW... I really like the one-piece armrest top in that pic! Where can I get one o' those?

 

[Simons2k]

I know this is an interior picture out of an advertisment, but this interior look can not be beat. I believe it is the NSX-R interior, but with black covered seats instead of red. mmmmmmmMMMmmmmm... I just wanted to share the picture for the few that may have not seen it before.

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Drool! I want a pair:biggrin:

 

[MiamiMermaid]

You better believe it..,I'm 6'7" tall and 245 lbs. and there's no way a molded seat that feels great to someone 5'7", 160 lbs

Dang, homeslyc ! :tongue: :biggrin: I have a buddy who is also 6'7" and he hates getting in the car with me... Do you remove the top as I always have to remove the targa if I don't wanna hear whining

. is going too feel optimal to me as well. That's just a fact of life, so all the argument over "Seat X being definitely more comfortable than Seat Y" is kinda nonsense, all things considered. And why is there argument at all (besides the fact that it seems to be the nature of humans)?

LOL

If a $400 seat feels like the best thing in life to someone, then cool. If someone else insists that nothing short of a $3900 Asshugger Royale will do the job then let 'em be happy with it. And if someone else wants to spend a million Yen on a real NSX-R seat, let 'em go for it! And smile when you pass each other on the street...

Amen! :biggrin:

 

[Skylark]

Dang, homeslyc ! :tongue: :biggrin: I have a buddy who is also 6'7" and he hates getting in the car with me... Do you remove the top as I always have to remove the targa if I don't wanna hear whining.

"Whining" is the key word.

Just today, someone came up to me in a parking lot and said, "How do you fit in that thing?" (I get that a lot.) And, when people who know me finally see my car, I often get, "I woulda thought you'd be drivin' a Hummer!" (Oh yeah... I always get the "You play basketball?" thing all the time.)

While I'll agree that I'm about at the limit of how much body I'd wanna stuff into an NSX, I don't have a problem with the size (my four other cars are MR2's). All of my cars have more stretch-out room than either a Lincoln Town Car or a Hummer. By far... When I hear people who are 3-4 inches shorter than I bemoaning the accommodations of an NSX or MR2... Well... I think a lot of people like to think of themselves as bigger than they are, like to make a fuss over their size. Like when people who are 6'2" insist that they need an exit row on a jet.

But back to the NSX... A lot of folks are just not passionate about cars. I love to drive and I love mid-engined cars, so... I want to be in the car! I have no complaints. (BTW... While the NSX has a little more leg room length than my MR2's it seems tighter in every other dimension and ingress/egress is much more awkward for me.

 

[WingZ]

Hey guys

Since I have so much seat knowledge in one place:wink: Anyone know how much the stock NSX and S2000 seats way?

Thanks in advance

 

[DV8]

I always get the "You play basketball?" thing all the time.)

Well, just ask them if they play mini-golf.:wink: :biggrin:

 

[Skylark]

Well, just ask them if they play mini-golf.:wink: :biggrin:

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