Hey Guys,



Sorry, Newbie here. I am planning on purchasing my first 1st gen but I am confused, do they a rear seat?

I am been looking all over the net and I can't find a solid answer.



Here's a pic I found where there was a rear seat: http://www.rx7-gallery.co.uk/binrx7/savann...5/rx7mk1cut.jpg



But I have seen other pics where the rx7 doesn't have a rear seat. Was it an option?



Guys please educate me!

 

First Generation RX7's did not come with a rear seat. An aftermarket rear seat kit was made during the early/mid 1980's by Pacific Avitar (and possibly others) to allow the owner to convert the 7 to a 2+2 configuration.

 

The 2+2 option for Rx7s has been around from the start. However the 2+2 option was only offered in Japan do to Japan's less strict crash standards. Not to say that zero 2+2 first generation models actually ever made it to the US, they would just be extremely rare and hard to find. So chances are, at the time and over the years you would have to go with an aftermarket rear seat kit.



Some 79'-85' Rx7s already have predrilled bolt applications for the mounting brackets for a rear seat. That's also rare and finding a rear seat should be tough, though I have seen a couple rear seats for sale lately. A rear seat from a 2+2 FC Rx7 will fit in a first generation model if you weren't able to find a one out of first generation model Rx7.

 

Wow.. good info...



Nice to know that the FC seat will fit. Will it need any special modifications? I am guessing I'll need to drill, right?



Thanks guys.

 

not to hijack but is there room behind the front seats for a rear seat would i need to remove something

 

you have to remove the bins and theres still not really enough room to sit back there

 

what about a custom mounted baby seat and subs on either side

 

i dont know if that would be legal but it could be cool

 

why wouldnt it be legal it would be better mounted than with a seat belt

 

aussie delivered 1st gens have a rear seat.