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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: vwjack on 15 February 2009, 18:55

Title: recaros seats?
Post by: vwjack on 15 February 2009, 18:55

i got some recaros from a rover for £26. i knew they wouldnt fit, but i didnt think the runners just bolted on. i tried to find mk2 recaro seat frames . a guy on edition 38 said i could have his for 150 :laugh:. but can you just replace the whole seat base from and standard mk2 seat and the recaro ones?

thanks jack.

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 February 2009, 20:25

Recaros are proper.

Their genuine bases cost about £150 each, so £150 for a pair ain't bad.  With a Recaro and a standard G2 seat side by side it should be possible to figure how easy it'll be to set up a homemade base.  I don't think it'll be that easy as Golf2 have three mounts, so you're going to need to be reasonably cute with the fab and you'll need a base to butcher for the fabrication.

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: ...joe on 16 February 2009, 23:55

I have an account with Recaro, I can get you  aprice for some runners if you like?

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: vwjack on 25 February 2009, 01:01

yeah that would be nice joe.

thanks!

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: ozegti on 25 February 2009, 02:00

Ditto also joe!

Cheers

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: vwjack on 25 February 2009, 10:39

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 15 February 2009, 20:25

Recaros are proper.

Their genuine bases cost about £150 each, so £150 for a pair ain't bad.  With a Recaro and a standard G2 seat side by side it should be possible to figure how easy it'll be to set up a homemade base.  I don't think it'll be that easy as Golf2 have three mounts, so you're going to need to be reasonably cute with the fab and you'll need a base to butcher for the fabrication.

yeah i took the g2 seat base off and had a look. it could be done with some welds but it would take time and effort to work out the angle the seat will sit.

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: ...joe on 26 February 2009, 08:50

i had a chat with recaro and they don't believe that their subframes fit OE seats... i disagree! if you get me a photo of the seat base i'll be able to see what fitting they have.

If i can work out if they'll fit, they'll be about £80 each plus postage.

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: vwjack on 26 February 2009, 13:12

thanks joe for that!

i forgot when i phoned that guy i asked for a part number maybe that will be some help to you joe.

but ill get you a photo of the rover seat frame and the seat mounts.

thanks again joe!

Title: Re: recaros seats?
Post by: ozegti on 28 February 2009, 12:57

I need the measurements across the base (width of the seat rails hole to hole. My recaros have the same bolt pattern-2 holes at the front and 1 at the rear, but they're at odd spacings to aftermarket seats. Problem I have is I'd like to keep my recaro seat tilt mechanism (Seats are from a BMW e24 635csi and have a handle that you push pull to adjust the front/back seat height). These are probably the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in!

Cheers