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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: biggles0509 on 07 August 2010, 09:12
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Hi all,
Does anyone know what front seats will bolt straight into a Mk6 GTD? The GTi seats obviously will but what about (for example) the Corrado or Seat Leon?
The reason I ask is the standard seats are like sitting in a van (very high relative to the floor/pedals and wrong angle) and my wife resultantly has a bad back and I get cramp in my leg if I drive the car for any long periods. Yes we have tried adjusting the seat into all positions.
Thanks
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How about the Golf R Recarros. They should do the trick. You could also find out if VW could lower the seats on the runners, though having just checked I cannot see how. I have/had a similar problem but seem to have overcome it. Hope this annoying and serious problem gets resolved.
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I find my seats (cloth) comfortable, except for the under-knee support: it's way too high and almost cuts off the blood supply to my legs after an hour or so at the wheel :sad: Does anybody else experience this?
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I find my seats (cloth) comfortable, except for the under-knee support: it's way too high and almost cuts off the blood supply to my legs after an hour or so at the wheel :sad: Does anybody else experience this?
Not suffered with this problem, fortunately.
Having long legs, I wish the squab was a tiny bit longer for a bit more under thigh support. :rolleyes:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
Hmm, interesting :kiss:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
Hmm, interesting :kiss:
Read your mind! :laugh:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
Hmm, interesting :kiss:
Read your mind! :laugh:
Needs a good clean out, worse than a cesspit :wink:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
Hmm, interesting :kiss:
Read your mind! :laugh:
Needs a good clean out, worse than a cesspit :wink:
Got Wolfgang spruced-up inside and outside today by VW. Then it bloody p!ssed down with acid rain! :angry:
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No probs regarding my seats, only thing I have to have it way in close to the wheel as I am only 5ft 2".
A foot difference between us. Perfect! :kiss:
Hmm, interesting :kiss:
Read your mind! :laugh:
Needs a good clean out, worse than a cesspit :wink:
Got Wolfgang spruced-up inside and outside today by VW. Then it bloody p!ssed down with acid rain! :angry:
Bloody typical can't even have a nice clean car without some sh1thead p*****g down on it. :angry:
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Hi all,
Does anyone know what front seats will bolt straight into a Mk6 GTD? The GTi seats obviously will but what about (for example) the Corrado or Seat Leon?
The reason I ask is the standard seats are like sitting in a van (very high relative to the floor/pedals and wrong angle) and my wife resultantly has a bad back and I get cramp in my leg if I drive the car for any long periods. Yes we have tried adjusting the seat into all positions.
Thanks
You must be very tall; if I put my seat to it's lowest position I can't see over the dash [slight exaggeration, I am 5ft 7"], but seriously, I know you say you've tried adjusting the seat, but have you taken it to its lowest position?
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You must be very tall; if I put my seat to it's lowest position I can't see over the dash [slight exaggeration, I am 5ft 7"], but seriously, I know you say you've tried adjusting the seat, but have you taken it to its lowest position?
I find they sit high too.
Certainly higher than in the Mk5, by about 1"...and it's annoying as the Mk5 driving position is better for me.
I also find the steering wheel does not come out far enough...I'd prever to be 1" lower, 2" further back, and have the steering wheel 3" further out.
But, I'll just have to live with it...
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^ I know exactly what you meen about the steering wheel. I have long legs and short arms so i have to sit way too high in the mk6 because the steeringwheel does not come out far enough. Odd as its only the second VW brand car ive had this problem with all the others in the past have been ok'ish.
Im still after 5 years not use to the height difference in the brake / accelerator pedal. That makes me set my seat even higher :sad:
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I've got long arms and legs and a short body. Have to have the seat up quite high too. Never quite right. Mind you, this has been so for every car I have driven or owned.
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You must be very tall; if I put my seat to it's lowest position I can't see over the dash [slight exaggeration, I am 5ft 7"], but seriously, I know you say you've tried adjusting the seat, but have you taken it to its lowest position?
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Yes I have put the seat as low as it will go. (This is actually too low to see over the dashboard satisfactorily).
Sat in a GTi today and adjusted the seat position and height to suit me. Perfect! ...................... Then I measured the seat size, height and position relative to floor, pedals and steering wheel. Exactly the same dimensions as I have the seat set to in the GTD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Conclusion = crap seat in the GTD. Now looking at Trading the GTD in for a GTi. (Fitting GTi seats in the GTD = over £1000 each from VW!)
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......and I was under the innocent misconception that GTi and GTD seats were the same. Obviously not from your attentive checks. You seem to have done all the measurements with great care.
This is very important and essential information for prospective buyers of these cars.
So true to try before you buy.
Conclusion:-
GTi - a pain in the pocket. :wink:
GTD - a pain in the posterior. :evil:
:grin:
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You must be very tall; if I put my seat to it's lowest position I can't see over the dash [slight exaggeration, I am 5ft 7"], but seriously, I know you say you've tried adjusting the seat, but have you taken it to its lowest position?
Yes I have put the seat as low as it will go. (This is actually too low to see over the dashboard satisfactorily).
Sat in a GTi today and adjusted the seat position and height to suit me. Perfect! ...................... Then I measured the seat size, height and position relative to floor, pedals and steering wheel. Exactly the same dimensions as I have the seat set to in the GTD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Conclusion = crap seat in the GTD. Now looking at Trading the GTD in for a GTi. (Fitting GTi seats in the GTD = over £1000 each from VW!)
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I would never have thought that the GTD seats were different to the GTI, you learn something every day :nerd:
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I would never have thought that the GTD seats were different to the GTI, you learn something every day :nerd:
Apart from the cloth covering them, they are the same seat in the GTI and the GTD.
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I would never have thought that the GTD seats were different to the GTI, you learn something every day :nerd:
Apart from the cloth covering them, they are the same seat in the GTI and the GTD.
Then maybe he has faulty seats? :huh:
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I would never have thought that the GTD seats were different to the GTI, you learn something every day :nerd:
Apart from the cloth covering them, they are the same seat in the GTI and the GTD.
I don't know if the (shape of the) leather seats differ from the cloth seats in the GTi but the cloth seats in my GTD are definitely a different shape to the leather seats in the GTi I sat in.
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biggles0509 what country are you in? As there is two types of seat for certain markets.
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The story unfolds.
I thought he was comparing cloth with cloth.
Now it seems he is comparing leather with cloth. Could this make a difference?
Did he sit on Recaro Leather seats in the GTi?
Where does he hail from?
:rolleyes:
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How about the Golf R Recarros. They should do the trick.
You'd be aswell buying a new car!! They cost over £3k as a factory option - so imagine the cost if you pitched up at the dealer and asked them to order you a set!!
I can't see many second hand sets around at the moment.
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The story unfolds.
I thiught he was comparing cloth with cloth.
Now it seems he is comparing leather with cloth. Could this make a difference?
Did he sit on Recaro Leather seats in the GTi?
Where does he hail from?
:rolleyes:
Sorry for confusion over leather/cloth.
GTi seats were Recaros.
Am in Gloucestershire UK.
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Well that's a new one on me I didn't know you could get recaros in the GTI, I just thought they were an optional (expensive) extra on the R.
Gizzy
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Well, mystery solved. :rolleyes: It'll cost him an arm and a leg. At least he will be comfortable. :smiley:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now approximately £3200 and £3500 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now approximately £3200 and £3500 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now £3230 and £3485 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now approximately £3200 and £3500 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
ETTO, even with all our retrofits and subsequent money spends still think 3000+ is pricey for seats.
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now £3230 and £3485 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
ETTO, even with all our retrofits and subsequent money spends still think 3000+ is pricey for seats.
Cheaper to go regularly to a good physiotherapist to sort the underlying problem. :lipsrsealed:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now £3230 and £3485 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
, even with all our retrofits and subsequent money spends still think 3000+ is pricey for seats.
Cheaper to go regularly to a good physiotherapist to sort the underlying problem. :lipsrsealed:
You reckon? those guys charge an arm and a leg + any other bits they may fancy :grin:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now £3230 and £3485 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
, even with all our retrofits and subsequent money spends still think 3000+ is pricey for seats.
Cheaper to go regularly to a good physiotherapist to sort the underlying problem. :lipsrsealed:
You reckon? those guys charge an arm and a leg + any other bits they may fancy :grin:
Even the most expensive ones on Harley Street charge £50 per session. :smiley:
I don't think even he will need 70 sessions! :evil: :grin:
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Old price list before the various price hikes: Recaros, part leather, 3 door £3080, 5 door £3325. Now £3230 and £3485 respectively! :sick: :shocked:
That is far too pricey for me to park my royal rear on for sure :grin:
But our WW2 Comic Hero thinks and feels otherwise. :smiley:
, even with all our retrofits and subsequent money spends still think 3000+ is pricey for seats.
Cheaper to go regularly to a good physiotherapist to sort the underlying problem. :lipsrsealed:
You reckon? those guys charge an arm and a leg + any other bits they may fancy :grin:
Even the most expensive ones on Harley Street charge £50 per session. :smiley:
Oh well I stand or should I say sit corrected. I realy thought they charged astronomical prices.
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I could do with them being a tad higher. There seems to be more headroom than the mk 5.