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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gtti_234 on 16 November 2010, 22:12

Title: recaros!!!!!
Post by: gtti_234 on 16 November 2010, 22:12
does anyone know why some mk4 gti s have recaro seats and others dont is it an edition or something? cheers.
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Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 22:13
I'm guessing it all about the addons the original buyer wanted... Cant have been a cheap additional extra.
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Post by: chrisr103 on 16 November 2010, 22:13
Think they were standard in the earlier ones but an optional extra after 2001
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Post by: gtti_234 on 16 November 2010, 22:16
cheers for the reply guys iv got them in mine and havnt seen that many others with them.
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Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 November 2010, 22:16
VW got cheap,simple as that.
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Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 22:17
VW got cheap,simple as that.

Result...

I have em and love em.  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 November 2010, 22:41
how come i dont have rearcos then :(

mines a 1999 plate :(

unless you can get rearcos that dont have rearco written on them?  :shocked: sure the ones i have are just normal GTI seats though
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Post by: tech1889 on 16 November 2010, 22:43
na you have sports seats same as me...
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Post by: paulhgti on 17 November 2010, 00:05
I got the same blue and black sports seats.comfy tho
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Post by: MyFirstVw on 17 November 2010, 01:41
when i went to look a gti's the turbo one had same seats as the one i bought non turbo but with recaro embroided in them no difference other than that, same colour and design.
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Post by: Adam on 17 November 2010, 02:55
What I know is they were phased out in 2001. Option after then.

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Recaro sports front seats   Standard   Apr 1999   Mar 2001   

Got mine for £100 in blue with no rips.
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Post by: dubber36 on 17 November 2010, 09:11
All pre 2001 1.8T's had Recaros as standard and they were optional on 1.8 NA, the 2.sl0w and GT TDI's

after 2001 they became optional on all GT and GTI badged models.
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Post by: Ashmond on 17 November 2010, 14:11
I have only just got them and love them!
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Post by: ian007miles on 17 November 2010, 15:24
I've got leather recacos in mine and the driver side bolster is worn apart from that they are well comfy. The thing I want to no is are the foam bolsters still avalerble from Vw or recaro them selfs. Thanks ian
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Post by: Hulmie on 17 November 2010, 15:27
think you can buy the foams from VW, think rich911 replaced his drivers side bolster
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Post by: ian007miles on 17 November 2010, 15:44
Have u got any ideas on a part number/price or a link to how to do it ??? Sort for all the questions my search ante working
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 17 November 2010, 15:44
yeah still available from vw but not cheap about £50 for the seat foam if i remember right
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Post by: richw911 on 17 November 2010, 18:15
think you can buy the foams from VW, think rich911 replaced his drivers side bolster

Correct  :cool:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=107818.0
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Post by: ian007miles on 17 November 2010, 19:33
Thanx for that link mate. But r the bases on the leather recaros the same as the non leather recaro seats
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Post by: richw911 on 17 November 2010, 21:35
Thanx for that link mate. But r the bases on the leather recaros the same as the non leather recaro seats

Im not sure TBH i would have thought so - take the part number from the link and check with the dealers  :smiley:
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Post by: vw-8v on 17 November 2010, 21:39
where do u lot keep getting cheap deals lol i've never seen a recaro set (with no rips) going for 100 quid  :cry: as i'm after 2 front recaros
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Post by: ian007miles on 17 November 2010, 21:45
Were would I find the part number on my seats
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Post by: richw911 on 17 November 2010, 21:50
Were would I find the part number on my seats

Thanx for that link mate. But r the bases on the leather recaros the same as the non leather recaro seats

Im not sure TBH i would have thought so - take the part number from the link and check with the dealers  :smiley:

Use the part number in the link i posted for the foam base ask the dealers if it will fit your leather seats  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 18 November 2010, 02:29
think you can buy the foams from VW, think rich911 replaced his drivers side bolster

Correct  :cool:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=107818.0

Here is a how to - http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=209573
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Post by: ian007miles on 18 November 2010, 08:17
The other thing I just thought of is are the bases the same for heated seats and non heated seats thanx ian
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2010, 08:40
The other thing I just thought of is are the bases the same for heated seats and non heated seats thanx ian

Think they're the same

The heating element is a pad which sits between the base and the cloth / leather IIRC
Title: Re: recaros!!!!!
Post by: ian007miles on 18 November 2010, 15:35
ordered my new base i pick it up tomorro £71 including vat  :grin: so i will be fitting it soon lol
 
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2010, 15:37
ordered my new base i pick it up tomorro £71 including vat  :grin: so i will be fitting it soon lol
 

How much?  :shocked: :shocked:  Fecking hell!! I only paid £50 for mine less than 18 months ago!
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Post by: Wazzzer on 18 November 2010, 17:10
I need one, buggered if I'm gonna pay that much though lol
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Post by: houston on 18 November 2010, 17:43
if recaros were standard then why were some fitted with the blue sports seats?

i know the leather recaros like in mine were fitted to the gti exclusive spec.
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Post by: vwfiend on 18 November 2010, 17:44
could've been sold by a previous owner?.........
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Post by: Wazzzer on 18 November 2010, 19:59
Sports seats suck  :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2010, 20:21
if recaros were standard then why were some fitted with the blue sports seats?

i know the leather recaros like in mine were fitted to the gti exclusive spec.

Only until MY02 then sports seats became standard fitment  :sad:

Fitting Recaro's was one of the best mods I did to the Goof and I do miss them  :sad:  Don't miss the rest of the car though  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: houston on 18 November 2010, 20:46
they are the best, heated leather in this weather is just pure heaven!

there was the sports leather option too, the non recaro kind
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2010, 20:47
they are the best, heated leather in this weather is just pure heaven!

there was the sports leather option too, the non recaro kind

Yeah non-heated leather sucks......might get a seat cover  :lipsrsealed:

My mate Dai had those
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Post by: ian007miles on 18 November 2010, 22:24
Yer u cant beet heated leather seats in this weather lol