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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jamesimp on 26 April 2013, 22:56

Title: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Jamesimp on 26 April 2013, 22:56

Has anyone fitted ford recaros into a mk3? I've done a in depth search and got no where, but i might have missed it.

I've got a set for nothing and really wanna fit them. They have the extending base.

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2013, 23:50

Your going to need to weld the bases to the mk3 subframe

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: barrym381 on 27 April 2013, 00:53

seen then in a mk2 but only the fronts  :smiley:

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: tshirt2k on 27 April 2013, 07:30

You will have to adapt the frames from you existing or another set of seats to get them to fit. Will involve cutting and welding.

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: tweed on 27 April 2013, 11:39

Lovely seats not far off the mk3 recaros so be really nice when fitted.

Do it! Do it!

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: robjackson on 27 April 2013, 14:36

Iv had XR3i 'wingback' recaros into a sierra by having the moving parts/ frames cut out and re-welded,
Perfect fit,
And the same with 911S seats into same car.
I had 'chris gilley beetles' do it in manchester for 60qid the pair both times.
He'll also be transfering my wingbacks into my mk3 wagon and the 911's into my B4 wagon

Its reletavly straigt forward, cheap and above all,
AWESOME
Do it, do it!

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Jamesimp on 27 April 2013, 17:58

Well i stripped the drivers base right down to the frame on a recaro. It doesn't look like it will be to hard. I just need a standard base to ply with now or the time to take mine out and mess.

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 27 April 2013, 18:03

There's a set or RS turbo seats on MK2 frames. Check the link out:

item number: 190828042248

looks like it's do-able pal  :wink:

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Jamesimp on 27 April 2013, 19:37

They are the exact seats i have. Except compared to those mine look brand new! Cannot wait.

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Jamesimp on 04 May 2013, 19:14

Well fitted the recaros today. They are sat a little high and passenger is a tad close to the centre console. But they are SO comfy! I will alter them at some point to sit lower, but they are mint arm.

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: VW BUSH on 04 May 2013, 19:21

Quote from: Jamesimp on 04 May 2013, 19:14

Well fitted the recaros today. They are sat a little high and passenger is a tad close to the centre console. But they are SO comfy! I will alter them at some point to sit lower, but they are mint arm.

pictures or it never happened...... :wink:

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: Jamesimp on 04 May 2013, 20:45

I dnt think i can attach from my phone i can email to someone to post?

Title: Re: Ford recaros into mk3
Post by: F17BAD on 06 May 2013, 19:42

MJ who did my recaros does loads of Escort RS Turbo Recaros for MK2's, look almost same as MK3 golf recaros.

A great seat IMO