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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: J6BXR on 04 January 2007, 21:30

Title: RECARO SEATS
Post by: J6BXR on 04 January 2007, 21:30

Hi, Johns the name , new to the forum and was hoping for some assistance.

I am at the final stages of ordering a new 2.0t GTI and would like to order the car with recaros .Both VW and the local dealer are unable to tell me anything about the seats,other than "they are nice",would  anyone on the forum be kind enough to advise ? send any photos?

Cheers

John

brodieboxer@btinternet.com

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: J6BXR on 04 January 2007, 21:34

Think I have answered by own question ,found a previous post ... think i will stick with std.

Cheers

John

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: lowdown on 05 January 2007, 09:48

The std seats are very good, and provide an excellent balance between support and not being overly intrusive.  They always get a complement from anyone who sits in the car. :smiley:

Looking back, some of the older Recaros were b*ggers for catching your elbow.  But they look good.

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: The Doc on 05 January 2007, 16:30

"they are a pain in the ar5e" - but they look nice for the first month - AVOID THEM - the standard GTi / R32 seats are superb!

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: micalee on 05 January 2007, 16:45

I actually like these seats. They are comfortable, look the part and are very supportive. My only critisism is that on my 3 dr, the seats dont automatically slide when they are tilted! you have to pull the lever under the seat which is the same one that adjusts how far you sit from the steering wheel. The lever which tilts them sits in the holes at the top of the seat, where racing harnesses would go through.

Not seen in flesh the other seats, so cant comment, but for looks alone, I will opt for these very time.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/R32/r32003.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/R32/r32004.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/japscoobys/R32/r32002.jpg)

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2007, 18:18

Look nice yes. But HOW MUCH???? Not worth it imho.

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: Phil mcavity on 05 January 2007, 20:57

haha, yes those recaros are for the more fuller sized people that cant fit into the standard gti seats! :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: Vagabond on 05 January 2007, 21:05

The GTI seats were good.....but the heated leather recaro's are sublime, i'm biased though as i've got them in my R32. Having said that i bought my R, used. I dont think i could swallow the £2400 price tag  :undecided:

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: J6BXR on 11 January 2007, 22:46

Thanks for the responces, have decided to stick with std.

Cheers

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: Mutley on 14 January 2007, 01:07

Quote from: Phil mcavity on 05 January 2007, 20:57

haha, yes those recaros are for the more fuller sized people that cant fit into the standard gti seats! :grin: :grin:

Actually I went for a test drive in a new R32 3 weeks ago and being a "large chap" found the seats very uncomfortable. I got a call from the dealership in Warrington asking me if I wanted a six month one and when I asked why the guy got rid of it guess what? He was a big guy to! :smiley:

Title: Re: RECARO SEATS
Post by: paulm007 on 14 January 2007, 07:13

Just a thought, :)

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