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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by Paul70 on 30 April 2026, 08:10 »Brilliant job and good luck with the next project.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by GE90 on 29 April 2026, 21:04 »Decision was purely financial - I needed my investment in the seats back out (to fund another project!).
They looked and functioned so well while I had them.
Cheers!
They looked and functioned so well while I had them.
Cheers!
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by Exonian on 29 April 2026, 20:40 »10/10 for seeing that through Tony. 
no mean task.
Why did you remove and put the seats up for sale again after?
no mean task. Why did you remove and put the seats up for sale again after?
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Cars and parts for sale / Rare Clubsport ED40 Rear Seats
« Last post by GE90 on 29 April 2026, 19:00 »Hi, I have for sale a set of rear Clubsport/ED40 seats. The covers were removed from a MK7 Clubsport and fitted to MK8 Clubsport seats by a local trimmer. The MK8 seat this slightly more sculptured so look amazing and bolts straight in a MK7 too, as same fixings. Unmarked condition.
Collection from SE London/Kent preferred.
Looking for £1k.
Many thanks.
Collection from SE London/Kent preferred.
Looking for £1k.
Many thanks.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI | 50 INFO
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 29 April 2026, 14:08 »1500 was just a production planning number. The most the factory might make... Rather than being a concept of deliberate rarity, it was a reflection of limited customer base.
Speaking as someone who works in manufacturing...
Do you work for VW in manufacturing?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI | 50 INFO
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 29 April 2026, 14:07 »Yes, as I said in the main Edition 50 thread, my inter columbo found this 1500 out via auto trader Murray Newton Abbot ad. How did you find this info?
The plaques are defo not happening, you can see posters here with RHD UK cars delivered without a plaque. That's a shame!
Unless they start doing mega lease deals like in the EU when they launched in the EU at 399 PCM, no chance 1500 pieces will be sold. Sub 1000.
VW seems have have forgot the concept of trades off. It should have been either very exclusive and limited production worldwide and customers pay full RRP or its a serial production car thus often reasonable offers to entice new customers to off-set the RRP of the car. Then they would easily shift 1500 cars. You can't be sitting in both fences.
Found out from the same dealership they had it confirmed from VW just 2 weeks ago, and as for the plaque it is happening but will be at a later date but all uk cars will get one,
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by GE90 on 29 April 2026, 13:25 »So insurance wasn't an issue for me; my company covered after supplying all details. Only difference is side airbags, as the front will still work due occupancy sensors being fitted to the Recaro's.
Yes, the gloss black rears were machine polished!
Cheers.
Yes, the gloss black rears were machine polished!
Cheers.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by JoeGTI on 29 April 2026, 12:08 »They look class. They're the same buckets that were available in the MK7 CS 40 (and standard in the CSS). It's a pity they didn't offer something similar in the MK8.
If they were mine I'd look into getting those shiny backs PPF'd.
If they were mine I'd look into getting those shiny backs PPF'd.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by Adam T7 on 29 April 2026, 12:06 »I must commend you for the shine on the back of those seats - outstanding!
They do look awesome but I’m guessing no kids in the back seats?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by AbsoluteAnorak on 29 April 2026, 11:10 »I must commend you for the shine on the back of those seats - outstanding!