I bought an ED30 for the S3 engine , fiancee loved the seats , I wasnt sure at first.
But now after owning for a week! I think they really work to lighten the interior (esp on black car).
Given that the VW leather aint of the best quality, I also think its looks better than full leather which I saw on several demonstrators I tried (std GTI)
Personal choice , but I love them

First time for heated seats and they are

as Hurdy says 1/2 leather recaros would have been

, or even the ones out of the R32!
JohnO