Oh my god, that is sooooo chav! 
Initially you would think so, but after seeing some pictures of before and after, not really.
There really is something missing from the seat lever and these beauties fill the space very nicely by being quite discreet and they compliment the interior space very well.
I think Gulfstream did a fantastic job and I have ordered myself a set. I haven't even picked up my new GTi yet and I am already buy mods for it!