R Recaro seats

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SamA92
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R Recaro seats

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Hi All, Recently purchased a R and love it such an amazing car. It came with the cloth seats but ideally wanted one with the Recaro's, but I know a lot of people don't pay for that extra. Does anyone here have them? and if you do, what do you think of them? are they worth the cost? I love the look of them but would like to know how comfortable they are compared to the standard seats. Also does anyone have an idea of the cost plus fitting from a dealership? I know they are around £1,600 as an extra on a new car but I guess they will be considerably more buying separately.
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andyy
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Yes I do (well full leather ones in an R32) they are definitely worth it! But as they command a premium you may be able to get some aftermarket Recaros for a lot less..
xjay1337
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
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Options: Hybrid VKLR, BSR Ported Head, BSR Valve Springs, BSR CP3, THS IC, Revo /Forge Intake, Oil Cooler, , 3” Eurojet TBE, AKS SS kit, Recaro PP, Schroth 4 point, Rear seat delete, R bumper, CF GT24 Bonnet, VWR Spoiler, OZ 18x9 Et43, DB9 BBK w/ 340mm discs, pMu H16, S3 rear brakes, DNX520VBT, Hertz Audio
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Very comfortable
They sell for around £2000 for a pair of fronts.
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Jake-w07
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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I wouldnt mind upgrading my cloths but i bet there rare as rocking horse s***! Well worth the price though there gorgeous

Can get rs4 buckets and similar for abit less but i dont think there as nice
Luke.08
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I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Oryx White
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Options: Pano roof. Winter pack. RNS510 with dab radio. Dynaudio. cruise control. Bi-Xenon headlights. Folding mirrors. Colour MFD, Recaro seats

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I have the Recaros. i find them very comfy actually. i do miss the adjustable lumbar suport. but you get used to not having it. they are a pain if you want to get anybody in the back seats though

Rubbish pic i no but only one i have atm.

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Jojreynolds
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I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Rising Blue
With a: DSG box
Options: Recaro seats, rns 510, power fold mirrors, pano roof, full LED interior, LED puddle lights
Location: Dartford

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Post by Jojreynolds »

Agreed about the rear access it's shocking. Plus don't want anyone scratching the piano black backs of them lol. I personally find them very comfortable too
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Phil
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I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Night Blue
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Options: Recaro Seats, 19" VW Savannah Wheels, KW DDC Coilovers,R8 Coil Packs, Revo High Flow Intake, Milltek 3.00" Turbo-Back & Hi-Flow Sports Cat, GFB DV+, Rtech PCV Delete, Rtech Stage 2,Remap & Linear Throttle, Rtech Custom DSG Remap, PolarFIS Advanced, Forge Twintercooler

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I'm telling people from the off its only a two seater, that way there's no risk haha
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Luke.08
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Options: Pano roof. Winter pack. RNS510 with dab radio. Dynaudio. cruise control. Bi-Xenon headlights. Folding mirrors. Colour MFD, Recaro seats

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lol. same here phil. :headbang:
Chella
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Looking to get some, does anyone know where to source them other than scouring ebay?
xjay1337
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
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Options: Hybrid VKLR, BSR Ported Head, BSR Valve Springs, BSR CP3, THS IC, Revo /Forge Intake, Oil Cooler, , 3” Eurojet TBE, AKS SS kit, Recaro PP, Schroth 4 point, Rear seat delete, R bumper, CF GT24 Bonnet, VWR Spoiler, OZ 18x9 Et43, DB9 BBK w/ 340mm discs, pMu H16, S3 rear brakes, DNX520VBT, Hertz Audio
Location: Da Endz, Berkshire

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Ebay or owners forum is the best place.
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