My Candy R + MODS
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My Candy R + MODS
Now then,
Had my car since March, delightful it is too. It's now time for a few bits to be 'improved'.
Just before I went on holiday I had my new seats installed, and the whole lot retrimmed:
Was a tough choice for the colour. I originally wanted red but was struggling to find the right shade for what I wanted. Nearing the deadline to choose I was thinking I would have to do black as I didn't want to get it wrong, but then, joy of joys, I found this which was exactly what I wanted. It's a really good leather, thick, nappa, really smooth.
Retrim was done by a place called D-Class over in Chopham. Can't fault it, quality is fantastic.
The seats themselves are Recaro Sportster CS's with Carbon Fibre backs. The only downsides are that the seats sit slightly higher than my ideal driving position, although i tend to sit as low as possible, so ill have to get used to that, but not a massive deal. The red really lifts the interior, so happy with the results and turns heads.
I had seat heating integrated aftermarket whilst the seats were retrimmed, the wiring couldn't be integrated into the existing controls, however i am really pleased with the end result of the controls, very subtle.
Unfortunately, the car is not with me currently and this is the only pic I have. When the car is back, I shall take some more photos.
There's a few other bits coming in the next few weeks, so will be updating this mini 'build thread' with the car's progress!
Had my car since March, delightful it is too. It's now time for a few bits to be 'improved'.
Just before I went on holiday I had my new seats installed, and the whole lot retrimmed:
Was a tough choice for the colour. I originally wanted red but was struggling to find the right shade for what I wanted. Nearing the deadline to choose I was thinking I would have to do black as I didn't want to get it wrong, but then, joy of joys, I found this which was exactly what I wanted. It's a really good leather, thick, nappa, really smooth.
Retrim was done by a place called D-Class over in Chopham. Can't fault it, quality is fantastic.
The seats themselves are Recaro Sportster CS's with Carbon Fibre backs. The only downsides are that the seats sit slightly higher than my ideal driving position, although i tend to sit as low as possible, so ill have to get used to that, but not a massive deal. The red really lifts the interior, so happy with the results and turns heads.
I had seat heating integrated aftermarket whilst the seats were retrimmed, the wiring couldn't be integrated into the existing controls, however i am really pleased with the end result of the controls, very subtle.
Unfortunately, the car is not with me currently and this is the only pic I have. When the car is back, I shall take some more photos.
There's a few other bits coming in the next few weeks, so will be updating this mini 'build thread' with the car's progress!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
OMG what have u done!!!!!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Did you consider white Strat ?
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Not a fan of white, and it would get hellishly dirty in about 5 minutes.Jane wrote:Did you consider white Strat ?
Always wanted red leather on a white car, now it be done!
Just need to get those black wheels on and ill be well away!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Look forward to the ongoing build thread thenStrat wrote:Not a fan of white, and it would get hellishly dirty in about 5 minutes.Jane wrote:Did you consider white Strat ?
Always wanted red leather on a white car, now it be done!
Just need to get those black wheels on and ill be well away!
Re: My Candy R + MODS
Jane wrote:Look forward to the ongoing build thread then .
Re: My Candy R + MODS
might have to take a look at these, do they come in alcantara
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
the seats themselves are lovely, highly recommended, and i prefer them to the VW ones, which was one of the reasons i didn't get the recaro option from them, plus the desire for red.wigit wrote:might have to take a look at these, do they come in alcantara
don't think you can spec them with alcantara from recaro, but you can certainly get them upholstered in anything you want, i considered alcantara, but not really my bag...
get it done Wigit!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
ohhh i want them seats!!!!!!!!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Yikes - bold colour looking good - may I ask the damage?
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
seats were a tad over £1000 each. retrim a bit more than VW leather, but then i did get quality nappa and the colour of my choice.panhandle wrote:Yikes - bold colour looking good - may I ask the damage?
obv not the cheapest of mods, but i knew i wanted to do it when i got the car.
the seats themselves are a definate win! highly recommended.
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
did ur car have recaro seats when u got it? i want them vbut not got the seats... red it definately the colour
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
He states abovechani1312 wrote:did ur car have recaro seats when u got it? i want them vbut not got the seats... red it definately the colour
Strat wrote:the seats themselves are lovely, highly recommended, and i prefer them to the VW ones, which was one of the reasons i didn't get the recaro option from them, plus the desire for red.wigit wrote:might have to take a look at these, do they come in alcantara
don't think you can spec them with alcantara from recaro, but you can certainly get them upholstered in anything you want, i considered alcantara, but not really my bag...
get it done Wigit!
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No, i had the basic interior, knowing i was going to be doing this once i had the car. My original seats are in the garage.chani1312 wrote:did ur car have recaro seats when u got it? i want them vbut not got the seats... red it definately the colour
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Just been reading on the Gti forum what's next..... Go for it Strat don't hold back there
Re: My Candy R + MODS
it's all go go go for the resident banker!
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Re: My Candy R + MODS
Had my new spoiler fitted last week, painted black to match the mirrors. Also got my roof wrapped. Plus another couple of pics of the interior :evilgrin:
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