My new Recaro Sportster CS seats

mlhj83 · 08-02-2008, 12:09 PM

Just got them fitted at APS yesterday. They are absolutely fantastic. Not only are they more supportive, but also more comfortable than OEM seats and the optional OEM Recaros. Other benefits include a massive weight saving (they are half the weight of the OEM seats) and an increase in rear leg room owing to the slimness of the seats. Plus, they fold very easily for rear passenger access. Enjoy the pictures.

Ritey · 08-02-2008, 12:28 PM

I hope to enjoy a feel tomorrow of the goodness [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Certainly look the part mate, bet your well chuffed [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

Mook · 08-02-2008, 12:32 PM

What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats?

Mattchaps · 08-02-2008, 12:56 PM

They do indeed look the nuts [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

Wonder what they'd look like in my MkIV [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

EdR32 · 08-02-2008, 01:02 PM

They look fantastic, although I think I still prefer the OEM Recaros?

Do you mind if I post a picture of your seats on R32OC? I'm sure they'd be very interested.

mlhj83 · 08-02-2008, 01:47 PM

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What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats?

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About 1800 in total.

mlhj83 · 08-02-2008, 01:48 PM

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They look fantastic, although I think I still prefer the OEM Recaros?

Do you mind if I post a picture of your seats on R32OC? I'm sure they'd be very interested.

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Sure, no problem [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

Mook · 08-02-2008, 01:54 PM

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What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats?

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About 1800 in total.

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That's a big chunk of cash! Why did you want to change them? Was it for aesthetic reasons or because you were having problems with the stock ones?
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Decked · 08-02-2008, 01:58 PM

They look great! It also looks like you gain a fair amount of room back there too.

mlhj83 · 08-02-2008, 02:17 PM

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What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats?

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About 1800 in total.

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That's a big chunk of cash! Why did you want to change them? Was it for aesthetic reasons or because you were having problems with the stock ones?
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My main priorities were for better support and as part of my weight saving program for the car, but mainly for support as I'm quite thin and the OEM standard seats were a little wide for me and I found myself hanging on to the steering wheel during hard cornering especially on the track where I would have to recline the seat a little to allow room for the helmet to comfortably lean against the headrest. I could have gone for the OEM optional Recaros but given that the Sportster CS has better build quality, weighs significantly less, slimmer shell and a wonderful folding mechanism, the choice was a no brainer. Aesthetics being a big bonus as well [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

Plus, I plan to keep the seats for the next car I get in a few years.

Oh and I've only added 3kg of Dynamat to the door cards (to damp rattles, vibrations, tyre roar and improve audio quality); just incase you decide to blast me about it being a contradiction to my weight saving mission. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]

08-02-2008, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlhj83 Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 638	My new Recaro Sportster CS seats Just got them fitted at APS yesterday. They are absolutely fantastic. Not only are they more supportive, but also more comfortable than OEM seats and the optional OEM Recaros. Other benefits include a massive weight saving (they are half the weight of the OEM seats) and an increase in rear leg room owing to the slimness of the seats. Plus, they fold very easily for rear passenger access. Enjoy the pictures. __________________ Nuts about Wheels and Wings MkV R32 DSG 3DR DBP -APS Stage 3 -BMC air filter -HPP with 3-way switch -Recaro Sportster CS -BG Developments Custom AP Racing Floating Brake Discs -OZ Ultraleggera 18" Matt Black

08-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ritey Two wrongies don't make a ...... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,929	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats I hope to enjoy a feel tomorrow of the goodness [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Certainly look the part mate, bet your well chuffed [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] __________________ Dave Web developer Classic mini & BMW MINI website My girlfriends forums - Geocaching and ice skating talk mostly

08-02-2008, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mook the Puke Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 18,799	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats? __________________

08-02-2008, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mattchaps lazy bum Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,161	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats They do indeed look the nuts [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] Wonder what they'd look like in my MkIV [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] __________________

08-02-2008, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
EdR32 Citroen C1 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Herts/Brighton Posts: 152	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats They look fantastic, although I think I still prefer the OEM Recaros? Do you mind if I post a picture of your seats on R32OC? I'm sure they'd be very interested. __________________ BMC Panel Filter, Revo Stage 1, Milltek Cat Back, Alpine/JL Audio by LM Audio

08-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
mlhj83 Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 638	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats [ QUOTE ] What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats? [/ QUOTE ] About 1800 in total. __________________ Nuts about Wheels and Wings MkV R32 DSG 3DR DBP -APS Stage 3 -BMC air filter -HPP with 3-way switch -Recaro Sportster CS -BG Developments Custom AP Racing Floating Brake Discs -OZ Ultraleggera 18" Matt Black

08-02-2008, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
mlhj83 Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 638	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats [ QUOTE ] They look fantastic, although I think I still prefer the OEM Recaros? Do you mind if I post a picture of your seats on R32OC? I'm sure they'd be very interested. [/ QUOTE ] Sure, no problem [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] __________________ Nuts about Wheels and Wings MkV R32 DSG 3DR DBP -APS Stage 3 -BMC air filter -HPP with 3-way switch -Recaro Sportster CS -BG Developments Custom AP Racing Floating Brake Discs -OZ Ultraleggera 18" Matt Black

08-02-2008, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mook the Puke Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 18,799	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats? [/ QUOTE ] About 1800 in total. [/ QUOTE ] That's a big chunk of cash! Why did you want to change them? Was it for aesthetic reasons or because you were having problems with the stock ones? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] __________________

08-02-2008, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Decked Audi S3 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 1,286	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats They look great! It also looks like you gain a fair amount of room back there too. __________________ R32 HPA TURBO (now sold) My R32 Pics Audi S3 My S3 Pics Now with stage 2+ REVO, APR HPFP, Bilstein PSS10's, Pro-Alloy IC, Forge Throttle body, Milltek and EVOMS with Forge DV!

08-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
mlhj83 Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 638	Re: My new Recaro Sportster CS seats [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What sort of damage are you looking at for the seats? [/ QUOTE ] About 1800 in total. [/ QUOTE ] That's a big chunk of cash! Why did you want to change them? Was it for aesthetic reasons or because you were having problems with the stock ones? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] My main priorities were for better support and as part of my weight saving program for the car, but mainly for support as I'm quite thin and the OEM standard seats were a little wide for me and I found myself hanging on to the steering wheel during hard cornering especially on the track where I would have to recline the seat a little to allow room for the helmet to comfortably lean against the headrest. I could have gone for the OEM optional Recaros but given that the Sportster CS has better build quality, weighs significantly less, slimmer shell and a wonderful folding mechanism, the choice was a no brainer. Aesthetics being a big bonus as well [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] Plus, I plan to keep the seats for the next car I get in a few years. Oh and I've only added 3kg of Dynamat to the door cards (to damp rattles, vibrations, tyre roar and improve audio quality); just incase you decide to blast me about it being a contradiction to my weight saving mission. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img] __________________ Nuts about Wheels and Wings MkV R32 DSG 3DR DBP -APS Stage 3 -BMC air filter -HPP with 3-way switch -Recaro Sportster CS -BG Developments Custom AP Racing Floating Brake Discs -OZ Ultraleggera 18" Matt Black

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