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Renaultsport Recaros Pointless Search?

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Having just acquired a liquid yellow Clio 200 without Recaros, the inevitable search for seats has begun. I am prepared for a fair hit to the wallet, cash is set aside, but wanted to know just how realistic it is to pick up a set. Any help or advice would be much appreciated!
 
Sets semi frequently come up on 197/200 FB forum - £1,500 is about the going rate.
 
Personally I'd fine the shittest pair I could then have them redone - I can't remember the last set I saw that didn't need a retrim or the backs redone.
 
They come up and are usually anything from £1200 to £1600 maybe £1800 for a perfect pair but all depends on condition
 
Thanks for the heads up Matt. Appreciated!

I’ve missed out on a couple sets now, but more fed up with the scammers. Waiting until I get the car at this stage (import getting registered) which should be this weekend or early next week.
 
I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never likely come across a set of Recaros for the 182.

The one's I've seen online for sale have generally been dogshit condition - or absolute jokers in terms of money asked.
 
Darren S said:
I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never likely come across a set of Recaros for the 182.

The one's I've seen online for sale have generally been dogshit condition - or absolute jokers in terms of money asked.
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R26 recaros, which are basically identical apart from subframes come up for sale all the time in half decent nick. Same with recaro cs, see them often enough with usual wear that can be fixed.
 
Darren S said:
I don't think I'm fussed which, tbh. I'm assuming that I'd need to consider subframes also? Or would they be a direct bolt-on?
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Yes need dedicated subframes for either. Id recommend the Jon Foz ones over oem 182/trophy recaro bases, the seating position is much better.
 
I'll keep an eye out for Trendlines for you Matt. I'm on Marketplace and the groups most days now. Feels like a bad habit.

Another point to look out for as I've learned is the airbags on the CS. Megane seats apparently won't plug and play, and require a different connector and electrical know-how. But I assume 182s don't connect into the seat airbags anyway.
 
If fitting cs in clio2/3 from a different car, it will be a simple recalibration to the srs ecu to sort the airbag light/system. You could possibly wire them in and the ecu might be happy if resistance is correct/matches what the ecu expects.

Best cs are the aftermarket recaro without the airbags, visually look better. Run them in my clio trophy.
 
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