182's with Recaro's

[G Ster]

Hi fella's, I have been looking for a 182 with the optional Recaro seats that the Trophy has and they seem very rare! My first question is (stupidly..) Are they as had to find as I am finding? And secondly do they improve upon the standard arguably high driving position?

Thanks

 

[.Kev.]

Out of 5222 182 registrations, only 89 have the Recaro option.

Only a £500 option as well, I would have spec'd them.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/heritage/182/

 

[.Kev.]

TBH they look the nuts and are better than the RS standard seats but i find they aren't as supportive as the Recaro's in the 197/200

 

[recaro182]

My old one, now my Dad's is up for sale now.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...k-Gold-182-Cup-Packs-Recaros-£4250&highlight=

Apologies I've not been round parents house to take any recent photo's yet but watch this space.

 

[G Ster]

So yes they are as hard to find as I thought! Useful thread btw. I take it you can no longer buy them from Renault then?

 

[.Kev.]

You can still get them but they aint cheap,

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/recaro-seats-sport-trendline-reclining-sport-seat-p-569.html

£700 each + sub frames ect

sometimes they come up in the for sale section

 

[G Ster]

Thanks for the link kevster. Maybe I'd be better off finding a car with the seats already in, or keep a close eye on the for sale section..

 

[Slinkey]

I went and viewed an inferno a few weeks back that had recaro's. looked amazing, but I prefer the normal sports seats tbh. More comfortable and more supportive IMO.

 

[markkram]

As many have said before the Recaro's do look the absolute nuts but in my experience are no more supportive than the standard sport seats.
I wouldn't go back to standard though. Worth the ££ for the exclusivity IMO.

 

[R-Sport.]

Theres a B;ack Gold in the for sale section with the recaros ( recaro 182 is the user)

Good price- would be worth a punt

Steve

 

[.Andy.]

G Star, have you considered actually buying a trophy?

 

[G Ster]

Thanks for the replies guys. Slinky- interesting to hear that the standard seats are just as supportive, I have driven a few 172's albeit a long time ago but do remember the seats being quite nice- just a bit too high thats all. Steve@R- thanks for the pointer- I have already seen that and am quite interested.. Andy12- I would like a Trophy but they are a little out of my price range. I know they were only made in limited numbers and have trick dampers but do they really drive that much differently to a standard 182/ worth the extra premium?