Factory Fitted Recaros 172/182

[Beef-Mc]

Going to check out a car with them later on and was just wondering if there are any known problems with these, as I've heard there have been a few problems with 197's ones.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Ive got factory fitted Recaros on my 182, Ive had the car for 6 months now, and haven't had any problems, and the previous owner didnt either

 

[Beef-Mc]

Any signs of wearing on the bolsters at all?

 

[Jonny1*2]

the ones in the 197 weren't made very well. bolster were always wearing away. My trendlines are great. Be careful with the 'leather' as it scratches easily, but appart from that they are miles better than standard sport seats.

 

[Dan R]

Ive got factory fitted Recaros on my 182, Ive had the car for 6 months now, and haven't had any problems, and the previous owner didnt either

Girly seats lol
U need some mans seats!!

 

[Beef-Mc]

the ones in the 197 weren't made very well. bolster were always wearing away. My trendlines are great. Be careful with the 'leather' as it scratches easily, but appart from that they are miles better than standard sport seats.

That's what I like to hear, problems with the 197 but not with these ones

 

[Beef-Mc]

Slighlty old thread I know, but did cars that came with factory recaro's not have a multi-changer fitted?

 

[jack_davey]

They may seem like they have problems tilting/reclining, but that's normal theres a bit of a knack to doing it. Check for fading on the alcantara, and use it as a point to haggle.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Seats themselfs were alright, bit worn on the side bolster but I guess that's just how the pervious owner got in and out.

ANy idea's on the multichanger?

 

[jack_davey]

Having fitted recaros myself, I cant see it making a difference to be honest, my mate has the changer in his 182 and it sits in place of where the tyre foam usually is, so I cant see it taking up any more room than that does, and the tyre foam sits fine under my gfs recaros.

 

[Beef-Mc]

I thought there would of been plenty space to get a changer under there as it has the standard parcel shelf.

 

[portland]

My Trophy didn't have a multichanger ; )

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Girly seats lol
U need some mans seats!!

lol, only just read this comment! Cheeky git

Thats not what you said on Monday

 

[.GAZ.]

Student loan?

 

[Ali]

Girly seats lol
U need some mans seats!!

Like what?

 

[edryn80]

My 182 has factory fitted Recaros.

It also has a factory fitted CD changer under the passenger seat... that I have never used! iPod FTW.

 

[cat171]

My mate said that the seats in his trophy have started to wear a bit where the seatbelt goes over them. I've not seen it though.

 

[Ali]

Think is...It all depends how you get in and out of a car...I make a conscious effort to avoid the bollsters and side's...I think mine are in good nick. But i have seen some ruin'd seats that are only a year old.

 

[ForceIndia]

I'd rather get a cheaper 182, and then sort the seats myself. The Trendlines aren't that supportive, and the driving position isn't a massive improvment.

 

[fUbAr]

I'd rather get a cheaper 182, and then sort the seats myself. The Trendlines aren't that supportive, and the driving position isn't a massive improvment.

I've been saying this since day 1. Granted they look great but there are MUCH better seats out there at a cheaper price. I would go as far to say I find my standard seats support me better on track than the Trendlines in the Trophy.

But, I guess everyone's shaped differently so will have different experiences.