How many 182's with Recaro's spec'd

[id_doug]

Just wondering if any knew how many 182's (Full fat or Cupped, but not Trophies) were spec'd with the Recaro seat option? Like mine!

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And also how many 182's were produced in total? (I know this bit has been posted before, but cant find it )

Cheers in advance

 

[R20 CWH]

pm Jeremy Townsend hes your man for this chat

 

[id_doug]

PM'd Jeremy. He reckons there was only about 25 cars spec'd with the seats. Which makes mine fairly rare

Thanks for the reply Jeremy.

 

[recaro182]

Mine, so thats 2 so far

 

[Paul J]

3 then.

 

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Steve_evo has them as well.

 

[Stevie]

^^ yup!

I've got a mate from Warrington who has them too on another black 182.

 

[Ad]

^^ yup!

I've got a mate from Warrington who has them too on another black 182.

Not seen you on here for a while matey. Hows things??

 

[Stevie]

Good mate thanks

I've not posted much recently however have been checking the forum out I want to get myself to the next meet as sadly couldn't make it to the last few.

Hows you? I hear you've gone from a Golf to a CTR now? Nice!

 

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Yeh have done. Loving the CTR.... you'll have to try and make it one soon.

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

me

 

[id_doug]

me

182 with Recaro's......... me thinks you need a forum name change

Wonder how many more of the supposed "25" are members on hear?

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

182 with Recaro's......... me thinks you need a forum name change

Wonder how many more of the supposed "25" are members on hear?

i know! i dont pick it up til wednesday, so i dont want to go jinxing it by changing my name til then

 

[shaun_cliosport]

have seen a silver 182 full fat with recaro seats in my local auto trader(south version)

 

[Stevie]

I didn't know only 25 where produced with Recaros!

 

[shaun_cliosport]

nor did i, i thought the recaro seats were an extra option when being made at the garage.

 

[id_doug]

Yeah it was an extra option, but it was only offered towards the end of the production run and according to Jeremy Townsend only 25 people spec'd them on there cars (excluding the Trophy).

 

[gazz]

If you buy a full spec 182 with optional Recaro's are the doors still trimmed in alcantara or are they like the back seat and fitted in 1.2 poverty spec cloth?

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

poverty cloth!

 

[id_doug]

I have to say, they are totally worth it regardless on how the rest of the interior is trimmed. Look fantastic and really hold your body in a good position. Since getting them I few little back pains and problems I was having have gone away. Which was an extra bonus.

 

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I would have them as well. They are worth the money.

Just dont understand why when you pay for an 'upgrade' they take it upon themselves to downgrade other areas.

 

[id_doug]

Guess its just to offset the cost of the seats. They only Charged £500ish (from memory) for the upgrade. Which I think the spec these seats are in, is about what you would nearly pay for one (if you bought them aftermarket).

 

[Stevie]

I prefere it without the rear head rests as it adds to the sporty intension however yes the trim could be better but I never have anyone in the back of my car!

 

[gazz]

poverty cloth!

i say poverty cloth in jest! but if you don't get the Recaro's you get nice half leather and alcantara front and back, yet if you opt for the Recaro's you get a bench back seat with the same material as a Dynamique - just doesnt make sense to me.

Same in the trophy though too.......

 

[GM_182]

I went with the Recaro option. Granted the back seats are very basic, but then again I'm never going to be in the back!! Thought it might also help the re-sale, if I decide to sell. As per the thread, assumed that not too many 182's have this option.

 

[gazz]

Has anyone got some pictures of the door cards? Just curious to see what they look like really.

Has anyone thought about getting the rear seats re-trimmed to match the recaro's - or even done it?!

 

[Paul J]

They match better now treated and without flash of camera, still slight miss match tho, maybe why Renault removed them :~

Door cards are only problem but tbh i didnt notice until someone on here said the normal FFs have alcantara (sp?)

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

i am toying with whether or not to get the rear leather , i was concerned of a mis -match

 

[id_doug]

TBH the door cards dont look to bad. They are just plain dark grey fabric. Its the back seat that looks a bit pony.

I have been thinking about getting the back seat and door cards trimmed to match when I get some funds. Think it will finish it off. Did not fancy putting the split folding rear seats in with headrests, would block the view of my lovely Recaro's from behind!

 

[Stevie]

I've got tinted windows so can't show mine off all that well, however I can't wait for the summer!

 

[matty w]

i know that JT knows his stuff but there was about 5 or 6 182's with recaros at autoworld alone and i know of another 2 by me alone so surly there was more than 25

 

[id_doug]

i know that JT knows his stuff but there was about 5 or 6 182's with recaros at autoworld alone and i know of another 2 by me alone so surly there was more than 25

Maybe you have just seen alot of 182's owned by people with exceptionaly good taste

Did seem a bit of a low number to me as well, but he did think it was roughly that give or take a few.

 

[Paul J]

Does seem an very low figure but saying that it was hassle to get them. I ordered mine just as they anounced them and had to wait an extra 2 months for the car! Also salesman told me he wasnt allowed to take more orders with the recaros spec'd. JT said at the time they were still avalible tho.

 

[Stevie]

i know that JT knows his stuff but there was about 5 or 6 182's with recaros at autoworld alone and i know of another 2 by me alone so surly there was more than 25

Well I got mine from Autoworld mate.

Did the others have tinted windows also?

 

[Ali]

26 if you include our resisdent faker Dave...who bought the trophy one's.

 

[yellow182jon]

are the seats any good.

 

[Red Cup]

are the seats any good.

Daft question! Or is it a question? No question mark!

Yes, they are very good. Recaro are widely regarded as manufacturers of the highest quality car seats in existance. They are OEM on Aston Martin, Audi, VW etc.

 

[id_doug]

26 if you include our resisdent faker Dave...who bought the trophy one's.

You trying to say they are comon now! Ha Ha

Ah yes the wrecked ebay one (still technically Trophy ones) but even so a very good buy and upgrade.

The little faker

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Yellow182jon - Seats are soooooooooooooo much better than the orig ones. Check out some of the earlier comments on this thread. Think there is a whole other thread some where about the seats in general.

 

[Ali]

are they the same as the ones in the megane f1 edition...I had a wee sit in them and it felt rather moist....

 

[id_doug]

are they the same as the ones in the megane f1 edition...I had a wee sit in them and it felt rather moist....

Yip there the ones just alot nicer colour in the Clio. Kinda have the effect on me as well even 7 months on........less said about that though...........