My second set of Recaro's are starting to wear :(

[RussZS]

I had my Recaro covers replaced under warranty about 2-3 months ago, and already my second set have started to wear very slightly and will no doubt continue!

What's the best way of dealing with this? Does anyone use any seat covers?

They are awesome seats, but this is taking the pee now!

Russ

 

[Fletcher]

How do you get in and out of them, and are you a bit on the large side?

 

[RussZS]

No! Lol! I think I do sit quite 'upright' so my leg does rub against the bolsters whenever I get in and out, but I don't see any other way of doing it!

I guess I could just wear shorts all of the time, but I'd need a better tan.

 

[Fletcher]

No! Lol! I think I do sit quite 'upright' so my leg does rub against the bolsters whenever I get in and out, but I don't see any other way of doing it!

I guess I could just wear shorts all of the time, but I'd need a better tan.

lol It's a bit cold for shorts ATM

 

[RussZS]

I've ordered one of these, do you think it'll prevent it?

http://www.capitalseating.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pid=814&type=a&appgrpid=&appid=&rid=60

 

[Alexander]

Doubt it.

They only fit the Clio 192 and 200.

 

[RussZS]

Lol... let's hope they pay more attention to detail when making the covers!

 

[Brian]

This is what i'm dreading when mine start to wear, I wonder who's had the most sets of Recaro's replaced?

 

[SBV116]

I have cover's, they help i feel, but i have only done 2k, and already my passenger seat is starting to wear!

Stiggy brother climbing in and out like a rhino!! How many miles had your's covered?!

 

[Brian]

I have cover's, they help i feel, but i have only done 2k, and already my passenger seat is starting to wear!

Stiggy brother climbing in and out like a rhino!! How many miles had your's covered?!

That's not what I wanted to hear! I was hoping they'd have made some improvements on the 200's - wishfull thinking! :dapprove:

 

[RussZS]

My first set was starting to go when I bought it on 18k, but was battered on 29k when it was replaced.

I've done 4k on my second driver seat.

Mileage won't matter though - you do the wear when you get in and out.

Also, Renault have set they will only replace one of each under warranty!

Here's my first set at about 25k:

The holes were 3 times larger when they were eventually replaced!

 

[RussZS]

When the drivers' seat was replaced, the new cover was slightly darker, felt different and seems harder wearing, but it's still beginning to go!

If I get a 200, I'll be getting either full leather, or the standard seats. I've had enough of this now!

 

[Brian]

I don't like what Renault are saying, they'll only replace them once!?! I can understand they don't want to give away an indeffinate amount of seats. Surely there will come a time when it'll make more financial sense to actually sort the problem once and for all.

 

[RussZS]

Totally agree Brian.

The problem is that there isn't enough foam between the plastic sides of the seats and the material on top, which means it doesn't 'give' enough when you get in and out of your car. Have a look at the Focus RS and Corsa VXR - the sides are much more plush, so it's less of a problem.

Even if you get full leather, I suspect it could still happen, and leather has its own problems with cracking etc, but is generally easier to repair.

It's shocking, especially given that they retail at £1800 with airbags!

 

[.GAZ.]

Shocking that Russ!

 

[Brett]

They're great seats but if they're going to do this then its not good. Renault should sort it out.

My drivers seat is starting to wear a little bit but its a 10 Y/O 73K car, not a car still in warranty. Not good enough imo.

 

[Steve]

Russ what you think full set of front seat covers worth?
Not the overcovers but the actual renault recaro material.

 

[DB.]

You could always pay to have the front two seats retrimmed properly for those keeping the car a while.

I know Russ has been considering alternatives. But you could definately improve the look of the seats, and solve the problem this way, id expect to pay around £400 max for two front seats retrimmed?

 

[Sargara]

I believe its reasons like this why people are now spec'ing the recaros in the 200 with the leather trim as its harder wearing than the normal cloth trim.