OEM 182 Trendlines impossible to source?

[superclio]

So I think I know the answer to this as I've been looking around a fair amount but I don't seem to be having much luck, so just so I'm 100% sure - The OEM Trendlines that were offered as an extra on the 182 or standard on the Trophy, are essentially impossible to source, right?

I'm really keen to make a few subtle mods to my 182, but I only really want to include anything that would have been offered as an option out of the factory. Maybe I'm totally missing something, but yeah, I just can't find them anywhere!

Any advice massively appreciated!

 

[mattf4r]

I had a set in my last 182, they were mucho rare yes. Not many people spec’d Them and obviously those who did won’t take them out the car to sell.

You can find a set from a megane and swap the sub frames to match the clio

 

[Louis]

I had a set in my last 182, they were mucho rare yes. Not many people spec’d Them and obviously those who did won’t take them out the car to sell.

You can find a set from a megane and swap the sub frames to match the clio

Are they identical from a megane?

 

[mattf4r]

Are they identical from a megane?

Same seat yes, different subframe and slide adjuster I think and possibly have a slightly different piece where it says recaro. One is leather and one isn’t I think can’t really remember

 

[superclio]

I had a set in my last 182, they were mucho rare yes. Not many people spec’d Them and obviously those who did won’t take them out the car to sell.

You can find a set from a megane and swap the sub frames to match the clio

Yeah I figured as much... Shame!

Oh well, I'll have some time to get my bank balance back in order I guess!

 

[mattf4r]

These were mine! Look great but I could have lived without them

 

[superclio]

These were mine! Look great but I could have lived without them View attachment 1354843

Yeah they look *banging*. I'll have to wait and see if any end up popping up on the market!

 

[Usr117063]

They pop up on ebay every so often. Well three pairs were sold in december and one going now

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/astra-vx...083148?hash=item284fa7b68c:g:n-gAAOSwkV5ac69k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_..._salic=3&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&LH_Complete=1

 

[superclio]

Yeah I saw those - Am watching the auctions. Thanks for the flag, really appreciate it!

 

[Djw John]

Have you sat in them yet? They look much better than they function.

 

[superclio]

Have you sat in them yet? They look much better than they function.

Oh really? They must hold you better than the stock seats though? They're lower too, right?

 

[Robdaviesss]

You after the OEM ones specifically? The trendline came/comes in many trims from recaro and other manufacturers. Some of the hens teeth JDM only are so hard to find, once in a blue moon situation.

 

[Djw John]

No not really! Maybe 10mm but I prefer standard seats comfort wise.

 

[superclio]

You after the OEM ones specifically? The trendline came/comes in many trims from recaro and other manufacturers. Some of the hens teeth JDM only are so hard to find, once in a blue moon situation.

Yeah OEM only, really... I figure they're a nightmare to find, but I'd sooner hold out for the original item.

 

[superclio]

No not really! Maybe 10mm but I prefer standard seats comfort wise.

OK good to know - I'll see if I can find some local and have a look.

 

[Robdaviesss]

Yeah OEM only, really... I figure they're a nightmare to find, but I'd sooner hold out for the original item.

They're cheaply avalible from an evo 7 or ATR if you didn't mind the green/blue fabric

1k a seat new... http://www.recaro-seats.co.uk/sport-seats/sport-trendline.php

I'm a massive seat nerd

 

[leeds2592]

Oh really? They must hold you better than the stock seats though? They're lower too, right?

I've got Trendlines in mine and, to be honest, standard seats hold you in much better when you're having a spirited drive.

I've got Jon Foz lower frames so mine are a bit lower which improves the driving position.

 

[superclio]

I've got Trendlines in mine and, to be honest, standard seats hold you in much better when you're having a spirited drive.

I've got Jon Foz lower frames so mine are a bit lower which improves the driving position.

OK good to know, thank you.

 

[leeds2592]

OK good to know, thank you.

Look ace though and either add value to the car when you come to sell, or can the seats on and get your money back as you won't lose anything on them.

 

[dablk]

yeah you can just buy them from Recaro. and Recaro sub frames for a mk2, although the sub frames are as eye watering as the seat cost.
@JON FOZ can usually sort you cheaper subframes once you have the seats.. he usually also has a load of use JDM seat options in his spares.

As other have said.. defo style over substance.

 

[Stuiemc]

Might be some use to you? Very cheap tempted to buy them myself to sell on.

 

[mattf4r]

 

[superclio]

Thanks guys - Got a few options now.... I think I'm going to go for it - Totally hear the comments about style over substance, but they *do* look bloody good.

 

[Stay Puft]

Yes get them, absolutely love mine. As said, they wont lose money either.

 

[imprezaworks]

Might be some use to you? Very cheap tempted to buy them myself to sell on.

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Nice, good price too. Just by the time you add runners etc it just adds up.

Great addition if justified etc.

 

[bloke]

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was going to mention them, the car is in with me a the mo for engine rebuild, he's just decided to sell them.

 

[mattf4r]

was going to mention them, the car is in with me a the mo for engine rebuild, he's just decided to sell them.

I did wonder if it was my old Bg tbf as not many with factory ones, guessing not! Can’t remember the guys name who bought it. They’re a good price, no f**king around to get them in like the megane ones.

 

[dablk]

The other part to note is the seatbelt tensioner covers. those on that factory fit should have them.

edit... it does have them in the pics

 

[bloke]

I did wonder if it was my old Bg tbf as not many with factory ones, guessing not! Can’t remember the guys name who bought it. They’re a good price, no f**king around to get them in like the megane ones.

the pic must be from when he bought them, they are in an rb now.

 

[bloke]

might not be rb come to think of it? it's blue anyway!!

 

[mattf4r]

The other part to note is the seatbelt tensioner covers. those on that factory fit should have them.

edit... it does have them in the pics

The giveaway is the cup rear bench too, that’s the factory option when you spec recaros.

might not be rb come to think of it? it's blue anyway!!

Means mine is in one piece somewhere then!

 

[Coops Mk1]

I've yet to fit mine but they do look the part
heard nothing but bad things about how they actually hold you though!lol!

 

[Allan H]

Fitted these from an evo 10 in mine. Not quite as nice as the ones above and no tilt/slide but seats in great nick and went in no probs with Jon Foz subframes. £380 All in which is a lot cheaper than the standard fit ones but the Mrs does moan about the lack of tilt/slide!

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

They're infinitely better to sit in than the standard seats IMO.

 

[dablk]

@superclio the final part of the puzzle to read up on, is the air bag system.
Factory fit/trophy have the airbag ecu programmed to not look for side airbags as the recaros don't have them. 1*2 seats do.
So you can either go to a garage to have them programmed out.
Or get hold of an rstuner with additional airbag module and do it yourself.
Or go for the resistor trick.

Need to do one of the three or you will have a dash light.

 

[superclio]

@superclio the final part of the puzzle to read up on, is the air bag system.
Factory fit/trophy have the airbag ecu programmed to not look for side airbags as the recaros don't have them. 1*2 seats do.
So you can either go to a garage to have them programmed out.
Or get hold of an rstuner with additional airbag module and do it yourself.
Or go for the resistor trick.

Need to do one of the three or you will have a dash light.

Frustratingly, I've already got the dash light showing up on the car anyway... I've tried the resistor trick but it's not doing the job unfortunately - Think I might need to get it programmed out, regardless... I've gone through the tutorial on here but just haven't had any luck!

 

[Danith]

OEM points then I get why you'd want Renault ones, but if you want trendlines, get them from a jap car (Honda/mitsi are good sources). The Renault ones are absolutely gash (Meg R26/Clio Trophy), feel like cheap fakes.

 

[superclio]

OEM points then I get why you'd want Renault ones, but if you want trendlines, get them from a jap car (Honda/mitsi are good sources). The Renault ones are absolutely gash (Meg R26/Clio Trophy), feel like cheap fakes.

Really? They're Black Leather/Grey Alcantara just as they come from Recaro direct aren't they?

 

[dablk]

...not real leather and its suede not actual alcantara

 

[Danith]

Really? They're Black Leather/Grey Alcantara just as they come from Recaro direct aren't they?

Pleather not leather. Just feel very flimsy and plastic compared to the ones in the Hondas and Mitsi's