Recaros (My new 182 pics)

[Ian182]

Hi folks,

I picked up my spanking new 182 on Friday and Im loving every minute so far. I just thought Id write a quick note to advise anyone who is considering a new 182 to tick the box for Recaro seats, they are truely amazing, so much support and so comfy. The crap rear bench doesnt bother me slightly but loosing the split fold might be a pain for thew golf clubs etc.

Im off to get a few more miles under its belt.

Ian. (A happy 182 owner)

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[Munson]

Some pictures might help

 

[finchy]

nice! didnt think theyd actually got as far as selling em with em yet.

 

[Guilbert]

all i see is little red xs

 

[Little Newms]

Quote: Originally posted by Guilbert on 15 May 2005

all i see is little red xs

ditto

 

[Ali]

shizzle!

 

[seb]

for sure...

 

[Leeroy]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/Leew_80/misc.jpg

 

[Munson]

^^ LOL

 

[Ian182]

All very funny

AOL doesnt mix well with some forums for some reason.

Try these.

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Ian.

 

[paddymph]

nice, should have had those seats from day 1 if u ask me.

 

[Ali]

Fairly average! Still prefer the recaros out of my bros DC2 and even the Konigs in my dads R32

 

[Phill1978]

lighter but at the expense of side air bags ? hmm.. i like them but i think R32 style seats or aftermarket cobras would be a cheaper and better bet.

still.. very smart

 

[ClioDude]

Lovely car altogether matey

 

[seb]

look cracking matey

 

[Ian182]

Quote: Originally posted by AJRMOTORSPORT on 15 May 2005


Fairly average! Still prefer the recaros out of my bros DC2 and even the Konigs in my dads R32

lol, cheers for that. Gotta love the "my dads car is better than your dads car" attitude.

Arent these the same as the ones in the DC2 or am I getting mixed up with something else? Theyre good enought for the Evo VII.

Konigs are nice but £££ and a bit to big for a clio IMO.

IAn.

 

[Ian182]

Quote: Originally posted by meggerman on 15 May 2005


lighter but at the expense of side air bags ? hmm.. i like them but i think R32 style seats or aftermarket cobras would be a cheaper and better bet.

still.. very smart

Fair point about the side airbags, although my thoughts are more "side airbags at the expense of Recaros"!.

Not sure about Konigs or aftermarket Cobras being any cheaper tho.

Ian.


[Edited by Ian182 on 15 May 2005 at 5:32pm]

 

[Lee]

I tried them the other week at Brands and found them to be a good balance. Certainly better than the standard seats.

Ill be having them in my next one.

 

[Ian182]

Cheers for all the positive comments.

Im obviously a little defensive as Ive just spent a whack of money on it! I like it so thats all that matters really.

Cant wait to get a few miles on it.

Ian.

 

[jph172]

Just incase any of you havent seen a picture of these seats yet-here they are
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/jph172/Cliosportrecaros.jpg

[Edited by jph172 on 5/15/2005 5:33:36 PM]
Got to say if renault did them as something you could upgrade to that could be added onto your finance package then id seriously consider them

 

[Mondial172]

Theyde look better in a real 182.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Adamf on 15 May 2005
Theyde look better in a real 182.


How? They would look the same, the only difference in that picture is theres no shiny button on the handbrake.

 

[Mondial172]

At least there would be leather in the back then.

 

[CocoPops]

Quote: Originally posted by Adamf on 15 May 2005
At least there would be leather in the back then.


No there wouldnt

Renault make you loose the nice rear seat to get them.

 

[Mondial172]

Really?!?!

Bunch of cowboys!

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Only 2 harness slots so loads of use on trackdays....

NOT

 

[Mondial172]

Theres a 182 local to me with recaros but no cup packs.

Each to their own i suppose.

 

[Brazo]

Looking great mate

 

[FiXX]

Quote: Originally posted by Matt Wills on 15 May 2005
Only 2 harness slots so loads of use on trackdays....NOT


lol why not? whats wrong with 4 points.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Matt Wills on 15 May 2005
Only 2 harness slots so loads of use on trackdays....NOT


Fine by me, I use my car to get me to and from work and harnesses make driving safely in Birmingham a nightmare. For the 4 or 5 times a year I go on track I can live without harnesses.

 

[jph172]

I like them but they kind of look awlfully simular to the renault sport seats

[Edited by jph172 on 5/15/2005 8:01:25 PM]

 

[Munson]

Quote: Originally posted by Adamf on 15 May 2005
Theyde look better in a real 182.


Yeah...

 

[Mr172Mk1]

Very nice indeed, but having looked at them are they really worth the extra cash over the standard babies?

Still a big is justifed.

 

[mand182]

How much are they as an extra? You can buy Recaros like that for less than £600 each.

 

[Lee]

They are £550 extra in the 182, £850 in the 182 Cup.

Or from Recaro Direct: http://www.recaro-seats.co.uk/order.asp?Page=/sports.asp&section=1&subsection=1&Price=0&Start=1&Keyword=&SearchDescription=&ListMake=&ListModel=&product=65Link A lot more.

 

[ukaskew]

Lots of people hung up about the looks (and even the rear seats!) but surely the improved driving position and extra comfort is far more important?! The main complaint the press make about the Clio is the driving position, cant really complain that Renault now offer you the opportunity to fix this from new.

 

[jonnyboy]

driving position and inability to get comfortable were my main complaints about the 172

 

[waftywoo]

I kinda asked this on the last thread but, will these fit straight in a normal 182, with the standard rear alacantara split seats?

I noticed the price on the recaro site is £595 per seat!! Which is double what Renault charge as an extra. Is it possible to get them from Renault as an extra on a 182 which hasnt been bought brand new??

Love the look in Suede and black leather!!

 

[Lee]

You cant get them as an extra from Renault, only in a new car.

If you were to buy them from Recaro you would just need to sort out the airbag warning light and wiring, other than that you wouldnt have any problems.

 

[waftywoo]

Its a hell of a tempting idea!!!!!!!!

Wonder how much the standard fronts would get on ebay??