[manwithnoname]

I picked up a new Mini the other week and noticed the side bolsters on the Recaro's where slightly creased as if someone had been sitting on them. I didn't bother mentioning it at the time as I didn't think anything could be done. But it is bugging me now so I kind of wish I had.

Should I mention it or let it slide?

[mad brummie]

i've done 7.5k over the last 4-5 months in mine and the sides aren't creasing too badly, obviously they are going to slightly with use, but the seat base is rippling up slightly.

[manwithnoname]

I took a pic but I can't find the cable to up load it from my camera. Typical.

[Rakey]

I've seen a few sets of Recarros with this issue now, even on cars before been collected, so you are not alone with this issue

I'd raise it as an issue, as buying a new car is not cheap, and if you are bothered by something, no matter how small its worth pointing out

[mad brummie]

mine aren't quite like that, not across the seams anyway

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

mine aren't quite like that, not across the seams anyway

but yours were on the base of the seat, which is what that looks like to me, not the back of the seat?

[Washy]

Mine have done 12000 miles and are not like that. there is a little creasing but not much at all...

[mad brummie]

the one i mentioned at the dealers was the door side of the passenger seat base, i can't say i have noticed it recently.

The only issue i have is the shoulder bits have yellowed slightly, need to have a go with the leather cleaner

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

I'd raise it as an issue, as buying a new car is not cheap, and if you are bothered by something, no matter how small its worth pointing out

All they will do is put new covers on the seat. I had this done once to some half leather seats and it never looked the same.

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

I've seen a few sets of Recarros with this issue now, even on cars before been collected, so you are not alone with this issue

Really? Is this common? It's like they've been sitting on the bolsters during transporting/the PDI.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by manwithnoname (original)

All they will do is put new covers on the seat. I had this done once to some half leather seats and it never looked the same.

might be worth trying some leather conditioner on there first then, might make it less obvious

The other thing to think is that with time they will wear a crease like this anyway, my JCW's have, but its not what you would expect on a new car from pick up

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

The other thing to think is that with time they will wear a crease like this anyway, my JCW's have

That's why I didn't bother mentioning it.

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

but its not what you would expect on a new car from pick up

It's bugging me.

[mad brummie]

in which case mention it

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

in which case mention it

It makes sense. They'll probably say it was me now.

[mad brummie]

well you can only try

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

well you can only try

Very true.