[ozzy]

Hi All, I am after some pictures of the Recaro seats that have been used/sat in for a while? do they crease much? is the leather stretching and getting saggy looking like on the normal leather seats???? your pictures and comments are welcome.

[JDinho]

I'm interested in the Recaro's and am yet to see them in the flesh.

If anyone could post their experience with Recaro's I'd be very pleased

[Banana Panceyette]

Can't think of anyone who's had them long enough for them to start sagging but you'll find a few pics of them in this thread

[ozzy]

I thought the Recaro's have been around for about a year now???

[ayde_bury]

I belive they were launched in November 2005. I'm happy with mine after 500 miles - hardly a long term test

[ozzy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ayde_bury

I'm happy with mine after 500 miles - hardly a long term test

Hay thanks for the reply ayde, do you think they are better than the std seats.

[ayde_bury]

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzy

Hay thanks for the reply ayde, do you think they are better than the std seats.

Certainly do, they seem extremely comfortable - spent 5 hours in them last bank holiday tootling around the countryside getting the car run in, and was like being in a comfy sofa.

Also lightens the interior if your going for full leather, and added advantage of wipe clean in a convertible

[ozzy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ayde_bury

Certainly do, they seem extremely comfortable - spent 5 hours in them last bank holiday tootling around the countryside getting the car run in, and was like being in a comfy sofa.

Arr thats good then, i have got them in the speck, was just checking them out to see other peoples opinion.

[ozzy]

OK, my dealer had a car in today with the recaro's fitted, so i went along for a look . They seem to be a nice soft leather!!!! and therefor i am still wondering how they standing up to every day use so i will ask the question again.... has any one got any pictures of there seats as they are now, how are they wearing? are you pleased with them, your comments please. Thanks.

[hgsbnt]

They all look great but would mind Sparco Milona Prestige (same as JCW racing seats)

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...7&d=1143849130

Recaro Speed seats in Black Velours.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d=11440888 87

Recaro Sport seats in Suede

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d=11440888 87

Recaro Sport seats in jersey material

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d=11440888 87

Recaro Pole Position in black leather/Black suede

[ozzy]

So just out of intrest how many people have got recaro seats fitted
i seem to have little responce in this subject.

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzy

So just out of intrest how many people have got recaro seats fitted

There's only 31 members who've indicated Recaro Seats in their MINI Profile.

[PPE]

Well I'd hate to say it, but it seems that Recaros are a bit of a rip off. I visited their website today to choose electric seats for my mini and found that they are all Leather and Imitation leather. I gather from this that the outsides are real leather and the part you sit on is imitation. IMHO the price that they are asking for imitation leather is a bit steep. Also imitation leather definately doesn't last as long as the real stuff. After all, I don't see too many cows around wearing imitation skin.

[williamnine]

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzy

So just out of intrest how many people have got recaro seats fitted
i seem to have little responce in this subject.

Ozzy, I've had the recaros since september 05 they do seem to hold their shape better than the standard sports seats in leather. mine have some minor creasing, the light grey does get quite dirty though, but a quick clean with autoglym leather cleans soon sorts it. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Recaros are a great option with really good support, i would be reluctant to drive a MINI without them now. I like the fact that the're factory fit and good quality, be nice to have additional colour options and have them mounted slightly lower.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPE

Well I'd hate to say it, but it seems that Recaros are a bit of a rip off. I visited their website today to choose electric seats for my mini and found that they are all Leather and Imitation leather. I gather from this that the outsides are real leather and the part you sit on is imitation. IMHO the price that they are asking for imitation leather is a bit steep. Also imitation leather definately doesn't last as long as the real stuff. After all, I don't see too many cows around wearing imitation skin.

but you're talking about the retro fit seats, this thread is about the MINI factory fit seats which are full leather

[MiniFr34k]

not my car.. but i wish i had these in my car.

[hyprblu]

Drove an MCS with the recaro seats yesterday at the level 2 mini driving course at Phillip Island..........they are a LOT more comfortable than the normal sports seats......still felt relaxed after lots of hard driving....they really hold you in on corners and support your back.......also sat in a cabrio which had JCW seats which felt even better but did not do any driving in that........just wondering how much it would cost me to switch my two front seats.......

[ozzy]

Quote: Originally Posted by williamnine

Ozzy, I've had the recaros since september 05 they do seem to hold their shape better than the standard sports seats in leather. mine have some minor creasing, the light grey does get quite dirty though, but a quick clean with autoglym leather cleans soon sorts it. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Recaros are a great option with really good support, i would be reluctant to drive a MINI without them now. I like the fact that the're factory fit and good quality, be nice to have additional colour options and have them mounted slightly lower.

Arrr thank you, thats the answer i have been waiting for i look forward to seeing the pictures

[MiniFr34k]

hyprblu are u referring to the recaro that come out of the factory with the car or something else?

i would love a set of jcw seats

[williamnine]

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzy

Arrr thank you, thats the answer i have been waiting for i look forward to seeing the pictures

Here's the photos taken this evening. Looking at the creasing it only seems to be on the left side of the seat, maybe from pushing the clutch pedal down? no sign of the bagginess that appears on the standard seats. I think the shape of the standard seats is not ideal for a leather covering with the main surfaces being a kind of concave shape in all directions. i remember seeing one of the first, a cooper with the profile leather, that was pretty loose fitting even before it had been used.
Mine is fairly low mileage at 7.5k but i doubt it will get much worse. the backrest is almost as new and the side bolster seem to be resisting the shine that came on quite quickly on my first cooper.
If you're thinking about the Recaros go for it, the've made a great car even better