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RickH



Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Central belt Scotland
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'Budget' sports seat options
So I know of the basic Recaro Sportster CS and the CSK SVX-style seats. I like the former, but not the price. And the latter are excellent on price but I'm not sure if I want (faux) leather.

Has anyone tried fitting seats from Renault, Vauxhall or others with Recaro seats? What about Cobra or Sparco seats?
Post #286799 1st Dec 2013 6:05pm
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Leenorthants



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Careful fitting non standard seats, in case of accident insurance company may walk away!
Post #286803 1st Dec 2013 6:14pm
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RickH



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But there seem to be plenty of vehicles fitted with after - market seats so it can't be all that bad. It's just a question of what alternatives there are to the usual suspects.
Post #286840 1st Dec 2013 7:45pm
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Mountain_man



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I have fitted full leather Recaros from a Sierra Cosworth to mine. However, it was part of a rebuild and I modified the seat box considerable to get them in there. Sure they could be made to fit a standard set up but they are thicker than the Defender type seats so you would sit higher than now.
Post #286888 1st Dec 2013 9:19pm
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william127



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I fitted cloth recaros from a proton gt of all things in mine, £90 for the pair Thumbs Up a mate has mark 1 civic type r seats in his, fitting of both is a simple, if a bit agricultural, plateing and welfing job.
Post #286906 1st Dec 2013 9:53pm
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RickH



Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
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Welding might not be a problem. It's just getting what I want for a price that suits. I'd love some Recaro seats but not at that price.
Post #286988 2nd Dec 2013 8:17am
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Phatcat



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I have seen honda s 2000 seats fitted without looking out of place. They are a slim compact seat.
Post #287092 2nd Dec 2013 7:36pm
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RickH



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Hmm, the S2000 ones don't look too bad. And the price isn't hideous either. Will investigate further I think.
Post #287616 4th Dec 2013 3:01pm
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