MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RedRobin on April 02, 2009, 12:28:09 am
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As many of you already know, I have recently bought jonnyc's Recaros for my GTI. But being R32 cloth they do not match my Interlagos pattern cloth of the rear seats. So, rather than change my back seat covers to R32 to match the Recaros, I much prefer to change the front Recaro's covers to Interlagos. Easy you might think - Just look up the part #'s on ETKA, but no!
My chassis/build is 2006 and then they were a VW factory option. Also, VW dropped the Interlagos option in the GTI (to many people's annoyance) - Why I'll never understand. I spent hours today with my VW dealer's parts guy searching ETKA which told me that my car from its chassis number has "anthracite" but with "RZ" trim. There is no mention of Interlagos, nor on ETKA for Jonny's 06-build GTI which is now owned by Regal and which had Recaro Sports with Interlagos. His is ETKA listed as "anthracite" and "RZ" too.
No-one seems to know what "anthracite" refers to (it's in the Description column) nor if "RZ" is Interlagos or refers to something else. The part #'s are currently out of stock anyway!
My dealer is saying that if he orders it and it's wrong, he can't return it - I think I need to talk to someone above him on that. I'm beginning to take the view that as a customer I don't even have to know any of the ETKA gobblygook but that I want the Recaro Sports Interlagos GTO covers and the part # is not my problem.
An alternative is to try and get some Interlagos cloth (extremely difficult) and get a professional car upholsterer to alter the R32 covers.
If anyone has any helpful information or contacts, I'd be grateful :happy2:
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Ask mixit for his reg as his has them in for now any way
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2135.msg51109#msg51109
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Ask mixit for his reg as his has them in for now any way
....Doesn't mixit have an Ed30 (different Interlagos covers)? << Just saw your added link - Those covers are what I need.
I think I need someone who has cloth Recaro Sports in their Mk5 R32 so I can see if the codes are different.
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Ask mixit for his reg as his has them in for now any way
....Doesn't mixit have an Ed30 (different Interlagos covers)?
I think I need someone who has cloth Recaro Sports in their Mk5 R32 so I can see if the codes are different.
he has a gti check link above
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Hmm....I wonder what Nathan is doing to alter them to suit his Ed30.
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Hmm....I wonder what Nathan is doing to alter them to suit his Ed30.
leather sides i would think
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Yes, so he'll know an appropriate upholsterer.
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I know the ED30 trim comes up as anthracite in ETKA - if you can find a car with them fitted standard somewhere ... I know needle in a haystack ... ask the said person for the chassis number - give that to your parts desk and hey presto
you'll get you should have the right part number.
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is this the one
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That list of part nos I gave you Robin were found by using the Reg. of a car that had Interlagos Recaros factory fitted. The parts lad is generally spot on, but he did say they were tricky to find and had to make some calls.
I can't say 100%, as I haven't ordered them and seen what I got... but I totally understand a leap of faith at nigh on £600 might be a bit much!!
See if you can go over their heads, to at least get proper confirmation?
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taken from Club Lupo...........
QUOTE (bobbo @ Dec 1 2008, 09:38 AM)
Does anyone know where i can get it? The upholstery that comes in the new GTi's as standard, or something close, thinking it might be quit expensive
As in this pic
i have the genuine mk5 cloth in stock at £90 mtr and the original mk1 cloth as well at the same price
but dont have loads left as it flies out the door as soon as i get any
dan
The chaps Name is porschetrimr and here is a recent thread.
http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=46098&hl=trim'd (http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=46098&hl=trim'd)
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So far, with Jonny's help :drinking: I've established that the part #'s for his Recaro Sports in Interlagos (which were in his earlier GTI, not Ed30) were : -
(55) | 1K0 881 405 JE | seat cover (cloth) | left | PR-NOD
08/05-07/07TZX | anthracite | -RZ
(55) | 1K0 881 406 AR | seat cover (cloth) | right | PR-NOD
08/05-07/07TZX | anthracite | -RZ
56 | 1K0 881 805 D | backrest cover (cloth) | PR-NOD
^ This info also matches the right and left seat cover #'s which 'Blue' has posted.
The info 'Blue' posted is extra helpful because it shows "leather/leatherette | JTH" parts, and therefore it looks like "TZX" (next to the date range) might stand for Interlagos.
I'm pretty sure that "anthracite" is the general term for the interior. Very helpful as he tried to be, my dealer's parts guy isn't quite up to speed on that.
Additionally, 'Tony_D' earlier in another thread posted part #'s which also match the above.
Methinks that all I have to do is confirm that "TZX" is Interlagos...........And starting saving in my piggy bank! Birthday donations very welcome!! :grin:
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Robin,
I think you are right, I looked at the below ad's and they are all listed as Anthracite interlagos.
http://cars.trovit.co.uk/used-cars/golf-gti-anthracite-interlagos-interior (http://cars.trovit.co.uk/used-cars/golf-gti-anthracite-interlagos-interior)
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Thanks, stokey :drinking:
My VW parts guy has just phoned me and he also thinks the "TZX" is Interlagos but is going to double check. He can supply me the covers I want within about 10 days of order, with discount, and without any obligation for me to use them for fitting.
So, it's much easier than going the 'source-the-fabric' and then a pro upholsterer route and I doubt there'd be a cost saving on that route.
:happy2:
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Excellent news! Can't wait to see them in.
Get the old covers on flea bay too, you'd be surpised how many R32 owners would love to drop from leather to cloth... no more cold botties or sweaty backs!
Oh, get some heated seat elements in the too whilst they're stripped :happy2:
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Cheers ,'Tony' :happy2:
Meeting up with Jonny for seats next week at VWR. Tight cashflow this month means that I won't order the Interlagos covers for a couple of weeks so probably no pics until beginning of May.
I won't bother with heated seat elements - I don't like heated seats - I naturally have a warm bodyheat (and a cold heart?).
I'll offer in the .:R32 OC forum before fleaBay.
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Can anyone tell whether the rear section of the seat is available seperately to order? (the shiney piece on the back that the kids will kick! :confused:)
Cheers
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Can anyone tell whether the rear section of the seat is available seperately to order? (the shiney piece on the back that the kids will kick! :confused:)
Cheers
there was a new one on ebay the other week, so i would think so
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Well, it's hardly cold in b/mouth...
Which reminds me, I really need a week at our sister office down there soon, to see if there's any page 3 stunnahs splashing themselves topless down the beach... :drool:
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i am down there in august :jumpmove:
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Well, it's hardly cold in b/mouth...
Which reminds me, I really need a week at our sister office down there soon, to see if there's any page 3 stunnahs splashing themselves topless down the beach... :drool:
can i come on work placement :drool:
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Business or pleasure Matt?
Well, it's hardly cold in b/mouth...
Which reminds me, I really need a week at our sister office down there soon, to see if there's any page 3 stunnahs splashing themselves topless down the beach... :drool:
can i come on work placement :drool:
What do you know about firewalls, routers and Global WAN?... alternatively, can you make a decent brew? :laugh:
Royal Bath Hotel on the company dime, BBQs & beers at the bosses' gaff on Sandbanks, beach. sun, nice things to look at... I have to be forced to go there, as you can imagine!!
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well i should be back in singapore soon anyways, theres always plenty to look at there :P :laugh:
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Can anyone tell whether the rear section of the seat is available seperately to order? (the shiney piece on the back that the kids will kick! :confused:)
Cheers
I'm pretty sure the 2 scratches in mine will come out m8. Then you could always get em vinyled :confused:
Just as an added note. Does anyone ( Tony or Jonnyc ) know if my car will have the airbag part of the wiring loom under my seats / carpets? Also, I notice Nathan has the little electric adjuster on his seats too. Will I have the nessesary connections from the factory? I doubt the super efficient guys at VW would delete any wiring just because the car has Recaro's. :confused:
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The back is something like £400+ vat, there'll be other ways of sorting it than going to the expense of replacing it.
Wiring should all be there, it is for the heated seats etc.
Oh, and DAMN YOU Joe... Bournemouth is no Singapore!
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Can anyone tell whether the rear section of the seat is available seperately to order? (the shiney piece on the back that the kids will kick! :confused:)
Cheers
....Yes but (as posted already) it's relatively expensive AND you'd have to dismantle a relatively complicated seat structure.
Vinyl seems the best and most economical solution. I might do mine matt black although most of my back seat passengers are 18/19yo teenage girls - Jailbait friends of my daughter.
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I'll contact you, Nathan, as soon as I know more detail about coding out the airbag warnings for the Recaro Sports - I'm onto it now.
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Just as an added note. Does anyone ( Tony or Jonnyc ) know if my car will have the airbag part of the wiring loom under my seats / carpets? Also, I notice Nathan has the little electric adjuster on his seats too. Will I have the nessesary connections from the factory? I doubt the super efficient guys at VW would delete any wiring just because the car has Recaro's. :confused:
....The possibly critical question (I think) is whether your ORIGINAL chassis was supplied with or without the Recaro Sports. The wiring etc might be according to the ORIGINAL seats type and not necessarily standard/generic for all/both seat types.
I hope I'm wrong!
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Can anyone tell whether the rear section of the seat is available seperately to order? (the shiney piece on the back that the kids will kick! :confused:)
Cheers
I'm pretty sure the 2 scratches in mine will come out m8. Then you could always get em vinyled :confused:
Just as an added note. Does anyone ( Tony or Jonnyc ) know if my car will have the airbag part of the wiring loom under my seats / carpets? Also, I notice Nathan has the little electric adjuster on his seats too. Will I have the nessesary connections from the factory? I doubt the super efficient guys at VW would delete any wiring just because the car has Recaro's. :confused:
Cheers Mick :happy2:
This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'musical chairs' :laugh:
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:laugh:(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb242%2Fmagzm8%2FKerrrchinnnggg.jpg&hash=ecd2a24825385281f9e6b443bfc73869fc035ede) :laugh:
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Ha Haaa I see what you did there! :laugh: :signLOL:
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found these pictures in Etka itself, i have added the names on the pics myself
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So far, with Jonny's help :drinking: I've established that the part #'s for his Recaro Sports in Interlagos (which were in his earlier GTI, not Ed30) were : -
(55) | 1K0 881 405 JE | seat cover (cloth) | left | PR-NOD
08/05-07/07TZX | anthracite | -RZ
(55) | 1K0 881 406 AR | seat cover (cloth) | right | PR-NOD
08/05-07/07TZX | anthracite | -RZ
56 | 1K0 881 805 D | backrest cover (cloth) | PR-NOD
^ This info also matches the right and left seat cover #'s which 'Blue' has posted.
The info 'Blue' posted is extra helpful because it shows "leather/leatherette | JTH" parts, and therefore it looks like "TZX" (next to the date range) might stand for Interlagos.
I'm pretty sure that "anthracite" is the general term for the interior. Very helpful as he tried to be, my dealer's parts guy isn't quite up to speed on that.
Additionally, 'Tony_D' earlier in another thread posted part #'s which also match the above.
Methinks that all I have to do is confirm that "TZX" is Interlagos...........And starting saving in my piggy bank! Birthday donations very welcome!! :grin:
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Those are the ones! 'Blue', you're a star!
Collectively this forum rocks! We eventually seem to crack everything and solve the problems.
:drinking: :grouphug:
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Well done guys. Can't wait to see a result with these seats. Hope to upgrade my seats for these soon.
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Well done guys. Can't wait to see a result with these seats. Hope to upgrade my seats for these soon.
....Don't hold your breath though - These are only the third set I've seen for sale in over 3 years.
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i would love those seats but i would want to keep the half leather and interlagos trim as in ed 30 oem seats , think greenhouse is up to this ??????? there was a pick on here some time ago
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i would love those seats but i would want to keep the half leather and interlagos trim as in ed 30 oem seats , think greenhouse is up to this ??????? there was a pick on here some time ago
:innocent: :wink:
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them seats are the dogs mate , when you decide to sell them can i have first chance ? in exchange for ed 30 seats of corse
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them seats are the dogs mate , when you decide to sell them can i have first chance ? in exchange for ed 30 seats of corse
I haven't even got em yet :laugh:
Sure mate, If it comes to it you'll be the first to hear about it :happy2:
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cheers mate , love the recaros but love ed 30 trim just as much , imo ed30 should have come with them in :drool:
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Robin, those will looks sweet - a very cool mod indeed.
Pat on the back for those putting the extra mile in to help fellow members.
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Pat on the back for those putting the extra mile in to help fellow members.
....Yes, I think I said earlier - This community of enthusiasts has been invaluable at collectively helping. And even in handling his sale, Jonny has been exemplary in his help and caring - Too many people just take the money and run.
We all tend to help each other if/when we can and what goes around comes around and we all benefit - It's simply great and a real joy.
Yes, they certainly will look very sweet indeed....Sweet body-hugging eye-candy!
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^ pic courtesy of mixit ^ :P
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I can't have them, would make putting the baby seat in the rear even harder - well thats what I'm telling myself and sticking to it :grin:
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Just to help you NOT to have them even more : -
Apparently if you have a 3-door car, it is absolute hell for anyone to get in and out of the back seats. You have a 3-door I think.
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Maybe a silly question, but why did johnny get rid of the seats from his car?!
what seats does he know have!?
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Maybe a silly question, but why did johnny get rid of the seats from his car?!
what seats does he know have!?
....He gives details in his build thread but essentially he's seeking to save further weight.
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Just to help you NOT to have them even more : -
Apparently if you have a 3-door car, it is absolute hell for anyone to get in and out of the back seats. You have a 3-door I think.
Its not the best but a child seat base helps loads, otherwise I would have to clamber in the back every time. ISO is worth it afterall :happy2:
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Are you trying to justify swopping to Recaro Sports, neg!? :evilgrin:
A youngster will kick hell out of the backs of the Recaro Sports!
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must.... not.... fall.....in.....to.....trap.......
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I have leather anyway so wouldnt be worth it, I'll stick with trying to get on the car what I have already :ashamed:
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I can confirm only racing snakes need apply for entry into the rear of a recaro clad GTI :chicken:
The seat slides as far as usual, but the tilt forward is approximately 4 inches :grin:
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I can confirm only racing snakes need apply for entry into the rear of a recaro clad GTI :chicken:
The seat slides as far as usual, but the tilt forward is approximately 4 inches :grin:
....Now I know why my teenage daughter persuaded me to get a 5-door and merely grinned when I showed her a pic of the Recaro Sports.
They'd be great in a modded Rocco [calling wigit!!! calling wigit!!!]
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Pat on the back for those putting the extra mile in to help fellow members.
....Yes, I think I said earlier - This community of enthusiasts has been invaluable at collectively helping. And even in handling his sale, Jonny has been exemplary in his help and caring - Too many people just take the money and run.
We all tend to help each other if/when we can and what goes around comes around and we all benefit - It's simply great and a real joy.
Yes, they certainly will look very sweet indeed....Sweet body-hugging eye-candy!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb242%2Fmagzm8%2FCars%2FRecaro-1.jpg&hash=23cee56f3a38d0ea0ce43ca40420c496545bd1da)
Ahem... Cough .... Lets not forget who's seats these are in the picture :P
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Just to help you NOT to have them even more : -
Apparently if you have a 3-door car, it is absolute hell for anyone to get in and out of the back seats. You have a 3-door I think.
It can be a pain as they don't tip as far forward as the std seat. However if rear passengers are told to come out backwards, its not an issue at all. :happy2:
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Pat on the back for those putting the extra mile in to help fellow members.
....Yes, I think I said earlier - This community of enthusiasts has been invaluable at collectively helping. And even in handling his sale, Jonny has been exemplary in his help and caring - Too many people just take the money and run.
We all tend to help each other if/when we can and what goes around comes around and we all benefit - It's simply great and a real joy.
Yes, they certainly will look very sweet indeed....Sweet body-hugging eye-candy!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb242%2Fmagzm8%2FCars%2FRecaro-1.jpg&hash=23cee56f3a38d0ea0ce43ca40420c496545bd1da)
Ahem... Cough .... Lets not forget who's seats these are in the picture :P
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Just to help you NOT to have them even more : -
Apparently if you have a 3-door car, it is absolute hell for anyone to get in and out of the back seats. You have a 3-door I think.
It can be a pain as they don't tip as far forward as the std seat. However if rear passengers are told to come out backwards, its not an issue at all. :happy2:
Indeed Mick :wink:
P.S. I have a date in mind so will PM you later :jumpmove:
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It can be a pain as they don't tip as far forward as the std seat. However if rear passengers are told to come out backwards, its not an issue at all. :happy2:
Indeed Mick :wink:
P.S. I have a date in mind so will PM you later :jumpmove:
....Nathan wants a date with you!!? Be very careful, Mick - Our Nath has quite a reputation and you want to think twice about presenting your rear if he's around!
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Ahem... Cough .... Lets not forget who's seats these are in the picture :P
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It can be a pain as they don't tip as far forward as the std seat. However if rear passengers are told to come out backwards, its not an issue at all. :happy2:
Indeed Mick :wink:
P.S. I have a date in mind so will PM you later :jumpmove:
....Nathan wants a date with you!!? Be very careful, Mick - Our Nath has quite a reputation and you want to think twice about presenting your rear if he's around!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FBrazilianJamieNathan.jpg&hash=d7b040b43aec67a674b8a5a2980ec3e5435b2e91)
Hmmmmm.... I mention coming out backwards, Nathan wants a date and then someone suggests I get a Brazilian . :scared:ROBIN What kind of forum have you introduced me to :P
Ahem... Cough .... Lets not forget who's seats these are in the picture :P
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Now edited / :P
Its ok Robin, I wasn’t being sarcastic. :happy2:
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Fun isn't it :happy2:
When I first woke up this morning before getting out of bed, the thought of those Recaro Sports came into my mind and I had to remind myself that I wasn't dreaming but it was real and soon happening.
I've just confirmed the sale of my stock GTI seats to a modded Mk5 Caddy van! - I'll get pics in due course.
When's your date with Nathan, or is it secret? :evilgrin:
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Fun isn't it :happy2:
When I first woke up this morning before getting out of bed, the thought of those Recaro Sports came into my mind and I had to remind myself that I wasn't dreaming but it was real and soon happening.
I've just confirmed the sale of my stock GTI seats to a modded Mk5 Caddy van! - I'll get pics in due course.
When's your date with Nathan, or is it secret? :evilgrin:
:happy2:
oooh I couldn't possibly divulge that information. Besides, let me take one step at a time. 3 somes will come later :evilgrin:
Actually, Don't tell Nathan but if he doesn't soon tell me, I'm gonna stick em on eBay :evilgrin:
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I'm off to meet up with jonnyc tomorrow for the Recaros - It feels like a birthday present!
It'll be a bit longer before the Interlagos covers are done but a source is sorted.
:happy2: 8) :happy2:
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Great Stuff Robin, you'll love em. I'm looking forward to having an ED30 interior. :smiley:
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R32 Recaros fitted and now sourcing Interlagos cloth to match my rear seats.
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noticed the weight saving with the parcel shelf :innocent:
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noticed the weight saving with the parcel shelf :innocent:
....So much so that I've had to ask VWR to setup my rear suspension again :wink:
I had a senior moment and left it at the TTshop when Jonny and I were playing musical Recaros there. It'll get sent to me in due course with their next delivery to me (expected soon).
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Recaro Sports Seats Review now completed and posted.
Linky : - Recaro Sports Seats Review (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3742.0)
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They look great Robin :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Top Notch Robin... They really look good.
And the previous OEM GTi ones (above somewhere) look good too. Having been looking at second hand Audis and VW's recently, I've been really put off leather having seen how badly is sags on what are still relatively new cars. The grey cloth and Interlagos fabric look really good and guaranteed not to sag.
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I'm intending to vinyl wrap the glossy backs with 'carbonskin' so they'll have this kind of look : -
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They're like this at the moment : -
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^ carbonvinyl the lower panels ^
Or could do both? You'd then see it when the front doors are open.
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I'm intending to vinyl wrap the glossy backs with 'carbonskin' so they'll have this kind of look : -
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Holy sh!t :drool: :drool:
I think I've just had a sex wee....seriously Robin, that looks absofcukinglutely drop dead gobsmackingly beautiful :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Can't wait to see pics of them finished. :happy2:
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I'm intending to vinyl wrap the glossy backs with 'carbonskin' so they'll have this kind of look : -
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Holy sh!t :drool: :drool:
I think I've just had a sex wee....seriously Robin, that looks absofcukinglutely drop dead gobsmackingly beautiful :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Can't wait to see pics of them finished. :happy2:
+1!!!
Love the carbon seat look.. Wish I had the extra £1850 so that I could have upgraded to the carbon versions of the Pole position, only 4.5kg each too lol..
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Although it wouldn't be real carbonfibre and only vinyl, the stuff which is now on the market is absolutely up to it - Especially for something like a seat back or interior trim. [says he who has always said in the past that he doesn't like anything imitation!]
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Holy sh!t :drool: :drool:
I think I've just had a sex wee....seriously Robin, that looks absofcukinglutely drop dead gobsmackingly beautiful :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Can't wait to see pics of them finished. :happy2:
....Methinks you are going to have to go and change clothes and have a cold shower! Those particular beauties are in the 2010 Nissan GTR - A car which you particularly detest IIRC, John :evilgrin: :laugh: :evilgrin:
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both options are drop dead f**king gorgeous :drool:
carbon lower panels is the subtler option
carbon main is more flash
both awesome so you arent going to go wrong :happy2:
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I'm off this afternoon to see someone who does it. Will report later.
I've decided (I think!) I'll go carbon mains only as it relates more closely to the original Recaro design - What's black will stay black but carbonised black.
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Visited Raccoon today and am extremely impressed indeed. They've been looking for a high standard 'carbon' vinyl and the first roll is coming next week. The sample I saw was awesome - Not only does it have subtle and slight waviness in the weave but also a very slight and subtle texture. And it picks up the light reflections according to shape.
It's a bit like VWR's real carbonfibre as opposed to the deeply lacquered from OSIR.
I'm still waiting for the Interlagos sample but, assumimg it's good enough, my upholsterer can't do the job until June anyway - He's got 2 VW Campers (one split screen show car) to finish. So it's carbon vinyl my Recaro backs and door trims first. At least it spreads my costs.
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Why not change on the rear seats instead??
The r32 are soo much nicer to look at IMO. :happy2:
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As many of you already know, I have recently bought jonnyc's Recaros for my GTI. But being R32 cloth they do not match my Interlagos pattern cloth of the rear seats. So, rather than change my back seat covers to R32 to match the Recaros, I much prefer to change the front Recaro's covers to Interlagos. Easy you might think - Just look up the part #'s on ETKA, but no!
My chassis/build is 2006 and then they were a VW factory option. Also, VW dropped the Interlagos option in the GTI (to many people's annoyance) - Why I'll never understand. I spent hours today with my VW dealer's parts guy searching ETKA which told me that my car from its chassis number has "anthracite" but with "RZ" trim. There is no mention of Interlagos, nor on ETKA for Jonny's 06-build GTI which is now owned by Regal and which had Recaro Sports with Interlagos. His is ETKA listed as "anthracite" and "RZ" too.
No-one seems to know what "anthracite" refers to (it's in the Description column) nor if "RZ" is Interlagos or refers to something else. The part #'s are currently out of stock anyway!
My dealer is saying that if he orders it and it's wrong, he can't return it - I think I need to talk to someone above him on that. I'm beginning to take the view that as a customer I don't even have to know any of the ETKA gobblygook but that I want the Recaro Sports Interlagos GTO covers and the part # is not my problem.
An alternative is to try and get some Interlagos cloth (extremely difficult) and get a professional car upholsterer to alter the R32 covers.
If anyone has any helpful information or contacts, I'd be grateful :happy2:
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Why not change on the rear seats instead??
The r32 are soo much nicer to look at IMO. :happy2:
....That would be my second choice if I can't some Interlagos cloth (hopefully any day now). The R32 cloth is very nice indeed but I slightly prefer the Interlagos and it's also a very important component of the traditional GTI identity.
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Is this a pic of the interior of the new GTI :drool: :drool: Its looks amazing if it is :happy2:
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^^hmm, still has old aircon and grab handles , must be pre production or something if its golf, other than that its just like a scirocco's interior :happy2:
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It has a MK6 steering wheel. :smiley:
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In my quest to source Interlagos cloth I was very kindly pointed in the direction of Joe on the 'old' forum. However, when he eventually sent me a sample it turned out to be nothing like the genuine Interlagos cloth and furthermore of dubious quality as a car seat material!
I have registered on Club Lupo and sent a guy called porschetrimr a PM but so far no response.
I may have to spend £570 for genuine GTI Recaro covers from my VW dealer and that's with discount! And then my local upholsterer friend £240 to fit them (cheaper than my dealer).
Finding 1.5 metres of Interlagos for about £140 and paying my upholsterer £320 to do them would be a much more cost effective option.
HELP !!
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Robin have you rang MJ interiors, he should be able to source you the material. :smiley:
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Robin have you rang MJ interiors, he should be able to source you the material. :smiley:
....Yes, I did so earlier today - Someone on VAGOC posted me a link. MJ is sending me a sample just to double check - The guy clearly knows what he is talking about.
Joe meant well and did say it wasn't necessarily exact but that one simply wasn't close.
Thanks TC :happy2:
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Robin try emailing this guy :-
info@cartex.de
at this site :-
http://www.sitzklinik.de/polsterungen.html
They do interlagos (proper interlagos cloth) by the metre.
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Thanks, Gareth :happy2:
I'll note that as a back-up option. MJ will be easier.
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Received my Interlagos sample from MJ today :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
No prizes for guessing which sample it is in the pic. Also shown is the other unbacked "Interlagos" sample I had received a week ago from Joe. The MJ sample is also foam backed.
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One sample costs ~£60 a metre and the other ~£90 a metre - Guess which cost which! I'm now actually feeling quite angry with Joe (Admin on the 'other' forum) - Is he taking the piss or trying to con me!? :fighting:
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EDIT: I have subsequently made my peace with Joe and would not wish a misunderstanding over an unsatisfactory sample to reflect in any way on Joe's standard of workmanship.
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well one looks perfect and the other quite awful to be honest
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The problem is with it being a forum, its like getting it mapped or getting a milly all the people who have a particular brand shout from the hill tops every time some one asks whats this like. And the same will be for Joe as soon as i asked over their the other month i got about 6 PM's telling me go to Joe he is the best.
Well when you have got free advertising and a ready supply of customer's he can afford to take the piss with his prices. :smiley:
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Thats good RR, one of em is bloody spot on :happy2:
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That one is perfect! :love:
Sorry Joe didn't work out Robin :chicken:
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just so people dont get the wrong end! im not that joe! :laugh:
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Hi Robin,
I totally agree that one is spot on :happy2:
Did Joe know it was for a MKV as that sample looks more like it is from an older version of the GTI. :confused:
£90 a metre is awfully steep though. For that you could buy leather or alcantara!
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A big thanx to TC, Greenouse, and those who with every good intention tried to help me by recommending Joe - Although I'm irritated I don't actually think he set out to con me and his upholstery work itself may be very good.
I've just got back from my upholstery guy and he will fit me in during June. Such a relief to source the genuine Mk5 Interlagos!!
Did Joe know it was for a MKV as that sample looks more like it is from an older version of the GTI. :confused:
£90 a metre is awfully steep though. For that you could buy leather or alcantara!
....Well I did make it crystal clear it was for a Mk5 both in an email and on the phone.
My upholsterer couldn't believe that Joe wanted £90 per metre and described the sample as "absolute crap for seating!"
All's well that ends well - What a journey!
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^ Now THAT is a WOW!!!! signature! Such strong impact and great composition and colour - Nice 1
Tres cool :happy2: 8) :happy2:
[I didn't know you were an unmolested virgin]
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why not take your issue up with him, im sure he would come on here to explain a little more :smiley:
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LOL @ RR and MIXIT
MIXIT won't stay unmolested for long if he stays around this modders paradise forum :grin:
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Why not take your issue up with him, im sure he would come on here to explain a little more :smiley:
....It's not an issue and I'm already over my irritation. It just shows how important it is to get a sample before parting with money. I don't like to buy anything unseen unless I already know and trust the supplier. That's why I never use eBay.
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LOL @ RR and MIXIT
MIXIT won't stay unmolested for long if he stays around this modders paradise forum :grin:
RESIIIST... RESIIIIST :scared: :scared:
Thanks Robin, I actualy thought it was 5hite.. :ashamed:
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LOL @ RR and MIXIT
MIXIT won't stay unmolested for long if he stays around this modders paradise forum :grin:
....Doesn't going from Recaros to standard seats give him 'credits' on his modding tally? :evilgrin:
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Doesnt that 2nd covering look simular to the Mk6 tartan effort :sick:
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LOL @ RR and MIXIT
MIXIT won't stay unmolested for long if he stays around this modders paradise forum :grin:
....Doesn't going from Recaros to standard seats give him 'credits' on his modding tally? :evilgrin:
Aaaah... thats true.... oi, they're not standard either :P
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Aaaah... thats true.... oi, they're not standard either :P
....Well I suppose not, if Nathan has had them! :evilgrin:
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^ ^ ^ ^ :signLOL:
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^ ^ ^ ^ :signLOL:
....I really don't know why you're laughing! Dogging can be a messy business.
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[^ And Nathan thought he'd seen the last of that]
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^ :jumpmove: I'm liking the way the red line in the cloth picks up with the red bodywork. And also the carbon vinyl is looking subtle rather than that high gloss black.
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@ Robin :indifferent: :P
@ Mixit, can't believe your still resisting evan after a 'sprited' drive in my car! :evilgrin:
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Those high gloss deep black backs to Nathan's Recaros will suit his glossy deep black car extremely well though.
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@ Robin :indifferent: :P
@ Mixit, can't believe your still resisting evan after a 'sprited' drive in my car! :evilgrin:
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^^^^^ :signLOL: :signLOL:
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recaro's in cloth look better than i imagined
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recaro's in cloth look better than i imagined
....I'll be posting pics of them re-upholstered in Interlagos but they won't be done until June. Methinks I better make sure it's in time for Inters.
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if you don't mind me asking, how much is a retrim (on average)
i was looking at the leather recaro's and see they don't wear well and so if i had picked a set up would like to sort out the side bolsters (but not sure what to and how)
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if you don't mind me asking, how much is a retrim (on average)
i was looking at the leather recaro's and see they don't wear well and so if i had picked a set up would like to sort out the side bolsters (but not sure what to and how)
....You'd best ask a professional coachbuilder/upholsterer. Leather will be more than cloth and it depends on the extent of what you want done.
If you are up north, check out MJ Interiors and do say I recommended him (Micheal).
Linky : - MJ Interiors Web Site (http://www.mjinteriors.co.uk)
Good luck trying to find some GTI/R32 Recaros!
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thanks for the link
it's just something to consider if i end up with these
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thanks for the link
it's just something to consider if i end up with these
side bolster repair is about 70 quid IIRC, mike did my mk5 and his work and customer service is 2nd to none
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I've just had a PM from Joe who supplied me with the first (unsatisfactory) sample and he's naturally disappointed in my comments in this thread.
I think it only fair to reiterate that although I was naturally very disappointed in what Joe sent me and my comments were sharp, I did not and do not really feel that he was in any way trying to con me and in fact, in his own way, he was trying to help me. Hopefully though, my initial reaction to being offered what is clearly not Interlagos and at £90 a metre, is understandable when I was offered the genuine article by MJ. The £90 price appears to be due to a third party supplier who I won't bother to name.
With the exact science of hindsight it would have saved both of us disappointment if Joe had not sent me the sample as it was so far removed from the Mk5 Interlagos design.
This should in no way reflect badly on Joe's ability to execute good work and it certainly is not my intention to trash his reputation.
Time to move on..........
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thanks for the link
it's just something to consider if i end up with these
side bolster repair is about 70 quid IIRC, mike did my mk5 and his work and customer service is 2nd to none
nice one
is that on standard mk5 seats or recaro's?
any before and after pics?
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Looks spot on Robin - I hope you've popped back to thank Gordie for passing you MJ's details :happy2:
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Looks spot on Robin - I hope you've popped back to thank Gordie for passing you MJ's details :happy2:
....On my To Do List - Job #432. I only got this sorted this afternoon. I hadn't forgotten but thanks for reminding me and I'll pop over to 'yours' now................
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Red Robin saw your carbon covered seat backs elsewhere on the web. They look great . Are you pleased with result/quality ?
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Very pleased with the quality, thanks :happy2:
It's really the combination of the seat backs with the door and dashboard trims in matching carbon vinyl which make the seats look stock. When the Interlagos cloth is sewn on, the coordination will be complete.
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Sorry for dragging up an old post, but I felt information would be best kept in one thread.
Does anyone know the Part numbers of the complete Recaro's with interlagos are? Been googling for a past 2 hours trying to find an answer. I have not even managed to get the Leather version.
decided I will attempt to take a seriously big harden up pill and ask VW for price and availability. :surprised:
I'm guessing part numbers listed by RedRobin are merely for the seat covers as appose to the full replacement seats.
I know it sounds crazy. But only being able to buy one of three sets in the past 24 months. First requiring replacement seats and then one set on ED38 (which sold with in 2 days) and Leather S3 seats in MK5 classified. I really do want the interlagos. I understand how RedRobin feels. :drinking:
So If anyone is able to help that would be greatly appreciated. At least this way anyone else in the future will be able to direct themselves to this thread and get the correct information.
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I've just fitted some leather buckets from a 08 Gti I'm more than happy to take one out and check for part numbers if that helps you ? I bought mine from eBay here in the uk but I have read on forums a guy in Europe sells them brand new on eBay.de il find his user name for you
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Sorry for dragging up an old post, but I felt information would be best kept in one thread.
....No apology needed, buddy - It helps everyone to keep information in the same thread. :drinking:
These Recaro versions were an expensive VW factory option which they stopped in ~2007 - They are as rare as rocking horse poo.
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someone on ASN got a quote for leather buckets for an S3 from Audi
you're looking at £8k
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Sorry for dragging up an old post, but I felt information would be best kept in one thread.
....No apology needed, buddy - It helps everyone to keep information in the same thread. :drinking:
These Recaro versions were an expensive VW factory option which they stopped in ~2007 - They are as rare as rocking horse poo.
Perhaps those seats are still able to ordered new? I was aware that they stopped them, I do want material not the leather ones.
Otherwise i'm left with no choice other then buy a whole car in the UK and ship it back to New Zealand. As i have found a handful of R32's over here with them in. The leather version.
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No, you cannot order them any longer. You could never order them separately unless they were installed in a factory car.
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all the part numbers are on etka to build up a seat but there is actually loads of bits lol theres a part number for cloth seat covers but doesnt say if its gti style. I would take a stab at black/anthracite being r32 as mine are black in the centre and anthracite sides
1k0 881 805 D backrest cover cloth anthracite £156.94
1k0 881 805 F backrest cover cloth black/anthracite £156.94
1k0 881 805 E backrest cover leather GTI £311.52
1k0 881 805 G backrest cover leather R32 £311.52
Left seat cover
1k0 881 405 JE anthracite cloth £156.94
1k0 881 405 JG black/anthracite cloth £156.94
1k0 881 405 JF Leather £311.52
Right seat cover
1k0 881 406 AR anthracite cloth £156.94
1k0 881 406 AT black/anthracite cloth £156.94
1k0 881 406 AS Leather £311,52
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to give you an idea of how many parts you would need to buy
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Cheers stu_no_1 any chance of the bolster part numbers always handy for the future as im sure mine will sag etc
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U have to buy the whole seat back or seat base I'm not at my computer just now so I can't get the part number
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to give you an idea of how many parts you would need to buy
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awesome, anyone else seat this as VW's mechano set? :evilgrin:
Thanks Stu, for some reason I was aware of this. As to when I bought MK4 R32 seats.
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Cheers stu_no_1 any chance of the bolster part numbers always handy for the future as im sure mine will sag etc
1K0 881 775 F padding for backrest
1K0 881 375 AE padding for seat