Recaro: The Recaro Garage - All things Recaro

[AbsorbantNut]

its sooooooooo much more complicated then that. Do you know where to put fitting marks or what fitting marks are? Do you know what seam allowance to leave or subtract, what way they need to go together, where the stretch of the fabric should be, what to add or subtract if you use or dont use a foam backing... trust me.. not fun lol.

Ahh:hitler: This is getting better and better!!!! Im not saying Im going to think it's going to be easy, I know its gonna be a pain in the butt, but I pick up things quick, and I'm doing one seat at a time, so if i screw up terribley Ill just bring them to someone that actually knows what they're doing. Id honestly just like to give it a go though. Even if it looks terrible. Its going to be pretty hard to lose money on these seats too...

[a2coupe2a]

Ahh:hitler: This is getting better and better!!!! Im not saying Im going to think it's going to be easy, I know its gonna be a pain in the butt, but I pick up things quick, and I'm doing one seat at a time, so if i screw up terribley Ill just bring them to someone that actually knows what they're doing. Id honestly just like to give it a go though. Even if it looks terrible. Its going to be pretty hard to lose money on these seats too...

well just remember my screen name and ill try to help you out the best i can when you get tearing into them. My best suggestion is to use a cheap vinyl with a good backing that has a good amount of stretch for your first try. That way it has a little more give and you wont be super pissed if you wasted money on fabric.

[AbsorbantNut]

well just remember my screen name and ill try to help you out the best i can when you get tearing into them. My best suggestion is to use a cheap vinyl with a good backing that has a good amount of stretch for your first try. That way it has a little more give and you wont be super pissed if you wasted money on fabric.

I already have it written down on a stickynote;) Thanks a lot, and Ill be sure to do that. Now about the dissassembly...You said this was the worst LS? Does it have anything to do with those wires holding the jackets in and those dumb plastic slide clip thingys

[jakkerd]

Just picked 2 up for €10 a piece. Quite a steal imo.
Plan is replace the lower bolsters and to completely recover them.




I have these in the car atm. Will probably sell when the others are done.

[leegf]

I have these in the car atm. Will probably sell when the others are done.

i think these are the exact same seats that i have, right down to the color! recaro ls from an e21 3-series?

[jakkerd]

Jup.

[emil e30]

this are mine origin e30 recaros....and im in love with them:p

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[M42Technik]

this are mine origin e30 recaros....and im in love with them:p

pics before and after restore

Wish mine looked like that! Amazing work.

[Ryan...]

How much do you think these are really worth? I've spent some time reading up on the seats, and the prices tend to vary, and I would like to hear from you guys that know a lot more about Recaros than I do :)

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2188418163.html

[Fusion]

Here's mine.
The black ass-napkin is just a towel pushed in so my rivets don't fuck the seats up. Actually looks good imo.



Driver's seat falls back when adjusting, is that what that damper is for?
Can theybe bought easily?

[kronus]

Driver's seat falls back when adjusting, is that what that damper is for?
Can theybe bought easily?

Regular sport seat dampers sort of work, but most are blown these days. I have an extra full set of 4. $50 shipped?

[Fusion]

Would take. Am far away. :(

[kronus]

Would take. Am far away. :(

Aw, didn't even notice your location. Yeah, no $50 shipped for you :p

Look for regular sport seat shocks. There are two per seat, and you pretty much have to break off a push-on washer to get them off. New washers are still available, iirc.

[Fusion]

All available at the dealer?

[kronus]

All available at the dealer?

Check it out, I haven't checked if seat shocks are available NOS. The price is pretty high per shock, though.