Recaro: The Recaro Garage - All things Recaro

[TrentW]

the recline knob for the passenger side, and whatever is needed to fix the creep issue. I'm away for work (as usual) and I haven't taken them apart so I don't know how involved it is to fix the issue.

If you can get some pics that would be helpful.

[Rugbyfan]

the recline knob for the passenger side, and whatever is needed to fix the creep issue. I'm away for work (as usual) and I haven't taken them apart so I don't know how involved it is to fix the issue.

[TrentW]

Does anyone know of a place that sells Recaro PARTS? I have a set of trophy's that have some auto recline issues. Thanks

What parts do you need exactly? I got a guy...

[Rugbyfan]

Does anyone know of a place that sells Recaro PARTS? I have a set of trophy's that have some auto recline issues. Thanks

[TrentW]

Im going to look at some Recaro SRD seats, how can I tell if they are genuine Recaros VS the million chinese reps out there. They've been recovered in black leather

@TrentW go here https://www.2002parts.com/bmw/recaro-seat-parts.html

Found the five sided knobs are still available thru the dealer. Like $25 from BluntTech.

And I know Dave from Aardvark. Good guy, and helpful with info.

[2mAn]

Im going to look at some Recaro SRD seats, how can I tell if they are genuine Recaros VS the million chinese reps out there. They've been recovered in black leather

@TrentW go here https://www.2002parts.com/bmw/recaro-seat-parts.html

[TrentW]

I want a pair of mesh headrests so bad.

Still wanting a pair of halo headrests?

I'm trying to find a pair of these knobs in either style...

[MC Hammered]

I want a pair of mesh headrests so bad.

[TrentW]

Yup. Although mine have the mesh head rests. ;D

[JRKOUPE]

the real gen 1 LS

I don't mean this towards any1 at all.


.its just a FYI..


this is what Gen 1 LS seats are..the real deal...nothing else....so many folx get it wrong...


I sold recaro , new , back in the day going thru grad school...the late 70s!!!!..lol

[TrentW]

I have the first gen Recaro LS with the three nylon straps for bottom cushion support and felt like I sunk too low into the seat, and I'm not that heavy-only 185 lbs. The later 2nd and 3rd gen seats use a large square one piece rubber bladder which gives more support.

The cheap and easy fix is to get a piece of 11" X 14" Lexan .093 thick from Home Depot and slide it between the lower cushion and the straps. I rounded off the rear corners so it slid in easily, and if you have the pull-out thigh supports you'll just need to cut two slots in each one for the slides to clear.

May be even better with a slightly more flexible material, so I'm going to experiment, but it's a big improvement over the original strap supports.

[kronus]

I dug up a few 6-year-old photos of my OEM E30 Alpina Recaro LS-C

the bolster shape can be clearly seen here



the lifting mechanisms are quite similar to the E30 sport seat design.





some detail of the OEM webbing and seat rails






album with full-size photos


I have a few yards of the repro Alpina fabric on the way, so a recover project will soon ensue. Anyone have a good source for LS-shape bolster and center foams?

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Teaser shot of my new seat for you guys.

Got some alpina seats?!?

[Panici]

Teaser shot of my new seat for you guys.

http://imgur.com/Fw9Gp74

[Panici]

How much would you guys expect to pay for a decent condition (no rips in fabric) Recaro LS-C?
I realize this is somewhat location dependent.