Recaro`s, How common??

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Recaro`s, How common??

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These seats in my mr2 (picture borrowed)

Are they rare or standard?


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they look like they are from an RS turbo or an 80's ford of some description - love em
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Post by sticks »

im sure they came standard in earlier mr2's.well they were an optional extra like ive seen a good few with them.
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jasongtr wrote:they look like they are from an RS turbo or an 80's ford of some description - love em


I think they are slightly different to the RS ford seats, they seem more slender, but styled with the same fabrics etc.

Deffo Factory options, not really rare but not that common either, really nice seats tho I love em :thumleft:
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yep,they are extras but not the most comfortable unless you have a fat ar$e. fortunately I do.
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should i keep em or sell em?
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i have it on my rev3 gt spec

i think the rev5 recaro is alot more rarer
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Post by Mike 'MR2' McHugh »

Not common at all, i have them in mine. If you were looking for a set theyre not cheap !! Made for the MR2 as an optional extra..... do you have the door cards though :wink:
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SFLee wrote:i have it on my rev3 gt spec

i think the rev5 recaro is alot more rarer


The other option recaros are recaro SR's and i've seen them in rev3s also

still want a set but i always get outbid on ebay or am skint when they come up on here #-o
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platmatt8 wrote:These seats in my mr2 (picture borrowed)

Are they rare or standard?


Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee32 ... recaro.jpg


Factory option on the rev 2/3 IIRC :-k
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are mine factory option?
(on a rev5)

think mine are recaro speeds

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Post by craig »

Jim, seen Andy Jones car and he has the factory option recaros in his which are the same as yours albeit a different pattern :thumleft:
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arh right...
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RedMR² wrote:
platmatt8 wrote:These seats in my mr2 (picture borrowed)

Are they rare or standard?


Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee32 ... recaro.jpg


Factory option on the rev 2/3 IIRC :-k


Have them mine and its a Rev 1. :-k

Only think I seen half a dozen other cars with then fitted, so not common.
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Post by JeffD »

Although not stamped as Recaro I believe they made the TRD seats - uber rare ;-')

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Next question then, should i keep them :-k
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Post by nikaiyo »

platmatt8 wrote:Next question then, should i keep them :-k


Do you like them?

It took me about 8 months to find set... I think they really suit the Mr2 they are kind of Retro and really comfy (got a fat ar$e tho :lol: )
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Post by platmatt8 »

I like the seat, the head rests are a bit to retro for me.

How much would it cost to re upholster?

in leather/alcentara?
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Post by Mike 'MR2' McHugh »

platmatt8 wrote:I like the seat, the head rests are a bit to retro for me.

How much would it cost to re upholster?

in leather/alcentara?


About £350.
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Re: Recaro`s, How common??

Post by Richmr2 »

Mine :D

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Also Have the doorcards \:D/

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