Recaro subframes for Aaftermarket Recaros...

[scoobyd00 0]

I've searched on this one . basically has anyone found a source on ebay / www in general for suitable subframes to mount aftermarket 'recaro sr' for example seats into a C came across a German company once that had such items .... long since lost the shortcut. Any sugestions from those that have looked into this?

[Paulr1980 0]

I've just bought some SR's and the answer is no. Recaro don't supply for the C anymore.

 

You'd have to find either a set of frames from existing recaro C seats, a set off a scirocco or have them welded on which is what I'm now doing.

 

Good luck as i've hunted the tinterweb and have had no joy. They are going in though, even if I have to use a combination of stikaflex, araldite and spit!

[scoobyd00 0]

Thanks, I have however found a couple... let you know how I get on..

[reaper1_3 0]

scoobyd00/ Paulr1980 what are the bottoms of the recaro's like, mounting points etc?? could you post a pic up, its just a thought as i have some frames that fit TT seats into a rado it might be possible to use them for recaro's???

[double-6s 0]

Thanks, I have however found a couple... let you know how I get on..

 

 

How's about sharing that info then fella! :)

[Paulr1980 0]

reaper.. I'll have a look tomorrow and post a piccy up.. If they are the same and will definitely fit then I'll give you a fair price for them!!

 

(can you do a measurement of the hole positions ((distance side to side and front to back)) and I'll do the same)

[reaper1_3 0]

Paulr1980 these are custom made so they dont have holes drilled... you drill them where you want post the pic of the bottom of the recaros and i will be able to tell if these will be any good....

[Paulr1980 0]

Ah, ok... I'll post a pic up later

[Paulr1980 0]

Here's the bottom of recaro's showing the bolt configuration.

[reaper1_3 0]

Paulr1980 the frames ive got wont fit those im afraid... but i could have alook at getting some drawn up which would fit all you would have todo is add in the exact measurements and get them made up at an engineering firm then? pm me if you want me too.....

[Paulr1980 0]

Well, after mucho's tracking, begging and jousting I have managed to get hold of a set of recaro electric subframes for my Recaro SR's.

 

I left after work last night for a 3.5 hour round trip to pick them up!! They area little dusty and need a good clean up but it's all there.

 

I'll finally get to fit my lovely evo 6 recaros tonight. wooohooo..

 

Definitely a needle in a haystack though and wouldn't do it again.

[g60pops 0]

Are the recaro electric subframes golf or corrado ones?

[Paulr1980 0]

I'm not sure... They sit a bit higher than the C's old seats did but not uncomfortably so. I'm a short arse (Richard Hammond sized) so I haven't really got any concerns there.

 

The motors are shagged but I'm gonna hunt for some new ones and then wire it all up.

[nia573 0]

Could you post a pic of the subframes you've just had please? I'm interested in how they compare to the standard aftermarket recaro subframes for a Golf

[Paulr1980 0]

yeah. I've got to get one out later so I'll take a pic then.

 

They aren't very pretty so I'll clean them up and repaint them but you'll get the idea.

[g60pops 0]

I'm not sure... They sit a bit higher than the C's old seats did but not uncomfortably so. I'm a short arse (Richard Hammond sized) so I haven't really got any concerns there.

 

The motors are shagged but I'm gonna hunt for some new ones and then wire it all up.

 

Normally its the switches that go on these. Apparently they can be opened up and the contacts cleaned.