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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:02 am

Are these rare?

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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:04 am

Yes I have on here
don't know what they called but think they are quite rare and expensive
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:06 am

Recaro sports seats are pretty sought after I believe.
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:10 am

Sweet, because they're in mine! Haha They are super comfy but I do require some parts for it like the spring that holds the leg extension bit..
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:11 am

Sweet, because they're in mine! Haha They are super comfy but I do require some parts for it like the spring that holds the leg extension bit..
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:12 am

Shouldnt be too hard to source.. the frame, mechanisms, look like normal sports seats.. Stick an ad in the wanted section once you determine what you need.
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:17 am

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm sure in my old iS the extension was extended via a triangular knob, these are on like a ratchet system where you lift them up and drop into a cut out section with a heavy spring holding it tight.. am I right in my first statement as iS seats are sports ones..?
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:18 am

Bigbenstrikes wrote:Sweet, because they're in mine! Haha They are super comfy but I do require some parts for it like the spring that holds the leg extension bit..
Which e30 do you have ?

lucky guy they look in super condition too
will only ever rise in value so go cok out when and if you ever decide to part with em
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:22 am

Bigbenstrikes wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm sure in my old iS the extension was extended via a triangular knob, these are on like a ratchet system where you lift them up and drop into a cut out section with a heavy spring holding it tight.. am I right in my first statement as iS seats are sports ones..?
Yeah sorry.. just had a proper look at your photo, and they're different. The thigh support pulley etc.

Seats aren't my fortay.. but if you search around for recaro parts, either on the wanted ad, or on ebay, I'm sure you'll find something.
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:25 am

Good luck on the search, most parts are specific to these "LS Recaro seats", and are NLA

I have 2 sets.

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Rav335uk wrote:Good luck on the search, most parts are specific to these "LS Recaro seats", and are NLA

I have 2 sets.

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And Rav's fragging em for parts, so he's your man!
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si911t wrote:
Bigbenstrikes wrote:Sweet, because they're in mine! Haha They are super comfy but I do require some parts for it like the spring that holds the leg extension bit..
Which e30 do you have ?

lucky guy they look in super condition too
will only ever rise in value so go cok out when and if you ever decide to part with em
Cheers pal! I got a 325i Tech 2. Here's a wee picture for you and anyone else!

I don't think I shall be parting of them anytime soon but if I do it will be with the rest of the car! a˜‰

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No chance.
I set is for a 2 door, and the other is for a 4 door, or touring. :D
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:33 am

Rav335uk wrote:Good luck on the search, most parts are specific to these "LS Recaro seats", and are NLA

I have 2 sets.

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OoooooOOOOOoooooH!

You have a few spare bits? Haha My passenger side is creaky whilst going over rough roads, fine when someone is sat in them.. any idea LS Recardo man?
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Rav335uk wrote:No chance.
I set is for a 2 door, and the other is for a 4 door, or touring. :D
You've got quite a buffer of rare parts aint ya! First the hartge wheels and now these..
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Bigbenstrikes wrote:I don't think I shall be parting of them anytime soon but if I do it will be with the rest of the car!
If you ever decide to sell the car, you'd be mad not to swap the interior for regular sports, comfort seats.. and then sell these separately. Keeping them in there wont get you any more money for the car as a whole.
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Bigbenstrikes wrote:
si911t wrote:
Bigbenstrikes wrote:Sweet, because they're in mine! Haha They are super comfy but I do require some parts for it like the spring that holds the leg extension bit..
Which e30 do you have ?

lucky guy they look in super condition too
will only ever rise in value so go cok out when and if you ever decide to part with em
Cheers pal! I got a 325i Tech 2. Here's a wee picture for you and anyone else!

I don't think I shall be parting of them anytime soon but if I do it will be with the rest of the car! a˜‰

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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:42 am

Why thank you sir!

It looks pretty cool but as per usual it needs some attention behind the scenes! These bodykits dont half cause ussues with rusty bits!

Good idea with the seat swapping actually! Never even thought!
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:44 am

There's a few on here with those seats, and no one is letting go of any spares they have.

Mitchen, I have acquired a few rare gems over the years, latest acquisition was a set of staggered Alpina wheels, 3 x 8j's and 3 x 7j's. :D
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:46 am

How much for the whole interior as the rears are the same with a ski hatch, arm rest and more made for 2 people than 3! Quite a high raised center and back mid section of the rears.
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:49 am

Bigbenstrikes wrote:How much for the whole interior as the rears are the same with a ski hatch, arm rest and more made for 2 people than 3! Quite a high raised center and back mid section of the rears.
Someone was asking 600 for a set of mint standard ones on ebay so thsee got to be getting on to 1k

Blue cab man will know more about priced but I'd say up to 1k maybe more if they super mint
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Rav335uk wrote:Mitchen, I have acquired a few rare gems over the years, latest acquisition was a set of staggered Alpina wheels, 3 x 8j's and 3 x 7j's. :D
Must be your pension policy Rav.. buy up as many as possible and sell them on for a vastly inflated price when you hit your 50's 8)
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si911t wrote:
Bigbenstrikes wrote:How much for the whole interior as the rears are the same with a ski hatch, arm rest and more made for 2 people than 3! Quite a high raised center and back mid section of the rears.
Someone was asking 600 for a set of mint standard ones on ebay so thsee got to be getting on to 1k

Blue cab man will know more about priced but I'd say up to 1k maybe more if they super mint
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:00 am

You won't be getting anywhere near £1k for those seats in cloth. You would if they were leather.
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Bigbenstrikes wrote:
si911t wrote:
Bigbenstrikes wrote:How much for the whole interior as the rears are the same with a ski hatch, arm rest and more made for 2 people than 3! Quite a high raised center and back mid section of the rears.
Someone was asking 600 for a set of mint standard ones on ebay so thsee got to be getting on to 1k

Blue cab man will know more about priced but I'd say up to 1k maybe more if they super mint
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Ignore what I said I don't know rav335 will but they got to be worth shit loads more as a percentage than the standard sports interior




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I recognise that workshop. Also a certain fifers cabby sitting there.
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:05 am

But leather is cold and sooo over-rated.. a˜aa˜‰ Bit like Nando's.. everyone goes on about it but it's not that great really. I mean who wants a cold or sweaty arse? a˜†
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I recognise that workshop. Also a certain fifers cabby sitting there.
That sure is Boyds place! a˜‰
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:57 am

Looking nice, those seats are in good condition so would go for around £750+ easily. There is a set of full Leather high backs on eBay at the moment with a rear bench for £1,750 a˜³
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