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evo-r 06-15-2013 05:46 PM

2 tone Recaro style seat
 
Installed the passenger side Recaro style (replica) 2 tone seat with Planted seat bracket, will install the driver side soon. It fits just perfect and feels firmer than stock, quality is fine. I also ironed the Porsche crest patch to the headrest. Everything bought from eBay.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps3dd21637.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps1cfaef92.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps5c7bc857.jpg

Autobot152 06-15-2013 06:26 PM

very nice! can you provide links and price? really changes the interior. i also like the iron ons :)

evo-r 06-15-2013 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot152 (Post 347490)
very nice! can you provide links and price? really changes the interior. i also like the iron ons :)

1) 2 Seats = $350; eBay item # 170844636801
2) 2 Planted seat brackets = $280; eBay item # 390479353649 & 300791258389
3) 4 Porsche patch = $16 (you only need 2); eBay item # 121075913729

Other seller sells the same seats but all black for like $300 (shipped).

Some more shots of them before installation.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps4b3d5ca1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps44c1acd8.jpg

Izman1000 06-16-2013 03:00 AM

The seats are sweet, but the wallpaper is top notch!

soucorp 06-16-2013 03:22 AM

Wow, top work ! Can you please post more pics of both seats in with top down.
Beautiful indeed, love that wall paper too !

heliguy 06-16-2013 08:29 AM

Porsche headrest patch? I Gotta have that! Was it easy to apply?

heliguy 06-16-2013 08:31 AM

And please...Put the other one in and take a pic with the top down!

Crono0001 06-16-2013 02:18 PM

That's cheap for some bucket seats! How's quality? My seat is all ripped up, I may pull the trigger on just one.

evo-r 06-16-2013 03:08 PM

Thanks guys on the "library" wallpaper, it was my first wallpaper job which my wife picked it out. Back to the seats, the patch is very easy to apply, just place a damp towel over them then iron it on.

As far as the quality of these seats, it's no OEM but you definitely get your money worth. If I didn't tell you the price you would probably guess each seat cost $500+.

Here are more pictures following the installation today.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps17e594ff.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps3e3cdd56.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps9c7c0685.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps31f25b87.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...psf1161bda.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps8df23da6.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps80de3b7e.jpg

heliguy 06-16-2013 03:21 PM

I found the patch on eBay, that item says "4 PCS". For the $15.99 do I get 4 and select "quantity 1", or do I select "quantity 2"? If I select "quantity 2" will I get 8 patches?

evo-r 06-16-2013 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 347578)
I found the patch on eBay, that item says "4 PCS". For the $15.99 do I get 4 and select "quantity 1", or do I select "quantity 2"? If I select "quantity 2" will I get 8 patches?

Quantity 1 = 4 patches

Crono0001 06-16-2013 04:02 PM

I need to find it in black and yellow

evo-r 06-16-2013 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono0001 (Post 347583)
I need to find it in black and yellow

I'm afraid the closest one is black/orange, but I've only seen blk/blk, blk/white and blk/red on eBay.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps1a0516d2.png

heliguy 06-16-2013 04:48 PM

Patches are on order, now what to do with the two extra? I guess one will go on the back of my Member's Only jacket.

evo-r 06-16-2013 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 347586)
Patches are on order, now what to do with the two extra? I guess one will go on the back of my Member's Only jacket.

Some people also use them on baseball cap or even floor mats.

heliguy 06-16-2013 05:43 PM

Floor mats might be too many emblems in the car.

thstone 06-16-2013 05:56 PM

Kudos! I think that the new seats look great. Awesome job.

BrokenLinkage 06-16-2013 06:07 PM

Looks pretty sharp indeed. How does the weight compare to the oem? heaters? power recline? material?

evo-r 06-16-2013 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage (Post 347593)
Looks pretty sharp indeed. How does the weight compare to the oem? heaters? power recline? material?

They probably weight a little lighter than stock but those Planted seat brackets are heavy duty stuff. No heater or power adjustments, only manual sliding and reclining. These seats are made with PVC leather (leatherette), easy maintenance.

fatmike 06-16-2013 06:30 PM

can you slide the seat back and have the headrest fit under the roll bar? I need my seat back more than what is in the picture.

Really good look, and seems like a great mod for the money.


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