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Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted!

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Lets see some pictures of your/any recaro seats..
i've got a Silver 87 Jetta GL w/ Blue inrerior and i wanna see if i could see what i'm missing and if i can get blue recaros AND (lastly) is there a differnce in the seats for a GTI & GLI? i know there is for the back seats but... how about the front?
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (8v-Jedi)

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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (16v)

W
W ..and blue yumm ...are those from a GLI?



[Modified by 8v-Jedi, 12:38 AM 11-30-2001]
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (8v-Jedi)

they are grey.... from a 91/92 16V GTI
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (16v)

i must be blind or my video card likez 2 throw diffenrt shadez of color at me...
...either way those r nice
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (8v-Jedi)


These look a little bluish due to the camera setting but are indeed grey. The biggest difference is the power and non-power recaros, from what I know. Power recaros have one seatback release handle vs. 2 and I've been told they have a longer bottom cushion? Can't confirm that myself.
edit: those are stock '86 GLI door panels which are a silver grey.


[Modified by SeattleGLI, 8:04 AM 11-30-2001]
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (SeattleGLI)

the seats out of a 89 helios blue GLI....they are blue and light blue and grey striped....those would look sweet
Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (SeattleGLI)

I have 16v GTI with powered recaro seats. There is a bit of a difference than the non powered. The head rest are different, the bolster a bit different, and of course they a powered. Also the there is only one lever for folding down the seat to get into the back. The non power ones seem to have them on both sides of the seat, like in the picture above.
Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (MK2_Jetta)

I just put in Corrado seats in my car and I've now got a pair of helios blue
recaros [powered] that I'm trying to sell. Too bad I live in Hawaii. http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (8v-Jedi)

This barely shows the seats, but its the only pic I have scanned of my interior:
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Veedubgli)

the best recaro seats are from late mk2 gtx (well gli for you u.s. people
) because the rear seats have headrests and the front seats are so comfortable
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Veedubgli)

Dang, Kimberly, how does your drivers seat outer bolster look that good after 232,000 miles?!
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (SeattleGLI)

only have one left....
otherone got stolen.....
didn't have a rear with them (didn't have rearseat at all)
(don't even know if a rear like this exists
)
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Dutchman)

Here are some 'aftermarket' Recaro's

RECARO SE incorporates many of the design features of RECARO's more expensive seats, making it the perfect choice for the value-conscious buyer. Traditional European styling, coupled with aggressive side bolsters, keep you firmly supported while enhancing your driving experience.
Standard Features:
Fully padded and upholstered headrest with height and tilt adjustment
Dual-sided locking recliner with infinite positioning
Dual-sided seat back release
Steel-shell construction seat frame
Upholstery in one fabric (AVUS) only


[Modified by phatvw1, 4:41 PM 11-30-2001]
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (phatvw1)

so probably no rear for me
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Dutchman)

doesn't look like it...


*edit: Doood, my 500th post



[Modified by phatvw1, 4:44 PM 11-30-2001]
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (SeattleGLI)

quote:[HR][/HR]Dang, Kimberly, how does your drivers seat outer bolster look that good after 232,000 miles?![HR][/HR]​
I had the drivers seat reupholstered..........I was lucky enough to get material that matches almost perfectly.
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Veedubgli)

Here are mine
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (adias14)

These are the power ones in my GLI. 1990



[Modified by Harry73, 9:26 PM 11-30-2001]
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Re: Recaro Seats, GTI/GLI colors? pics wanted! (Vr6DubNY)

Here's a [poor] photo of the '89 Helios Jetta Recaros:

Found these at an internet salvage yard site, but missed buying them...
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