Which seats? Heated recaros, s3 heated recaros or the other GTI ones?

[karlbar2k]

I currently have GT tdi seats from a 52 plate golf so they have the squarer bolster edges, airbags and lumbar adjustment, in cloth. I am looking to change to heated leathers but not sure which would be the best option. If anyone has experience of all three it would very helpful and no, I do not want r32's as they are not so good on a long trek.

[Skoda_Saint]

I've gone for S3, but each to their own I suppose.

[karlbar2k]

same style as I have currently in cloth

 

Recaros from a bora/golf

 

 

Or S3 Recaros

 

 

 

I know the square edge ones are comfy as I already have them but if the golf/bora recaros are better then I would get them, S3's would have to be really good as I am not so keen on the look but looks aren't everything  

[karlbar2k]

If I could find these in Black or Grey
 

[VeedubyaGTi]

My first interior change was to a Leon Cupra electric leather set, better and more supportive than the OE stuff, but sat too high for me because of the motors underneath.

 

The second change was to a set of leather Mk4 Golf Recaro`s, even more supportive, no electric adjustment, so sat lower, so much better for me. Job done as far as I`m concerned (although, still not connected the heating)

Edited 28 October, 2014 by VeedubyaGTi

[group1rs]

+1 for the golf Recaros. Have cloth ones in mine. I think they suit the Octavia really well. Shame mine are not leather but that will change soon !

[emch4mmer]

I go cloth gti seats now and love them

Leather gives me a sweaty ass crack

[karlbar2k]

Another question relating to electric/heated seats, is the loom already there just needing switches in the dash? Also as my alternator pulley is dying and the skip has now done 165k is it better to replace it with a 120amp one or will the 90 amp suffice?

[P34RC3]

Im going to get some cloth cupra r seats for mine. I don't like leather. Gets too sticky and mine creak alot.

[Bowders1]

I go cloth gti seats now and love them

Leather gives me a sweaty ass crack

Like wise just fitted Golf GTi cloth recaro's in mine and what a improvement over the std VRS seats. In terms of holding you in better. Comfort and support. Shame as I liked the VRS seats but they just are not up to holding you in well enough..

[karlbar2k]

The GT TDi ones I have are a major upgrade vs the Elegance ones but I really like heated leather seats having driven SWMBO's Lexus, especially going into the winter.

[andy68]

Recaro leather in mine, massive improvement over the standard VRS seats, not bothered wiring up the heated bit, from what i remember the loom is there but slightly different, there was a thread on this but cant find it at the moment

[RobClubley]

I have Mk4 Golf 4Motion leather Recaros. Very happy with them.

[SimonJ]

I had these in my 4x4;

 

 

Now for sale if interested?

[meaty101]

Oooh!! Better not ask how much!! Note to self. Don't ask how much.....

How much!! Doh.....

[SimonJ]

How much!! Doh.....

 

£225 collected, but all offers considered.

[G6ROO]

Hi,

just joined the forum having bought on impulse a 1 owner '54 plate Elegance estate 1.9tdi 130 6spd that has done 100k. Trying to convince the Missus that we should keep the Octy and sell our Allroad 2.5tdi  which uses TWICE the fuel but she not impressed with lack of leather !

Having seen from this thread what can be done I want to ask how easy is it to re-connect the airbag sensors when switching seats and are the rear seats from Golf GTi, R32, S3, etc. also compatible and an easy conversion ?

Thanks

[snow_muncher]

Another question relating to electric/heated seats, is the loom already there just needing switches in the dash? Also as my alternator pulley is dying and the skip has now done 165k is it better to replace it with a 120amp one or will the 90 amp suffice?

 

90amp will suffice

 

120amp or more is always helpful though

 

 

Hi,

just joined the forum having bought on impulse a 1 owner '54 plate Elegance estate 1.9tdi 130 6spd that has done 100k. Trying to convince the Missus that we should keep the Octy and sell our Allroad 2.5tdi  which uses TWICE the fuel but she not impressed with lack of leather !

Having seen from this thread what can be done I want to ask how easy is it to re-connect the airbag sensors when switching seats and are the rear seats from Golf GTi, R32, S3, etc. also compatible and an easy conversion ?

Thanks

 

The four different VAG brands tend to use different airbag connector plugs

 

Same wiring configuration though

 

You can cut the plugs off your exisitng seats and swap over

[G6ROO]

OK - Thanks for that advice

[OctaviaJohnno]

If I could find these in Black or Grey

 

What are these from?? Would be v tempted by extending bolsters for my lanky long legs

[snow_muncher]

Those are non-eletric Recaro's

The S3 seat also has that feature

[karlbar2k]

Not worth bothering with the r32 seats as peeps want stupid money for them and they are not as good on a long journey..

Seat purchase on hold until I fix my leak?