Hi guys,

 

I have a 2014 vrs and i'm going to be swapping out the seats. Really don't like the current vrs ones.

 

I'm a noob at this seats thing so just have a quick few questions.

 

Do the s3 seats just sit on the existing vrs rails and job done?

 

I have my eye on a second hand set of recaro's but they come without rails. Do i have to get certain rails or a subframe and any idea where i could get this?

 

Just trying to do my homework before i go either way.

 

Thanks for the help,

 

Alan.

Will the cables underneath plug in for the occupancy sensor etc

Are there airbags in the seats or are they in the doors on the Octy?

Are there airbags in the seats or are they in the doors on the Octy?

They are in the seats.

http://www.carandimage.com/forums/showthread.php?39197-Fitted-S3-Audi-seats-to-Octavia

As it's only around 1yr old won't this affect any warranty on the entire car. It could also hike the insurance up as its a modification from standard. The trade in value could also drop. I personally find the seats comfy. But we're all different shapes.

http://www.carandimage.com/forums/showthread.php?39197-Fitted-S3-Audi-seats-to-Octavia

Isnt that the old mk2 though?

Thanks, some good points. Didn't think the airbags were in he seats but knew I'd have to let the insurance company know. Didn't think about the warranty so will have to keep that in mind.

 

This might be a bit too much hassle and may be a non runner from the start because in Ireland the insurance companies don't just raise your insurance, they tell you if you're covered or not.

 

Will give the seats a month or two more to see if I can get used to them

 

Thanks for the help.

They are in the seats.

I thought so, but didn't want to come across a noob.

If they are in the seats the they may need coding into the car. I'm no expert on VAG but in MINI it was a right royal PITA! I had to sign a disclaimer on my old S when they fitted the official bucket seats that didn't have airbags, and then it took a day or 2 for the codes to come through.

I'm assuming you've found the lumbar support lever to alter the shape of the backrest.Are yours leather or fabric, mines fabric