2013 recaro seat option
So I took a closer look at the recaro seat option (shot from the GP model) and they do not look impressive. Recaro seats are usually a recaro everything (seat frame,. foam, upholster, etc), but these look like some crap recaro cobbled together on the mini sport seat framework. I can't see why these are going to be significantly better than the sport seats. A bit more bolstering on the rib area and a headrest that can't be flipped around.
Anyone actually sat in them yet? http://wot.motortrend.com/files/2012...ro-seats-1.jpg |
They've been around since 2012. I have them in my JCW and love them.
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I sat in them at the dealer, I didn't like them. They caught me under the thigh, we went for the standard sport seats.
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they are super comfortable and will certainly keep you in the seat for those sharp turns. i had them in a previous vehicle, loved it.
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Damn, that's a fugly seat. I liked the earlier versions much better.
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
(Post 3624102)
I sat in them at the dealer, I didn't like them. They caught me under the thigh, we went for the standard sport seats.
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I've got them and love them.
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I'd like to buy a second hand pair to replace the sport leatherette seats. I'm not in love with the look, but I'd take it.
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I made the mistake of buying Recaro seats... Extremely painful! Bolsters and top seams dig into thighs.
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Originally Posted by miata_racer
(Post 3623952)
Recaro seats are usually a recaro everything (seat frame,. foam, upholster, etc), but these look like some crap recaro cobbled together on the mini sport seat framework.
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...95&hg=52&fg=10 http://realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/i/e/407.png |
Originally Posted by rkw
(Post 3739015)
Late responding to this, but they are exactly as the OP suspected. The "Recaro seats" are merely a set of replacement cushions and covers for the standard seats. MINI is making a mint on the surcharge.
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...95&hg=52&fg=10 http://realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/i/e/407.png |
I would gladly trade my Recaro seats for the older versions
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Originally Posted by Gator Vlad
(Post 3739010)
I made the mistake of buying Recaro seats... Extremely painful! Bolsters and top seams dig into thighs.
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