rreford Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 local junkyard has a '78 280 with recaros mounted inside. The shells are in great shape, but all the foam for the seat inserts are completely missing or shot. is is worth getting the shells and brackets if they come cheaply enough? can an upholstery outfit replace the foam along with the cloth? thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 rreford, If you can get the seat hardware and shells for a steal, consider sending the shells back to RECARO for a redo. Cheaper than new ones, for sure. And then you would basically have a set of new Recaro's!!! Just an idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreford Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 didn't know that was a possibility. has anyone done that - send back shells to the recaro factory? if so, what kind of cost was incurred? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Nah, I'd take them in for custom upholstry. You'd be suprised the amazing things a good upholstry shop can do. You have the ability to customize the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicker240 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 How bad do you want recaros? I have a pair in my car I was thinking of replacing with sparcos....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreford Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 not so bad right now - i got the two seats out of the junker for $20! Got the price on it before I started pulling them. 8) Deal was even better than I thought - the missing foam, along with the removed hardware (contained in a plastic ziploc bag), was sitting in the hatch area. Comes with custom brackets, too! Recover and go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 sounds like an awesome deal! good find. i was going to ask a similar question, since my buddy is getting rid of the recaro from his nsx. what type of rail or bracket would be needed to fit those? its a race bucket, not sure of the model though. i've got a '77 280. any input would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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