Recaro SPG seat fitment.?

whopwop · 23-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Hi all,
Thanks in advance, I have a set of Recaro SPG seats on order with side rails, will these fit directly onto the existing floor rails or is it a case of removing everything.
Have any of you fitted Recaros

thanks Again,
Mark

NZ_M3 · 23-04-2009, 12:19 PM

You'll need recaro sliders and floor mount to use with the L brackets.

The OEM seat mount whilst made by recaro is a single unit (side bracket, slider and mount all in one) - you can technically fit the SPG to the factory bracket (maybe) - as the measurements are very similar (although the CSL seat bracket is slightly narrower in the rear mounting points compared to the front).

The CSL shell is based on the SPG - in fact if you read the label it says CSL SPG.

The problem with using the factory bracket is that it incorporates the tilt mechanism and part of that mechanism is fitted on the seat shell. You can technically disconnect that part of the mechanism and do away with the tilt, but it'd look a bit strange (if you've taken the seats and bracket apart you'll get what I mean) - it's possible, but it'd look very strange.

Lots of aftermarket floor mount and sliders that you can use - VAC, Sparco ect ... you don't have to use Recaro.

**shimmy** · 23-04-2009, 12:26 PM

Yes recaro side mounts and recaro sliders. I recommend fitting VAC Motorsport base brackets as very low and lightweight. There are two options to buy and if you are tall you need the extended one.

I've got this combo fitted and superb choice.

whopwop · 23-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Tanks guys, im under pressure as the car is off to on the 14th of May

_Nathan_ · 23-04-2009, 01:13 PM

I've got a set of long VAC mounts spare in silver. Have been test fitted to car but nothing more.

**shimmy** · 23-04-2009, 09:33 PM

mine were in silver, now in black!

_Nathan_ · 23-04-2009, 10:21 PM

I couldn't be bothered to pay extra for black :D

**shimmy** · 23-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

I couldn't be bothered to pay extra for black :D

nor could I. Ant messed up and got me silver standard ones then later replaced them with black long ones FOC

youve probably got weeds growing out of yours at the moment!

Ill bring the strimmer Monday although striming in the rain aint recommended

_Nathan_ · 23-04-2009, 11:08 PM

I get it back tomorrow :D

Cannot wait. Still a heavy bugger though, only 40kg lighter than standard.

Is it going to rain on Monday? Bugger, that'll be fun on slicks :D

23-04-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
whopwop S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 277 Casino cash: $3575	Recaro SPG seat fitment.? Hi all, Thanks in advance, I have a set of Recaro SPG seats on order with side rails, will these fit directly onto the existing floor rails or is it a case of removing everything. Have any of you fitted Recaros thanks Again, Mark __________________ RASEN IST OUT I cant spell and I dont give a fuch

23-04-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
whopwop S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 277 Casino cash: $3575	Tanks guys, im under pressure as the car is off to on the 14th of May __________________ RASEN IST OUT I cant spell and I dont give a fuch

23-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#2
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	You'll need recaro sliders and floor mount to use with the L brackets. The OEM seat mount whilst made by recaro is a single unit (side bracket, slider and mount all in one) - you can technically fit the SPG to the factory bracket (maybe) - as the measurements are very similar (although the CSL seat bracket is slightly narrower in the rear mounting points compared to the front). The CSL shell is based on the SPG - in fact if you read the label it says CSL SPG. The problem with using the factory bracket is that it incorporates the tilt mechanism and part of that mechanism is fitted on the seat shell. You can technically disconnect that part of the mechanism and do away with the tilt, but it'd look a bit strange (if you've taken the seats and bracket apart you'll get what I mean) - it's possible, but it'd look very strange. Lots of aftermarket floor mount and sliders that you can use - VAC, Sparco ect ... you don't have to use Recaro.

23-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#3
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Yes recaro side mounts and recaro sliders. I recommend fitting VAC Motorsport base brackets as very low and lightweight. There are two options to buy and if you are tall you need the extended one. I've got this combo fitted and superb choice.

23-04-2009, 01:13 PM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	I've got a set of long VAC mounts spare in silver. Have been test fitted to car but nothing more.

23-04-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	mine were in silver, now in black!

23-04-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	I couldn't be bothered to pay extra for black :D

23-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#9
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	I get it back tomorrow :D Cannot wait. Still a heavy bugger though, only 40kg lighter than standard. Is it going to rain on Monday? Bugger, that'll be fun on slicks :D