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When ordering my S3, with sincere regret i did not spec bucket seats as, at the time i felt were not needed and the standard seats were perfectly fine. And that's exactly what they are.......fine!! There isnt anything special about them!! I really regret not getting the bucket seats as they make the interior such a special place to be and make the car seem more purposeful all round.

Anyway, now starts the search ti find a set of bucket seats. Is there any other place to goother than Audi to pick a set of these up and also to avoid shelling out the 1200 quid or whatever it is??

Cheers in advance!!
 
I do believe they would look awesome in my phantom black!! haha!!

Dunno if i'd have the nuts to get them though!!

Just after the Audi Buckets!!
 
On second thought and at a second glance.........they are **** hot!!!!!!!

Im going to look into this!!

Cheers bud!! I think you've started something here lol!!!
 
The buckets are amazing, they look fantastic and im really glad i specced them but ive got say there is not one person that hasnt moaned about how awkward they are to get in and out of, me included i have to say. They are top draw when your in them though, especially when driving hard, they arent just for looks.
 
I think there also a no no if you plan on using the rear seats often as they only tilt and dont slide, unless you do it seperately.
 
When i spec'd the TT-S i left out buckets due to the £1799 price tag.... I think i can feel some aftermarket Recaro's coming on! Big saving over Audi prices too...
 
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I find with the standard seats i slide about alot more (im a bit of a skinny b@stard too which doesnt help matters), so it aint just for looks!

Im kicking myself that i didnt just spec them from the start!!

:keule:
 
block said:
I think there also a no no if you plan on using the rear seats often as they only tilt and dont slide, unless you do it seperately.
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That is also a very good call, very annoying. Ive just starting telling people that the back is for looking at so i dont have to mess around, lol.
 
I would say that particular model (recaro sportster) is pretty similar to the ones you'd get if you specced OEM buckets - But you'd save money on them AND the black white combo is just :wub:

DO iT!!! :)
 
How much are the buckets to buy from audi???
 
Buy the time you have paid for fitting and 'messed about getting them to fit, I dont think there will be anything in the price. However, I would still do it had I not gone for the OEM buckets.
Is it not just the drivers seat that doesn't slide. The passenger one does?

From Audi as factory fit only, they are now 1700+VAT
 
How much as a retro-fit from audi though? or are you saying you can't buy them as retro fit?
 
Oh Christ i can feel the Friday madness creeping in...................:rockwoot:
 
So the sportsters are a viable alternative. If you got black leather, you'd be hard pushed to notice ANY difference, if you want the OEM look.

I'd go for Black/white in a black car though!!!
 
Prob. near enough cost me the same to p/x mine in and get a s3 hehehe.


Don't think that will be happening then!!
 
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In Silver (White i guess) they are plus £30 a pair, so not much of a saving over a pair from the link above. And I notice that that is a simulated leather. It's plus £141/each for full leather by the looks of things.
 
Still a massive saving over OEM.

I'm trying to nudge a certain chap (you know who you are ;) )
 
Not just a msasive saving over OEM, but the only option. OEM are also Nappa leather (very expensive). I'd do the Recaro CS's definately.

If the subframes are a straight bolt in, then should not be too difficult, Recaro should be able to advise. otherwise it could be a nightmare.
I am guessing the cost of the subframes needs to be added to the price of the seats also in all these instances.
 
mitch78 said:
Oh, and that's just for the parts, no fitting. So you'd be looking at near £5k in total, if you're not up to fitting them yourself.
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Holy ****!! Im guessing that aint worth it then lol!!

I have to say, ive fallen in love with those white and black recaros!!

I'll be fitting them myself!! How difficult can it be???:whistle2:
 
What's good to see is that the colours tie in with Audi's. I've spec'd silver extended leather in mine so the 'silver' leather Recaro's should tie in nicely. Hopefully it'll be a perfect colour match for the door cards and centre console. Look a bit of a dogs dinner if not...
 
PNH80 said:
What's good to see is that the colours tie in with Audi's. I've spec'd silver extended leather in mine so the 'silver' leather Recaro's should tie in nicely. Hopefully it'll be a perfect colour match for the door cards and centre console. Look a bit of a dogs dinner if not...
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This is what im thinking!! Ive been on the phone to local stockists and they said that the Silver / white and black are just new and they dont have them in stock yet but will be getting them in a couple of weeks.

Im going to head down then and check them out!!

Fingers crossed they look the dogs danglies!!
 
Wow, a good find then ? :hi:

I really hope some of you guys do manage to fit them, they look awesome :)
 
If the silver / white goes with my interior those buckets will be mine, no doubt!!

Great find boyo!! Cheers!!!
 
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