Recaros or Re-trim Poll

Ok ive been trying to decide between the 2 for a week now and really cant, they both have pro's and con's so would like to hear peoples opinions please.

Basically i have a set of factory fitted recaros in my car at present and i love them for their "Rareity" but if im honest dont really go with the interior of the car and after a long journey can be a little bit painfull due to my large posterior (fat arse lol).

Ive been offered a swap for a set of red/black leather stock seats plus red door cards (similar to the ones in the picture - hope you dont mind Gruggs ive used your pic). Id need to swap my seats plus some cash the other way.

I love the re-trimmed seats and really think it would finish my car off nicely, especially with the engine bay being redone this winter, turn it into a proper "Show car", but i love the recaros as well. Help.

One thing to bare in mind is i "may" be looking to sell in April/May next year so would want the option which will add most value/be more appealing to a buyer.

In an ideal world, if i had the money, i would just get the recaros retrimmed to match the red/black leather, but this a) cost a fortune and b) the recaros would no longer be "original" and would lose their value a little.

Cheers guys

P.S. Wayne you are not allowed to vote

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keep the recaros and get a proper hand brake gator/cover...

keep the recaros and get a proper hand brake gator/cover...

lmao

how high does your handbrake go?!?!

you'll need an aerotop if it pulls any higher!

lmao

 

how high does your handbrake go?!?!

 

you'll need an aerotop if it pulls any higher!

LMAO

gotta say that i like the red/black option much better. will stand out much nicer than the recaro seats. imo keeping the red/black theme will give an all round better look.

then again, i am not really a fan of seats with manufacturer names on them, looks to F&F for my liking. Only ones i actually liked were the ones with the Supra logo.

Recaro's for me especially in your car! They could do with a retrime maybe but they are class seats!

The re-trim option looks the best Sir IMHO!

What about retrimming the recaros ? then you could have the bolsters altered for your ample frameage

If its comfort your after, and you are on the large size, then i think you will be happier with the std seats, i was the opposite, my back gives me trouble on long trips, so i went for some Konig seats, similar to Recaros, now my back is much better.

What about retrimming the recaros ? then you could have the bolsters altered for your ample frameage

This would be my first choice but just cant afford the 800+ that it would prob cost, whereas a swap would be considerably less than that and have the desired effect colour wise. Good to see youre back online Col.

Cheers for comments guys, please keep them coming.

Also dont forget that the swap includes not just the front seats, but the door cards and a set of 2 gaitors (Handbrake and gear knob) as well. All that for my seats + a bit of cash.

And yes i know my handbrake is nearly vertical, it's on my to do list when i fit my braided rear lines.

If its comfort your after, and you are on the large size, then i think you will be happier with the std seats, i was the opposite, my back gives me trouble on long trips, so i went for some Konig seats, similar to Recaros, now my back is much better.

tbh the confort isnt a major factor as the discomfort is only minimal and only lasts until the day after ive driven. Plus its only after very long journies.

Well i voted for the retrimmed seats as a swap for your recaros, simply because it seems like a good deal and will liven up your interior. You could always sell on the retrimmed seats next year if need be.

re trim recaros?? thats what i plan on doing but not covering logo.

What about retrimming the recaros ? then you could have the bolsters altered for your ample frameage

Alternatively, sell/swap me the Recaros and ill get them retrimmed, you can have my stock seats in leather and Alcantara

keep recaros. but retrim the recaros

This is a close poll. 13-12 in favour of the recaros so far. Must admit im leaning towards the re-trimmed ones at the moment as i just feel they would finish the car off nicely and would be of greater value/appeal if i came to sell the car. Keep opinions coming though.

Re Trim the Recaros..

Hey Gaz intresting poll results For me its still money dependant really i think if money was no object then the recaro's would be retrimed but the stock retrim in red with your car would look stunning! your bugger My cars going to feel all left out

I said defo keep the recaros when we were at Mascrat, they were really nice and felt good to sit in, but seeing that red interior makes me think again now, ummm, undecided but what would make me change my mind to certainty would be the amount of additional cash involved. I think if he reduced the cash element or scraped it all together, and go for the straight swap then i would defo go for it. But those recaros are rare and worth a mint themselves....... the choice is yours! i cant vote!

ask simonb for some pics of his G&B trimmed recaros

Re Trim the Recaros..

Like i said mate this would be my first choice but i cant really afford that.

Like i said mate this would be my first choice but i cant really afford that.

I'll give you a loan if you want mate, but you would have to be my bitch until the debt was paid off!

Like i said mate this would be my first choice but i cant really afford that.

I'll give you a loan if you want mate, but you would have to be my bitch until the debt was paid off!

I'll give you a loan if you want mate, but you would have to be my bitch until the debt was paid off!

you want a bitch so much you said it twice lol lol