body and interior What replacement seats have you placed in your '02?

[B-Merry]

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[Stevenhy92]

On 5/9/2016 at 10:26 PM, xr4tic said:

For those with the Recaros, is the seat much lower?  At 6'6", my head brushes the ceiling with the stock seats, and they're worn out, so I'm looking for a replacement that is lower.

 

I picked up a cheap set of 02 WRX seats, but the only way they would fit lower than stock, is if I cut out the floor mounts, which would be my last resort.

I know this comment is old but would you say the wrx seats would bolt up pretty easily? I’m 5’5 so I could use the extra height ? 

[TurboPR]

[erwan29]

Recaros from Opel Manta from  ....Needs some basic adaptors

[Niels - GetBrainlifted.com]

15 hours ago, TurboPR said:

Looks good, are they E46s?

[Vicleonardo1]

A few years ago I scored a pair of Recaros from a MKII Jetta GLI. $400. Had Dave at Aaardvarc Racing recover them. Also got a set of adapters from him. The seats shipped back and he nicely bolted the adapters in place. He also provided some shorter side hinge covers that fit more appropriately for the 2002. The adapters do raise the seat a little bit, which is perfect for my 5'6" frame. 

 

If you are looking for some Recaros you may wish to check some of the VW forums. VW did change the bottom bracketry (I am not sure what years)  and those seats may not work  Check the bottom for the wanted 6 bolt pattern. 

 

Cheers! 

 

[2002#3]

Aardvark Racing E21's

[TurboPR]

On 7/19/2020 at 3:52 PM, Schreuders Engineering said:

Looks good, are they E46s?

Yes, they are

[Teelinger]

ProCar Rally Seats with custom flat steel adapters and standard 02 sliders, rear bench upholstered to match. 

 

 

[drola]

Recaro LS's done in houndstooth with matching rear bench

[xr4tic]

On 7/17/2020 at 9:23 PM, Stevenhy92 said:

I know this comment is old but would you say the wrx seats would bolt up pretty easily? I’m 5’5 so I could use the extra height ? 

 

Not a chance.  I don't remember the exact details, but the stock mounts would have to be cut out of the car, some new mounts welded in, and I think even some cutting/welding on the wrx seat mounts.

 

I ended up going with a set of Corbeau seats I picked up off of CL cheap.

[jackhossross]

On 7/23/2020 at 9:53 PM, drola said:

Recaro LS's done in houndstooth with matching rear bench

 

 

These are fabulously well done.

[SydneyTii]

Apparently  Recaro LX-B.

No idea what they came out of, got them on eBay many years ago really really cheap, as they had been badly dyed, which just wiped off, they are from a 4 door car, I just slide the seat forward and turn the adjust which is super easy and there’s plenty of room to get in the back.

They need recovering now but are structurally mint, so comfy 

[SydneyTii]