changing 9n seats

[M7]

anybody know if it will be difficult to replace the 9n fron seats with mk4 golf recaro's?


ie. these....

[Jillwilson]

They are bolted on in a totally different way I'm afraid however if you fancy recaros why not try and get some polo concept seats they are a much better shape and fit straight in but they go for about £400.
HopE that helps

xx

[ceedubya]

you can fit just about anything you want if you have the time and skills to do it

i have TT recaros in my 9n

not straight forward to fit

needed alot of fabrication

[dino]

any piccies?

[Polo-03]

The golf mk4 has a totally different subframe from the 9n. Because these seats are factory fitted option recaro DONT do subframes to fit these seats! However recaro do make a suframe for the 9n but these do not fit Factory fitted recaros, only aftermarket ones for example if you went into a shop to buy a recaro seat. If that makes sense. Also the airbag plugs are totally different. Old golfs ie mk4, lupos etc run a 3 runner type system where as the new golf and polo run a 2 runner system. Basicly if you want to fit these you need to be prepared to make a custom subframe or second option is to cut your original seat frames off then some how weld them to the bottom of the golf seats. I have diagrams of the polo subframe if you require them. Also the polo frames are approx £170 each. Not cheap! Anything is possible but its not a straight swap. I recon you would be best buying an aftermarket recaro seat then buy the recaro frame. Recaro frames are only £95 each I think.

Only colour concept seats from a 9n will fit but from nothing else! And trying to find these would be almost impossible. I have only ever seen 1 set from as polo fun in yellow leather.

Ceedubya are your seats actual recaros? The audi TT can have two types of seats fitted. One are the standard ones that are not recaro seats they only have recaro subframes and are often confused for being recaro items. The second TT option is recaro total sport/bucket seats what do you have?

[M7]

thanks for that guys. its always best to look into things before buying!

i think i'l pass on the mk4 golf seats for now then and spend my money elsewhere

[ceedubya]

the seats in mine are from a y reg TT roadster
i stripped them down to fit and seen recaro stamped on various parts of the seat and not the subframes
they are black leather with alcantara centres
would put some pics up if i knew how
pm me your email if ya want me to send ya some pics

[Jillwilson]

Why not spend your money on tarting your old seats up do them in leather looks good and at the end of the day it'll be original and exactly how you want them plus they'll still fit lol.
xx

[carmadaaron]

Why not spend your money on tarting your old seats up do them in leather looks good and at the end of the day it'll be original and exactly how you want them plus they'll still fit lol.
xx

maybe the seats on TT are sportier with more support?

[dino]

Heres the pics of ceedubya's TT seats (hope you dont mind me posting them)

[ceedubya]

no probs
the TT seats do give alot more support
not the easiest to fit mind

[Jon TDI]

no probs
the TT seats do give alot more support
not the easiest to fit mind

What's involved in making the subframes fit the Recaro's?

[Jillwilson]

a lot of hard work its easier to buy some.
x

[nickpolo]

just to jump onto this post lol - - can i get recaros for my polo gti? much prefer the seats mum has in her 53 plate golf v5, very nice, dont even think they are recaros

[DanDiesel]

those tt seats look the business mate!!