VW seats

andythebubble · Post by **andythebubble** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:36 pm

Has anyone ever tried fitting golf IV seats in the mkIV polo? Willl they fit?? If not, what other seats would of standard cars?

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:48 pm

Being discussed before i think...

The outcome was they will fit, but require custom subframes. I've you can get some GTi Recaros though then Recaro Direct should be able to sort the subframes for you.

I'm sure Speedlaw will be along in a bit for a more detailed explantion...

Cheers

Welcome to the forum by the way!

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:06 am

Uhuh.

The proces is not too complicated really. You need the MK4 Golf seats and a custom made 'L' shaped bracket.

The runners on the Golf seats are too wide, so they'll need to be narrowed. Just the runners, mind, not the whole base. You'll see what I mean when you're at that point.

Then, the front mount needs to be modified. The regular Polo bracket needs to go, and should be replaced with a single 'L' shaped metal bracket. You then mount this bracket to the floor of the car (welding needed) and proceed to bolt the seat to the bracket.

Now, as a disclaimer, I have not tried this or even seen this being done, this is all stuff from other forums/people I've spoken to. Therefore, I can't vouch for its accuracy or completeness.

Essentially; it's a bit of work, but no rocket science.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 9:15 pm

wont it be easier if u bought some after market seats?
like recaros etc..?

rather than getting Golf seats and mucking up....

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 11:28 pm

It's easier, but potentially more expensive as well.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 10:45 am

i suppose so. but u can have proper racing seats/harness etc..

worth the money if ur after some sportiness.