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Hi all

Still looking to replace my R32. Went to look at a B7 @ the stealers which had the bucket seats. They're very similar to my R32 seats which i just don't get on with. I see a few b7's with "standard" seats which i'm hoping are more for me. So....

1> any decent photos of the non bucket seats?
2> what is correct name for these
3> are they as similar to the B5 ones i had as they look?

Help for a prospective owner please!

TIA

Kev

i think they are the same as B6 S4 (assume B7 also)

aka_dk wrote:i think they are the same as B6 S4 (assume B7 also)

Apart from the RS4 logo in the seat back the RS4 Recaros are the same as the B6/B7 S4 Recaros.

I have the Recaros and find them really comfortable, I test drove an RS4 with the bucket seats and found they made my back pain unbearable.

The buckets are a God send on the track!

PetrolDave wrote:.

I have the Recaros and find them really comfortable...

I don't have them, but wish I did

The buckets are also nice, but quite focused in the application. As Sonny says, perfect for track use. It is also possible they suit a smaller person better?

Sims wrote: It is also possible they suit a smaller person better as fatties may get stuck in the buckets?

Picture of the non-bucket seat in my car, which i preffered, do like the bucket seat look, but for comfort and practicality i wanted this option
Also im the fatty what gets stuck in im

Am I right in saying that the optional Recaro's (going by the photos) have full electric adjustability whereas the buckets only came with manual adjustment (with the exception of the bolster and lumbar support).

Do the Recaros have memory seats too?

Its a well know fact that cars with the electric Recaros are noticably slower due to the extra weight!!!!!!.... Buckets rule.....

Pie wrote:Am I right in saying that the optional Recaro's (going by the photos) have full electric adjustability whereas the buckets only came with manual adjustment (with the exception of the bolster and lumbar support).

Yes.

Pie wrote:Do the Recaros have memory seats too?

Memory seats was a cost option.

sonny wrote:The buckets are a God send on the track!

Track days per year - less than 10?

Road days per year - more than 350?

buckets IMO are fantastic, but if you're a keen fan of pies then perhaps not the best option, as im normal shaped and at times I find myself a bit constrained in them

the also look the dogs....adds a wow factor to the interior IMO

PetrolDave wrote:

sonny wrote:The buckets are a God send on the track!

Track days per year - less than 10?

Road days per year - more than 350?

Yes for your average Joe Bloggs.

I drive my car less than 84 days a year. 4- track days per year. that's me, however im sure some others on here will be different than me.

I have tested the Reccaros, but did not like them, the buckets are very comfy for me. again personal preference.

First thing you get asked when thinking about trading in/selling.....DOES IT HAVE BUCKETS and FB wheel????

A selling point IMO.

Theres one for sale with recaros now on classifieds,42kmiles,£29k