BUCKET SEATS

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BUCKET SEATS

Post by Bacardi Jo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:20 pm

Whats the comparison[comfort ,size] between RS3 buckets and Audi Supersports seats used in other RS,S variants ,DKs opinion would be appreciated .

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Post by Nickyboy » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:32 pm

I'm not DK but I can say that the RS4 buckets are loads nicer comfort wise and cuddles wise than the supersports. I am of average build.
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Post by Brooner » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:42 pm

the Buckets for me make a big difference when pushing hard you feel more connected to the car the supersports just not that supportive and in the 4 comfortable on long journeys
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Post by Bacardi Jo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:51 pm

Nicky you read it wrong ,comparison between RS3 buckets and Audi Supersports seats im large build 15st ,there are 2 2013 RS3s for sale fancy a change and im having a brain fart at the moment thinking of test driving them but i dont want to do anything i may regret.

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Post by HYFR » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:35 pm

RS 3 buckets vs. SuperSport seats?

Or RS 3 buckets vs. std RS 3 seats?

I will comment on the former.

I had supersports in my RS 5, changed to buckets and OMG what a difference...in looks and in feeling.

I had a pic of 1 ss and 1 bucket in the car and it really highlights how clunky the SS seats are in comparison.

But once your in them, it transforms the feel of the car, you feel more connected.

Also, the buckets are much lighter than SuperSport seats.


If you are referring to std RS 3 seats. They are not SuperSport seats. They are supershite A3 seats

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Post by Nickyboy » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:53 pm

blackphantom wrote:Nicky you read it wrong ,comparison between RS3 buckets and Audi Supersports seats im large build 15st ,there are 2 2013 RS3s for sale fancy a change and im having a brain fart at the moment thinking of test driving them but i dont want to do anything i may regret.
From what I recall there isn't any difference between the RS3/4/5 buckets. Certainly feel the same to sit in. I would buy them and not look back.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
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Post by Bacardi Jo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:26 pm

DK its the RS 3 buckets vs. SuperSport seats im going to Tamworth Audi where they have both to try but the one with buckets is too old and too many miles for me ,Nicky I've got an elderly parent who relies on me for transport so it needs to be easy for her to get in and out of .

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Post by HYFR » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:33 pm

The RS 3 doesn't come with SuperSport seats.

You mean supershite A3 seats

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Post by Nickyboy » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:39 pm

D_K wrote:The RS 3 doesn't come with SuperSport seats.

You mean supershite A3 seats
He is comparing RS3 buckets with S4 super sports. I think.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
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Post by Nickyboy » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:39 pm

blackphantom wrote:DK its the RS 3 buckets vs. SuperSport seats im going to Tamworth Audi where they have both to try but the one with buckets is too old and too many miles for me ,Nicky I've got an elderly parent who relies on me for transport so it needs to be easy for her to get in and out of .
Ah, maybe not ideal then to be honest.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
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Re: BUCKET SEATS

Post by Bacardi Jo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:55 pm

D_K wrote:The RS 3 doesn't come with SuperSport seats.

You mean supershite A3 seats
Yes ive got an S4 with super sports just wondered how they compared .

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Post by Brooner » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:11 pm

Ah Buckets not ideal for the older generation bad enough for me at 45
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Re: BUCKET SEATS

Post by doodlebug » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:59 pm

There will be a nice Sepang RS3 available at Newbury....not long dropped it off. No buckets.

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Re: BUCKET SEATS

Post by bam_bam » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:10 pm

New forum term - Supershite seats (as found in the A3).
No matter where you go, there you are.

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Re: BUCKET SEATS

Post by Bacardi Jo » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:09 pm

bam_bam wrote:New forum term - Supershite seats (as found in the A3).
Could we copy write it and Audi could use it under licence in their advertising for the new A3?.

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