To Recaro, or not to Recaro?
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To Recaro, or not to Recaro?
Hi,
I am planning to buy and X100 XKR this year.
My question is, what are people's opinions on Recaro seats? Are they superior to the standard Jaguar ones? I have some back issues and like something that holds me in place.
I have an X300 XJR and the seats in that are not as body wrapping/hold you in place as I would like.
Any feedback would be most welcome.
Cheers,
Nick
I am planning to buy and X100 XKR this year.
My question is, what are people's opinions on Recaro seats? Are they superior to the standard Jaguar ones? I have some back issues and like something that holds me in place.
I have an X300 XJR and the seats in that are not as body wrapping/hold you in place as I would like.
Any feedback would be most welcome.
Cheers,
Nick
#2
I don't think there were all that many that were sold with Recaro seats. When I was looking to buy, if I found 2 similar vehicles but one had the Recaro seats, that would have been the one I would have bought given their rarity. That being said I recall seeing posts where folks with the Recaro seats were not that thrilled with them.
Doug
Doug
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I have had both and actually replaced my originals with a pair of Recaros that I came across from another forum member.
The standard seats don’t have a lot of bolster, especially on the seat bottom so you slip slide around during spirited driving.
The Recaro is much better bolstered both top and bottom and keep you in place far better. I think the recaro supports my legs better and is more comfortable for a long drive.
But they are a bit narrow so a bigger person might fit in them well. And with the larger bolsters you need to be more flexible to get into the car. I recovered mine so it didn’t matter, but I would expect that most will show heavy wear on the door side bolster from getting in and out. Standard seats are easier to get in and out of by far.
The standard seats don’t have a lot of bolster, especially on the seat bottom so you slip slide around during spirited driving.
The Recaro is much better bolstered both top and bottom and keep you in place far better. I think the recaro supports my legs better and is more comfortable for a long drive.
But they are a bit narrow so a bigger person might fit in them well. And with the larger bolsters you need to be more flexible to get into the car. I recovered mine so it didn’t matter, but I would expect that most will show heavy wear on the door side bolster from getting in and out. Standard seats are easier to get in and out of by far.
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nickdabs (01-19-2018)
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Good luck and post some pictures when you find one.
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Looking at this from the outside (I have the conventional seats), I would say double check the availability of leather seat covers first. I believe the 2 main seat designs have ready-made and great availability for leather replacement. Double check it is the same for the Recaro design. No sense in chasing this great seat design if the only maintenance option is expensive custom upholstery. Or at least be aware of it going in. Just my thoughts.
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Johnken (01-19-2018)
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I have had both and actually replaced my originals with a pair of Recaros that I came across from another forum member.
The standard seats don’t have a lot of bolster, especially on the seat bottom so you slip slide around during spirited driving.
The Recaro is much better bolstered both top and bottom and keep you in place far better. I think the recaro supports my legs better and is more comfortable for a long drive.
But they are a bit narrow so a bigger person might fit in them well. And with the larger bolsters you need to be more flexible to get into the car. I recovered mine so it didn’t matter, but I would expect that most will show heavy wear on the door side bolster from getting in and out. Standard seats are easier to get in and out of by far.
The standard seats don’t have a lot of bolster, especially on the seat bottom so you slip slide around during spirited driving.
The Recaro is much better bolstered both top and bottom and keep you in place far better. I think the recaro supports my legs better and is more comfortable for a long drive.
But they are a bit narrow so a bigger person might fit in them well. And with the larger bolsters you need to be more flexible to get into the car. I recovered mine so it didn’t matter, but I would expect that most will show heavy wear on the door side bolster from getting in and out. Standard seats are easier to get in and out of by far.
I have a 2004 coupe with Recaros and a 2003 convertible with standard seats. As ccfulton mentioned, I have heavy wear on the driver's side bolster, which I will soon need to repair. It does take more flexibility to climb in and out, but I'm not a big guy so the Recaros work well for me.
#11
Recaro... most for sure
although the seats in my 97(sold) were the best of all.
2 of my Jags heve Recaro seats and yes they take more agility to get in and out, but they hug me fine at 6'1" and age sucks ... I have a trick back too.
I have replaced the drivers side outer bolster in my Black Cat, as they had worn/ ripped .
Recaros DO stick you in the seat...keeps you IN ...in the corners @ 100 mph
Cheers
Andy
although the seats in my 97(sold) were the best of all.
2 of my Jags heve Recaro seats and yes they take more agility to get in and out, but they hug me fine at 6'1" and age sucks ... I have a trick back too.
I have replaced the drivers side outer bolster in my Black Cat, as they had worn/ ripped .
Recaros DO stick you in the seat...keeps you IN ...in the corners @ 100 mph
Cheers
Andy
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Looking at this from the outside (I have the conventional seats), I would say double check the availability of leather seat covers first. I believe the 2 main seat designs have ready-made and great availability for leather replacement. Double check it is the same for the Recaro design. No sense in chasing this great seat design if the only maintenance option is expensive custom upholstery. Or at least be aware of it going in. Just my thoughts.
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Having had both, '99 XK and My '04 XKR Portfolio, the Recaro's are much sportier with the more pronounced bolsters but the standard seats are more "giving" for just cruising. The Recaro's look better but seem a little thinner on the cushioning in the center. I just had my front cushions redone to the tune of $2300 since the Portfolio's Recaro seats were a weird one-off cinnamon and charcoal color combination.
#15
Recaro my goodness.....
Personally, my Dear it's all in the Name.....The seats are not as comfortable as the plain old Jaguar Seats.....I prefer the Standard Seats myself as they do all the tricks and have all the buttons that I can remember to push or pull or whatever! Personally, I would like to have one of those 1963 Thunderbird seats that turn toward the door and the Steering wheel that slides out of the way so you can get out......Getting out and in has become my biggest problem at 6' and 210.....Feet are to big......and they hit the EBrake all the time...
Billy Clyde in Houston
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Be firm
Having had both, '99 XK and My '04 XKR Portfolio, the Recaro's are much sportier with the more pronounced bolsters but the standard seats are more "giving" for just cruising. The Recaro's look better but seem a little thinner on the cushioning in the center. I just had my front cushions redone to the tune of $2300 since the Portfolio's Recaro seats were a weird one-off cinnamon and charcoal color combination.
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bcprice36 (01-29-2018)
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The support when you are in the racing seat is phenomenal, you sit like nailed. But with the high side walls of the seat you also have some issues getting in and out of the seat. I have now changed back to the original seats, the Recaro racing buckets I only used for a few weeks for the racing track event and for fun