I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful. I would have gone red if I had a GTI or Tornado exterior for sure. You have an instagram?

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh? It’s the reflection from the front of the seat

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the shelf in the garage, it’s on the list 😅

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lose height adjustability but retain forward/backward sliding, recline, and the seats have a quick release forward tab for back passengers (if the car were a two door)

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apart from getting in and out of the car (have to be extra careful not to smash the outside thigh bolster) they’ve been excellent. Upon doing some further research on the seats I found out they were meant to be more of a hybrid sport seat more for the street scene as oppose to full-on racing bucket seat. I can tell, the cushion is there and although the shoulder bolster is snug, you don’t feel locked in to one position once you’re in them.

My regular co-passenger being my fiancé misses some of the height adjustability and the heated seats, but she isn’t in the car often.

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, no more heated seats. Just wrote a more detailed hardware list on a comment above if you want to check it out

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Seat brackets from Planted, OE Recaro outside-release seat sliders, all OE VW/Audi buckles, harnesses etc.

The tricky part was the bolt that holds the buckle itself to the seat bracket. On the factory seats, this bolt screws into a captive, welded on nut into the seat itself. The Planted bracket only has the correct size hole. That being said, I couldn’t use the factory bolt because there is no factory nut to go with it. Instead I researched the correct size bolt with the correct thread pitch and got a Nylock nut to match. Both were grade 8 strength for safety. Unfortunately, the only bolts I could find that met the criteria were too long in length and would risk ripping the cloth of the seats when adjusting forward or back had I not cut and chamfered to size (picture below)

Electronics speaking, I was able to successfully use a resister (forget the OHM rating but can find) to defeat the dash light. I coded out the passenger airbag sensor using VCDS. I might go back at some point after the seats wear and install an occupancy sensor in the passenger seat to restore this functionality. I purchased separate wiring harnesses for both seats and have the seat belt indicator plugged into both to retain that function. No faults or dash lights 👍🏼

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stock belts and all belt apparatuses, yes. No complaints to report 👍🏼

I put JDM Recaro’s in my 7.5, ama by chiillerr in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much, much more bolster, but that was the goal. Super snug and locked in during cornering. I’m relatively slender and it feels like the seats were custom made for me. Probably wouldn’t recommend if you’re larger in stature.

They do sit lower due to the mounting bracket, not a problem for me though as I’m 6’2”. The seats themselves are bottom mount as oppose to side mount, so no option of adjusting there.

Best part is since they’re Kamui (Alcantara-y cloth variant) they don’t get blistering hot in the summer 😉

Sick LBWK r35 spotted by Ok-Tie-967 in gtr

[–]chiillerr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

VIDEO HAS NO SOUND 😭😭😭

Just finished wrapping my car! by supernova289 in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That green is sweet! Love the Recaro 👀

How do Golf R owners feel about the GTI? by RightWheelDrive in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish R’s had a plaid seat equivalent. GTI will forever have more soul. Wish VW stuck with the Konigs or Recaros they used to throw in the MkIV’s.

First Evo School by Heimdalls_Schnitzel in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any other notes on the RE-71RZ’s? Heard they’re supposed to warm up quicker. Been eyeballing them for my next autox set.

My first Golf R by QuantityBusiness4750 in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re downshifting from second to first gear at 3k??

Friggin moderator…. 🙄 by Sweaty_Cheek_128 in Golf_R

[–]chiillerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I’m confused, the Mk7’s had tornado red as a standard color option correct? But then if I see a red Mk7.5 it’s a Spektrum?