Recaro Specialist S Used

For those of you who speak Recaro, these are Specialist M seats, designed to support the natural 'S' curve of the spine. Have you ever driven a Vanagon with Recaro seats? 2006 fifa world cup final. You r back, neck, and shoulders will thank you, even after a long drive. I have a hunch these seats have curative powers that fix your back problems while you drive.If you're looking for a little more detail, pl ease check out this.

It outlines the ergonomic features of the Specialist Seats. If you are familiar with the Specialist S seats, 't he Specialist M model includes each of the premiumfeatures offered on the Specialist S. However the seat cushion on the Specialist M is also equippedwith thigh extension and a flat seat cushion.' Price listed is for a PAIR of Cloth seats WITH ARMRESTS and all necessary parts to install (sliders and adapters) for the Vanagon. Serial number vegas pro 15.

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Cloth seats come with Boster/Insert material of Nardo/Artista with cloth armrests. The first photo installed in the Van shows the Specialist M Seats.

Please take a look at the additional photos to see the Bolster/Insert Material options, although the seats pictured are Specialist S Seats. Even though the photos do not show the armrests, rest assured that 4 armrests come with each pair of seats. You can also choose the Leather Bolster Material with Artista Cloth Insert Material with the option of cloth or leather armrests (an additional $200-$300, depending on your combination). We also have all leather seats available to order for an additional $600 per pair (available in grey, black, or beige), complete with leather armrests.These are a drop-ship item - the Recaro warehouse has some in stock but depending on availability, some have to be special ordered with lead time. Please call or email to discuss both seat options and logistics and hopefully, we can accommodate. Because they are drop-shipped from the manufacturer. With such an expensive item, we request that you get a business address for delivery.

The seats will arrive via truck freight.

.This is a write-up I found in another forum. The OP is ' ' I think he did a great job, and rather than just posting a link to the page, I'm copying it over here for our quick reference and use on this forum.Here is the link to the original:-Most older Recaros have a basic model number such as LX, LS, SRD. For most of the older models the first 2 letters stand for the back of the seat and the last digit stands for the base of the seat. For example an LX will stand for the back of the seat with its trademark pointy triangular bolsters but an LX-A will be the same back mounted to a flat base. Here is an example of a 3rd gen LX (top picture) and a 3rd gen LX-A (bottom)Here is an original brochure showing model names for ref. And pdf link if interested in higher resMost of the common recaro seats can be traced through 4+ generations, each with their own specific details and differences. For example the first few generations of LS's (also known as the idealseat) have the trademark large rolling D shaped upper bolsters with lower bolsters that are very large and slope very close to the back of the lower frame.

The original idealseat also had an upper adjustment knob. Later generations have a very similar back at first glance but the lower bolster foam is much smaller with the slope of the bolster midway back on the frame as seen here. The first 3 generations all had different back adjustment knobs and covers as well.Early vs later foamThe construction of the early recaros was very primitive compared to the later generations. Honestly the biggest improvement i have found through the generations is the advancement in the construction of the seats.

The gen 1/2 seats are fairly difficult to assemble where as the later 3rd and 4th generations are about as simple as you can imagine. The newer seats such as the sportster cs, trend, sport, and so on have actually become a completely different monster, recaro pretty much redesigned the basic construction of the model line in the 2000's.-How to spot a FAKEIts not always easy to spot a fake but there are a few simple steps you can follow to increase your chances of purchasing a genuine recaro. My best advice is just to do your research ahead of time. If you are going to check out a set of seats on craigslist look up pictures of real seats or maybe even print out pictures to bring with you for reference. In most case if its too good to be true it normally is. This is also mainly only a problem with a handful of models including the srd/speed and the line of fixed back recaros.

Here are a few things to keep an eye out for.- Is the 'RECARO' lettered correctly? If the letters are spaced from each other?

Is the lettering crooked? If it generally looks off chances are you are not dealing with a genuine Recaro.- If it is a fixed back does it have a valid FIA tag? All Recaro fixed back seats will have a real FIA visible on the side of the seat.- What style diaphragm does the seat use? You will only find 3 style of supports on genuine Recaro seats.

The first design was a support strap. They were made of a nylon style material and each seat would have had around 3 of them going horizontally across the base attaching with a U style hook. The second generation used a support diaphragm. It was a single support made with 1-2 large rubber pcs bonded to a burlap style material and attached using a dowel and hook method on each side of the support. ALL srds used a 1pc diaphragm. The newest Recaro seats use a molded plastic but that is pretty self explanatory.

Here are a few examples.Gen 1 straps (New jjcustominterior strap on top, original in middle). Gen 2 diaphragmFAKE speed as found on eBay (you can also see the material is hog ringed onto the frame, something Recaro hasn’t done since the 70's.) Honestly there are about 100 things i could pick apart on these seats to show they are fake, but this is the easiest to spot.

They don’t always look like this but this is the most obvious to spot.Here is another speed that at first glance looked 100% legit short of some 'off' Recaro stitching but once I removed the insert found this:Seats. Model C (classic c / ortho / classic c / cse)(Est. $400 - $2500 per set depending on specific model / options / condition)Available in power and manual variations as an aftermarket seat and dealer option for various european cars. Most featured 8 way adjustable bolsters, heated inserts, power air controlled lumbar support, and some also had a blatpunk speaker headrest. The Model c was Recaros top of the line luxory seat offered in the 80's and through the 90's. Variations of this seat were optional in e30 bmw's (6k dealer option) Mercedes 190 cosworths, Audi URQuattors (non power), Various Porches, and a few other vehicles that escape me at this time. Variations of this seat are still available from Recaro as the Ortho line.These seats were also available in a few manual versions that used the B style base.-.

LS(est. $300-$2000 depending on specific model and condition)The LS is one of the most popular seats Recaro made through the late 70's/80's/90's. Variations of the LS were found in but not limited to cars made by Ferrari, BMW, Alfa, Volkswagen, Porsche, Ford, and more.

They are most commonly found in mk2 volkswagens and Alfa Romeo milano verdes within the US.The later ls was available with an a,b,c, or d base, but most commonly found with a b or c base. There are also a few rare power version that i do not have a ton of information on. (pictured below in black with control panel on bolster)-. Speed / SRD(est. $300-2000+ depending on model and condition)By far the most copied Recaro of all time.

Be very cautious when buying these seats as prob 80% of the seats on the market are fake chinese replicas. I would not feel safe putting the replicas in a car as the build quality and materials used are fairly poor (i have litterally seen people shred the metal on the base just removing sliders (can post pics of carnage). The Recaro SRD is prob. The most well known Recaro as it has been available since the 80's and is still in production to this day as the speed. They have came in everything from e30 bmw's to Toyota supras along with hondas, nissans, fords, and so on.Also here is an easy way to tell the difference between a speed and an srd. Take a close look at the curves of the upper bolster foam. The SRD has a larger more triangular 'shoulder' foam where the speed is smaller and more smooth.

Also you can see the speed has a larger headrest section but the ITR versions of the seat were actually a hybrid of the two and tech a speed. Also NO TRUE SRD ever came with the small recaro logo, only the speeds.SpeedSRD-. LX/SE/Specialist(est. $300-$1500 depending on specific model and condition)The recaro LX is one of the oldest recaro variations available along with the LS. The Recaro lx still has a variation in production to this day(specialist). It is commonly found in early to late 80's cars such as the TransAm, Mustang, 300zx, and various other models. The Gen 1 lx has the larger lower bolsters but maintains the same triangular back that is the trademark of the LX.Another member of the LX/LS/etc family that's often seen, the SE.

These were Recaro's 'budget' sport seat in the late '90s and early '00s, they also had a decent period-correct look for '70s and '80s cars since they were mostly based on the LX.-. A8 (gen 1/2)(est. $600-$3k depending on specific gen, condition, and trim)The A8 is by far one of the most highly desired recaros available at this time. They are one of the first recaro sport seats to feature a new frame design for passenger vehicles. There were 2 variations of the A8 to be released and they were available as factory options in a select group of exotics.

The majority of A8's you will find are of the aftermarket variety.Gen 1Gen 2. Hi everyone!I'm brand new here, but not new to Datsuns.

My father and I have a vintage race shop in New York state (Michael's Vintage Racing) and we run against all manner of 210s, 240 and 260Zs, and 510s. I actually missed out on a 1970 240Z ITS car I'd hoped to make into a vintage racer.Anyway, I'm bumping this old thread because I'm in a bit of a pickle. I've just bought a set of very nice C-Orthoped seats which I'm super excited to install. I've found two small issues. First, the lumbar bladders on one seat are not filling up equally.

The bottom bladder takes almost all the air, leaving the center and upper bladders almost empty. I can fill those bladders if I unplug the lower one, but they seem to fill more slowly. I think this may be the one-way valves sticking in the hoses; any thoughts?Second, the lower bolster adjustment on one seat appears to be stuck. It's currently all the way in, but the crank gets very hard to turn before the bolster moves outward at all. I'm very nervous to force it.Thank you all in advance for any info or leads you may be able to provide.-Mike.