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TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: twov8sandat4 on August 12, 2023, 11:14:14 AM

Title: Are these Recaros?
Post by: twov8sandat4 on August 12, 2023, 11:14:14 AM: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/703662408255015/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

Looking online for period correct Recaros for the T/A, I came across this ad. Not being an expert in late 2nd gens, I figured I’d ask. Are those real Recaros or fakes? If real, I wonder if this is a scam, since the average pair of Recaros are listed for over a grand. Maybe the color is a detractor?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: tinpusher on August 12, 2023, 01:52:54 PM: Very hard to tell without looking at the adjustment mechanisms on the side. If they are real and you decided to recover them, expect to pay $$$$ to have the front and rear seats done. Just to be clear, the Recaro’s would be the front seats, the rears are probably stock that have been recovered.

I bought these about 8 years ago for $450. Reupholstered the rears to match.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: tinpusher on August 12, 2023, 01:55:14 PM: Another pic with the rear in view.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: Updated71 on August 13, 2023, 05:37:04 AM: These are mine that were never installed until I got them. Note the release to tilt them forward for back seat access. I don't see that on the Ebay seats. Poster says Recaro 'style'. Maybe ask for a few more pics?

(https://i.postimg.cc/L812LZsw/IMG-3603.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RW4kzhKL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J7pH21G4/860-D48-EB-60-ED-4-A35-9-F0-B-5465-E3-ED93-F5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Bt1v8fTd)
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: roadking77 on August 13, 2023, 07:45:21 AM: I know there was a third gen Recaro Trans Am maybe in '83? (had a buddy bought one new), but did not some of the later 3rd gens have these style seats? Are you hung up on the name or would you be happy with a new set of seats. I like the look of those but unless the colour pattern is good they will cost a good bit to reupholster. I always like the recaros with the open mesh headrest. Kinda cutting edge at the time. There was a set in my 77 when I got it and they were the first things I jettisoned! They did need recovered. I traded for a NOS 74 quarter panel that I later sold (way too cheap) to fund parts needed.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: twov8sandat4 on August 14, 2023, 05:02:29 AM: I am not hung up on the name as much as the period correct look. A lot of the newer seats look way out of place in the car, IMHO, either with too much bolstering, or 5 point harness cutouts in the back. The fishnet style Recaros look like they belong, especially if I have either the backs reupholstered to match, or the Recaros reupholstered to match the original rears.

I might ask the seller for more specific pictures.

Thanks for the insight guys.

:-)
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: roadking77 on August 14, 2023, 06:25:42 AM: I would have no problem at all using those seats, but would have to reupholster as the colour doesnt match.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: Maxthe222 on August 16, 2023, 07:04:09 AM: I'm going to say no, they're some sort of derivative. He's also specifically said "Recaro Style" which to me says, cheap online copy seats re-trimmed. The headrest shape and frame shape just seems.... off.
Title: Re: Are these Recaros?
Post by: twov8sandat4 on August 17, 2023, 05:40:51 AM: Thanks guys for the feedback. I think I am going to pass on these and look for real Recaros.

Thanks.