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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 02:17 PM
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I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

I bought Recaro seats for my 15th Anniversary Trans Am from eBay. For whatever reason, the seller removed the seats shortly after buying his Trans Am in ‘84. And the seats remained stored in an air conditioned home for 40 years. They were expensive, and they’re the real deal. The seats are in incredible condition. It was if I used a Time Machine to go get replacement seats. Last night, I went to the garage and just sat in the car for 10 minutes. Wow





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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 02:23 PM
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The delivery felt like that scene from A Christmas Story.





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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 02:25 PM
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Wow. Awesome find.
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 02:55 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Those seats are amazing! Congrats on finding them.
Now let’s see pictures of the whole car
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Wow, those are incredible. Like really awesome!

maybe a pic of the whole car!?!?
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Thank You!

Here is all the info I've accumulated for refurbishing these Recaro seats. Should anyone else want to refurbish their seats.

Capital Seating in the UK has replacement foam for the LX seats. This is the response I got:Thanks for the email message.

Yes we can supply foams for the Recaro seats. As these are a modular seat based on the LX we might need to check a few things or sizes to make sure the foams we can supply are correct or at least will be close enough. Please see description and links below for the foams



Outer backrest foam - https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/rec...joy-specialist

Centre backrest foam - https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/rec...pecialist-njoy

Base bolster foam - https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/rec...joy-specialist

Base centre foam - https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/rec...-expert-njoy-l

Knee roll extender foam - https://www.capitalseating.co.uk/rec...cialist-expert

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A shop called Aardvarc near San Diego has good reviews from other Recaro enthusiasts. They offer Recaro refurbish service.
https://www.2002parts.com/


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SMS Auto Fabrics has replacement center fabric available.



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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 03:29 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 04:51 PM
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Awesome!
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 07:17 PM
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Very cool.
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 07:19 PM
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That is awesome. Congratulations on your Christmas Day find.
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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 09:00 PM
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What an amazing find!
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Old Aug 23, 2024 | 08:46 AM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Those look fantastic. Congrats on the find.
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Old Aug 23, 2024 | 04:09 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Saw those come up on eBay. What beautiful seats. Glad to see them installed and being enjoyed!
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Old Aug 23, 2024 | 04:46 PM
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Re: I finally have good Recaro’s in my 84 Trans Am

Thanks for compliments. I really appreciate them. This has definitely motivated me to finish up some projects on my list. Like the instrument gauge back lights and some interior panel refurbishment. I sold my old recaro's a few days ago to a fellow Texan.
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