Golf R Observations and Questions

[peedman]

True but golf R's arent that populous on the streets and there arent a large proportion of recaro optioned cars.

and theres no doubt that any wrecker will rape your behind if u buy from them lol.

[Icarus]

I can highly recommend Recaro's to anyone who is thinking about pulling the trigger.

[Corey_R]

I can highly recommend NOT going with the Recaro's to anyone who is thinking about pulling the trigger. They kill my back.

In other words - test for yourself, because everyone is different. The last thing you want to do is spend $60k on a car which puts you in tears every time you drive it because the seat is not suited to you. So test for yourself

[REXman]

Quick one, where is a good place (most likely overseas) that you can buy parts aestheitc and otherwise from?

Wanna get in while our dollar is still good

[ratedr]

I can highly recommend NOT going with the Recaro's to anyone who is thinking about pulling the trigger. They kill my back.

In other words - test for yourself, because everyone is different. The last thing you want to do is spend $60k on a car which puts you in tears every time you drive it because the seat is not suited to you. So test for yourself

Are they really that hard?? I thought comfort would be unquestionable?

[simonm]

Are they really that hard?? I thought comfort would be unquestionable?

Let me tell you a story about a blonde chick and three bears...

[Corey_R]

Are they really that hard?? I thought comfort would be unquestionable?

It's nothing to do with how hard they are. It's just the shape and adjustability of them is all.
There's a reason that in higher end cars you have a choice of 3 different seats which are all the same price. It's because no seat is "best" for everyone. Which leads me to this...

Let me tell you a story about a blonde chick and three bears...

lol, exactly!

Quick one, where is a good place (most likely overseas) that you can buy parts aestheitc and otherwise from?

Wanna get in while our dollar is still good

Check for links in the ruined, and therefore closed, Accessories thread

[guest12345]

anyone actually have recaro seats in their Golf R sitting at home??

Or actually does anyone know any dealers in Sydney with Recaros in their demos?

[DDTW]

I can highly recommend Recaro's to anyone who is thinking about pulling the trigger.

Hey mate, the seats are heated right? I didn't get the chance to try these seats before purchasing them. I hope they're money well spent!

My missus encouraged me to buy them due to its stunning looks! IMO they give an extra uuuumpppphhh to the R.

[Icarus]

Yeah the seats are heated.

The recaros don't tilt+slide forward which makes it harder to get into the back if you have a 3 door Golf.

For me this is a non-issue but I do agree that the recaros don't suit everyone. The best bet is to find a demo with recaros and come to your own conclusion. For me this wasn't an option otherwise I would still be waiting upon delivery.

[DDTW]

Yeah the seats are heated.

The recaros don't tilt+slide forward which makes it harder to get into the back if you have a 3 door Golf.

For me this is a non-issue but I do agree that the recaros don't suit everyone. The best bet is to find a demo with recaros and come to your own conclusion. For me this wasn't an option otherwise I would still be waiting upon delivery.

Yeah I bought a 3 door Golf with Recaros. On it's way to Melbourne now. Too late to change/don't want to change anyway.

The seats still slide when you pull the lever beneath it right?

[Fab_R]

Check for links in the ruined, and therefore closed, Accessories thread

I was wondering what happened to that thread. Its a shame.
Talk about degenerating to the lowest of lows.....

[dave_r]

Let me tell you a story about a blonde chick and three bears...

ROFL, +1 into the Recaros don't suit me group

For me this wasn't an option otherwise I would still be waiting upon delivery.

I tracked down an S3 and gave that a shot, not exact but close enough.

I was wondering what happened to that thread. Its a shame.

Corey, any chance of a cleanup and reopening given the AUD is still strong enough to go stupid

[Darren]

I understand from a post by Corey_R circa 21/11/10
"MY11 Changes Relevant to Golf R (Week 22, 2010) - Hill Start Assist (HSA) is now standard for all manual models"

So how do I get HSA to work on my manual R?

[Big Yellow]

if its anything like the mk5, it engages when you release the brake pedal on an incline. you'll know its activated when you press the brake again and it feels solid.