Recaro Seat Covers
Mar 21, 2012, 05:27 PM
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Recaro Seat Covers
Hey guys,
I recently traded in my '11 Ralliart for a '12 Evo X, GSR.
In order to get out of my negative equity situation, I had to drain my personal savings. So, any money I was saving for mods and leather seats has been put on hold for a while.
That said, does anyone know of some fairly cheap seat covers that would fit the recaros?
I recently traded in my '11 Ralliart for a '12 Evo X, GSR.
In order to get out of my negative equity situation, I had to drain my personal savings. So, any money I was saving for mods and leather seats has been put on hold for a while.
That said, does anyone know of some fairly cheap seat covers that would fit the recaros?
Mar 21, 2012, 11:45 PM
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Mitsubishi installed airbags in the seats as part of the factory SRS airbag system. It is recommended NOT to cover the stock Recaro seats with any type of "Seat Covers"
Mar 22, 2012, 01:38 AM
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^^ +1. Probably just best to save up for a while and get the Mitsu Certified Leather installed..
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...e-leather.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...h-leather.html
http://roadwiremclp.com/index.html (has catalog of leather choices)
Think I'm gonna keep mine cloth for a couple years, then go this route if they start looking too worn out.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...e-leather.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...h-leather.html
http://roadwiremclp.com/index.html (has catalog of leather choices)
Think I'm gonna keep mine cloth for a couple years, then go this route if they start looking too worn out.
Mar 22, 2012, 06:24 AM
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That being said there are plenty of seat covers that are designed to fit seat with air bags. I have neoprene seat covers in my wife's audi and I have sheep skin covers on my seats. The seat covers have an easily opened side where the airbag can pop out.
Mar 22, 2012, 12:38 PM
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I bet seat covers on the Recaros will be like a bra on the front of the car; cause more wear and damage than they prevent. I never understood why people cover seats, dashboards, steering wheels, etc. Simple care such as cleaning, vacuuming, and using protectant will keep interiors looking brand new for years. The interior of my '94 Eagle Talon with 162k miles on it still looked nearly brand new when I sold it because the owners before me and then myself took good care of it.
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I bet seat covers on the Recaros will be like a bra on the front of the car; cause more wear and damage than they prevent. I never understood why people cover seats, dashboards, steering wheels, etc. Simple care such as cleaning, vacuuming, and using protectant will keep interiors looking brand new for years. The interior of my '94 Eagle Talon with 162k miles on it still looked nearly brand new when I sold it because the owners before me and then myself took good care of it.
To the OP:
Airbag deployment is extremely tricky and especially side-impact airbags. The absence of the "crumple zone" during a side impact really emphasizes the importance of having side airbags. Unless, a company has tested their seat covers on our Evo X by providing field test experiments, I wouldn't put any type of seat cover or risk interfering with the airbag deployment.
Also, just because a company claims an aftermarket product is "safe" doesn't necessarily mean it IS safe.
I am going back to this again because it seems like you want to opt for a "cheap temporary fix" solution to replacing the seats, but I personally wouldn't trust my life on a $30 seat skin from autozone
Mar 23, 2012, 01:13 AM
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^^ Couldn't agree more with "Kracka"
To the OP:
Airbag deployment is extremely tricky and especially side-impact airbags. The absence of the "crumple zone" during a side impact really emphasizes the importance of having side airbags. Unless, a company has tested their seat covers on our Evo X by providing field test experiments, I wouldn't put any type of seat cover or risk interfering with the airbag deployment.
Also, just because a company claims an aftermarket product is "safe" doesn't necessarily mean it IS safe.
I am going back to this again because it seems like you want to opt for a "cheap temporary fix" solution to replacing the seats, but I personally wouldn't trust my life on a $30 seat skin from autozone
To the OP:
Airbag deployment is extremely tricky and especially side-impact airbags. The absence of the "crumple zone" during a side impact really emphasizes the importance of having side airbags. Unless, a company has tested their seat covers on our Evo X by providing field test experiments, I wouldn't put any type of seat cover or risk interfering with the airbag deployment.
Also, just because a company claims an aftermarket product is "safe" doesn't necessarily mean it IS safe.
I am going back to this again because it seems like you want to opt for a "cheap temporary fix" solution to replacing the seats, but I personally wouldn't trust my life on a $30 seat skin from autozone
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I bet seat covers on the Recaros will be like a bra on the front of the car; cause more wear and damage than they prevent. I never understood why people cover seats, dashboards, steering wheels, etc. Simple care such as cleaning, vacuuming, and using protectant will keep interiors looking brand new for years. The interior of my '94 Eagle Talon with 162k miles on it still looked nearly brand new when I sold it because the owners before me and then myself took good care of it.
