changing chairs.....

GT TDI · 27-04-2005, 13:03

I am nearly 100% convinced of a Superb how ever one thing niggles slightly at the back of my mind, and that is the chairs.

After the test drive I sat back in my golf and to me personally ( I don't want to re-open the comfy chair debate) the chairs are just not as comfortable i think its the fact that they are less bolstered and covered in different fabric that bothers me..... anyway to get to the point of this thread.

Does anyone know or have an inkling if it would be possible to whip out the Superb chairs (really only the front driver and passenger - as long as the colours match i'll be leaving the rear bench alone) and replace them with the Golf MK 4 Recaros (the ones without “Recaro” stitched into them)...????

I have had a quick look and from what I remember of the superb the bases looked very similar - so is it an unbolt slide out slide in jobbie...???

Many Thanks,

Seb

Kentish · 27-04-2005, 13:21

Probably seeing as there probably the same as Passat,s with just a lesser seat cloth.
I have to say I find the Superb seats fantastic for long journeys, but yes not so containing as a sportier seat.

GT TDI · 27-04-2005, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

Probably seeing as there probably the same as Passat,s with just a lesser seat cloth.
I have to say I find the Superb seats fantastic for long journeys, but yes not so containing as a sportier seat.

Andy thanks for you reply.

I was thinking the same thing about the golf - passat - superb link, just hope it's that simple .....

Everyone else I've spoken to thinks the Superb seats are well superb - but just for me I've become so used to having a sports bolstered seat I find it almost strange to sit in a 'normal' seat..... I think the last car I had that didn't have bolstered seats was 4 years ago .... many thanks agian

EddyH · 27-04-2005, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT TDI

I am nearly 100% convinced of a Superb how ever one thing niggles slightly at the back of my mind, and that is the chairs.

After the test drive I sat back in my golf and to me personally ( I don't want to re-open the comfy chair debate) the chairs are just not as comfortable i think its the fact that they are less bolstered and covered in different fabric that bothers me..... anyway to get to the point of this thread.

Does anyone know or have an inkling if it would be possible to whip out the Superb chairs (really only the front driver and passenger - as long as the colours match i'll be leaving the rear bench alone) and replace them with the Golf MK 4 Recaros (the ones without “Recaro” stitched into them)...????

I have had a quick look and from what I remember of the superb the bases looked very similar - so is it an unbolt slide out slide in jobbie...???

Many Thanks,

Seb

Golf Mk4 Recaros are only Recaros if it says 'Recaro' on them, otherwise they are VW sports seats. I don't think they'll fit the superb but ones from an RS4 might.

Worldlife · 27-04-2005, 23:03

See also All Skodas - seat design and comfort

Thanks GTI TD for letting me know of the points being made here in "Changing Chairs" . Maybe we should speed up the music for the chair changes

Lummox · 27-04-2005, 23:07

You want supportive seats?

Get some Gmbh seats for the RS4, awesome Recaro buckets in black leather, will fit into the Superb with the std RS4 base frames

As featured in Ed Jacksons MK4 Golf, well nice.

Gizmo68 · 11-05-2007, 02:59

I am currently suffering with a trapped nerve in my back and find the seat squab too long and the lumber support ineffective for me, giving me major pain.

So I'm looking into changing the seat(s) to something a little shorter or adjustable (Recaro's?)

Which of the following will fit without modification into the Superb? :

Golf
Passat
A4
A6

BTW the rear seats are non folding (if any of the rears will fit)

Baker21 · 11-05-2007, 12:03

I used to own a Bora before the Superb and that had the VW Sports Seats in it, not the Recaro ones.

The Superb is a different 'kettle of fish' in that it's not a 'sporty' car so you can't compare the seats as they are at different ends of the scale so to speak.

As Lummox has stated the RS4 seating options look like the only realistic base to fit some nice 'fitted' seats into the Superb but...........don't you think they will look a little daft?!?!?!?

Tom_vRS · 11-05-2007, 12:25

I thought the Superb (and Passat

) would only be compatible with Audi A6 seats... certainly thats the case for the rears. I quite fancy some W12 Recaros myself.

andy2407 · 11-05-2007, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo68

I am currently suffering with a trapped nerve in my back and find the seat squab too long and the lumber support ineffective for me, giving me major pain.

Would a CG-lock help in this case?
Medical/Posture - CG-Lock EU - enhancing safety and enjoyment of your vehicle
Might be worth a try before going to the expense of new seats?
No personal experience myself, but maybe others can comment?

Tom_vRS · 11-05-2007, 12:45

I found my posture improved with the CG Lock in the Focus - the seats gave me lower back ache before the CG Lock. The Passat seats though are much better with a very adjustable lumbar support!

Gizmo68 · 11-05-2007, 13:26

I don't think the CG-lock will be much use, as most of my journeys are motorway and duel carriageways, so being held stationary in the seat isn't the issue, its getting the lumbar support right.
The only way to do this will be with the 'airbag' type found on Recaro's etc, rather than the fairly crude cam type adjustment on the Superb.

I was thinking along the lines of the Recaro Orthopede:
http://www.autosportgallery.com/orthoped.htm

or Recaro Style:
http://www.autosportgallery.com/style.htm

As much as i like the RS4 ones i agree they would look out of place, it would be nice to match them all up (or fronts at least) hence the idea of VAG ones.

Anyone know if folding seats can be retro fitted (are A6 folding anyway?) or are any of the other VAG rear seats fixed anyway?

20VLIL · 11-05-2007, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

I used to own a Bora before the Superb and that had the VW Sports Seats in it, not the Recaro ones.

The Superb is a different 'kettle of fish' in that it's not a 'sporty' car so you can't compare the seats as they are at different ends of the scale so to speak.

As Lummox has stated the RS4 seating options look like the only realistic base to fit some nice 'fitted' seats into the Superb but...........don't you think they will look a little daft?!?!?!?

My sentiments exactly B, they'll look awful in a Soup

Baker21 · 12-05-2007, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20VLIL

My sentiments exactly B, they'll look awful in a Soup

LOL!!!

27-04-2005, 13:03	#1
GT TDI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Basingstoke, Coventry Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	changing chairs..... I am nearly 100% convinced of a Superb how ever one thing niggles slightly at the back of my mind, and that is the chairs. After the test drive I sat back in my golf and to me personally ( I don't want to re-open the comfy chair debate) the chairs are just not as comfortable i think its the fact that they are less bolstered and covered in different fabric that bothers me..... anyway to get to the point of this thread. Does anyone know or have an inkling if it would be possible to whip out the Superb chairs (really only the front driver and passenger - as long as the colours match i'll be leaving the rear bench alone) and replace them with the Golf MK 4 Recaros (the ones without “Recaro” stitched into them)...???? I have had a quick look and from what I remember of the superb the bases looked very similar - so is it an unbolt slide out slide in jobbie...??? Many Thanks, Seb __________________ Seb P :drive: Bora Sport TDI 150

27-04-2005, 13:21	#2
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Probably seeing as there probably the same as Passat,s with just a lesser seat cloth. I have to say I find the Superb seats fantastic for long journeys, but yes not so containing as a sportier seat. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

27-04-2005, 23:03	#5
Worldlife Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Sussex Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See also All Skodas - seat design and comfort Thanks GTI TD for letting me know of the points being made here in "Changing Chairs" . Maybe we should speed up the music for the chair changes Last edited by Worldlife; 27-04-2005 at 23:06.

27-04-2005, 23:07	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,415 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	You want supportive seats? Get some Gmbh seats for the RS4, awesome Recaro buckets in black leather, will fit into the Superb with the std RS4 base frames As featured in Ed Jacksons MK4 Golf, well nice. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote. Last edited by Lummox; 27-04-2005 at 23:10.

11-05-2007, 02:59	#7
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 12 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: changing chairs..... I am currently suffering with a trapped nerve in my back and find the seat squab too long and the lumber support ineffective for me, giving me major pain. So I'm looking into changing the seat(s) to something a little shorter or adjustable (Recaro's?) Which of the following will fit without modification into the Superb? : Golf Passat A4 A6 BTW the rear seats are non folding (if any of the rears will fit)

11-05-2007, 12:03	#8
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 2,979 Thanks: 2 Thanked 81 Times in 75 Posts	Re: changing chairs..... I used to own a Bora before the Superb and that had the VW Sports Seats in it, not the Recaro ones. The Superb is a different 'kettle of fish' in that it's not a 'sporty' car so you can't compare the seats as they are at different ends of the scale so to speak. As Lummox has stated the RS4 seating options look like the only realistic base to fit some nice 'fitted' seats into the Superb but...........don't you think they will look a little daft?!?!?!? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

11-05-2007, 12:25	#9
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,786 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: changing chairs..... I thought the Superb (and Passat ) would only be compatible with Audi A6 seats... certainly thats the case for the rears. I quite fancy some W12 Recaros myself. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

11-05-2007, 12:45	#11
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,786 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: changing chairs..... I found my posture improved with the CG Lock in the Focus - the seats gave me lower back ache before the CG Lock. The Passat seats though are much better with a very adjustable lumbar support! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

11-05-2007, 13:26	#12
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 12 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: changing chairs..... I don't think the CG-lock will be much use, as most of my journeys are motorway and duel carriageways, so being held stationary in the seat isn't the issue, its getting the lumbar support right. The only way to do this will be with the 'airbag' type found on Recaro's etc, rather than the fairly crude cam type adjustment on the Superb. I was thinking along the lines of the Recaro Orthopede: http://www.autosportgallery.com/orthoped.htm or Recaro Style: http://www.autosportgallery.com/style.htm As much as i like the RS4 ones i agree they would look out of place, it would be nice to match them all up (or fronts at least) hence the idea of VAG ones. Anyone know if folding seats can be retro fitted (are A6 folding anyway?) or are any of the other VAG rear seats fixed anyway? Last edited by Gizmo68; 11-05-2007 at 13:39.

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