Aftermarket seats in a Vanagon

Jbeverly1 · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:42 pm Post subject: Aftermarket seats in a Vanagon

Hi everyone,

I have done the searches on seat replacements but most of the image links seem to be out of date. I considered switching my seats to newer Eurovan seats but wanted something darker/black in color. I would love to put something like this in:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-SP-Type-Suede-PVC-Leath...416c3cccc7

but have questions about the "Universal sliders" matching up with the swivel seat base rails? Can I simply unscrew the rails from my existing seats and screw them into the bottom of the new seats? Has anyone done anything similar to this?

Luckyphil · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:05 am Post subject:

Hi
I put a sweet set or Recaro in mine, just need to cut the runners off of a donor set of vanagon seats and screw to the bottom of the Recaro. Also weld a washer on to the base to take the factory adjusting lever. They look factory and are so comfy. I liked them so much I put a set in the back. One or both can easily be removed for camping.

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luVWagn · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:18 am Post subject:

Luckyphil · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:30 am Post subject:

Thanks for the compliment. The seats are Recaro LX however they came out of a Mitsubishi RVR 1998 model. I got them from Ebay. Yes the door cards have been re trimmed. The armrest is early vanagon and the chrome door trim is from a beetle. I glued the chrome strip on cause the self adhesive tape on the back of it would not stick, came up real nice. Will take a pic of the underside of the seat tomorrow and post. No swivel needed as the recaro is easily removed and put back on the runners in reverse. Only takes 10 seconds. This model is called a Caravelle GL in Australia, and was originally a 7 seater. Have it lowered 60mm and Koni's all round so handles real well. Would love to put one of those Golf 1.8 T engines in though Smile

Jbeverly1 · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:48 am Post subject:

Thanks for the reply! Your seats look great and that's pretty much the look that I'm aiming for (at least for the front). If you could post pics of how you attached the rails...that would be great

levi · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:04 pm Post subject:

There's a huge assortment of Recaro's to choose from, and prices to match.

Gowesty sells 'em, about 3,000 for the pair Wink

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3779&category_id=&category_parent_id=

Or.... you can find them regularly on c/list.

I picked up a pair locally, for 180 for the pair, pristine condition.
Identical to these:

Saw another set just like these about a week ago in the Arizona c'list, 150 for the pair.

VERY comfortable.

Here's a pretty detailed explanation of how the above seats were mounted:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...;start=120
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GWTWTLW · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:24 pm Post subject:

I got a nice set of used Recaro's from GoWesty a couple of years ago for $1800 delivered. It would be worth shooting Lucas an email and seeing what's available.
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luVWagn · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:58 pm Post subject: Jetta/Golf Mk2 seats?

Anybody know what the fitment of Jetta/Golf Mk2 seats would be like into a Vanagon? Do the rails match up, or close-enough with a little trim (like Eurovan seats), or unbolt/bolt-on rails, or ...

(i'm not strong with the search, seats and Jetta or mk2 or golf didn't get me much useful)

Specifically interested in the context of a full westy with swivels.

And partly because I like the look (but not price) of these seats: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/pts/3620498857.html
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levi · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:48 pm Post subject:

Those seats that I posted just above are mk2 seats, and the link I posted with it about installation
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luVWagn · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject:

whynotvw · Samba Member Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322

Finally got the recaros that I've been looking for. Just picked them up. Looks and feels awesome. Once I hit the lotto I will buy the armrest.

Vango Conversions · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

Anyone ever actually sit in some of those cheap racing seats? Something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-RECLINABLE-RACING-SEAT...mp;vxp=mtr

There are a bunch of styles and colors of cloth and vinyl available around the $250 price range including shipping, although real leather is much more expensive. I know you get what you pay for but I wonder how bad seats like this would be. My mom just spent $800 or so just to recover her front seats with new foam from sewfine. They look good but that's a lot of $$

Steelhead · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject:

whynotvw · Samba Member Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322

Tristar Eric · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:09 pm Post subject:

FYI, there's an armrest on ebay for your driver seat right now...
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