Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
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Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
How can you tell if the power sports seats in my '85 635CSi (6/85) are Recaro or BMW? Is there a label or id plate somewhere or is it obvious from the stitching, panel size etc.
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Dave
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1985 635CSi US
Cosmos Blue/Pearl Beige
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1985 635CSi US
Cosmos Blue/Pearl Beige
IIRC if the stitching is exactly the same pitch as the rear seats, they are most likely 'RHW' seats (made for BMW). If they have very slightly different pitch to the stitching then they are possibly Recaros.
The rear seats are all RHWs BTW, even when the fronts are Recaros
The trim panels at the base of the seat are also different. Come to think of it I've never seen a set of electric recaros, only manual ones. They dropped the manual Recaros sometime in '85 too.
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The rear seats are all RHWs BTW, even when the fronts are Recaros
The trim panels at the base of the seat are also different. Come to think of it I've never seen a set of electric recaros, only manual ones. They dropped the manual Recaros sometime in '85 too.
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They are the early BMW seats with the controls on the centre console. The later BMW electric seats had the controls on the outermost seat base panel.
The electric Recaro seats of that period had the controls set into the top of the innermost thigh bolster of the seat - they were very, very expensive and hence rarely found and often only on Alpina's.
The manual recaro's had a horse-shoe shaped back support.
HTH - pic of a manual Recaro seat from 1982.
The electric Recaro seats of that period had the controls set into the top of the innermost thigh bolster of the seat - they were very, very expensive and hence rarely found and often only on Alpina's.
The manual recaro's had a horse-shoe shaped back support.
HTH - pic of a manual Recaro seat from 1982.
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Correct. How I tell is that the BMW Sports seats have a separate piece as a seat back .... the Recaros do not. See the marked up photos below.
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1985 M635 #1998 (gone but not forgotten)
1994 850CSi (also gone but not forgotten)
1985 M635 #589
1985 M635 #1998 (gone but not forgotten)
1994 850CSi (also gone but not forgotten)
1985 M635 #589
Thanks Ed! I learn something new everyday! Having both Recaro and BME Sports seats myself, it is quite elementary my dear Lyerly Thanks for pointing this out. I just go by looks of the front seat stiching and headrest style.
1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Anthracite Buffalo)
1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Schwartz)
1985 Euro 628CSi (Zobelbraun/Nutria Buffalo) ...Rehomed
2002 540iT Sport 5-Spd (Schwartz/Schwartz)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiisharkfest/sets
1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Schwartz)
1985 Euro 628CSi (Zobelbraun/Nutria Buffalo) ...Rehomed
2002 540iT Sport 5-Spd (Schwartz/Schwartz)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiisharkfest/sets
Re: Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
Hello everyone, can anybody tell me what I've got? Just bought an 87' highline. Seats have recaro label but I am not sure if these are originally from that car or have been added as upgrade - vin specifies sport seats only (maybe vin did not specified exact manufacturer?). At the center there is full panel for electric adjust meant, but some functions are not working. I am wondering whether recaros were partially manual or I have somenthing broken there. Any comment which will help me identify how it is, we're these were added how shall be adjusted will be very much appreciated.
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Re: Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
My seats are sport BMW if I am understanding good??
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Re: Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DjvrxH_YI
Go further until 1:16'' and there you will see Recaro seats which yes: they are different!
Go further until 1:16'' and there you will see Recaro seats which yes: they are different!
2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.0 TDci {Silver Machine}
2002 Opel Astra G Coupe 2.2 16v {Carbon Schwarz}
1985 BMW E24 635Csi {Dolphin grey | Delphin | #184}
2002 Opel Astra G Coupe 2.2 16v {Carbon Schwarz}
1985 BMW E24 635Csi {Dolphin grey | Delphin | #184}
Re: Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
These could be early recaros with the centers recovered (obvious) to match later style panels.Adam12 wrote:Hello everyone, can anybody tell me what I've got? Just bought an 87' highline. Seats have recaro label but I am not sure if these are originally from that car or have been added as upgrade - vin specifies sport seats only (maybe vin did not specified exact manufacturer?). At the center there is full panel for electric adjust meant, but some functions are not working. I am wondering whether recaros were partially manual or I have somenthing broken there. Any comment which will help me identify how it is, we're these were added how shall be adjusted will be very much appreciated.
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Re: Power Sport Seats, BMW or Recaro?
Guys, i've got an issue with my recaro Seats. The foam holder under the seat is broken.
+ looking for black holder adjustment wheal - same as on fotos.
Does anybody have any idea if and where i could find replacment for it?
+ looking for black holder adjustment wheal - same as on fotos.
Does anybody have any idea if and where i could find replacment for it?
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