Chrisbee Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 im still hunting for a cheap interior the same as this, i had "found" one for 80 quid but the guy never ever messaged me back after agreeing to sell to me. lovely person,proper comfy seats prefer the shape of these to the recarosthere are quite a few that pop up on ebay of this type, its just getting them at the right price thats the thing (postage being the biggest expense)I couldn't believe these ones hadn't been snapped up at the price they were going for as they had been for sale for a week before i'd seen them and he had no interest.and your right they are so so comfy!These seats are amazing! Love mine. Yours are in better nick too you jammy get hahaha cheers bud, did you fit the rears too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 No they're way too big I'm having the rear bench cloth adapted to fit my rears like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruszczak Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 What mk golf are they from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 They're Mk4 sports seats, often advertised as 'recaro style' on fleabay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 No they're way too big I'm having the rear bench cloth adapted to fit my rears like you.i've started pulling the stitching on mine, looks like it'll be a bit of a job as i think the golf rear seats have a deeper inset then the arosa ones. but we'll see.They're Mk4 sports seats, often advertised as 'recaro style' on fleabaywas it the mk3 that had the same style recaro ones? as the mk4 recaros have different headrests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruszczak Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 They're Mk4 sports seats, often advertised as 'recaro style' on fleabayCheers Koop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidebrothers Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Loving the work on this Arosa!Great work mate you've done a very nice job on it!Got to be honest, I'm well jealous that you found a brand new set of Starlite alloys!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Loving the work on this Arosa!Great work mate you've done a very nice job on it!Got to be honest, I'm well jealous that you found a brand new set of Starlite alloys!!! Cheers Cheers bud, i almost don't want to put them on the car as they wont have that new freshness anymore lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Haven't updated in a while and quite alot has changed so here goesfitted a cupra splitterfinally got the starlites fitted for the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sadly this happendcaught out on a bend understeered tyre buckled and caught the rim on the tarmac.Quoted £60 for a full alloy weld and repair so that was an expensive corner!wheels are off the car for the winter and will get it referbished in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Got a new camera so why not..Got the golf rears fittedThats all the pictures i've got for now but a few more updates to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycobain Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Look great mate... Should have come out the factory like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Look great mate... Should have come out the factory like thisWhat would you all spend your time and money on if they did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycobain Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 There's always stuff to be done its never ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Looking good dude, any pics of how you went about doing the rear seats? Still haven't got round to doing mine, yours look sweet. Edited December 8, 2012 by Koop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looking good dude, any pics of how you went about doing the rear seats? Still haven't got round to doing mine, yours look sweet.Cheers mate, theyre not 100% right but if you or you know someone whos handly with a sewing machine theyre easy enough to do as you just have to cut the middle section out and join it all upI didn't take any pictures though as all i did was cut the foam i had someone stitch the seats back together for me.You will need to reshape the side of the seat base to match (as i only discovered this after i had finished).Everyone whos sat in the back has said how comfortable they are to sit in which is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bola rosa Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Really really like this mate! You've sorted all the niggly bits that im adding up at the min.... Has it cost you much for all the parts as they all seem like genuine Orem parts? Oem** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Cheers mate just fitted a rear anti roll bar the other day and **** me its fun to drive now lolIt hasnt cost too much no as i get all my parts from dale off here as he gets a heavy discount. the most expensive of the lot were the o2 sensors.I have found using oem parts saves alot of hassle as alot of the non genuine bits either don't fit right or not at all so it does save alot of hassle.I'm currently designing a "low profile" lower sturt brace to suit lowered cars as mine was torn off, so watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north wales loop Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 love the seats. one question tho....... how to you get the cap for the coolant bottle off with the strut brace in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 love the seats. one question tho....... how to you get the cap for the coolant bottle off with the strut brace in place?I thought this also!Looks smart mate anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenOd Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Great work, love this! Will now be on the hunt for those seats! How were the seats to fit it.. Was it a straight swap? Edited January 20, 2013 by StevenOd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 love the seats. one question tho....... how to you get the cap for the coolant bottle off with the strut brace in place?You don't lol! the brace does unbolt so it'll give you enough space to get the cap off.Its off at the moment as i'm working some magic on the engine cover, stay tuned...Great work, love this! Will now be on the hunt for those seats! How were the seats to fit it.. Was it a straight swap?the fronts where yes, had to grind a little bit off the base but nothing major. the rear seats have been mounted to the original seat bases so they fit as standard.Fitted a rear anti roll bar and its true what everyone say! get one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenOd Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thank you very much man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Xaler Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Nice update!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sadly this happendcaught out on a bend understeered tyre buckled and caught the rim on the tarmac.Quoted £60 for a full alloy weld and repair so that was an expensive corner!wheels are off the car for the winter and will get it referbished in the new year.Why a weld? Just need blasting and coating to me! Never pay 80quid for one wheel! My refurber is 30quid for one wheel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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