Lupoo1992 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 hey guys,i struggle with back problems and the standard lupo seats arent particualy helping,they are really springy and ive been advised to try get stiff ones by my GP,would you say reclining seats, or fixed position seats are the best?many thanks people,jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bickerton Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Fixed position will be alot harder to get in and out off also you'll get a lot more of the bounce coming thru to you. mk4 golf recaros are more or less straight swap in the front and will most likely be more supportive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoo1992 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Fixed position will be alot harder to get in and out off also you'll get a lot more of the bounce coming thru to you. mk4 golf recaros are more or less straight swap in the front and will most likely be more supportivecheers mate, massive help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Interesting, I have trouble with my back too, hence ignoring everyone telling me to get coilovers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoo1992 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Interesting, I have trouble with my back too, hence ignoring everyone telling me to get coilovers loli think this is where im weird haha,my backs in more pain when the car is bouncing about,i prefer to have something stiff and rigid :Shaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm actually loving the softer suspension on me loop, had a clio III before & it was a nightmare, stiff suspension & stiff seats which don't hold you in round corners (& don't really allow for short legs like mine!) could feel every bump in the road through my back, now I feel them through the steering wheel, y'know, like a proper car haha Just going for 40mm springs to tighten her up a bit should be sweet, do want to replace the seats at some point though cos you're right they're not very supportive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoo1992 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm actually loving the softer suspension on me loop, had a clio III before & it was a nightmare, stiff suspension & stiff seats which don't hold you in round corners (& don't really allow for short legs like mine!) could feel every bump in the road through my back, now I feel them through the steering wheel, y'know, like a proper car haha Just going for 40mm springs to tighten her up a bit should be sweet, do want to replace the seats at some point though cos you're right they're not very supportivehaha, ive got some coils on mine, and to be honest, the roads where i mostly drive are smooth so i dont really feel bumps or anything like that, the only time i feel bumps is speed bumps tbh, but i go about 5mph over them,the next thing i wana change is my seats, then i think ill be about reyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Check out eGay for mk4 recaros i'm having a look now & there's bare bargains dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bickerton Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Can easily find em sub 250 waiting a while you may get around 100 if lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 i think this is where im weird haha,i prefer to have something stiff and rigid :SHomo.Try to find a set of mk4 golf seats with optional lumbar support, that'll sort out your seating problem. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoo1992 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Homo.Try to find a set of mk4 golf seats with optional lumbar support, that'll sort out your seating problem. . . . .haha cheers rich hahaive had a look around on ebay,seen some going for about 100-150, so imma place some bids!cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Well I got me some Mk4 Recaros & I can heartily recommend them, the golf back onto lupo base method didn't work though, not sure if this is because I have the rarer fully folding loop seats, but I'm just going to grind the golf bases down which should work much better - they fit straight in but catch on the floor so won't move forward/back - there's a guide to the grinding method with pics here: http://forums.clublu...showtopic=26932Even though it's still a bit of a work in progress the seats are awesome, so much more comfortable & supportive, hold you in so much better round the corners which stops me from tensing my back to counteract the centrifugal force, no more loop hoop headrests too woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beska133 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Also try and check out the Lupo GTi seats, I have them in my arosa and with my back they are a million times better than the lupo and arosa standard ones, also, when I get coilies, for only dropping 50mm will it be more rigid than shorter springs and shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yeah Lupo GTI seats will be a much easier fit tbf lolI'd say coilies cranked down would generally be stiffer than lowering springs/shocks but it all depends on what coilies, springs & shocks we're talking about as there are different damping & spring rates isnit. Springs & shocks should absorb the bumps better though. This is all theory tbf, someone with experience of both would be able to advise you better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beska133 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Okeydoke cheers mate, I tend to slouch when I'm tired so don't want to power my spine everytime I his a bump! And seeing as where I live in Lincolnshire, the roads are like the peak district....haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 This should be useful: http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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