I'm enquiring into the feasibility of installing Recaro driver and frt passenger seats to my Patrol.
The standard Nissan seats are slowly killing my lower back on longer trips.
My main concern is fitting! ... would be gr8t if they bolted straight in but I'm guessing that's to good to be true.
Can any members please advise the best method to fit? If alterations are required, what are they?
Coogs- 2009 GU Y61 Patrol 3L-CR, OME 50mm, 3" exhaust, ARB B/ bar, Warn Winch, ARB compressor, Snorkel, UHF & Barrett HF radio, Red Arc Dual Batts, Bushskinz Bash Plate, Cargo Barrier, F/R Recovery Points, Dual Pillar Pod (Pyro & Boost), ARB Rack, LR Tank, Chipit & EGR blank, Water Watch, Drifta Drawers, ARB Reversing Camera, IPF Lights, ARB Awning, GVM upgrade, Front Locker & other touring mods.
They're not Recaro seats but I got my original seats re-bolstered and reupholstered in leather, done by Alphaline.Originally Posted by Coogs
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
Geezus. I didn't even notice those the other day... That looks awesome.
2005 TD42TI
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OH NOOOOOOOO! HERE COMES MEGGO!!!!!!
Geeeeezzzzuus that was quick!!!!!!!
Dont encourage him!
IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK
WARNING: TOWBALLS USED WITH SNATCHSTRAPS DO KILL!!
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Friggin' GOLD Growler... just friggin GOLD
Mind you MM's seats do look niiiiice
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Wonder how much the leather seats out of a ST-L would cost
you think that was a setup??
MegoMonster signed up under a different user just to post up a pic of those lovely comfy seats again???
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Thanks for the lightning fast response and the pics. Went to see Alphaline in Perth yesterday. They can do front the seats as pictured for $3300. I thought a bit pricey since the're using the OEM seat and basically supply added padding and bolsters. However, not as expensive as Recaro and I am interested.
Can you please tell me how you find them on long hauls on corrugated roads and did you specify any extra padding. Appreciate the feedback.
If any of your disciples have a relevant feedback I'd appreciate that too.
Coogs- 2009 GU Y61 Patrol 3L-CR, OME 50mm, 3" exhaust, ARB B/ bar, Warn Winch, ARB compressor, Snorkel, UHF & Barrett HF radio, Red Arc Dual Batts, Bushskinz Bash Plate, Cargo Barrier, F/R Recovery Points, Dual Pillar Pod (Pyro & Boost), ARB Rack, LR Tank, Chipit & EGR blank, Water Watch, Drifta Drawers, ARB Reversing Camera, IPF Lights, ARB Awning, GVM upgrade, Front Locker & other touring mods.
I was told the cost was $3500 for all seven seats in leather, of which Nissan said they would share the cost and I only paid $2500 for the lot.
All I requested were bolstered bucket seats. There was supposed to be bolstered shoulders also but no matter how much they tried the bolstering would sit right and twist.
As for long hauls I do many trip 3 hr trips to Yarrawonga and one trip to QLD with a single 10hr drive all on road.
never done outback corrugations.
they are really comfy seats.
the Recaro's i dont like because of the frame in the side bucket bit i can feel on my legs cos I do have a Barge arse
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
I have Strato 3000 with lumber , and believe me I need a decent seat after 16 back operation.
When first fitted I pulled them out as I could feel every bump on the road. I have since re-installed them with rubber between the seat and floor
and spaced them up some 40mm . Now they are great never get a "tired" back , Highly recommend seats are about $800 and base $300 I think
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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