Broken stock recaro seat back
Feb 9, 2012, 06:26 AM
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Broken stock recaro seat back
Hey guys the stock driver seat in my 04 cracked the back plastic back support. Is there anyway to replace just that part?
Feb 9, 2012, 03:36 PM
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Feb 9, 2012, 05:01 PM
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http://www.capitalseating.co.uk/prod...&appid=&rid=61
That's the only place I've seen that carries Recaro replacement parts. They are not cheap, so depending on the damage, I would try to fix the seat somehow ( post pics of damage if you can)
Ed
That's the only place I've seen that carries Recaro replacement parts. They are not cheap, so depending on the damage, I would try to fix the seat somehow ( post pics of damage if you can)
Ed
Feb 9, 2012, 08:53 PM
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Usually, its the side bolsters that break on the Evo VIII. I don't think the Mitsu dealers can get those Recaro seat parts. Even if you can find the part, its going to be just as crappy as the original, and end up breaking again. I can't believe how weakly they were made. Recaro should be embarrassed.
You can take the seat apart, and simply epoxy the break back together. I went a little further. Only my driver's seat was broken, but I "fixed" both seats rather than waiting for the front passenger's side to break, too. I made some 1/8 inch aluminum gussets, and drilled 1/8 inch diameter holes in them to allow the epoxy to squeeze through and form a mushroom (kind of like a rivet). I used Permatex Perma Poxy. It specifically mentions ABS and styrene plastics. Others have used JB Weld. That was about a year ago, and there hasn't been any more breaks. Do a search, and you should find more info, and some photos in the How-To forums.
You can take the seat apart, and simply epoxy the break back together. I went a little further. Only my driver's seat was broken, but I "fixed" both seats rather than waiting for the front passenger's side to break, too. I made some 1/8 inch aluminum gussets, and drilled 1/8 inch diameter holes in them to allow the epoxy to squeeze through and form a mushroom (kind of like a rivet). I used Permatex Perma Poxy. It specifically mentions ABS and styrene plastics. Others have used JB Weld. That was about a year ago, and there hasn't been any more breaks. Do a search, and you should find more info, and some photos in the How-To forums.
Feb 9, 2012, 09:07 PM
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Usually, its the side bolsters that break on the Evo VIII. I don't think the Mitsu dealers can get those Recaro seat parts. Even if you can find the part, its going to be just as crappy as the original, and end up breaking again. I can't believe how weakly they were made. Recaro should be embarrassed.
You can take the seat apart, and simply epoxy the break back together. I went a little further. Only my driver's seat was broken, but I "fixed" both seats rather than waiting for the front passenger's side to break, too. I made some 1/8 inch aluminum gussets, and drilled 1/8 inch diameter holes in them to allow the epoxy to squeeze through and form a mushroom (kind of like a rivet). I used Permatex Perma Poxy. It specifically mentions ABS and styrene plastics. Others have used JB Weld. That was about a year ago, and there hasn't been any more breaks. Do a search, and you should find more info, and some photos in the How-To forums.
You can take the seat apart, and simply epoxy the break back together. I went a little further. Only my driver's seat was broken, but I "fixed" both seats rather than waiting for the front passenger's side to break, too. I made some 1/8 inch aluminum gussets, and drilled 1/8 inch diameter holes in them to allow the epoxy to squeeze through and form a mushroom (kind of like a rivet). I used Permatex Perma Poxy. It specifically mentions ABS and styrene plastics. Others have used JB Weld. That was about a year ago, and there hasn't been any more breaks. Do a search, and you should find more info, and some photos in the How-To forums.
My right drivers side bolster has been broken on mine for about 5 years but never looked into fixing it, pretty annoying though.
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i cracked the right bolster so im sitting twisted when driving. i would like to just buy a new one but if i can fix it ill try that first. i dont have a picture of it. its the part that pivots on the bottom right side if your looking at it from the left rear seat.
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guys, i just found this site after reading this thread. maybe one of you could try this. hope this helps.
http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...ts-Restoration
http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...ts-Restoration
Aug 31, 2013, 08:02 PM
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I'm sure the next person with this problem will come to this thread instead of:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...th-recaro.html
which is a better repair thread
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...th-recaro.html
which is a better repair thread
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