Getting Recaros for the 15
Apr 28, 2015, 12:57 PM
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Getting Recaros for the 15
What is the probability I can try and negotiate or at least pay for a dealer to put Recaros in a 2015 model?
As soon as my STi sells I'm buying an Evo X asap. I don't want with modifications because I want to start fresh and do that myself. You can't have an Evo without Recaro seats.
If you think chances are slim, where do you guys recommend I look or go to buy the ones that come in the previous X models? I would like for those to be as new as possible. Thanks for any help.
As soon as my STi sells I'm buying an Evo X asap. I don't want with modifications because I want to start fresh and do that myself. You can't have an Evo without Recaro seats.
If you think chances are slim, where do you guys recommend I look or go to buy the ones that come in the previous X models? I would like for those to be as new as possible. Thanks for any help.
Apr 28, 2015, 01:22 PM
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Apr 28, 2015, 02:19 PM
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BTW Phantom Black is a way cooler color in person. Pics dont do it justice.
Apr 28, 2015, 05:14 PM
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I played the "only the exact car i want" game for like 3 months before i settled on mine. I got the trim level/options i wanted, but instead of octane blue or rotor glow i got phantom black.
BTW Phantom Black is a way cooler color in person. Pics dont do it justice.
BTW Phantom Black is a way cooler color in person. Pics dont do it justice.
Apr 29, 2015, 03:43 AM
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What is the probability I can try and negotiate or at least pay for a dealer to put Recaros in a 2015 model?
As soon as my STi sells I'm buying an Evo X asap. I don't want with modifications because I want to start fresh and do that myself. You can't have an Evo without Recaro seats.
If you think chances are slim, where do you guys recommend I look or go to buy the ones that come in the previous X models? I would like for those to be as new as possible. Thanks for any help.
As soon as my STi sells I'm buying an Evo X asap. I don't want with modifications because I want to start fresh and do that myself. You can't have an Evo without Recaro seats.
If you think chances are slim, where do you guys recommend I look or go to buy the ones that come in the previous X models? I would like for those to be as new as possible. Thanks for any help.
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Apr 29, 2015, 10:36 AM
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I would make sure that swapping seats wouldn't affect the SRS. I know for some vehicles the SRS module attached to the seat can be coded to the car for proper operation, but i'm not sure in this case (I have yet to come across a thread where someone has successfully accomplished this in a '15)
IF SRS is rendered nonfunctional by a seat swap that will totally **** your warranty and insurance coverage.
Apr 29, 2015, 10:59 AM
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Something else you may want to consider....
I would make sure that swapping seats wouldn't affect the SRS. I know for some vehicles the SRS module attached to the seat can be coded to the car for proper operation, but i'm not sure in this case (I have yet to come across a thread where someone has successfully accomplished this in a '15)
IF SRS is rendered nonfunctional by a seat swap that will totally **** your warranty and insurance coverage.
I would make sure that swapping seats wouldn't affect the SRS. I know for some vehicles the SRS module attached to the seat can be coded to the car for proper operation, but i'm not sure in this case (I have yet to come across a thread where someone has successfully accomplished this in a '15)
IF SRS is rendered nonfunctional by a seat swap that will totally **** your warranty and insurance coverage.
Apr 29, 2015, 05:25 PM
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The '15 EVO could have had Recaros, but safety regs changed for the 2015 model year and the EVO recaros needed to be redesigned to meet the new standards.
So instead of paying for a redesign on a model that is being discontinued, mitsu just threw some lancer seats in there. Enjoy.
So instead of paying for a redesign on a model that is being discontinued, mitsu just threw some lancer seats in there. Enjoy.
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The '15 EVO could have had Recaros, but safety regs changed for the 2015 model year and the EVO recaros needed to be redesigned to meet the new standards.
So instead of paying for a redesign on a model that is being discontinued, mitsu just threw some lancer seats in there. Enjoy.
So instead of paying for a redesign on a model that is being discontinued, mitsu just threw some lancer seats in there. Enjoy.
Just did my research, yup... Canadian thing.
I would say buy one up here and bring it down but for the taxes and whatnot you'd be cheaper to buy a set of seats. As for the srs, no clue...
What's the specific issue with it in the states that they couldn't have them? You guys got the last two generations of evos when we couldn't have them for safety yet suddenly we're the ones with the lower safety standards?
Works for me I guess. That sucks bro... If it doesn't mess with the airbags I would highly recommend buying a set, not to rub it in but they're awesome seats.
Last edited by Roxma; Apr 29, 2015 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Updated info
