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I've just converted a Recaro seat to fit on the original VW seat base.

With some careful cutting and removal of the base metalwork (non structural BTW) and a couple of welds the seats fit in a treat and look great with the bases showing no mechanisms or bare edges of note. The base almost sits like it was made for these seats with a pronounced dent in the VW base matching one on the Recaro.



I used Astra GTE Mk2 Recaros (free, from a friend) but I am sure others could be fitted using the same method.

Recaro want £125 for each set of runners plus £30 postage, that makes it over £300 for a pair

I took pictures as I did it. Would anyone be interested in a How-to for the Wiki?

Er...... yes! Was it easier than you first thought, then?

Think it depends on your idea of 'easy' but the lack of need for extra metal, bending, fabrication is the clincher for me.

I had a set of bolt on runners all designed but thought I would have a go at this before going through the hassle of prototyping a set.

Basically if you can operate a grinder with a cutting disc, a spot welder and an allen key you are capable. I just need to compare a few Recaro bases to see if they will all work.