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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804   
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Just a quick post on my D/S Recaro which, after just over a year, has developed a fault.
Fitted in May of last year I have loved the seats from the day I popped them in, on short and long drives alike. Super comfortable and far better than my previous Corbeaus (IMHO). But at a grand a pop, by no means cheap. So, whilst I have loved their comfort and felt they were 'worth every penny' it comes as disappointment that after just over a year's use the D/S seat's springs now make a noise. Not a squeak, more a grate and evident over every small bump, movement in the road, even on a bend (of which there are many here in the Alps!!). Did a four hour drive recently and it was irritating beyond belief. As far as usage is concerned, the DC is my daily runner, averaging probably 1.5hrs use a day, all on well-maintained tarmac roads. Further, whilst I'm no featherweight, at between 83-85kgs I'm not that heavy either. And I am religious about keeping them clean and never kneel on them with my knee if leaning across the cabin etc. I appreciate that Def ownership is all about little niggles and problems, certainly noises, but I'm not a little irked that my most expensive single upgrade, reputed to offer the best quality, has developed such a small, yet irritating, fault in just a year. Has anyone else had the same problem (so quickly) and should I contact the supplier or are Recaro a bit like Giro (Helmets) and always want faulty items returned direct due to their high production standards? Thoughts, experiences, advice, sarcastic comments (that I should have the OE seats...) welcomed!  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Aug 2017 11:13am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Did wonder that actually. Will be taking it out this week for a gander. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Aug 2017 11:48am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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DS Recaro. That's something very different than the genuine SVX Recaro, no?
Sell them again, add another grand, or a bit more, a pop, and enjoy the real thing. Mine stay quiet, even after 9 years. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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3rd Aug 2017 1:45pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 
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I took DS to mean 'drivers side'. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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3rd Aug 2017 1:55pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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^^^That's why you're a self-confessed anorak. Driver's Side it is...
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Aug 2017 2:08pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Real thing, still making a noise  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Aug 2017 2:08pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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You must mean a Recaro C/S then, the Recaro DS seems a completely different seat. The DS is older, looks more like a Scheelman seat. Try contacting Recaro and explain, see what they say.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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3rd Aug 2017 2:57pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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The Seat is an SVX. But it's the Driver's Side (DS) seat. Sorry Eric, lost in translation.
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Aug 2017 3:22pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3781  
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We had a Focus RS Mk 11 (2.5L Turbo), which had recaro seats, which creaked in the backrest/hinge area after a while. It was some time ago, but from memory I think the Dealer greased the area, which fixed it.
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3rd Aug 2017 10:58pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060  
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I didnīt realise the Recaros had springs, but will take a closer look at mine.
Where is the noise coming from? Backrest or base? Picking up on bankzīs suggestion, mine became noisy after about a year. It turned out to be loose bolts that fix the backrest to the recliner mechanism. Not Recaroīs fault, but when the seats were reassembled after painting the backrests, the bolts needed a little loctite. Check as well the bolts on the seat runners and from those to the seat box. There really arenīt many things on those seats that can make noises. Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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4th Aug 2017 5:48am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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^^ Thanks WC90, it is hard to say where it's coming from, as it only happens whilst driving so under order from Mrs Grenadier I 'keep my eyes on the road'!! But I do think it might be somewhere between base and back, so the hinge as you and others have pointed out, might be it....
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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4th Aug 2017 6:42am |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060
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Glad to help, but do let us know once you find the culprit!! 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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5th Aug 2017 6:37pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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More than 3 years of usage on mine (I'm 1,83m by 98kg) no problem at all with my Recaro (yet ) Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
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5th Aug 2017 6:57pm |
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