Advice on seats

[tittlz]

After a long weekend of driving I have come to the conclusion that my standard seats aren't good enough. I'm after some suggestions as to what seats I should go for I have looked at the JCW ones but they are a bit pricey. I'd like something that wouldn't look out of place in the mini but will be comfortable for both normal motorway driving and for the occasional trackday.

[Rags]

The JCW ones are recaro CS seats if I am not mistaken so can be obtained for a lot less than Mini will quote.

[okgo]

£736 from mini (each)

Pretty sure they are cheaper than that elsewhere, I am talking about the full leather ones, not the alacantara ones.

Edited by okgo on Thursday 20th November 16:31

[JJCW]

Ouch thats pricey!

Do the proper JCW ones have a logo etc on them? Mines got standard leather ones, but i'd like some better ones if its not going to bankrupt me!

[okgo]

Yeh they have the logo, and if you have the heating in your car, then they can be heated too.

[tittlz]

I'll keep an eye out for them, I was also thinking of taking seats from another car is there any problems doing this other than the size of the seat and the frames?

[RKDE]

yep the air bag light will come on unless you either have a resistor added in or have the same airbag installed, also you will need the pre tensionor or this will put the air bag light on

[Rakey]

JCW seats are nice, bit tight though if you've got a larger shape though if you get what I mean LOL!

If you watch places like eBay or classifieds you can get a pair normally for about £700-£800.

Another option would be to keep an eye out for anyone breaking a MINI with the factory fit recarro interior, this is a much more comfy seat, but whilst also supporting you.