Recaro seats for 200 series

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 at 22:39

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I wished to fit my old Recaro's from my Patrol into the 200 series, however the 200 has air bags fitted in the seats and I am told it is ilegal to turn off the airbags.
Is any one aware of a Recaro seat with air bags fitted or any other after market seat.

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Reply By: Mick O - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 09:39

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 09:39

Ring these people. They are the Recaro experts and will be able to tell you.

Ideal Seat Company

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Reply By: RobAck - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:35

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 17:35

The advice you have been given is correct. It is illegal to modify the vehicle to remove any originally fitted safety equipment. I am aware that Recaro is working on a seat with side airbags but that it is a long way from getting Australian compliance. As well you would need to check with your insurance company that they would still cover you even if you could source a replacement seat with side airbags. Your registration organisation may also have an interest in the matter as would Toyota

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Reply By: Dust-Devil - Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 23:57

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 23:57

Pling

One word - WHY?

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Follow Up By: pling - Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 at 20:50

Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 at 20:50

The 200 seat is not in the same class as my old Recaro.

If you have any back problems the Recaro/Scheel etc are a life saver.

Does that answer your question, or have I taken your one word "why" the wrong way.

Are you going to tell me the 200 seat is better than Recaro?

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