recaro bolster collapsing!

[gpk_gti]

Hi guys,
My drivers recaro on the outside has decided to collapse.seems the previous owner was a little bit fat for the bucket style seat!
Has anyone had a similar problem? how much was the damage?
Also if anyone can refer me to a good upholsterer in the Sydney area would be great!
Thanks !!!

[syncro]

Hi guys,
My drivers recaro on the outside has decided to collapse.seems the previous owner was a little bit fat for the bucket style seat!
Has anyone had a similar problem?

Yeah, but I didn't damage the seat.

[gpk_gti]

hahaha very funny I only noticed it after I lent the car to my brother inlaw during my holidays.wont say what he weighs

[Golf Loon]

Aaaah the curse of the VW bucket seats. I bet the car has done over 100,000kms.

Its usually people sliding across em without care that ruins them.

I can sort it out for you, I`m in South Western Sydney (Camden) if you cant get it fixed nearer. You need to strip the fabric off, change or repair the sponge bolster and put it back together.

Its not that hard, you could do it yourself if you are handy.

[gpk_gti]

thats exactly what I was told! but its just past the 100k mark.
Were you saying you can fix it or know someone?? camdens not a prob , im close to the m5,wouldnt mind the drive.
I failed at home ecs at school HAHA

[Golf Loon]

I can fix it bro. Its takes a couple of hours tops, so you can either wait / help, or I`ll lend you a temp seat and you can come back.

[gpk_gti]

thanks alot mate!!!! ill pm you next week and we will discuse it! I hope to be finishing the upgrade this weekend. THANKS AGAIN!!

[simex]

I have the same problem with my Type R seats.

[DubSteve]

Maybe just be abit more careful of how use get in the car. Its just like the vr6 seats got to be careful of how you get in.

[gpk_gti]

I had a 1997 vr6 bought new.I owned it for nearly 6 years.Ok it had leather not cloth but I never had this prob.
but you are right in saying its the way you get in/out