anyone has Recaro SRD seats - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Hi,

As you know, I'm undecided between the Recaro SRD and the Corbeau TRS.
I sat in the Recaro SRD in a local shop, and really liked the support.
Looking @ the #s, they are very similar to the Corbeau TRS, which Sam is having a GP.

The thing is that I live in Canada, customs and tx are a killer.
Going with the GP, and the seats trimmed on the butt area, so that I don't sit too high, will cost me $550/seat... $1100 for both seats.
I figure 100$ in shipping... so $1200.

Now the fun part is that it translates to ~$1450 CAN$
Duties will charge me a good $100 CAN$ and then a 15.025% tax awaits me on everything (even shipping and duties)
$1550 + tax = $1780... so I figure $1800 CAN$ to my door for both seats (Corbeau TRS)

Now, the shop that has the Recaro SRD, is trying to convince me to purchase them... I really love the way I sit in them and it's a Recaro... the hick... is that they are red and non-leather... but the guy is selling them for 699$ CAN$, but will even give me a deal if I get both.
So figure $1400 for both.
I have some contacts on leather uphoster, but have no clue how much it will cost... will give them a call on monday to check it out... for sure they can match the leater color, and it'll be a Recaro that I know I love for sure...
Now let's say it costs $300 /seat for upholster... so each seat will cost $1000 CAN$, so 2000$ + tax = 2300$, but I would have Recaro's with perfect leather matching.
I'm even thinking of having the SS logo added on the seats (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What would you guys do ????

by the way... does anyone have pics of Recaro SRD in their cars ????
I know some of you have them.

I contacted Corbeau so that I could find a close Corbeau shop where I could sit in them... but the closest one is 6hr drive (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I know they sell them in lots of places in the Montreal area, but noone stocks them. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif)
I'd like to know what the Corbeau feel like when seated in them, and support Sam (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
but I don't want to face unpleasant surprises either...
I hate this... I wanna try some Corbeau TRS to give it a chance. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant2.gif)

Thanks for the feedback,

Crazy Canuck View Member Profile	Dec 5 2004, 02:51 AM Post #1
North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177	Hi, As you know, I'm undecided between the Recaro SRD and the Corbeau TRS. I sat in the Recaro SRD in a local shop, and really liked the support. Looking @ the #s, they are very similar to the Corbeau TRS, which Sam is having a GP. The thing is that I live in Canada, customs and tx are a killer. Going with the GP, and the seats trimmed on the butt area, so that I don't sit too high, will cost me $550/seat... $1100 for both seats. I figure 100$ in shipping... so $1200. Now the fun part is that it translates to ~$1450 CAN$ Duties will charge me a good $100 CAN$ and then a 15.025% tax awaits me on everything (even shipping and duties) $1550 + tax = $1780... so I figure $1800 CAN$ to my door for both seats (Corbeau TRS) Now, the shop that has the Recaro SRD, is trying to convince me to purchase them... I really love the way I sit in them and it's a Recaro... the hick... is that they are red and non-leather... but the guy is selling them for 699$ CAN$, but will even give me a deal if I get both. So figure $1400 for both. I have some contacts on leather uphoster, but have no clue how much it will cost... will give them a call on monday to check it out... for sure they can match the leater color, and it'll be a Recaro that I know I love for sure... Now let's say it costs $300 /seat for upholster... so each seat will cost $1000 CAN$, so 2000$ + tax = 2300$, but I would have Recaro's with perfect leather matching. I'm even thinking of having the SS logo added on the seats (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) What would you guys do ???? by the way... does anyone have pics of Recaro SRD in their cars ???? I know some of you have them. I contacted Corbeau so that I could find a close Corbeau shop where I could sit in them... but the closest one is 6hr drive (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I know they sell them in lots of places in the Montreal area, but noone stocks them. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) I'd like to know what the Corbeau feel like when seated in them, and support Sam (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) but I don't want to face unpleasant surprises either... I hate this... I wanna try some Corbeau TRS to give it a chance. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant2.gif) Thanks for the feedback,