Recaro Base/rails For R32/33

[tuitahi]

I have read many threads about mounting Recaros in my R33, I have found it quite confusing so far. This is what I understand;

Recaro make rails labelled as fitting R32/33 but according to Duncan they don't fit without modification. Can someone confirm, don't see why they would sell them if they don't fit. I rang Idealseat for a price and they didn't mention any modifcation was necessary.

Bride need to have holes drilled to mount the seat to the rail, but fit otherwise.

Who has gone through this before? Let me know what you found out.

Also, I understand that the Recaro rails are ADR approved so if they fit without mods that will be the best option, if I use the Bride rails what would engineer approval cost?

[GTRgeoff]

The Recaro rails I used bolted straight up in the GTR33, and 32/33/34 coupes take the same seat base except R34GT's. I must add my rails have very generous mounting holes and need washers for secure mounting.

[Blitz]

I have read many threads about mounting Recaros in my R33, I have found it quite confusing so far. This is what I understand;

Recaro make rails labelled as fitting R32/33 but according to Duncan they don't fit without modification. Can someone confirm, don't see why they would sell them if they don't fit. I rang Idealseat for a price and they didn't mention any modifcation was necessary.

Bride need to have holes drilled to mount the seat to the rail, but fit otherwise.

Who has gone through this before? Let me know what you found out.

Also, I understand that the Recaro rails are ADR approved so if they fit without mods that will be the best option, if I use the Bride rails what would engineer approval cost?

That is incorrect.

As Geoff has said, R32/R33 seats are interchangable.

Get some R32 or R33 Recaro rails and you should be fine.

[tuitahi]

Good stuff!! I thought that was the case but in my research I found about 3-4 threads where Duncan said the Recaros wouldn't fit and Brides were the only choice.

Well, on that good news I'll grab some Recaro rails! Thanks guys.