I researched these seats as I was in the market to get some because the SPG-N were more shaped like the Type-R's. I am by no means trying to stir something up, just informing a fellow NSX'er. Just showing a comparison side to side.
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Thanks :smile: I didn't mean to come off as angry or anything....I am genuinely concerned as to what my seats really are. If they aren't SPG-N's, then (1) I think that the person who sold them to me has some explaining to do and (2) I'm wondering if they are even real Recaros? Other than the embroidery, there's no stickers or labels on the seats at all to indicate what they are. I only want the real deal in/on my car, and if these aren't what the seller claims they are, then there's a real problem. :frown:
Thanks :smile: I didn't mean to come off as angry or anything....I am genuinely concerned as to what my seats really are. If they aren't SPG-N's, then (1) I think that the person who sold them to me has some explaining to do and (2) I'm wondering if they are even real Recaros? Other than the embroidery, there's no stickers or labels on the seats at all to indicate what they are. I only want the real deal in/on my car, and if these aren't what the seller claims they are, then there's a real problem. :frown:
Hey Viper Driver,
Thanks for bringing this thread to my attention. Yes, I sold ya these seats to ya as being 100% genuine Recaros, which I still stand by. Unfortunately, I purchased these seats several years ago from a well-respected NSX shop in Japan (and I had to fight nail and tooth to get 'em, as a LOT of ppl were trying to buy the seats at the same time, and they essentially sold it to the highest offer), and as such, I no longer have the paperwork/records from the purchase, so I can't go back and check. The seats were advertised as a rare special edition CF Recaro seat, and while SPG-N or SPG-N2 was stuck in my head at the time, I couldn't be 100% sure, as I had indicated to ya via email.
Lets also keep in mind that not knowing/recognizing something doesn't mean it's wrong/doesn't exist. In fact, my specialty is in finding, obtaining, and selling extremely rare JDM parts (including one-off parts), many of which no one in the US has seen or heard of (let alone owned).
Either way, rest assured that nothing's changed; should you have any issues or concerns with past or present purchases, just drop me an email and we'll take care of it accordingly
Thanks!
~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports
PS: *BEAUTIFUL* NSX!!!
WOW! Ur car look nice, Gratz but I don't think those are real Recaro too...u can see those seats on the 1st page 10th and 9th pics on the link:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79869..but those seats look good in ur car tho..
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if watches (rolex), cars (kit cars), parts (cantrell lol), and money (counterfeit), can be copied, why can't seats? I am no expert, but would personally want proof of something. I am guessing Recaro didnt just make one set....I searched for a couple of minutes last night and could nto find your seats anywhereRamy-
Thanks for the clarification. I'm not really sure what to do right now, but I'm really happy you replied! I guess I'll never really know for sure, other than to take your word for it. So far, I have had no reason to doubt your word at all, and you've been very good at communicating with me. I'm no seat expert, though, so maybe someone else here on Prime might have some further questions. As for me, I'm happy with the seats and how they look, and I guess that's really all that matters.
Chuck
As others have posted, seats most certainly can be copied. ANYTHING can be copied by anyone determined enough to do so.if watches (rolex), cars (kit cars), parts (cantrell lol), and money (counterfeit), can be copied, why can't seats?
While you were searching, did you happen to find any seats that had that style of padding?I searched for a couple of minutes last night and could nto find your seats anywhere![]()
Yep I recall that...then Bride came out w/ this special tag of authenticity IIRC...but I'm sure that can be replicated too...There are plenty of counterfeit seats available online and on ebay. Personally, I would never buy seats unless they had documentation of authenticity (such as brides). Funny, Bride actually has a faq or blog that goes into what to look out for in order to ensure your brides are real.
Super HOT looking ride. Maybe one day mine can look that good!
Thanks for the pics!
You can always email or call recaro and Im sure they can assisnt the verification of a genuine product.
Good idea, but it's not that simple. Recaro is a large company, and actually divies up its services by country (eg Recaro Germany, Recaro Japan, Recaro USA). And products made/produced and marketed in one country yet not available in another are completely unfamiliar to other Recaro locations. For example, the OEM Recaros found in the JDM FDs (3rd Gen RX-7s) are completely unknown to Recaro USA and Recaro Germany (main headquarters IIRC). But they are familiar w/ Recaro Japan, but even then, they won't help you with those seats, because Mazda contracted Recaro to make the seats for them, so Mazda OWNS the seat (the shell, the rails, the fabric, everything), not Recaro Japan. I've had my fair share of experience w/ Recaro international since I sell many different OEM JDM Recaro seats.You can always email or call recaro and Im sure they can assisnt the verification of a genuine product.
Good idea, but it's not that simple. Recaro is a large company, and actually divies up its services by country (eg Recaro Germany, Recaro Japan, Recaro USA). And products made/produced and marketed in one country yet not available in another are completely unfamiliar to other Recaro locations. For example, the OEM Recaros found in the JDM FDs (3rd Gen RX-7s) are completely unknown to Recaro USA and Recaro Germany (main headquarters IIRC). But they are familiar w/ Recaro Japan, but even then, they won't help you with those seats, because Mazda contracted Recaro to make the seats for them, so Mazda OWNS the seat (the shell, the rails, the fabric, everything), not Recaro Japan. I've had my fair share of experience w/ Recaro international since I sell many different OEM JDM Recaro seats.
~Ramy