Spidey2721 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 ok on the newer car seats, they have airbags built into the seat. my question is... at the junk yards do they remove them? anyone know? anyone removed a air bag from a car seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I don't see why they would...it would kill resale on those seats you would think. Why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 junk yard recaros are much cheaper than gaming chairs and are prolly built better. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 The airbags vary seat by seat, but are typically mounted under the cover bolted to the frame. You have to remove the cover and sometimes the foam to get the airbag out. Other seats like those in a new Corvette are much easier to get to given the seat design. So.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 If you care about the seat, you will have to take the seat covers off and get to the bags to get them out...hog rings, ect.. Shoudnt be very hard. I dont think you would even need to take them out if you are just using them for gaming...unless you are wiring them up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 junk yard recaros are much cheaper than gaming chairs and are prolly built better. :-) why not just try to find a recaro made seat before airbags? E30 BMWs used recaro 7 way manual adjustable seats - they aren't super expensive (because everyone wants vaders now) and new covers are readily available. I think MK2 Jettas also had recaros. Side torso airbags I don't think were a requirement prior to 2012, so some modern cars don't have them (ahem...chevy cobalt), they just may not also have an interesting looking seat. volvo's have had them since 1995 because Sweden. later C4 corvette seats are not recaros, but I think are comfy and some even have self inflating air bladders in them for lumbar support. I hear some of the more modern recaro seats (like those in the RS4) are going up in price (someone said to me RS4 seats are now $2K a seat for used junkyard seats) so don't assume junkyards are cheaper. or you could just find a seat you find comfortable and use that, I mean it isn't like you need side bolsters to keep your PS4 from pushing you sideways across the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 i know i can get fiesta st recaros seats for 150. will look into others. loving all the info guys. keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 i know i can get fiesta st recaros seats for 150. will look into others. loving all the info guys. keep it coming. Where? I'd love to have a set of recaros for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Where? I'd love to have a set of recaros for my car. Just months after you said you wanted every option but those.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Where? I'd love to have a set of recaros for my car. google is your friend. also check around your local junk yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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