[ChrisFball]

I figure I'd post up my restoration project here since these seats are more wanted by the w126 people than the w201.

I got these Recaro seats about 4 years about when they popped up on ebay by the seller named Sixspeed. I'm sure a few of you know who he is. I had the seats sitting in my room for the last 4 years doing nothing other than collecting dust.

I saw this video online and it got me thinking. Maybe I should try to fit them in my 190e.

Goals.

Recover the seats by myself. Half suede half mb tex.

Maybe install hidden speakers in the headrest.

Fix the rust issues.

Maybe install rear trays behind the seats.

I'll post pictures as it goes. If you have any questions just email me direct at [email protected]

 

[kodiakj2]

Fricken' fantastic! The only pictures I could find of bare framed Recaros from the era was from 48hp and one from Japan. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

 

[Grumpy560]

So that's what they look like when everything is dismantled, very cool. Best of luck restoring them, they will be worth it.

 

[Grumpy560]

Are you going to retain the seat tracks from the 190e and retro fit them to the Recaro seat pans. I plan to fit my W126 electric seat rails to the Recaro pans.

Since you posted, I stopped shoveling dirt and went out to the barn and disassembled my old 560 seats, quit simple once you learn how they are put together.

I assume that modifications need to be made in order to bolt the Recaro pans to the original 190e and 560 rails/tracks just like the video shows and of course there would be a few wires to deal with as well but the electrical aspect would be the least of my worries.

Would be very interesting to see what you end up doing.
Here are some pics of the old seats I dismantled.

 

[ChrisFball]

Yes my plans are to keep the stock floor pans and keep it as simple as possible

 

[tusabes]

I'd recommend against suede /alcantara for seating surfaces unless it's black

My own uncleanable suede on a non MB (fitted by the prior owner ) made mr understand why it's reserved for headliners and such

 

[Damone]

This Great. Really Appreciate the work done.