The Official Mk6 Golf Seat Thread

[Brycem]

I have only ever seen manual lever controlled lumbar support on mk6 gtis with cloth and it is those that have that set up who need to check for creaking when pushing back in their seats or when pulling away from a stand still.

[semisolidbowie]

My 103TDI with sports pack also has lever-controlled lumbar support. I'll let you know if I can make it creak.

[Scratchyratface]

Mine is a MY11.5 GTI with cloth seats and its got the lever but no creak as yet (3 weeks in)

[Noonan]

Hi Guys,

After a protracted car buying search it has finally come down to a second-hand Subaru WRX or a new Mk VI GTi. After running the numbers the GTi is only marginally dearer to own, even including the larger purchase price. The GTi is dollar for dollar a far better, more complete vehicle. The WRX is surprisingly smooth and quiet but its interior is average, at best.

So, GTi it is, except we went and test drove one and my wife found the cloth seats to be very uncomfortable in the upper body seat bolstering. She sat in a stationary GTi with leather and said it felt better. I'm not convinced $3300 is a fair price for leather and have concerns about it aging, and could feel no difference, so I'm lobbying for the cloth seating. As an aside the option for leather may not exist as we are trying to get the drive away pricing deal and there is limited stock and combination of options.

So, getting to the point of my post, does the bolstering soften up considerably or has anyone had an upholsterer re-contour the seats? If so, how did they turn out. She is very concerned about altering the seats and ending up with cosmetic blemishes on the seats. I'm sure a competent auto-upholsterer would be able to make the changes look factory.

TLDR: Anyone had their cloth GTi seats re-contoured? How did it turn out?

Thanks for reading,

Noonan

[SilvrFoxX]

Suggest you get a new wife

[gokartgti]

Easiest way to answer your question. Find a Mark 5 with leather or a mk6 if there's any in the 2nd hand lot (not many really). This is the best indicator I guess. I had leather in the mk5 gti I previously owned. In the 2 years before it was traded I had done 57000 K's (so a fair bit of driving) Yes the leather softened up, there were no blotch issues, I did a leather treatment personally probably every 8 - 12 mths. There were never any rips or loose stitching that required any form of bolster issues.

Remember the leather is easier to clean in the long term in the case of drinks spilling etc....

[Noonan]

Thanks for some of the input

The brother in law has a Mk V GTi with leather and we've sat in them many times without issue. So, I think the leather option will be fine if I'm willing to pay the extra $3,300.

Would still love to hear from anyone who has had their seat re-contoured. I guess the next step is to see if there are any leather, Red Tornado, GTi's available for drive away pricing, then try to work a deal on the leather.

Do I need to get floor-mats, boot liner, and ipod cable at time of purchase or can we buy off the 'net for cheaper?

Thanks again,

Noonan

[kamold]

What about the option of getting the clith seats re-uphosltered aftermarket?
Would possibly be cheaper than factory and with the added benefit of you being able to specify your requirements. Plus the finish would likely be better than factory.
I had a mate who used to have a Citroen C3 that he had clad in leather aftermarket and the result was great. Not too sure on cost but I could find out.
Just another option perhaps?

[jords]

Sounds daft, but was the seat bolster turned all the way up to maximum. This does make quite a difference. Maybe re-try the seats and check/adjust the seat bolster to the minimum.

I have the cloth seats and find them very comfortable (as does the wife).

[Noonan]

Sounds daft, but was the seat bolster turned all the way up to maximum. This does make quite a difference. Maybe re-try the seats and check/adjust the seat bolster to the minimum.

I have the cloth seats and find them very comfortable (as does the wife).

jords! You're a legend, mate. I didn't even think of that. We didn't make any adjustment to the bolstering and the salesman didn't mention it. Will have to go try again, with the bolstering adjusted. I think you have just sold me a Golf GTi. Where do I send the commission cheque?