Help Identifying Recaro Seats (IS.N, IS.LS?)

[Dustin Johnson]

I’ve spent hours scouring the internet trying to identify what model and age of Recaro seats I have and I’m still unsure. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it. I received these Recaro seats a couple of years ago along with a 1972 BMW 2002 project. They appear most similar to the Recaro Idealsitz N, but I haven’t been able to find any that have the same reclining knob (shape and Recaro label). They also look similar to the Recaro Idealsitz LS, but these do not have the circular knob located on the upper side of the seat. It’s also been nearly impossible to find any examples that have half vinyl and half fabric where the separation between the two is in the middle of the bolsters (opposed to the commonly seen fabric confined to the seat and back. I’m curious if the upholstery ever came like this from the factory or if it’s likely been reupholstered? Thank you in advance for any insights and advice!

[SydneyTii]

Try this thread may help

 

 

[Dustin Johnson]

Thanks for the link SydneyTii, there is some good info in that thread. I came across that same Recaro "L Modular System" brochure in another 2002FAQ thread  a couple days ago while digging around and that is what helped me rule out my seats being LS* and LX* variations and pushed me towards being Idealsitz, which if I'm understanding correctly are earlier period seats, pre-modular. 

You can see when side by side with the brochure examples that the bolster profiles on my seats don't quite match up with any of the options.

[Dustin Johnson]

Anyone else have expertise they could offer? The closest example I've found is Idealsitz N, but don't feel extremely confident and want to list these and provide accurate information for prospective buyers.