Fitting Golf 5 GTI Seats in a Polo 9N3

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Fitting Golf 5 GTI Seats in a Polo 9N3

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Please advise what I need to change to fit Golf 5 GTI seats into a Polo GTI (9N3). Will the rears fit as well. To recover my seats i am getting quoted ridiculous prices. Please help.
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I would imagine you will need to adapt the front seat mounting rails to go into the 9N3. Rear seats will more than likely also need modification to fit.

I think you need to move latches around a bit.
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Thanks EX-DOHCTOR.

Hs anyone done this before that is on the forum
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I've seen people add the MK5 seats to MK2's and Polos, whats actually involved I couldn't tell you as I've never done it.

Are you going to be modifying and welding the seat frames yourself?
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If you're looking to redo the upholstery check out these guys:-
https://handelstreet.co.za/
or these guys
http://leatherboyz.co.za/
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Brat Boy wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:58 am Hi All

Please advise what I need to change to fit Golf 5 GTI seats into a Polo GTI (9N3). Will the rears fit as well. To recover my seats i am getting quoted ridiculous prices. Please help.
I think MK4 Recaros will look much nicer in your Polo and the fitment should be easier than the MK5's
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Hey Gents, thanks for the info. I ended up recovering the original seats, could not find a good set of seats any where
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Probably for the best. Where'd you get them done? Pics?
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