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Executive Office Racing Chair....
« on: November 27, 2008, 06:36:27 pm »


^ Executive Office Racing Chair - 'The Monaco'

Now, is that for racing around the office!? :grin:

WHY?

Because you are a true motorsport/car enthusiast with petrol coursing through your veins.
Or, as in my case, because the all-singing n dancing mega-expensive exec office chair I bought over 25 years ago finally gave up its upholstery (and because I fancied the hot sales girlie in sheepskin boots and specs the Monaco chair the moment I saw it and Captain Sensible said it would last, just like true love).

SOURCING:

You don't honestly think I'm going to share her phone number with you, do you!
I saw it as a new product in a magazine in WHSmith's public library - "Performance Car" mag, I think.

FITTING:

The seat, back, arms, base, castors, all pack into a box which fits the GTI with the back seats down.
Assembly instructions are very clear and idiot-proof and it's very easy to assemble even if you are impatient to get it up.

OTHER VERSIONS:

There is a black and silver-grey Pigskin version.

Smaller synthetic cloth versions in colours which are too bright. Cheaper, about £170 instead of about £330 but won't last as long and not as comfortable or with as much adjustability.

PLUS POINTS:

The most important plus of all for any chair - Comfort! Every time I sit in it I think of that hottie in specs how extremely comfortable it is. You can go to sleep in it. It has adjustable lumbar support. Its castors look like mini RS4 alloys! Being Pigskin it will last many years. It also looks very stylish. It's very good value for money - The Recaro office chairs cost over £2,000.

MINUS POINTS:

It's big!! It may not fit in with the decor of your room (or wifey might fancy herself as your interior decorator and not approve).
If your non-motoriing enthusiast friends don't already think you are mad, they definitely will after they see you in this chair! Who the feck cares!

SUMMARY:

I spend a lot of time in it and I can't fault it.

* I'll post more pics when I get some.



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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2008, 06:51:01 pm »
Nice write up. Awesome looking chair...

My goal is to convert one of TC's Recaro's into something like that  :P
No PAS. No ESP. No DSC. No TCS. No ABS. Just my right foot between me and oblivion. Oh - And a seatbelt.

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2008, 07:32:00 pm »
That is lovely Red  :love:

Can you give me an idea of price?

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2008, 07:38:52 pm »
Any plans for modifications, i was thinking carbon castors about 50 mil + KW club chair height adjust, slammed of course.  :chicken:

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2008, 07:52:57 pm »
Definitely get some Monza II's on her!!
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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2008, 08:04:45 pm »
That is lovely Red  :love:

Can you give me an idea of price?

....About £330 [he only looked at the eye-candy and didn't read the words I spent all day crafting :sad:]


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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2008, 08:06:56 pm »
That is lovely Red  :love:

Can you give me an idea of price?

....About £330 [he only looked at the eye-candy and didn't read the words I spent all day crafting :sad:]

Ha Ha Ha, yeh sorry, just had a quick look at the scroll  :ashamed:  :grin:

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2008, 05:42:16 pm »


Because the back of the chair is so tall (great for head support and sleep!), when I come into the room I often get a scare because it looks like someone (unknown) is in my chair! It's sort of head-and-shoulders shaped.




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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2008, 11:05:08 am »
We've had one of those for a while now in SWMBO's office.  Very comfortable and a good novelty factor too.  We saw them at an exhibition where they were on special, cost us around £160 IIRC.
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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2008, 07:10:50 pm »
I love it and I'm gonna get the misses 1 for her office :happy2:

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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2008, 08:12:58 pm »
^^^^

gaz, I'll sort out the contact details for you on Sunday.

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2008, 09:40:47 pm »
cheers fella :happy2:

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2008, 12:48:37 pm »
^^^^

Sunday has turned into Monday!! It's true - I don't have time to work!

Here's the info for you, gaz, and anyone else interested:

W: http://www.promechracing.com - Online catalogue.

E: sales @ promechracing.com - FAO Natalie (she's the most up to speed there on the chairs).

T: 01722 412233 - Ask for Natalie (and do feel free to mention my recommendation: Robin who bought and collected a red & brown "Monaco" chair).

And here's a pic of the black and grey version alongside a Series 2 : -



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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2008, 12:51:32 pm »
We've had one of those for a while now in SWMBO's office.  Very comfortable and a good novelty factor too.  We saw them at an exhibition where they were on special, cost us around £160 IIRC.

.... :surprised: - You got a great deal, Stu!

Are you (your lovely lady) happy with it? What colour did you get?

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Re: Executive Office Racing Chair....
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2008, 08:17:39 pm »
That's the same place we got ours, InExcess in Salisbury.
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