Ah, that's the problem! The R8 was made in NeckarsulmMistertoad wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:05 pm The Recaro seats needed stronger outer side bolsters. Audi Ingolstatd were aware of the problem on early cars but didn't do anything about it.
Mine were quite worn (on passenger side too) but not too bad. The bolsters on my previous B7 RS4 were worse though. Macan 18-ways are coping much better, though I'd reserve judgement until they get another 30k miles on them!