I'd rather get the recaro [planned to as well] but then I got this as a birthday gift from my best friend's parents [Japanese] in Hiroshima.  My boy is now three months old and a few months ago I mentioned to them that I'd like to get one [since there are only 300 made] myself.  It was then bought and hand-carried through a tour group from Japan.
I think it's not as comfortable [not to mention as safe] as Recaro's but I guess I'd have to settle for the Type R seat as my wife would beat the ever lovin' crap outta me!
			








