u7t2p7

I would be open to writing a check for 20-25% of that if it was matched by 4-5 others. I have no doubt you could sell 50 sets worldwide. We could set up a warehouse/distribution point in the US for as many sets as needed here. Talk to Recaro

Kein_Ersatz

Interesting

Would shell/hardware/minus coverings be an option? Then have them upholstered locally and thus have unlimited color/material choices.

SpeedyC2

I'm likely a few years away from seats (not your favorite type of customer, I'm sure!) but when I get there a modern, certified, aftermarket re-creation of the RS seat would pretty much exactly fit the bill for me.

Best of luck with this!

Sword_of_the_Spirit

The tooling, buildup, advertisement, and distribution is far greater than a $150K Sterling buildup (even at todays modest exchange rate). I'll give props to idea, but the money would be FAR better spent investing in 9M. Not least of which, 50 sets of a seat is small potatoes to one of the worlds largest manufacturers of OEM/Aftermarket hip huggers.

I'll put my name down for a set

NineMeister

We plan to sell complete seats only, so best suggestion is to buy the cloth ones and have them recovered like you would a Recaro!

NineMeister

Thanks for the feedback Bill. Plan is a complete, direct fit solution for any 964 or 993, just like a factory RS seat.

Robert993TT

Thank you for a very good post describing the different versions of the Recaro. I think the RS seats would suit my needs more than standard Recaro seats if they are comfortable enough to be used on the street on longer distances. I took my car to the Nürburgring and back to Sweden a few times. Might want to do that in the future too. What stopped me from choosing Recaro seats before was that I don't want to destroy the street driving going to hardcore. The turbo is after all a street car firsthand. But it would be nice to have good seats that hold you in position when doing track days and events. I´ve got some thinking to do. First world problems.

I had a ride in a 964RS a few years ago at the Nürburgring. Had no problem fitting in those seats as I remember. In my part of Europe we use meters and kg. I think if I´ve used googles calculation right I weight 165 Ibs and is around 5.8- 5.9 feet tall.

Regarding the quality of the hide I think your well known Crewe motor manufacture is good enough. It´s nice to know that is is good quality.

AZ Targa

I would be very interested in a set, especially if there were options in covering materials like you posted above.

I too would consider a deposit if that made the process viable.

Silver Surfer

Colin, I was very excited until I saw that you plan to sell only complete sets. I am in an unusual position. I bought a single authentic 993 Carrera RS seat. I had planned to install it on the driver's side, of course. I would be interested in purchasing a replica for the passenger side. Any chance you'd make an exception?

JenSP

Very interested in a pair - especially as a well known UK supplier of Porsche interiors said to me (last week) they're no longer exporting re-covered PP's with their own 993 fixings due to certification issues outside of UK/EU and potential issues for owner's insurance cover.

JZ98-993

I would be interested in a pair assuming they are exact replica's of the factory seats, cushions, leather stitching, perforations, grey inner leather and the spines on the seat backs. Been looking for a proper set for my RS tribute and makes no sense to spend the $$$ on originals

NineMeister

I think what I said was that we were only interested in selling a complete, finished seat, so if you just need one we can definitely accommodate your needs.

NineMeister

That's a very interesting point, and exactly why we are going to the expense of having our seats FIA approved, even though few will end up in pure race cars.

NineMeister

Well, as far as possible we will be looking to maintain the factory look aside from the seat back which will be polished finish carbon. Standard finishes will be black fireproof cloth (again, close to original spec "Black Nomex") or all black leather. The 964RS coloured centres (triple blue, red or grey) will be a cost option.

Nurburger

Will you use trampoline supports for the bottom cushions?