GT4 seat weights
#1
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GT4 seat weights
Hi all,
Just joined Rennlist - happy to be here!
I have an order for a 718 GT4 and only have a few days to lock-in the options (spec’ed with dealer in early March).
I am still wondering about seats options - currently I have optioned the base 2way sport seats.
My question is this: does anyone know the exact weight of both the 2way and 18way vs the Buckets?
Firstly, I generally chose a more road biased build, but tried to keep weight lowish, including PCCB. My aim was to keep the car as light as I could while comfortable ‘enough’ for longer road trips (I intend to drive this car and keep it for many years).
Secondly, I previously owned a 981 Boxster S, with optional sport seats but NOT the 18 way (just the 2way). I found them perfect and understand they have the lowest driving position of all theee options. It used to annoy the crap out of me as soon as I got the perfect driving position and then someone at garage or elsewhere moved the seats. I also tried the buckets in a GT3 and although they Feel amazing in terms of handling, they destroyed my lower back in 2 mins (anyone know of solutions for that please let me know)!
I just can’t seem to get exact weights for the 3 options s so I can make sense of the weight saving of each vs the rest of the build.
Any help would be appreciated - will also be taking the car to Sharkworks for re-gearing, if they offer that for the 718 GT4 going forward.
Cheers!
Just joined Rennlist - happy to be here!
I have an order for a 718 GT4 and only have a few days to lock-in the options (spec’ed with dealer in early March).
I am still wondering about seats options - currently I have optioned the base 2way sport seats.
My question is this: does anyone know the exact weight of both the 2way and 18way vs the Buckets?
Firstly, I generally chose a more road biased build, but tried to keep weight lowish, including PCCB. My aim was to keep the car as light as I could while comfortable ‘enough’ for longer road trips (I intend to drive this car and keep it for many years).
Secondly, I previously owned a 981 Boxster S, with optional sport seats but NOT the 18 way (just the 2way). I found them perfect and understand they have the lowest driving position of all theee options. It used to annoy the crap out of me as soon as I got the perfect driving position and then someone at garage or elsewhere moved the seats. I also tried the buckets in a GT3 and although they Feel amazing in terms of handling, they destroyed my lower back in 2 mins (anyone know of solutions for that please let me know)!
I just can’t seem to get exact weights for the 3 options s so I can make sense of the weight saving of each vs the rest of the build.
Any help would be appreciated - will also be taking the car to Sharkworks for re-gearing, if they offer that for the 718 GT4 going forward.
Cheers!
#2
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@GT4MF Welcome, no answers for you but curious as to your findings... FWIW I am going with LWBS and PCCB in part to get as light a car as possible.
#3
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@GT4MF Welcome, no answers for you but curious as to your findings... FWIW I am going with LWBS and PCCB in part to get as light a car as possible.
Rennlist, I’m counting on you!
Ps Shame we don’t get the option of the intermediary buckets as they also have heating!
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#5
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There's a 981 GT4 forum that has this information;
18 way: 128.0 lbs
4 way: 97.2 lbs
LWB: 73 lbs (https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/8814...l#post12417298)
18 way: 128.0 lbs
4 way: 97.2 lbs
LWB: 73 lbs (https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/8814...l#post12417298)
i also believe the 18way don’t have a setting to save the position, so would be equally annoying as 2 way in that regard.
the LWB are so cool - if I could only get some lower back support I would option them in a second.
Has anyone tried adjusting the position? Tilt and/or adding support?
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Perfect, thank you. So it’s a considerable difference going from one to the other. But the 2way may be worth the increase for extra comfort.
i also believe the 18way don’t have a setting to save the position, so would be equally annoying as 2 way in that regard.
the LWB are so cool - if I could only get some lower back support I would option them in a second.
Has anyone tried adjusting the position? Tilt and/or adding support?
i also believe the 18way don’t have a setting to save the position, so would be equally annoying as 2 way in that regard.
the LWB are so cool - if I could only get some lower back support I would option them in a second.
Has anyone tried adjusting the position? Tilt and/or adding support?
https://p1designs.com/options/
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#8
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Are you looking for lumbar support? If yes then this might be an option? (scroll to bottom of page)
https://p1designs.com/options/
https://p1designs.com/options/
Thanks again.
i also reached out to Sharkwerks and they are still waiting for the parts maker for the re-gearing.. is I’ll let you all if/when I find out more!
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here is weight in kg of a single carbon bucket.
here is weight in kg of a single carbon bucket.
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Yes but note that i still had the lower portion of my harness attached. That might be 2-3lbs
#13
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All - have any swapped seats after delivery e.g. optioned the 2way and some time after delivery, decided to swap them for the LWB?
I may end up going down this route, as I need to try out some of the solutions for lower back support in person I think. Too nervous about ordering a seat which I won’t be able to sit in for more then a few miles lol
I may end up going down this route, as I need to try out some of the solutions for lower back support in person I think. Too nervous about ordering a seat which I won’t be able to sit in for more then a few miles lol
#14
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I've had the standard seats, 18 ways and buckets. Not a fan of the 18 ways. I had no issues with the standard seats.
If you want to keep the car on the lighter side you might consider:
Standard seats, brakes and add Forgeline wheels, Anitgravity battery and Dundon headers. Should be lighter than the PCCB/LWBs combo, quicker and keep around $4000 in your pocket. If you end up needing a track seat later you coul do it for under $1000.
The above is what I would do.
If you want to keep the car on the lighter side you might consider:
Standard seats, brakes and add Forgeline wheels, Anitgravity battery and Dundon headers. Should be lighter than the PCCB/LWBs combo, quicker and keep around $4000 in your pocket. If you end up needing a track seat later you coul do it for under $1000.
The above is what I would do.
#15
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I've had the standard seats, 18 ways and buckets. Not a fan of the 18 ways. I had no issues with the standard seats.
If you want to keep the car on the lighter side you might consider:
Standard seats, brakes and add Forgeline wheels, Anitgravity battery and Dundon headers. Should be lighter than the PCCB/LWBs combo, quicker and keep around $4000 in your pocket. If you end up needing a track seat later you coul do it for under $1000.
The above is what I would do.
If you want to keep the car on the lighter side you might consider:
Standard seats, brakes and add Forgeline wheels, Anitgravity battery and Dundon headers. Should be lighter than the PCCB/LWBs combo, quicker and keep around $4000 in your pocket. If you end up needing a track seat later you coul do it for under $1000.
The above is what I would do.