997 GT2 buckets in a 964?
03-09-2018, 11:55 PM
#16
Former Vendor
Originally Posted by LPMM
Brian's (from Rotiform) 964 with the A8s
Mikke's (Mikke_Possu) 964 with the A8s
Tims' (Tmistry) 964 with the Recaro LS
GT2 Buckets in 993 TT
Mikke's (Mikke_Possu) 964 with the A8s
Tims' (Tmistry) 964 with the Recaro LS
GT2 Buckets in 993 TT
Peter, I received your message and will address some of your questions here. I am 6'2 and a big framed guy. I personally like the GT2 seats, for a guy that is 6'3 - 6'4 with a thin build and broad shoulders I think you will be ok in a GT2 seat. I would recommend sitting in any seat before buying it especially if you think the harness hole height and a longer torso may be an issue.
As far as Recaro goes the Sportster CS is an option as well as the new Sportster GT (iirc), I can send you measurements/specs of any of the Recaros if you need them. (Peter) I'll shoot you a response to your PM when I have more time tomorrow as well.
03-10-2018, 08:55 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
Thanks for all the photos. I don’t see a single seat I don’t like.
03-10-2018, 06:22 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
What is the material used on the A8s? All the A8's I have seen for sale are either original cloth for $3300, or newly recovered "leatherette" for $3300. I don't like the idea of sitting on plastic. Are the leatherette seats pretty standard? If I pay $3300, I honestly don't want to have to recover. but I also don't want to give up the customized center section...
03-11-2018, 07:56 AM
#21
Rennlist Member
They came in full leather as well. If they were retrimmed, that's on the person doing the work. There are plenty of shops than can do them to original spec.
03-12-2018, 10:04 PM
#23
Any 996/997/boxster seats will bolt right in with the adaptors. I have two sets of the adaptors that I got intending to use with a set of 996 seats I bought and then never ended up using, if anyone is interested. One set still in packaging, the other set was opened up and installed for a test fit, then taken out and never used.
03-28-2018, 02:29 AM
#25
Rennlist Member
Great info from Laurent. I second this. I personally have them in my 996TT, they are great seats. More closely related to modern seats in an air-cooled, I also have Euro GT3 Recaro buckets in my 86 911. While they are newer, more modern, they are awesome and look the part... I am a motorsport junky. If you are interested in a set of GT2, GT3, or Recaro seats (amongst others) please let me know and I will get you some "Rennlister" pricing. If I may make a suggestion, I think a Sportster CS would check all your boxes and depending on the look/use of your car, they will fit right in. It's hard to go wrong with a great Recaro seat... hence my lack of hesitation to pop the GT3s into my "old car". haha
03-29-2018, 06:35 PM
#27
With the Brey Krause adapters, 996 seats should bolt directly into a 964.
03-29-2018, 10:26 PM
#28
Former Vendor
I had to make some custom brackets to bridge the gap for Cobra seats going into a 1977 911 this week. The Cobra mounting bases were about 2” narrower than the oem 911 sliders, quite a gap to bridge. Some precise measuring, drilling of steel stock and properly matched hardware made it come together flawlessly. Pics of the simple (now that they are done) brackets are on my Instagram. I’ll post installed pics as the project progresses. Sorry for the long post, just thought I’d share since similar brackets can be used in 964s.
10-08-2019, 09:46 AM
#29
Drifting
I have these gt2 buckets and am prepping to install them. However, I noticed they have a really tall head rest. How much room is there between the roof and the top of the seats in this picture? I may try the Tarett mounts that reduce the mounted height by 3/4”. Thanks for the tip on those - was not aware they existed.
Also, has anyone figured out the pins on the gt2 buckets’ belt buckle for the seat belt warning light?
Also, has anyone figured out the pins on the gt2 buckets’ belt buckle for the seat belt warning light?