18-way seats terrible for resale in GT3RS?
02-22-2019, 07:37 AM
#17
Race Car
Seat question comes up a lot. Surprises me. Seems buyers would have a clear preference. It's not like the feeling of the 18-ways and the buckets are all that close. Changes the driving experience fairly significantly IMO (having had both).
If it's purely a value thing, the purchase stats paint a clear picture of what the market wants. So not too much question there either.
If it's purely a value thing, the purchase stats paint a clear picture of what the market wants. So not too much question there either.
02-22-2019, 09:55 AM
#18
The real question ought to be why we can’t convince Porsche to allow us to spec a new car with two sets of seats. I tried. Swapping them in and out is trivial and I have done the research regarding the wiring harnesses and module coding, so I believe I know what can and cannot be done, and how easily. As near as I can determine, this is simply a matter of wanting to preserve the astounding retail price of purchasing the second set of seats after build through the dealer network. Other manufacturers will sell two sets of seats at build time, and they will sell them at build time cost. Porsche is being perverse on this point so far as I can tell. It would obviously obviate the resale issue for those who have two sets, if that matters.
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02-22-2019, 10:07 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
My preference would be to swap out my LWCBs in my GT3 Touring for 18-ways, so I would be most interested to learn what you now (PM back if you prefer) about the 'wiring harness and module coding' procedure...would love to share it with my PORSCHE dealer shop foreman before making a significant investment. Also, have you - or know someone - who has done this swap successfully or just the technical research and not actually done. Thank you.
02-22-2019, 12:26 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
I would install the FAR superior and proven safer NASCAR type Bucket seats to protect my head and neck areas.
02-22-2019, 01:19 PM
#22
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I have a new 19 RS with sofas on the way to me in Florida- only want sofas- next owner can change if they so wish. Reason is why I got a msrp deal because dealer screwed up.
02-22-2019, 01:35 PM
#23
if you want the racecar driver fantasy, by all means, order the buckets, but if you realize the reality is that you are a weekend warrior in (an albeit insanely awesome) street car and occasionally on the track and perhaps value comfort a bit more, sofas are fine and still completely functional under high G's. Really a personal choice despite what the dealers tend to order the most.
02-22-2019, 01:54 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by RRRRR
Advice, for GT3RS bucket seat and GT3 touring 18 way. A 18 way sofa in GT3RS won't help you feel any comfortable and not good enough for track the car.
02-22-2019, 04:13 PM
#27
Nordschleife Master
Honestly
If u track your car and want a safe seat get a halo seat put in
I prefer buckets purely on a comfort level..I owned a c4s w 18!way and sold it they were so uncomfortable
But I have friends who are too big to even fit in buckets, so I see a place for another seat
I'd take a 4 way over a 18 way
If u track your car and want a safe seat get a halo seat put in
I prefer buckets purely on a comfort level..I owned a c4s w 18!way and sold it they were so uncomfortable
But I have friends who are too big to even fit in buckets, so I see a place for another seat
I'd take a 4 way over a 18 way
02-22-2019, 04:28 PM
#28
Find 4 ways (in my GT3) way more comfy than 18 ways which I frankly found to be the worst Porsche seat. Buckets are comfy once you get in em. Drove 3 hours to Daytona 24hours and my back felt fine.
