GTS and bucket seats
11-28-2015, 07:44 PM
#1
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GTS and bucket seats
Hello guys;
Any ideas where I can purchase factory buckets for a 991 GTS?
Cheers
Any ideas where I can purchase factory buckets for a 991 GTS?
Cheers
11-28-2015, 08:31 PM
#3
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One quote I got from a dealer was almost $10K....was hoping to go another route lol.
11-28-2015, 08:32 PM
#4
Race Director
I hear they will be available in the near future from dealers. Definitely not cheap! I think we'll over $10K. I'd have to confirm.
Porsche is having a hard enough time keeping up with regular production in the cars they're going in already.
Porsche is having a hard enough time keeping up with regular production in the cars they're going in already.
11-28-2015, 10:14 PM
#5
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try gert at carnewal ... but chances are those RoW Sports Buckets are around $10k ...
11-30-2015, 12:18 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Or, check out Recaro and see if they have something close at about half that price or less. I went Recaro in my 996 TT Cab and they're great. (PS my 1000th post!)
11-30-2015, 01:14 PM
#7
Hopefully you've had a chance to try the new LWB seats. I had them in the GT3 and just couldn't get to like them. Tried all sort of things which made them doable but not awesome.
You will find, however, that there is a large portion of RL's who LOVE the LWB seats and demand for them is high. Like anything completely non-adjustable, they either work for you or they don't. Anecdotally, I've found taller skinny types like them most but not exclusively.
If I had to do it again, I would get regular heated 18ways and then fit proper Recaro racing seats for the track (assuming that's your intention). 5 and 6 point harness fitment is way easier and you have the option of integrated lateral head protection. The Porsche LWB's look awesome and save some weight but caveat emptor, it's a large investment to make although they do seem to hold their value.
You will find, however, that there is a large portion of RL's who LOVE the LWB seats and demand for them is high. Like anything completely non-adjustable, they either work for you or they don't. Anecdotally, I've found taller skinny types like them most but not exclusively.
If I had to do it again, I would get regular heated 18ways and then fit proper Recaro racing seats for the track (assuming that's your intention). 5 and 6 point harness fitment is way easier and you have the option of integrated lateral head protection. The Porsche LWB's look awesome and save some weight but caveat emptor, it's a large investment to make although they do seem to hold their value.
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11-30-2015, 03:31 PM
#8
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Hopefully you've had a chance to try the new LWB seats. I had them in the GT3 and just couldn't get to like them. Tried all sort of things which made them doable but not awesome.
You will find, however, that there is a large portion of RL's who LOVE the LWB seats and demand for them is high. Like anything completely non-adjustable, they either work for you or they don't. Anecdotally, I've found taller skinny types like them most but not exclusively.
If I had to do it again, I would get regular heated 18ways and then fit proper Recaro racing seats for the track (assuming that's your intention). 5 and 6 point harness fitment is way easier and you have the option of integrated lateral head protection. The Porsche LWB's look awesome and save some weight but caveat emptor, it's a large investment to make although they do seem to hold their value.
You will find, however, that there is a large portion of RL's who LOVE the LWB seats and demand for them is high. Like anything completely non-adjustable, they either work for you or they don't. Anecdotally, I've found taller skinny types like them most but not exclusively.
If I had to do it again, I would get regular heated 18ways and then fit proper Recaro racing seats for the track (assuming that's your intention). 5 and 6 point harness fitment is way easier and you have the option of integrated lateral head protection. The Porsche LWB's look awesome and save some weight but caveat emptor, it's a large investment to make although they do seem to hold their value.
11-30-2015, 03:37 PM
#9
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check that they are electrically compatible!!!
AFIAK the GTS LWBs are the GT2 Sports Buckets wired for the 991, which are different from the new 918 inspired LWBs in the GT3&4.