Recaro Racing Seat Rant
03-02-2004, 03:36 PM
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"but I'm planning on switching the seats out after track days "
Sure you are Skip!! wait untill you strip a couple of heads on the allen bolts.
If it were me, I would get a longer allen head bolt and make some shims to make getting to the bolts a little easier. I could never take the seats out without stipping at least one bolt (hello Dremmel)
Sure you are Skip!! wait untill you strip a couple of heads on the allen bolts.
If it were me, I would get a longer allen head bolt and make some shims to make getting to the bolts a little easier. I could never take the seats out without stipping at least one bolt (hello Dremmel)
03-03-2004, 01:02 AM
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Re: Recaro Racing Seat Rant
Originally posted by Tech-Law
I couldn't get any portion of my body into these things. Hips, shoulder, nada! Now, I'm far from petite (5'10", 215, 47" chest) but it wasn't even close! My guess is that if you're north of 150 lbs or 5'8" that you absolutely will not fit. I think even if I was 50 pounds lighter my shoulders still wouldn't have been able to squeeze in there!
I couldn't get any portion of my body into these things. Hips, shoulder, nada! Now, I'm far from petite (5'10", 215, 47" chest) but it wasn't even close! My guess is that if you're north of 150 lbs or 5'8" that you absolutely will not fit. I think even if I was 50 pounds lighter my shoulders still wouldn't have been able to squeeze in there!
03-03-2004, 03:04 AM
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At 6', 185lbs, I find the Recaro Pole Positions perfect. I did not like the 993 sport seats (shoulders) and I've never tried the GT3 seats.
I've been soo close to pulling the trigger for Recaros, but the weight savings (minimal) and limiting rear access has kept me happy with my factory '95 standard seats.
I've been soo close to pulling the trigger for Recaros, but the weight savings (minimal) and limiting rear access has kept me happy with my factory '95 standard seats.
03-03-2004, 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by oleg steciw
I've been soo close to pulling the trigger for Recaros, but the weight savings (minimal) and limiting rear access has kept me happy with my factory '95 standard seats.
I've been soo close to pulling the trigger for Recaros, but the weight savings (minimal) and limiting rear access has kept me happy with my factory '95 standard seats.
The stock 4 way power seats weigh 47 lbs. At 70 lbs lost I have yet to do something else that has removed as much weight.
03-03-2004, 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by poorb0yw
With each seat (SPG and SPG Racer) coming in at around 12 lbs, brackets attached, I'd have to say the weight savings were pretty substantial.
The stock 4 way power seats weigh 47 lbs. At 70 lbs lost I have yet to do something else that has removed as much weight.
With each seat (SPG and SPG Racer) coming in at around 12 lbs, brackets attached, I'd have to say the weight savings were pretty substantial.
The stock 4 way power seats weigh 47 lbs. At 70 lbs lost I have yet to do something else that has removed as much weight.
Lovin' the factories, bty......
03-03-2004, 12:44 PM
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Try EVO 2
Sparco EVO 2's are made for us big guys. They are still a tight fit for me, but work in a 993. Sparco even have EVO 3's, but I am not sure they will fit in a 993.
03-03-2004, 01:58 PM
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Trying to sell my sport seats right now and get the PP's if they fit. Two weeks ago I sat in a SPG. Way too narrow for me. I'm 6'0 200 lbs.
03-03-2004, 09:46 PM
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I ended up with the Cobra Imola 2 GT's. At 6'2"(if I stand up straight that is) and 240something pounds (38" waist), I fit actually a tiny, little bit on the loose side, perfect for street driving and awesome for track driving. Having a small amount of wiggle room side to side isnt that bad at the track. For me it was a compromise as I knew I wouldn't be changing seat in and out all the time.
The Imola 2's are of Kevlar and fiberglass construction with fabric similar to the Sparco high-end seats. Seats are 14 or 15 lbs each and really good quality, especially for the price!!
They fit the 993 really well since they sit far back and are bolted directly to the floor for max head-room. The side dont crash into the center console and the shoulder 'wings' dont rub the door panel when the door is closed.
Let us know what you find!!
The Imola 2's are of Kevlar and fiberglass construction with fabric similar to the Sparco high-end seats. Seats are 14 or 15 lbs each and really good quality, especially for the price!!
They fit the 993 really well since they sit far back and are bolted directly to the floor for max head-room. The side dont crash into the center console and the shoulder 'wings' dont rub the door panel when the door is closed.
Let us know what you find!!
03-03-2004, 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by Silver Bullet
Princeton - That is just for the shell right? Add the adapters and
sliders and that goes up by quite a bit. Although, now that I will be
trailering YZ, I'll be removing my sliders.
Princeton - That is just for the shell right? Add the adapters and
sliders and that goes up by quite a bit. Although, now that I will be
trailering YZ, I'll be removing my sliders.
aluminum units from Speedware). Actually its also the measurement of the
larger of my two seats (SPG Racer with high bolsters and the helmet halos)
so I would assume the normal SPG would be slightly lighter.
I didn't need any adapter plates to make the Speedware sidemounts fit so
thats the entire setup for me. My seats are bolted to the frame so I don't
know what the sliders weigh.
03-03-2004, 11:22 PM
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You'll definitely fit in the Pole Position (I'm similar size as you and I have room to squirm)
03-04-2004, 01:15 AM
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EVO 2 fit my ample butt...EVO 3s are wider yet but I have heard they are a real challenge to fit into a 993. BY ample I mean 240+ Lbs of fun, 6'2"
Perhaps the real deal is to pull out the stock seats just before an event and re-install after your track day.
Perhaps the real deal is to pull out the stock seats just before an event and re-install after your track day.