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not sure i saw this option suggested above, but i went with 996 sport seats (standard seats from a GT3). relatively plug and play and i think they probably look more like the 993 hardbacks than other options. mine originally came with supple seats and i wasn't a big fan of the look. a little work on the connectors and power functions perfectly.
i picked them up locally in dallas many years ago for $750.
Do those 996 sport seats sit higher than the original 993 seats? I'm kinda tall (6'2") and would like a hardback type seat, but want to try to sit lower in the car, if possible so my head doesn't brush the headliner.
Another guy here that had 996 GT3 seats in my 993, they felt great but pulled them out and sold them because they made my head rub, stock seats are 1/2" or more lower.
I'm in the same boat, would love a set of the 944/964/993 Soft Back Sport Seats but they are very difficult to find and fairly expensive.
I found some on OfferUp but the seller is asking to do the transaction outside of the application which screams scam unfortunately. He said they have a shop called Vintage Porsche Parts in Diamond Springs, CA but I can't find anything online.
Does anyone know if that outfit is legit?
Pretty sure they are a scam. An account with the same name posted a bunch of stuff in IG a while back,
Many years ago, right after I got my car, I went to a cars and coffee and sat in Pong's Ruf BTR2 (1st & 2nd pics). I fell in love with the car and especially the seats, Recaro A8s. Took me a while, but I finally tracked two down and restored them (3rd and 4th pics). I think they're basically what the Sportster CS was back in the day. They're a nice alternative to the factory hardbacks. They're much lighter than the factory seats, they hold you in well, but aren't overly aggressive, and they recline and allow access to your back seat area, not to mention they're period-correct. Basically the perfect seat for me.
There were two generations, the first of which suffered from some seat bottom issues due to the molded plastic framing the sides of the seat-bottom cracking when stressed. The second generation borrowed the seat bottom from the SRD which was much more durable and usable. They're hard to find, but they're out there with a little digging.
Pong's BTR2
My Carrera
A8 gen1 (note the plastic-sided bottom, along with the "ribbed" upholstery between back and bottom)
Lots of good choices but I just submitted my deposit to Waldermar for a set of his 993 Soft Back Sport Seats like below but in classic grey with crest and heat. He was great to work with discussing options and although not cheap I am confident I'll be happy. The waiting begins!
03-10-2023, 05:18 PM
