neunneundrei

Ok - I stand corrected on some of the info...

The Cobra Misano's are only about .5" wider at the thigh bolsters than the Recaros. The Cobra's are also a little lighter than these from Recaro.

And...I must admit...they look absolutely stunning!

I saw some pics in a 993 (https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...t=cobra+misano - thanks for reminding me Temple ) and I can't believe how great they look!

So, a question for anyone: Do the Cobra's actually lower the seat height somewhat? I have a problem fitting in the car with my helmet...thoughts anyone?

Thx.

-- Enrico

GrantG

Enrico - I asked this same question of the guys at Sube and they said no, it would retain the same height as stock. I wonder if a custom mount could be made for the Misano that would lower them (I have headroom issues too)...

neunneundrei

Right, so there are a couple of questions then:

1. What would it take to build a custom mount for the Misano OR
2. Are the Recaro's lower?

Hmmm....

-- Enrico

CWay27

What about the old Recaro seats in the Jetta GTX / Golf GTI 16V. The seat cushion was pretty close to the Ruf seat.

neunneundrei

Oh, and BTW, there is another seat I found which is as narrow as the original p-car seats:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/a4/a4.shtml#

Other threads I've read suggest that Corbeau has more of an entry-level brand positioning but that the quality is good.

If anyone has any further opinions on this seat please provide comments...

-- Enrico

24FPS

the ruf's are by recaro... weren't they from their "a" series??? i think pong & steve may have 'em.

ca993twin

24FPS,

Sorry... Pong has either GT3 seats or A8s... I forget which. I WANT Ruf seats, but still have my stock ones. The Cobra Misanos look really nice. Dang. Actually, they all look nice. Dang.

Temple

There is some more discussion (and pics) of the fitment of the misanos here:
Cobra Misano Thread

neunneundrei

Thanks Temple

Wow, that's tight - and I'm not just talking about TYNUSKT's Avatar Had to do a double take

Anyway, it sounds like there isn't much difference between the Sparcos and the Cobras - although I will say this: When I first installed the Sparcos, I found that the aluminum-looking bits are just that - they're all plastic pieces and break quite easily. Not sure if the Cobras are the same - I'm guessing not.

So one telling number that I will use is the 44cm from the top of the brake pedal to the seat back - be interesting to measure my current settings.

-- Enrico

Greg H.

I just saw the Sportster CS at Griffin Motorwerks in Berkeley. Terry said his initial order should be there any day. The seat is REALLY comfortable. Not as much upper lateral support as the old SRD, maybe about the same as a Speed, but a way nicer seat. I'm going back with a tape measure to see about the width. The Sportster was sitting right next to a Speed, which I have and know barely fits, so it should be an easy comparison. I agree the seat looks a bit funky with the two tone look, but it is available in all black, which looks better on the website. The only problem, if you want a dual purpose track seat, is that 5 point is not an option right now.

BTW, the frame is the same as used in the new Ferraris, Aston Martins and Audi RS4.

Greg H.

neunneundrei

Greg,

Good to know! I've been e-mailing Terry and busting his chops - the big question I have is how much lower the seat could sit compared to the stock seat - right now the distance from the back of the seat to the rool liner is about 35" or so. Would be nice to know if these are lower - if they are, I'm definitely in for a couple
Great to know they're comfortable as well

Moses

I just sat in a Recaro Sportster at Griffin Motorwerke. Wow! Amazinly comfortable. I'm 6'2" and 215 pounds and they were perfect. This seat is going to sit a lot lower than the Speed or Sport. The bottom is really thin. The outside width from adjustment **** to adjustment **** is 55 cm. The harness holes are about an inch lower than the Sport and about an inch higher than the Pole Position.

neunneundrei

Moses, thanks a ton for the update! I've been waiting to hear more about them since I don't have ready access to any Recaro dealers who have them. At 55cm (21.6"), I take it that one **** will likely have to be removed for the seat to slide fore and aft? As for the height, that's the best news - I'll probably sign up for a pair.

Thanks again.

kmckmc

Please post your pictures of Sportster CS with P cars.

aribop

Also the same seat as used in the Lotus Evora;

http://www.babez.de/2008/07/lotus-evora/