Mounting Recaro's in a 993
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Bill,
Please keep updating. When I installed my SRD's and harnesses I made a million adjustments and custom parts and am still not happy. I did not use the Rennline items though. I would like ot be able to easily clip and unclip the harnesses. That means you need factory belts which left with the stock seats. So, I bought another set of rear receivers and mouted them on the tunnel too.
Please keep updating. When I installed my SRD's and harnesses I made a million adjustments and custom parts and am still not happy. I did not use the Rennline items though. I would like ot be able to easily clip and unclip the harnesses. That means you need factory belts which left with the stock seats. So, I bought another set of rear receivers and mouted them on the tunnel too.
The fall back is to use the existing tunnel side mounts w/ backing plates that I have been using for the last 4 yrs.
It's also unbelievable(or I'm doing something wrong) that so much drilling is needed to fit the Recaro & BK parts that are sold for this install, a couple of the holes look like I'll need an end mill to accomplish.
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Bill,
Just ditch the stock seat belts, saves weight you know...
OK, it's a "bit" of a pain in the *** to get harnessed up every time you drive but like I said, weight savings, weight savings...
Just ditch the stock seat belts, saves weight you know...
OK, it's a "bit" of a pain in the *** to get harnessed up every time you drive but like I said, weight savings, weight savings...
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The last(probably very minor) concern is the effect of sunlight on belts, if the racing harness can be removed except for when it's needed that is a plus
Anyway it's and adventure and learning experience
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it remains to be seen how this all plays out. As you know it's extremely tigh on the tunnel side, especially so w/ the wider seats like Profi XL.
The fall back is to use the existing tunnel side mounts w/ backing plates that I have been using for the last 4 yrs.
It's also unbelievable(or I'm doing something wrong) that so much drilling is needed to fit the Recaro & BK parts that are sold for this install, a couple of the holes look like I'll need an end mill to accomplish.
The fall back is to use the existing tunnel side mounts w/ backing plates that I have been using for the last 4 yrs.
It's also unbelievable(or I'm doing something wrong) that so much drilling is needed to fit the Recaro & BK parts that are sold for this install, a couple of the holes look like I'll need an end mill to accomplish.
When I purchased the Pole Positions Stable Engery talked me out of Recaro side mounts and sold me BK's. The first day of install I quickly realized the BK side mounts do not match up correctly to the Recaro PP's and sliders, so I swapped them out for Recaro side mounts and the install was straight forward and the Recaro side mounts look better too!
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Bill,
When I purchased the Pole Positions Stable Engery talked me out of Recaro side mounts and sold me BK's. The first day of install I quickly realized the BK side mounts do not match up correctly to the Recaro PP's and sliders, so I swapped them out for Recaro side mounts and the install was straight forward and the Recaro side mounts look better too!
When I purchased the Pole Positions Stable Engery talked me out of Recaro side mounts and sold me BK's. The first day of install I quickly realized the BK side mounts do not match up correctly to the Recaro PP's and sliders, so I swapped them out for Recaro side mounts and the install was straight forward and the Recaro side mounts look better too!
I also have a set of Recaro sidemounts, they would also need to be drilled.
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Bill, remove the covers from you inner seat belt receptacles and lengthen them so they are above the console. This will solve your problem. I used a large diameter heat shrink to cover the welds.
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I'm not sure why you chose not to use the recaro sidemounts and sliders.... the install was very easy (no drilling... every thing went together very smoothly). However, working with what you have displayed, I'd probably move the seat belt receiver bolt up an inch or two (see my last photo). You're going to have a hard time accessing the harness anchor at that position. Also, if you move it up a bit, you can slip the seat belt receiver through the lap belt hole in the seat (1st and 3rd pic) There is a point where the receiver will fit snug against the seat and then the wider portion will be above the side thigh support (hard to describe, but you can get the point from the attached photos). With the seat belt receiver on the outside of the SPG XL seats, the shoulder strap of the seatbelt will come across your throat (see pic #2 for my first iteration which turned out to be unacceptable)... with a narrower seat (e.g. pole position), this is not a problem.
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I'm not sure why you chose not to use the recaro sidemounts and sliders.... the install was very easy (no drilling... every thing went together very smoothly). However, working with what you have displayed, I'd probably move the seat belt receiver bolt up an inch or two (see my last photo). You're going to have a hard time accessing the harness anchor at that position. Also, if you move it up a bit, you can slip the seat belt receiver through the lap belt hole in the seat (1st and 3rd pic) There is a point where the receiver will fit snug against the seat and then the wider portion will be above the side thigh support (hard to describe, but you can get the point from the attached photos). With the seat belt receiver on the outside of the SPG XL seats, the shoulder strap of the seatbelt will come across your throat (see pic #2 for my first iteration which turned out to be unacceptable)... with a narrower seat (e.g. pole position), this is not a problem.
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Looking good Bill!
I just finished installing a pair of Recaro PP's. I used the Recaro Universal sliders and BK R-9062 Mounts. Both seats were installed in less than and hour (and I'm mechanically inept) I was expecting a nightmare but it was a piece of cake. No drilling and FVD supplied more than enough hardware to bolt everything up. Holding off on the harness mounts until I have enough $ for a Hans but the Rennline products look like the way to go.
http://picasaweb.google.com/daltvate...29766521697810
I just finished installing a pair of Recaro PP's. I used the Recaro Universal sliders and BK R-9062 Mounts. Both seats were installed in less than and hour (and I'm mechanically inept) I was expecting a nightmare but it was a piece of cake. No drilling and FVD supplied more than enough hardware to bolt everything up. Holding off on the harness mounts until I have enough $ for a Hans but the Rennline products look like the way to go.
http://picasaweb.google.com/daltvate...29766521697810
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I have the same BK mounts, but Sparco sliders, with the crossbar/handle piece that is the right width for Porsche applications. I had read that the Sparco sliders and R-9062 side mounts are the right parts for the PP's. Is there a difference between Recaro and Sparco sliders?
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I have the same BK mounts, but Sparco sliders, with the crossbar/handle piece that is the right width for Porsche applications. I had read that the Sparco sliders and R-9062 side mounts are the right parts for the PP's. Is there a difference between Recaro and Sparco sliders?
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Looking good Bill!
I just finished installing a pair of Recaro PP's. I used the Recaro Universal sliders and BK R-9062 Mounts. Both seats were installed in less than and hour (and I'm mechanically inept) I was expecting a nightmare but it was a piece of cake. No drilling and FVD supplied more than enough hardware to bolt everything up. Holding off on the harness mounts until I have enough $ for a Hans but the Rennline products look like the way to go.
http://picasaweb.google.com/daltvate...29766521697810
I just finished installing a pair of Recaro PP's. I used the Recaro Universal sliders and BK R-9062 Mounts. Both seats were installed in less than and hour (and I'm mechanically inept) I was expecting a nightmare but it was a piece of cake. No drilling and FVD supplied more than enough hardware to bolt everything up. Holding off on the harness mounts until I have enough $ for a Hans but the Rennline products look like the way to go.
http://picasaweb.google.com/daltvate...29766521697810
Where did you get the carpeting for the rear area? That's another planned project.
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I have the same BK mounts, but Sparco sliders, with the crossbar/handle piece that is the right width for Porsche applications. I had read that the Sparco sliders and R-9062 side mounts are the right parts for the PP's. Is there a difference between Recaro and Sparco sliders?