nvrsetl

Will 996 GT3 seats fit on a 993TT? Is is just the hardware and railings that need to be replaced?

jmayzurk

Yes, the seats fit fine, but you need Brey-Krause side brackets (R-9079 and R-9078, see www.bkauto.com) in order to lower them to normal height. I used the generic Recaro flat sliders without height adjustment. It may be possible to use the factory sliders (that is, the ones that come with the GT3 seats) with B-K side mounts, but I didn't try.

I've had mine only a short time, but I've found them quite comfortable for daily use. The seat is not nearly as deep or restrictive as a Recaro SPG I have in another car, so it's a good compromise for a street car or for occasional track use.

-Jeff

nvrsetl

Thanks Jeff. I guess that's my next mod

Mark

nvrsetl

Jeff-

Is it an easy install or do I have to search for the installation guide? The seats that I am planning to buy are from a private party.

jmayzurk

Very straightforward. I had to drill holes in my Recaro brackets, but it's still a 2 out of 10 in terms of difficulty.

BlkC4S

Have a look at this thread

Camber

I would add one suggestion, and that is to use Loctite on all the bolts. You are still able to remove the bolts whenever you'd like, but they will not loosen from vibration when you use Loctite.

My $.02.

Jim

Tim Wasmer

Guys, odd question. Can you fit 996 SPORT seat with the same bracket used for the GT3 seats above?

I want Sport seats badly but can only find 996 ones

viperbob

The 996 sport seats sit too high in a 993. Even when all the way down, they are higher than a 993 seats all the way up. There is also not way to shorten them to fit properly.

tlark

I would also add, don't even consider re-using the OEM allen bolts used to secure our seats. Frankly they suck and you have to be very careful you don't round out the head, they are strong enough but the heads are too soft. (ask me how I know) Hardened steel ones can be found at most hardware stores. I will also add that sometimes the shoulders of these wider seats can touch the door itself. I used sparcos and had to shim-up one side so it wouldn't touch too bad.

pstoppani

GT3 seats fit perfectly.

IamSMC

Seems the pictures in this thread can not be viewed.

ACEparts_com

The 996 gt3 seat bracket is EXACTLY the same as the 993 RS seat bracket but rotated 180 degrees allowing the gt3 seat to fit LOW in a 993. Ask me how i know!

Bradford

If you want to see 996 sport seats in a 993, search "AL Z".

jmayzurk

Here are some pictures of my car...





Plenty of clearance to the door:



And they're fairly close together in the middle, but overall they fit perfectly.



-Jeff