Notices
996 Forum 1999-2005
Sponsored by:

Recaro Pole Postion vs GT3 seat comparison

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-07-2007 | 12:37 AM
  #1  
Mark Wilson's Avatar
Mark Wilson
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 710
Likes: 2
From: Salad, TN
Default Recaro Pole Postion vs GT3 seat comparison

I'm changing out my Pole Positions for GT3's and while I have both, thought a side by side comparison was in order. The GT3 has 996 side mount brackets while the Pole has Speedware side mounts and Recaro sliders. Both seats weigh about the same - GT3 at 19 lbs, Pole at 18. With brackets and sliders, they are both 29 lbs. These weights were taken on a bathroom scale so accuracy is +/-. I took width measurements at the side seat belt ports and at the forward bracket mount point. Both models are exactly the same dimensions. There are slight differences in the seat pan and the back contours. One significant find with the 1" difference in the spread of the side bracket mount holes. This is shown in the pictures.



















Old 10-07-2007 | 12:40 AM
  #2  
NNH's Avatar
NNH
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
From: Anglo-Irish Mongrel in Delaware
Default

Mark
This is probably a silly question, but why are you changing the seats if they are so similar?
Old 10-07-2007 | 12:52 AM
  #3  
Mark Wilson's Avatar
Mark Wilson
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 710
Likes: 2
From: Salad, TN
Default

Not at all. GT3's are all leather, Poles a Alcantra/vinyl.
Old 10-07-2007 | 10:18 AM
  #4  
IamSMC's Avatar
IamSMC
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,686
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by Mark Wilson
Not at all. GT3's are all leather, Poles a Alcantra/vinyl.
Poles do come in full leather...

But doubt you regret switching to the GT3s...
Old 10-07-2007 | 10:56 AM
  #5  
Mark Wilson's Avatar
Mark Wilson
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 710
Likes: 2
From: Salad, TN
Default

Originally Posted by canysmc
Poles do come in full leather...

But doubt you regret switching to the GT3s...
Yes, Poles and GT3's are available in different covers. I meant that my set are leather.
Old 10-07-2007 | 12:54 PM
  #6  
LowStro9's Avatar
LowStro9
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
Default

Dallas Area guy here interested in buying your Recaro's. Are they for sale and can I check them out. Send me a PM if you want to chat today.
Old 10-07-2007 | 03:03 PM
  #7  
IamSMC's Avatar
IamSMC
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,686
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by LowStro9
Dallas Area guy here interested in buying your Recaro's. Are they for sale and can I check them out. Send me a PM if you want to chat today.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...83&postcount=5
Old 10-07-2007 | 10:15 PM
  #8  
RSR-Vlad's Avatar
RSR-Vlad
Intermediate
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Marlboro, New Jersey
Default

I just love the pole positions, the best seats evar !!!!



Quick Reply: Recaro Pole Postion vs GT3 seat comparison



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 08:26 PM.