LA964RS

I was wondering if anyone did a comparission or switched from a regualar sport seat to a GT3 Seat. I'm thinking of making the switch and was wondering how comfy the GT3 seat was and how long you can drive in it w/o fatique.

Thanks

Moogle

the GT3 seat is brilliant, absolutely brilliant. the only reason it was not included with the USA GT3 as the default seat is probably due to some BS homologation law, or because porsche didn't want to turn people away from the car.

anyways, the seats are absolutely sublime, connecting the driver to the car much better. I can drive in them for hours and hours. (so far my record drive in my GT3 is 6 hours with 2 fuel stops, so ~30 minute break) 70% was on twisties and the rest was on the highway. they don't make it any worse, only increase the feedback and connect you better.

this is one of those things where you should try them out for yourself first, it will become immediately clearr if they are the right seats for you.

ArcticFox

I installed my stock seat after a while. For me, it was mostly a matter of not wanting to wear a hole in the side bolster of the seat, climbing in and out....then compounded by the fact that I gave myself a hernia, it was a no brainer to yank it out for now. I have reserved the euro seat for the track.

Also, on my drive back from L.A., I found that the inability to move and stretch in the seat was a problem...I did have to get out and stretch once, and my legs were ready to get out of the car when I got home. lol. Otherwise, the seats are great! I personally would not want to do a long drive with them (5+ hours), or use them everyday (due to wear and tear on the side bolster), but otherwise, they are a great seat.

puma1824

What do you think WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) would be? To some, ok maybe just me, this is very important.

-Puma

Moogle

not married, but girls i've had in the say they are awesome seats. they really hug you and make you feel secure... (isn't that what women want?)

they may be unsuitable for those with a very thick midsection.

they require a bit of stretching to get in due to the solid high side bolster, but its nothing much. no where near as much acrobatics as involved in getting into say, a lotus elise.

once your in the seats, they are very snug and delightfully racy as well as comfortable if a bit stiff.

Pierre

I can only agree to what Moogle/Tom said, including WAF. I installed them in my Turbo more than 3 years ago, and it now really feels weird to drive another car with 'normal' seats...
That said, I have to say that the seats of the 997 are muuuuch better than the std or sport seats of the 996. But this is getting off-topic.
Greetings,
--Pierre

wross996tt

I went GT3 seats and will NOT go back. It now feels like I'm wearing the car. Also good on distance runs IMO.

Moogle

Pierre, you are right the sport seats on the 997 are VERY good, much better than the 996's sport seats, which were rather uncomfortable.

i was very surprised when i compared the 996 and 997 sport seats...

Jerseybean

Im 6ft 4 and big boned, will I fit.

wross996tt

OK you got me??? You have a GT3 and you don't know if you'll fit in it?

Jerseybean

Fit into the GT3 style seats, see attached photo.

Moogle

lol Jersey...

rockitman

I'm 6'7" and I am comfortable. I do have the BK seat brackets that do lower the seat a little more than 1" when compared to the stock GT3 seat brackets...

skl

Put them in this winter and love them, but they are a chore to get in and out of but I don't mind. After a while the side bolster may need to be redone though... I'm 6'1" and pretty thin and love the way they feel. My wife doesn't ride in it very often as she finds it a little noisy, but thought the seats were comfortable once you were IN them. Of course, my two sons think they are the BEST! Unfortunately I can't take the car to visit my mom a couple hours away (she doesn't drive anymore) as I don't think I'd ever get her out of the car once she got in it... she's 91 years old. She's wanted a ride in it (my dad had Porsches for years and she loved going for rides in them) but I've tried to tell her she'd be in the car for quite a while if she did get in it. Occassionally I'll take her for a ride in the 914 but that's also hard to get in and out of because it's pretty low as well. The GT3 is already a niche car so if you like it, you'll LOVE the seats IMHO...

fryd

The stock sports seats for me are more comfortable for daily driving and/or long trips. But they are useless at the track, particularly once you learn how to drive this car the way it should be on the track (I'm learning). If you're going to do enough track days, I'd go with the Euro seats and put up with a little discomfort on the road. If not, I'd stick to the sport seats.

The wife factor for me is that she hates the seats. Of course she hates the whole car to begin with, so her hating the seats is no real surprise!!!