Matt Lane

Hi guys, I've installed the GT3 Euro buckets on stock manual sliders.

I am just 'OK' with the seat cushions removed. Still too high though - and it's only been exacerbated with the cup steering wheel. Problem is I am not tall at 6'1" but I am more torso than leg. And I am a fatty, so a tight squeeze into the Euro buckets anyway - I am probably not even sitting as low as I would just based on squeezing my rear end into the seat.

I tried to be practical and swapped the stock GT3 sport seats into the 993 - but that's even worse, WAY too high. So, long story short, I am leaning on putting the GT3 Euro buckets back in the 993 with the BK side mounts and Recaro sliders. For a street car, height is OK and they suit the RS look of the car fine.

Which leaves me looking for seats for the GT3, I am OK with something more track oriented and foregoing leather. Car is primarily a DE car, with the occasional drive (and to and from the track and shop).

If I am going to do this, I want to maximize fitment and do it right the first time:

- a wider seat than the GT3 Euro bucket would be nice - even a 1/2 inch of extra width would be more comfortable.

- higher holes for harnesses ideal.

- mounted low as possible.

I am even willing to forego sliders to get the best vertical room.

I am starting to do research and the Recaro Profi SPG XL seems like a potential option. But I want to measure twice, cut once here. Quality and fit/finish/durability matters to me as well. Not looking to cheap out, the rest of the car is ostensibly perfect.

- Does anyone know how these compare vs. the GT3 Euro buckets in terms of width and height?

- Do they fit the GT3 well?

- Other seat options I should be looking at?

Finally, what about mounting direct to the floor. What's involved - is there a plug and play solution to minimize fabrication trial and error?

Sorry for the long post and lots of questions, but summed up: I am looking for GT3 track seats, on the larger side, and mounting options as low as possible up to and including bolted to the floor.

Cheers

Matt

kk2

Get a halo seat and mount it to the floor.

I had a similar problem. I'm around your height too.

I did mine with the bk mounts before gmg or whoever started selling their floor mounts. I would probably go that way if I were doing it today. They incorporate sub belt mounts as well.

Carrera51

Matt:
Since you are looking to increase headroom, with whichever seat you decide on, I would start with ditching the slider since you said you are open to that.

Start with this piece which will work with Sparco, OMP, Recaro, or whichever seat you decide on. Brey Krause also makes side mounts for all of the above.

http://www.ogracing.com/brey-krause-...boxster-cayman

If you want to keep using your GT3 fixed back seat, then you could substitute the slider and side mounts currently attached and use these to bolt the seat directly into the floor to gain extra headroom.

http://www.ogracing.com/brey-krause-...eat-to-996-997

If you have any questions, you can PM at your convenience, or give us a call at 1-800-934-9112.

Kind regards,

Matt Lane

Thanks guys for getting the ball rolling. To be fair, if the GT3 sport seats mounted lower in the 993, it would be an easier decision. But as it stands, I am leaning towards re-mounting the GT3 buckets back in the 993 with the BK hardware and Recaro sliders I already have, and doing something more track purposed and better fitting for the GT3.

Good point re. the Halo - something like an Ergo? I need to drive on the street and not kill myself getting to the track.

Can you elaborate on your preferences for the GMG/other floor mount over the BK mounts?

In terms of the 9080 - what do I do for a sub mount assuming I stick with the GT3 Euro buckets for now.


Thanks, really appreciate the insight from those that have done this before.

Cheers

Matt

kk2

ill send you a pm

993GT

I also am looking for more headroom with my Euro buckets, great seats esp. for us with tall torso but the mounts are tall......understand the BK mounts(at least the for-slider models) mostly give the head-height reduction through a recline vs a straight-down lowering of the whole seat?

Burger

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...-r-9079-a.html

I use the BK mounts. They both drop and recline, adding quite a bit of head and leg room. Get to keep your sliders too!

DHI

Matt,
You can try my SPGs before deciding anything.

dave-C2

Matt, contact GMG about their lowering kit, it may work with your Euro seats

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...991-981-a.html

Matt Lane

Yes, I use those too when I mount the GT3 buckets in the 993 - definitely buys some height. My issue has been compounded because my swap of the GT3 standard sport seats into the 993 is nowhere near low enough, hence looking for a real race seat for the GT3 (and I'll put the GT3 buckets back in the 993). I have to say, the idea of not having hot sticky leather seating at the track is a plus.

I'll take you up on that for sure. Will email you to set it up.

Thanks for the tip, will investigate.

Here are a few pics of the 993 with GT3 seats - it just 'works'.

Carrera51

^^^ Love those BBS wheels on your 993. Would love those same ones on my 964. Are those E88 or E28?

Matt Lane

Hi Mark - yeah, they're really nice. Strong too. These are E88s (aluminium).

Liked em so much I got a set for the GT3.

Cheers

Matt

911mhawk

Rob - I'm 6'1" w/34" inseam and used this to mount my drivers side GT3 buckets with Recaro side mounts to the floor:http://www.bkauto.com/R_9044_Seat_Fl...r_p/r-9044.htm
No adjustment but fits me great, let the passenger keep some fore aft on Recaro slider.
Lots of helmet room with a sunroof.
Felt too low at first coming from stock, non-sport lazy boy, but now I'd never go back.