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SuncoastParts 02-07-2018 01:58 PM

Carbon Fiber bucket seats on sale
 
They're back again at a discounted price! Porsche has cut prices on the famous GT2 carbon fiber bucket seats. Get them while they're hot (and cheap)!

997 GT2 Carbon Fiber Bucket Seats

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9f2c60164e.jpg

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0844fe0cf8.jpg

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Fits all 2005-2012 911/Carrera, Boxster, or Cayman models Not compatible with the new generation 991/981 models.

For USA models only. Comes with the driver and passenger side seat. Genuine Porsche Part! Limited availability. Allow 3-4 days for processing.

**Freight shipping required, our website may not calculate the proper price for your area. Please contact us for an exact quote, additional shipping charges could apply to remote locations.

SuncoastParts 02-09-2018 11:49 AM

Tons of sets available! Get one of the best looking and feeling factory seats Porsche has ever made while they're still on sale!

Peter997T 06-01-2018 10:45 AM

Need more information
 
Hi suncoast. Can you send me a quotation for these seats? Thank you

sandwedge 06-02-2018 02:33 AM

No affiliation but highly recommended if they're really on "sale". The regular price make them a "forget it" item to most 997 owners but if they've come down to a reasonable level I think they're worth another look. Other than adding a custom steering wheel, I can't think of another mod that makes a bigger difference in how you connect with the car. Takes a bit of getting used to getting in and out of but once seated they're actually quiet comfortable.

workhurts 06-02-2018 01:34 PM

I think they were 6-7% off or something like that when I was looking. Still can't stomache paying $10k+ for seats that would pretty much be worth 20-25% of the car itself.

There were a couple of dozen sets still available. Maybe we can have a group buy :)

sandwedge 06-03-2018 02:27 AM


Originally Posted by workhurts (Post 15050904)
I think they were 6-7% off or something like that when I was looking. Still can't stomache paying $10k+ for seats that would pretty much be worth 20-25% of the car itself.

There were a couple of dozen sets still available. Maybe we can have a group buy :)

Craziness. But it's a high demand item for those who really want them. Used sets sell for $6K to $7K. Odd thing is that once they're in the car they don't seem to add that kind of value if any value at all. The last two 997's I bought both had these seats and I paid no more than typical market for either one. Probably because to some buyers with mobility problems such as a bad back or a "full built" they're actually considered a detriment.

Kyle Higgins 07-31-2023 09:58 PM

Question
 
Hey there Suncoast,

I know totally old post. But I don't suppose there are still a set or two in inventory :)

Kyle


QUOTE=SuncoastParts;14784504]They're back again at a discounted price! Porsche has cut prices on the famous GT2 carbon fiber bucket seats. Get them while they're hot (and cheap)!

997 GT2 Carbon Fiber Bucket Seats

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9f2c60164e.jpg

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0844fe0cf8.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...b86db721f9.jpg

Fits all 2005-2012 911/Carrera, Boxster, or Cayman models Not compatible with the new generation 991/981 models.

For USA models only. Comes with the driver and passenger side seat. Genuine Porsche Part! Limited availability. Allow 3-4 days for processing.

**Freight shipping required, our website may not calculate the proper price for your area. Please contact us for an exact quote, additional shipping charges could apply to remote locations.[/QUOTE]

Hatzenbach 08-01-2023 11:53 AM

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/po...tors-included/

Busta Rib 08-01-2023 08:11 PM

These seats hammered at $16,250 + auction fee + shipping (if not local). Damn! Just a couple years ago they were about $11K USD new from Carnewal.


Originally Posted by Hatzenbach (Post 18937863)


workhurts 08-01-2023 11:16 PM

That’s just silly. How on earth are these things worth $16k?

flat6fan18 08-02-2023 01:01 AM

Supply demand

sandwedge 08-02-2023 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by workhurts (Post 18939209)
That’s just silly. How on earth are these things worth $16k?


Originally Posted by flat6fan18 (Post 18939380)
Supply demand

You have to sit in them and get the sense of just how much they transform the car. They add an incredible connectivity with the car that just has to be experienced to appreciate. That said, I have to agree that $16K is probably not what I would pay no matter how much they add to the driving experience. These were 991 seats but they look identical to the 997 versions which last I saw them for sale at Suncoast they were around $10K as I recall it.

Used 997 sets have fetched anywhere between $7K and $10K last I checked. As flatsixfan18 said....supply and demand. I can't find the 997 version on Suncoast anymore and they are in high demand (among a small pool of buyers) but very difficult to find. That combination drives the price up on anything for sale. If somebody offered me $16K for my used buckets I would say thanks but I want to keep mine. That's how good they are. Also about 40 lbs lighter for a set of 2 than any other Porsche seats as I recall it.

workhurts 08-02-2023 10:55 AM

I thought the 997 folding buckets went for about the same as the 991 ones. I agree in that the seat raises the engagement level when driving and they’re very cool looking, functional with the folding and airbags, but $16k? I guess that’s the market.

edit
yep, 16,750 for the 997 version on bat a couple of weeks ago ... so call them 17k now and that's without shipping.

EVOMMM 08-02-2023 11:47 AM

If your not skinny they are awful and not a long drive comfort at all

Ob917 08-02-2023 12:02 PM

I’m after a set but over 10 or 12g I’m not sure it’s worth it, and definitely not 16g. I might just go sparco SPX route. I guess I’m just cheap lol.


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