GT3 Nut

Since the new 997 GT3 seats are obscenely priced (I can't wrap my head around spending $9K+ for 2 seats) and the genuine 996 GT3 seats seem to be unavailable, I was considering these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...2884QQtcZphoto

Any experience with them here?
I know they are not yet FIA approved and therefore would not work for club racing, but I would just use them for DE's anyway.
The company seems to have a lot of positive feedback.
Opinions?

grussell

I have a set of 996 GT3 seats in black fabric with crests for sale. They are like new and a perfect fit for your car. 3000.00 for the set with rails and sliders for 996/997.

WHB Porsche

Does Gert @ Carnewal not have any 6GT3 seats in stock? It seems that Ebayers may not be buying replica seats for a safety/performance benefit. Also, replicas sans Crests can be used in anything. Can you say "rice?"

CWay27

Browse around in other forum, you'll see that even the originals with crest are already being used in other cars (BMW,Volkswagen, Audi).

eclou

Porsche does not manufacture these seats. They are made by Recaro/Lear. They are even better seats available for less money from Recaro, Sparco, Cobra, etc that will fit. I don't think it is a good idea to use uncertified seats for any type of motorsports or even for regular driving. You don't even know who manufactured these! Would you track on knock-off Cup tires from some unheard of manufacturer? Same thing regarding roll cages. Why put a weak factory bolt together cage in these cars over a cage with fully welded construction? I have treated alot of motorvehicle accident victims. I also do some accident reconstruction analysis and testing. Safety has nothing to do with how something looks.

OldGuy

Eclou Right on Bro!!!

You dont want to mess with your personal safety.

zicoramone

Those are the best seats! True hardcore feeling.