Ron Cohn

I just purchased Euro GT-3 seats for my 997S. The car has a rollbar and harnesses. They will eventually end up in a 997 GT-3 next year.

Being fixed-back seats, I find then uncomfortable after about a 1/2 hour driving and I want to find a seat with a tilting back that still can handle sub-belts and harnesses.

The only seats that I have heard of with tilting backs are Euro GT-2 seats (too expensive) and Recaro Speeds (I just sold a set 6 months ago, big mistake)..

My question: Does anyone know of any reasonable options in a slotted tilt-back seat? Would you consider the Recaro Speed seats appropriate for a GT-3?

CWay27

Since when does the Recaro speed has an opening for crotch belt (5 or 6th points)?? You're only option in my book are GT2 seats.

TraqGear

I'm fairly certain that the GT2 seats do not tilt back...just forward.

mooty

correct.
the seatback is NOT adjustable. it leans forward so you can access the rear for storage.

Ron Cohn

There is a Recaro Speed model that has a crotch belt opening. I had a pair and sold them (mistake).

RonCT

I've researched this as well and the Recaro is the only seat I've found that does what you are looking for. The GT2 seat is beautiful and if it "fits" your sitting position, can be perfect. But, it doesn't tilt back. The Recaro Speed 5 has a sub-belt slot, but they suggest a 5-point just because there's not that much room (per the literature). I'm guessing a call to HMS will get you all of your answers.

Mussl Kar

I second that. I installed my own GT3 seats into my C2S and am an expert in installing them now because of the number of times I have had them in and out of the car. They could have done everything in a ton less time than I spent, including the drive. They will also have all of the little pieces that you will need along the way, saving you from having your car apart waiting for something you did not know you needed until you took everything apart.

fjpdds

I put Recaro Topline Sports in. They are heated, air ventilated, recline, fold forward,have lumbar pump and suede centers. They do sit slightly higher than stock GT3 seats, but are very comfortable on my 4 hour drives to the track.

Larry Cable

FYI AFAIK the Gt2 seats do not change their seatback angle, I believr
they only fold fwd to facilitate access to the rear area ...

before binning the 996 GT3 seats try getting the Brey Krause 996 GT3 seat
mounts (www.ogracing.com) they will allow you to both lower the seat
itself ... and it has two bolt holes at the back that would allow you to
'recline' the seat some ...

- Larry

Ron Cohn

I orderred the B-K bracket.