WTB: Used OEM GT2 Bucket seats
10-31-2012, 10:11 PM
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GT2 seats
Will the GT2 seats fit in the 996? The 991?
I have a set of GT2 seats taken out of my '09 Carrera S with Brey-Krause sub bars installed which I'd like to sell. They are all leather and in excellent shape.
I have a set of GT2 seats taken out of my '09 Carrera S with Brey-Krause sub bars installed which I'd like to sell. They are all leather and in excellent shape.
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10-31-2012, 11:48 PM
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11-01-2012, 12:48 PM
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shipping will not be cheap and you will have to pack them well to avoid damage...
when I bought a pair new a couple of years ago they were shipped freight and came on boxed palettes!
11-02-2012, 12:50 AM
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Just keep in mind that if your car comes stock with airbags in the stock seats and you remove them for non air bag seats and you get into an accident on the street your insurance company and it's lawyers or your passengers lawyer will have a fun time with you.
I triple checked on this and would not tamper with a cars federally mandate and approved air bag system
I triple checked on this and would not tamper with a cars federally mandate and approved air bag system
Two more things to note:
1. Side airbags are not mandated by DOT, only front airbags and door impact beams are. There is no legal requirement to have side airbags in a new car.
2. The factory ECU can be set for no side airbags. Any dealer can disable them as this is a factory configuration with C-GT seats (no side airbags) options in other parts of the world. Hence no irritating dash light if you swap to seats without them. Both my local dealers have done this for several cars that swapped seats.
11-02-2012, 01:11 PM
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Hey all...
I wanted to post up information regarding this topic since some of you have mentioned the Recaro Sportster CS....
I can personally confirm that the Sportster CS will not fit in the 996/997 without extensive modification to the seat and/or bracket.
My Personal story... I planned to install a set of Recaro Speed's in my 996TT. I purchased the real Recaro brackets/sliders from FVD US to mount sport/speed seats into a 996/997. Then, I purchased a set of Recaro Speed's and I was planning to have them recovered in Boxster Red leather. THANK GOODNESS I chose to test fit everything prior to having the seats covered.... the Speed/Sport/Sportster fitment issue deals with the adjustment **** for the recline function. The problem is that the tunnel for seat tapers in on the outboard side where the seatbelt mounts. The adjustment **** runs into the carpet/body in this location and severely limits the rearward travel on the seat. Not to mention, ramming the adjustment **** into the carpet will surely destroy the carpet in short order.
After doing some research, I found a PDF from Recaro DE that shows the bracket part numbers and fitment guide. According to this document, the only seats that will fit into the 996/997 using the bracket/slider kit are a fixed bucket, or any reclinable bucket they make with a power recline feature, which deletes the ****.
For reference, I found a picture online of someone who did mount Sportster CS's into their 996; the individual stated they had to modify the seat extensively to obtain fitment. If you look closely at the picture, you will see exactly what I am talking about - the recline **** is rammed squarely into the carpet/body on the outboard side. - This will really limit the travel of the seat back.
In my test fit on the passenger side, the seat was moved about 3-4" forward from the stock seat's rear-most position. I sat down on it to test and you COULD sit in the seat, but not comfortably.
I am posting this information in the hope to clarify for anyone thinking about putting seats in their car. I've spent over $2500 on seats and brackets that will not work in my car... As of now I am trying to work with the company I bought the seats from to return them... But I know I will take a loss as they charge a hefty restocking fee... And the Recaro brackets were almost $700 for the pair.
IF you choose to go down this route, My suggestion would be to consider a set of the Sport Topline, as they are full leather or suede, have the power recline function and would fit properly, and are heated AND ventilated. - they will 100% fit without a problem in the car and I am trying to talk to Recaro to find out if they will build me a set in Boxster Red.
Good luck all.
- Chris.
I wanted to post up information regarding this topic since some of you have mentioned the Recaro Sportster CS....
I can personally confirm that the Sportster CS will not fit in the 996/997 without extensive modification to the seat and/or bracket.
My Personal story... I planned to install a set of Recaro Speed's in my 996TT. I purchased the real Recaro brackets/sliders from FVD US to mount sport/speed seats into a 996/997. Then, I purchased a set of Recaro Speed's and I was planning to have them recovered in Boxster Red leather. THANK GOODNESS I chose to test fit everything prior to having the seats covered.... the Speed/Sport/Sportster fitment issue deals with the adjustment **** for the recline function. The problem is that the tunnel for seat tapers in on the outboard side where the seatbelt mounts. The adjustment **** runs into the carpet/body in this location and severely limits the rearward travel on the seat. Not to mention, ramming the adjustment **** into the carpet will surely destroy the carpet in short order.
After doing some research, I found a PDF from Recaro DE that shows the bracket part numbers and fitment guide. According to this document, the only seats that will fit into the 996/997 using the bracket/slider kit are a fixed bucket, or any reclinable bucket they make with a power recline feature, which deletes the ****.
For reference, I found a picture online of someone who did mount Sportster CS's into their 996; the individual stated they had to modify the seat extensively to obtain fitment. If you look closely at the picture, you will see exactly what I am talking about - the recline **** is rammed squarely into the carpet/body on the outboard side. - This will really limit the travel of the seat back.
In my test fit on the passenger side, the seat was moved about 3-4" forward from the stock seat's rear-most position. I sat down on it to test and you COULD sit in the seat, but not comfortably.
I am posting this information in the hope to clarify for anyone thinking about putting seats in their car. I've spent over $2500 on seats and brackets that will not work in my car... As of now I am trying to work with the company I bought the seats from to return them... But I know I will take a loss as they charge a hefty restocking fee... And the Recaro brackets were almost $700 for the pair.
IF you choose to go down this route, My suggestion would be to consider a set of the Sport Topline, as they are full leather or suede, have the power recline function and would fit properly, and are heated AND ventilated. - they will 100% fit without a problem in the car and I am trying to talk to Recaro to find out if they will build me a set in Boxster Red.
Good luck all.
- Chris.
