katmeho

So we all know the deal with LWBs, some of us out there now need alternatives.

Turns out that fitment is a BIG issue with the aftermarket seats...but I cant find anyone who has the total max width that the car will permit and still close the doors without any other trim modifications. Rumor is that the Recaro Sportster CS will fit with a 517 mm width. But a Pro Racer SPG will not fit with a width of 610 mm. So for those of you out there with seat experience, please post seat models that you have fit into the car without issue.

Thanks in advance.

Edit - Adding Seats that are confirmed to fit

• Recaro Profi SPG
• Sparco Evo
• Sparco Pro ADV
• Racetech RT4009HR (fit to 981 chasis)

drdonger

See what BGB puts in their race builds.

BGB Motorsports

All we have run thus far is the Sparco Pro ADV which fits but it will rub the door panel at the top ever so slightly.

katmeho

Cool, thanks. So the Sparco Pro ADV measures out at 630mm at its widest and it has a slight rub. BGB, is the rub just tiny cosmetic or is it a major, cant close the door issue?

Thanks in advance.

morefun

Ahh, thanks key info. I just ran out to the garage and measured my 996 euro GT3 LWBs at the widest point (shoulders): 22.125 inches equals @562 mm. I can relax now, there is plenty of room.

I ordered my GT4 (stripper) with the std. 2 ways and heat. I'll swap them out for the GT3 LWBs - April to November track season. Assuming the sliders are the same 997part# they should bolt right in.

Great track seats made by Recaro for Porsche as part of the Euro 996 Club Sport Pkg. FYI there are two sets of GT3 seats currently for sale in the classifieds! If you don't like them, you shouldn't have any problem getting what you paid for them down the road...

ipse dixit

The Sparco Evo fits. Tight, but it fits without rubbing the door panels.

mooty

profi fits, we tried it. i think pro racer hans will fit too. the XL version not so sure

katmeho

Which evo?

katmeho

Based on Wing max width, I think the following will fit...and accommodate those of us that have hips.

Sparco Ergo Large
Sparco Evo II USA
Recaro Profi SPG XL
Recaro Pro Racer SPG XL (610mm wings, about as big as we can go I think)
Racetech RT-1000
Racetech RT-4009WHR

Im sort of curious about the Ergo given the need for street usage in my car. I see some people have good experiences with them on RL once they have the right fit.

katmeho

Cool. Profi XL is actually 10mm narrower than the normal profi SPG. Pro Racer even narrower than those two. But Pro Racer XL is winged at 610mm, which is 20mm less than the Sparco Pro ADV, which we know fits and is tight based on BGB and other comments. So there are a couple Recaro options for sure.

mooty

you want pro racer on street?

also the pro racer hans XL shoulder wing may rub your door panel. if it's leather, you are fk'd. i know b/c it chewed up my RS door leather ;-)

i do used to drive pro hans on street cars. i am known to be insane. most ppl can't see in that seat.

katmeho

No, I doubt that I do, but I'm trying to determine what will fit the GT4 without a door rub and in doing so since Im looking at all these measurements, Im capturing them and posting. I agree, I think its way too much for a dual purpose car for most.

bk_911

If people have aftermarket set ups post pics!

mooty

^ copy
all the narrow recaro's will fit within door
XL are very close fit. some actually will not rub 2mm 3mm to door
but also not, seats like profi XL with no wing can still rub. in this case the tall and wide thigh bolster hits the tranny console when seats moved more forward.

be aware that on paper some seats fits but in real life they dont.

katmeho

Good to know, thanks. Its a testing game in real life then..