Who's running a fix back seat that's not made by Porsche?
08-07-2011, 11:18 PM
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08-07-2011, 11:25 PM
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ok, thanks!
yeah, no good for cruising the streets; want to see ladies, turn head and see black nomex.
i don't think the five-o would like it either and discussion would ensue if pulled over.
yeah, no good for cruising the streets; want to see ladies, turn head and see black nomex.
i don't think the five-o would like it either and discussion would ensue if pulled over.
08-08-2011, 08:57 AM
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If they are all FIA certified, or at least the ones I'm looking at, what would be the noticeable differences then? They're clearly very strong (FIA) cert, so does it just boil down the one you like the best or is there significantly different quality when it comes to the actual material covers and padding that make spending a few extra bucks worth it. Hard to tell looking at them online. Winecountry in Sebring is closed till the fall.
08-08-2011, 09:37 AM
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Dog, you should drive over to Wine Country's main store on the east coast of FL. If you are going with a FIA Cert seat, just go sit in them and pick the one that is most comfortable to you. I sat in many seats this year when I was thinking about seats for the red car and they all fit and feel different.
08-08-2011, 11:12 AM
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Dog, you should drive over to Wine Country's main store on the east coast of FL. If you are going with a FIA Cert seat, just go sit in them and pick the one that is most comfortable to you. I sat in many seats this year when I was thinking about seats for the red car and they all fit and feel different.
Peter
08-08-2011, 09:08 PM
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Also....I'd like to add that I am not saying to go to a store to try on there products for fit and then go order it online elsewhere. If you find a seat that works for you make a deal and buy those seats.
I plan on going over to Winder Country to try on a driving suit as I need one for PBOC Super Solo....if I find one that fits I'm buying that suit.
I plan on going over to Winder Country to try on a driving suit as I need one for PBOC Super Solo....if I find one that fits I'm buying that suit.
08-09-2011, 09:01 AM
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Make sure you're considering the need for floor mounts and sliders too, not sure that's included in the "brackets" you speak of but it's something to consider. Double locking sliders and floor adapters could very easily add another $400-500 to your budget. That's the best part about the OEM seats, is they are a complete solution, literally a no brainer to install.
I went through all of these options with my old car and aftermarket seats and in most cases by the time I had all of the pieces fo the puzzle I was maybe $200 less than the cost of the OEM Recaros ('6 GT3 recaro's that is) for an aftermarket, non-leather seat vs. the OEM Leather recaro's which will also hold their value much better as well.
Andy
I went through all of these options with my old car and aftermarket seats and in most cases by the time I had all of the pieces fo the puzzle I was maybe $200 less than the cost of the OEM Recaros ('6 GT3 recaro's that is) for an aftermarket, non-leather seat vs. the OEM Leather recaro's which will also hold their value much better as well.
Andy
08-09-2011, 10:59 AM
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I recently installed a pair of the Profi XL. I am 6' 1" 190 lb and sat in the Pole Position and the Profi XL. I liked the extra room in the XL but the Pole Position is not that much smaller and would be fine. I think the standard Profi non XL would be too small for your size.
I would also recommend you get the longer Euro sport seat receptacles if you are going to use the 3 pt belt.
I would also recommend you get the longer Euro sport seat receptacles if you are going to use the 3 pt belt.
Thanks!
Mike
08-09-2011, 11:45 AM
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996toomey: Did you gain any headroom with the Recaros? I am the same/similar height and weight but long torso, and have headroom issues with a helmet (GT2 seats place me too high for a helmet). The Do these seats with sliders gain any headroom or lose it from the normal sports?
Thanks!
Mike
Thanks!
Mike
Also the Recaro uprights are adjustable for height front and rear so you can get a little seat rake / tilt if desired.
08-09-2011, 12:50 PM
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Make sure you're considering the need for floor mounts and sliders too, not sure that's included in the "brackets" you speak of but it's something to consider. Double locking sliders and floor adapters could very easily add another $400-500 to your budget. That's the best part about the OEM seats, is they are a complete solution, literally a no brainer to install.
I went through all of these options with my old car and aftermarket seats and in most cases by the time I had all of the pieces fo the puzzle I was maybe $200 less than the cost of the OEM Recaros ('6 GT3 recaro's that is) for an aftermarket, non-leather seat vs. the OEM Leather recaro's which will also hold their value much better as well.
Andy
I went through all of these options with my old car and aftermarket seats and in most cases by the time I had all of the pieces fo the puzzle I was maybe $200 less than the cost of the OEM Recaros ('6 GT3 recaro's that is) for an aftermarket, non-leather seat vs. the OEM Leather recaro's which will also hold their value much better as well.
Andy
Brey Krause makes brackets for most aftermarket seats to Porsche manual 6GT3 Sliders.
Found this and it is a heck of a deal and i would be all over it IF
I hadn't just purchased 1 for my M3.http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1695210
Peter
08-09-2011, 03:37 PM
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I'm still looking for a better solution for a 996TT with Sparco Evo2s.
I had the pleasure of sitting in a GT3RS at Savannah Parade and talking with owner who has tracked the car quite alot this season and having great fun.
I was impressed with the mount/placement/and position of the seats. They were excellent.
What's the secret with GT3RS....are 997s that dif......I'd like to copy or fabricate what Porsche did there.
08-09-2011, 04:10 PM
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08-09-2011, 07:08 PM
#43
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My set up definately sits lower than the Porsche GT2 style buckets (had those in my last car) and sits about the same as my stock non adaptive sport seats. I am on the RSS bases and I believe these bases get the seat as low as possible in the car.
Also the Recaro uprights are adjustable for height front and rear so you can get a little seat rake / tilt if desired.
Also the Recaro uprights are adjustable for height front and rear so you can get a little seat rake / tilt if desired.
08-09-2011, 08:16 PM
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08-10-2011, 08:56 AM
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I'm trying to find a way to test fit some seats. Unfortunately Wine Country (Sebring Branch) is closed for the summer. Would have to drive to south Florida if this is something I would like to do now. I'm definitely not ordering anything until I've had an opportunity to try it out. Too expensive to make a mistake.