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runninfromthelaw · 08-30-2013, 08:23 AM

The pros out weigh the cons since there isn't much. I will plan on ordering the recaros, but now I need to figure out if I should do 1SS vs 2SS. That is for another thread

Thanks guys

radametz · 08-30-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrillz

Honestly get the recaro's. Its the best new feature they added in 2014. There is no downside imo. I 100% guarantee you someone will be more then glad to trade you for the regular ones plus cash if you don't like them. Everyone has been drooling over them for weeks now since they came out.

Mojave · 08-30-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by runninfromthelaw

The pros out weigh the cons since there isn't much. I will plan on ordering the recaros, but now I need to figure out if I should do 1SS vs 2SS. That is for another thread

Thanks guys

LOL, well thats the decision I made. $2k on the seats or no seats and get 2SS

WHAMMO · 08-30-2013, 11:38 AM

I really like the stock SS seats honestly and would not invest 2K into those. I'd rather buy a cam swap kit from Vengeance Racing for 1999$ installed and tuned LOL

Seriously, they rock, but its too expensive for me, AND I love the stock seats.

gajagfan · 08-30-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by b4z

I posted this in another thread but I believe the recaros in the Camaro are very close cousins to what was in the GTO. I'm 6.9" and am very comfortable for 4-5 hrs at a time in my GTO. I don't believe they are the same as what is in the cts v.

I am 6'3" and my head hits the head liner in a GTO. How are you fitting in one at 6'9"? We are talking new style GTO right, not one from the late 60's?

The Stig · 08-30-2013, 06:54 PM

Posting this here as well just so I can get as many ideas on how to show the buckle touching the panel.

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The issue is the seat belt buckle. With the Recaro bolsters, the seat belt buckle's "resting position" got raised up a good six inches - why does this matter? Because the plastic out door panels are made out of doesn't like being repeatedly hit with a metal buckle.

Here's a picture of where the buckle rests when it's hooked into the shoulder strap/clip. This wouldn't be an issue, but I gave my sister a ride today, so she had to buckle the seat belt into the shoulder strap/clip. Normally it is undone.

I think (not sure), but I think they raised where the stop for the buckle is located. Here's a picture of the back of the belt:

This is a picture of my door panel after the drive home.

Now, you're probably thinking I'm talking about that white spot - not exactly, the white spot is where the buckle hits when it's not hooked into the shoulder strap/clip. So a week of driving and I've already got visible white rub marks on my plastic - I'm sorry, but that's just flat out unacceptable.

If you look at the top corner of the picture you'll see a section of the door panel that's a different color than the rest - yea, that's from a 15 minute drive.

This goes back to my question of "how did dozens of fleet drivers, driving tens of thousands of miles miss this, but I find it before I even finish my break in.

All I can think about, is what happens when I autocross? Do I need to put tape over my seat belt buckles so they don't scratch up the door panels?

If anyone has any ideas how I can visually show how much the buckle hits the door panel that'd be awesome.

joelster · 08-30-2013, 08:04 PM

As I told my dealer, I wish I could just buy one lol. I don't care what the passenger sits on, lol.

Thrillz · 09-01-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Posting this here as well just so I can get as many ideas on how to show the buckle touching the panel.

The other flaw is the loop starts tearing away from the seat. I feel bad for our members who paid 2k for seats that are flawed. The bigger question what's being done about it. This is unacceptable.

The Stig · 09-01-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillz

The other flaw is the loop starts tearing away from the seat. I feel bad for our members who paid 2k for seats that are flawed. The bigger question what's being done about it. This is unacceptable.

+1 - for $2,000 I really would have expected them to do more R&D with these things.

b4z · 09-01-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

I am 6'3" and my head hits the head liner in a GTO. How are you fitting in one at 6'9"? We are talking new style GTO right, not one from the late 60's?

I'm long legged but I rock the seat back. If I even try to sit up straight my head will hit. But I can fit in a 5th gen as long as there is not a sunroof.

b4z · 09-01-2013, 06:54 PM

When thinking about resale 10,20,30 years down the road recaros, NPP, 1LE, RS are money in the bank. 40, 50 years down the road these will be the most sought after cars and a Recaros car could sill for $4-5K than a regular one.

GearheadSS · 09-01-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by b4z

When thinking about resale 10,20,30 years down the road recaros, NPP, 1LE, RS are money in the bank. 40, 50 years down the road these will be the most sought after cars and a Recaros car could sill for $4-5K than a regular one.

That's a whole lot of speculation based on no fact at all.

Thrillz · 09-01-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by b4z

When thinking about resale 10,20,30 years down the road recaros, NPP, 1LE, RS are money in the bank. 40, 50 years down the road these will be the most sought after cars and a Recaros car could sill for $4-5K than a regular one.

I think your mistaking the 60's cars with the modern ones. I would not buy options based on future value's. Get what you want and can afford in your budget.

b4z · 09-02-2013, 07:22 AM

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That's a whole lot of speculation based on no fact at all.

Boy you just don't want to agree with anything I say.

08-30-2013, 11:38 AM	#46
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I really like the stock SS seats honestly and would not invest 2K into those. I'd rather buy a cam swap kit from Vengeance Racing for 1999$ installed and tuned LOL Seriously, they rock, but its too expensive for me, AND I love the stock seats. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

08-30-2013, 08:04 PM	#49
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	As I told my dealer, I wish I could just buy one lol. I don't care what the passenger sits on, lol. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

08-30-2013, 08:23 AM	#43
runninfromthelaw Drives: 95' Z28 Heavy mods Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States Posts: 22	The pros out weigh the cons since there isn't much. I will plan on ordering the recaros, but now I need to figure out if I should do 1SS vs 2SS. That is for another thread Thanks guys

09-01-2013, 06:54 PM	#53
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	When thinking about resale 10,20,30 years down the road recaros, NPP, 1LE, RS are money in the bank. 40, 50 years down the road these will be the most sought after cars and a Recaros car could sill for $4-5K than a regular one.