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Z/28Dan · 10-28-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Rat

Were they hard to get in? Looks like the recaro headrest is hard to clear the roof

Not hard at all. Just tilt the seat back and it glides right in.

lbls1 · 10-28-2014, 08:04 AM

^Sweet looking. Congrats.

ZL1-QTR · 10-28-2014, 12:21 PM

Those are nice!! But they're supposed to be lighter than stock!

ZL1-V · 10-28-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-QTR

Those are nice!! But they're supposed to be lighter than stock!

According to whom exactly? I have never read they were lighter, not this model for the Camaro. In fact it has the same parts and MORE material added for lateral support.

Busabob · 10-28-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Driver seats. Sorry couldn't get them on the same angle.

Bad news: Recaro weighs 62.2lbs original seat weighs 56.4lbs, so I just added 11.6 lbs to my car...

I have to say. Now that I see them side by side.....I'm not sure I see the value for the money in upgrading. Anyone else see this??

nickswe · 10-28-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Busabob

I have to say. Now that I see them side by side.....I'm not sure I see the value for the money in upgrading. Anyone else see this??

It's all relative to how much money you have to spend

DrkPhx · 10-28-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-QTR

Those are nice!! But they're supposed to be lighter than stock!

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

According to whom exactly? I have never read they were lighter, not this model for the Camaro. In fact it has the same parts and MORE material added for lateral support.

The Z/28 version is lighter because they're a manual adjustment.

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Originally Posted by Busabob

I have to say. Now that I see them side by side.....I'm not sure I see the value for the money in upgrading. Anyone else see this??

I sat in them and would definitely get them if I got a 14 or 15, but that's too much money to add them after the fact.

ZL1-V · 10-28-2014, 07:33 PM

It is the seat that should have been an option from 2013 on! I understand why some Camaro owners are changing them. They fit most owners bodies tighter than the stock seat that comes with the car. You can still ingress and egress out of the car. It does give the car a more aggressive look with them installed. It also adds a bit more lateral support than the stock seats. I use aftermarket fixed back seats since I love the turns and needed the extra lateral support neither the stock seat of the Recaro offer. I will admit for the price or the Recaros, I could buy two carbon fiber shelled race seats. We are all a bit different with our priorities when customizing our Camaros.

Busabob · 10-28-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nickswe

It's all relative to how much money you have to spend

....or in my situation how much I want to spend. I just don't see it worth $4,700 based on that side by side pic.

Midnight Rat · 10-28-2014, 08:29 PM

Once you sit in them you will definitely see and feel the difference.

Smittty · 10-28-2014, 08:43 PM

I like them.

Busabob · 10-28-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Rat

Once you sit in them you will definitely see and feel the difference.

Good point! I was leaning towards getting them then I saw the pic and the weight. Need to do the butt test.

Midnight Rat · 10-28-2014, 09:12 PM

I just left the dealership an hour ago and they had a z28, and 2 zl1's One of the zl1 had the recaros and I was able to try the recaros and go straight to the zl1 with the stock seat. The recaros fit you like a glove so to speak. The stock seats are not bad but don't wrap around you as much but the recaros look awesome. They are pricey but if you have the space keep the factory seats and if you ever sell the car you can always sell the recaros, and if not sell the factory seats to offset the cost.

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Originally Posted by Busabob

Good point! I was leaning towards getting them then I saw the pic and the weight. Need to do the butt test.

ZL1-V · 10-28-2014, 10:01 PM

I need to get motivated. My stock ZL1 seats are sitting on the floor in storage.

10-28-2014, 08:04 AM	#590
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10-28-2014, 12:21 PM	#591
ZL1-QTR #00193 Drives: 14 ZL1 - 12 CT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 128	Those are nice!! But they're supposed to be lighter than stock!

10-28-2014, 07:33 PM	#596
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	It is the seat that should have been an option from 2013 on! I understand why some Camaro owners are changing them. They fit most owners bodies tighter than the stock seat that comes with the car. You can still ingress and egress out of the car. It does give the car a more aggressive look with them installed. It also adds a bit more lateral support than the stock seats. I use aftermarket fixed back seats since I love the turns and needed the extra lateral support neither the stock seat of the Recaro offer. I will admit for the price or the Recaros, I could buy two carbon fiber shelled race seats. We are all a bit different with our priorities when customizing our Camaros.

10-28-2014, 08:29 PM	#598
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Once you sit in them you will definitely see and feel the difference.

10-28-2014, 08:43 PM	#599
Smittty Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro 2000 SLP Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Posts: 357	I like them.

10-28-2014, 10:01 PM	#602
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I need to get motivated. My stock ZL1 seats are sitting on the floor in storage.