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PYROLYSIS · 08-29-2013, 02:06 PM

Almost 400 miles on my car now and I love them. I can't think of any cons other than the price. I would buy them again if given the chance, very comfortable.

avellanet.jr · 08-29-2013, 02:13 PM

Actually like them better then stock.

Mojave · 08-29-2013, 02:18 PM

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Back cup holder, I had

You know how our cupholders are one in front of the other? The one closest to the shifter is easy to reach, the bolster blocks the one behind it. I also agree with the back seat reach. I had my briefcase back there and I had to pull over to get it. I would also say you have to step into the car differently, not a con but you dont want to ruin the side bolsters.

I would say this. If you are used to a race car seat (I wondered if these would be like a race car seat, hard, grabs you, should be custom fit but couldn't be from Chevy as a mass produced product) then these are nothing like a race car seat. These are really nice and I would do them again in a heartbeat

pr3dict · 08-29-2013, 02:22 PM

I have the stock seats and as the Recaros would have been a really nice addition I look at everytihng else I have and wouldnt be able to give up anything else for them. I love the RS package (the HID's, Halos, LED tails) looks really really good. the NPP I wouldn't be able to do without and If I was to get the Recaro's to make up the cost I would have had to give up NPP + Sunroof. The stocks are just as nice IMO. BUT Those Recaro's do look really freaking mean.

I just did a 700 mile road trip in my 1LE this past weekend and the stock seats were very comfortable and I was playing very aggressively with a 911 Turbo for a few hundred miles and I was held in place as well.

Take away... If you have the money do it, if not, well then you have nothing you can harp on if you dont

GearheadSS · 08-29-2013, 02:57 PM

It's really going to depend of your body type and size. I'm tall and wide so the Recaros are not comfortable for me at all. I would not buy them. The standard seats are much more suited for me.

Also, if you're not going to track the car, I would pass on the Recaros. That's $2k that can be spent elsewhere.

runninfromthelaw · 08-29-2013, 02:58 PM

Thanks a lot for the info and opinions on the seats. I just would hate to order them before I had any idea of how they feel.

runninfromthelaw · 08-29-2013, 03:01 PM

Also is there any thing different when ordering them on a 1SS VS 2SS or are they the same?

Mojave · 08-29-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by runninfromthelaw

Also is there any thing different when ordering them on a 1SS VS 2SS or are they the same?

2SS they are heated. 1SS they are not. Only difference.

Mojave · 08-29-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by runninfromthelaw

Thanks a lot for the info and opinions on the seats. I just would hate to order them before I had any idea of how they feel.

Where do you live? Might have a member who would meet up with you. Otherwise I am sure you could sell them easily.

runninfromthelaw · 08-29-2013, 03:18 PM

I'm in Alamogordo, New Mexico and all the dealers in my area won't order a 1le or ss with the recaros unless its a preorder. The only one that even knew what a 1le was has a '13 inferno orange. But Im 6'2" and it has the sunroof that equaled very little head room.

Mojave · 08-29-2013, 03:33 PM

Too bad you weren't asking earlier. I drove my car through Albuquerque

EarlyApex · 08-29-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

It's really going to depend of your body type and size. I'm tall and wide so the Recaros are not comfortable for me at all. I would not buy them. The standard seats are much more suited for me.

Also, if you're not going to track the car, I would pass on the Recaros. That's $2k that can be spent elsewhere.

I'll not tall but I am wide (bummer) so they would not fit me at all. One reason I bought one of the last 2013 in my state as it had all of my preferred options and I wouldn't have got the Recaros anyway. I do wish my seats had suede inserts which I might add later on.

immaculate chaos · 08-29-2013, 03:42 PM

Would 6'2" 205lbs be considered to tall and/or wide?

GearheadSS · 08-29-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by immaculate chaos

Would 6'2" 205lbs be considered to tall and/or wide?

That can vary from person to person. Probably not though. I'm a good 3 inches taller and weigh more than that.

08-29-2013, 02:06 PM	#15
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Almost 400 miles on my car now and I love them. I can't think of any cons other than the price. I would buy them again if given the chance, very comfortable. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

08-29-2013, 02:22 PM	#18
pr3dict O_o Drives: '14 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 279	I have the stock seats and as the Recaros would have been a really nice addition I look at everytihng else I have and wouldnt be able to give up anything else for them. I love the RS package (the HID's, Halos, LED tails) looks really really good. the NPP I wouldn't be able to do without and If I was to get the Recaro's to make up the cost I would have had to give up NPP + Sunroof. The stocks are just as nice IMO. BUT Those Recaro's do look really freaking mean. I just did a 700 mile road trip in my 1LE this past weekend and the stock seats were very comfortable and I was playing very aggressively with a 911 Turbo for a few hundred miles and I was held in place as well. Take away... If you have the money do it, if not, well then you have nothing you can harp on if you dont __________________ "No such thing as random" 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE NPP Sunroof Mods: CAI Inc Intake

08-29-2013, 03:33 PM	#25
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08-29-2013, 02:13 PM	#16
avellanet.jr Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2014 ZL1 #77 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 824	Actually like them better then stock.

08-29-2013, 02:57 PM	#19
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,968 View My Garage	It's really going to depend of your body type and size. I'm tall and wide so the Recaros are not comfortable for me at all. I would not buy them. The standard seats are much more suited for me. Also, if you're not going to track the car, I would pass on the Recaros. That's $2k that can be spent elsewhere.

08-29-2013, 02:58 PM	#20
runninfromthelaw Drives: 95' Z28 Heavy mods Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States Posts: 22	Thanks a lot for the info and opinions on the seats. I just would hate to order them before I had any idea of how they feel.

08-29-2013, 03:01 PM	#21
runninfromthelaw Drives: 95' Z28 Heavy mods Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States Posts: 22	Also is there any thing different when ordering them on a 1SS VS 2SS or are they the same?

08-29-2013, 03:18 PM	#24
runninfromthelaw Drives: 95' Z28 Heavy mods Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States Posts: 22	I'm in Alamogordo, New Mexico and all the dealers in my area won't order a 1le or ss with the recaros unless its a preorder. The only one that even knew what a 1le was has a '13 inferno orange. But Im 6'2" and it has the sunroof that equaled very little head room.

08-29-2013, 03:42 PM	#27
immaculate chaos Chasing the horizon Drives: 2013 Freightliner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 44	Would 6'2" 205lbs be considered to tall and/or wide?