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joeybsyc · 11-03-2013, 09:10 AM

Because they are not offering the seats as a complete bolt-in assembly, only pieces and parts, very expensive ones at that. That's why.

Caswell239 · 11-03-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Because they are not offering the seats as a complete bolt-in assembly, only pieces and parts, very expensive ones at that. That's why.

And who officially made that statement?

Dyk-NO · 11-03-2013, 06:23 PM

Just get an actual aftermarket recaro seats there's cheap ones out there that came from audi s series that have carbon/Kevlar back too.

Orange Crush 1LE · 11-03-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

You all need to come to grips with the fact that this isn't going to happen. If you want recaros trade your car in on a 14, or wait til people start wrecking/salvaging them.

Come to grips? Patience grasshopper, they have to offer them as replacements in case someone needs replacement parts in case of a warranty claim or accident. The question is whether the price be within the budget of the customer.

Orange Crush 1LE · 11-03-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by April Powers

I was thinking of the doing the same thing. Interested in what you come up with! I sat in the CTSV recaro's a couple of months ago @ COTA a couple months ago and they were AMAZING! I am still going to check this thread occasionally, but I have a feeling if there is a group buy they will be too expensive, with little to no weight savings.
I've been eying these...https://www.recaro-automotive.com/us...rtster-cs.html.
My goal is too keep it as stock looking as possible(leather included) while shedding weight, and gaining more lateral support for my skinny @ss

I've been going back and forth, haven't settled on anything yet. Ideally, I'd get a seat that can accept a 6-point harness for the track, but recline and allow rear seat access. So far, I haven't found anything that fits that bill. There are a number of seats that accept a 4-point harness (including the factory Recaros), perhaps that's what I will settle on.

The other issue is that these seats have airbags. I pull the airbag fuse when I track, but it would be nice to have them functional the rest of the time.

I think I'm coming full circle back to the factory Recaros, because they have airbags and will be a perfect fit. If I put a roll bar in, I can use a 4-point harness for the track. Not as good as a 6-point, but better than the factory 3-point.

olblue75 · 11-04-2013, 01:46 PM

I did a build for a new Camaro and the Recaro seats are only a 2K option so its not out of the realm of possibility

ibwilson3 · 11-04-2013, 02:15 PM

I am actually considering a new ZL instead of a very low mileage used one because of these seats.

mmarx82 · 11-11-2013, 06:59 PM

I'm sub'd, I'd definitely like 2 but for sure will get at least 1.

Z28COP · 11-19-2013, 07:19 AM

Chalk me up for 2! yes yes yes!

joeybsyc · 11-19-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

Come to grips? Patience grasshopper, they have to offer them as replacements in case someone needs replacement parts in case of a warranty claim or accident. The question is whether the price be within the budget of the customer.

They don't have to offer them as replacement as complete units for warranty claim or accident, they only need to offer the individual parts, which they already do. You can buy one piece at a time, but it's super expensive, so that answers your price question. Until these show up in salvage yards from wrecked cars you aren't getting them as complete units... Unless you buy a 2014 SS or ZL1 of course.

SSRedTerror · 11-19-2013, 08:12 AM

How similar are these to the previous model seats? The bases look pretty similar. I wonder if the backs are swappable.

The Stig · 11-19-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SSRedTerror

How similar are these to the previous model seats? The bases look pretty similar. I wonder if the backs are swappable.

Similar ish?

For the seat base, the only real difference is the side bolsters and the suede insert.

G-Oil Guy · 11-19-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

They don't have to offer them as replacement as complete units for warranty claim or accident, they only need to offer the individual parts, which they already do. You can buy one piece at a time, but it's super expensive, so that answers your price question. Until these show up in salvage yards from wrecked cars you aren't getting them as complete units... Unless you buy a 2014 SS or ZL1 of course.

So Al O. and fbodfather both saying that the Z28 parts would be available for sale (of which people specifically asked about the seats) and they said "Yes" doesn't mean anything to you?

UF4LIFE102SS · 12-01-2013, 06:19 PM

When????????????????????????

View Poll Results: Interested in Group Purchasing Recaro Seats for (hopefully) a discount?
Yes, I'd be interested in buying one (1) for the driver side.	31	11.27%
Yes, I'd be interested in buying two (2) for the driver and passenger sides.	214	77.82%
No	30	10.91%
Voters: 275. You may not vote on this poll

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Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Just get an actual aftermarket recaro seats there's cheap ones out there that came from audi s series that have carbon/Kevlar back too. __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

11-04-2013, 02:15 PM	#161
ibwilson3 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Posts: 2	I am actually considering a new ZL instead of a very low mileage used one because of these seats. Attached Images

11-11-2013, 06:59 PM	#162
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	I'm sub'd, I'd definitely like 2 but for sure will get at least 1. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

11-04-2013, 01:46 PM	#160
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	I did a build for a new Camaro and the Recaro seats are only a 2K option so its not out of the realm of possibility

11-19-2013, 07:19 AM	#163
Z28COP Drives: 2021 Crush ZLE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Liberty Twp. OH Posts: 408	Chalk me up for 2! yes yes yes! __________________ Former GM Norwood Employee 2021 Crush ZLE 6spd 1-19-21 1100 1-27-21 3400 TPW 2-8-21 2-04-21 3800 Built 2-26-21. 4300 3-08-21 Delivered

11-19-2013, 08:12 AM	#165
SSRedTerror Drives: 2011 Victory Red SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 68	How similar are these to the previous model seats? The bases look pretty similar. I wonder if the backs are swappable.

12-01-2013, 06:19 PM	#168
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