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toehead93 · 12-23-2014, 01:30 PM

I came from a 2010 SS to the 1LE with Recaros. I tracked both at Sebring and some autocross events. The stock seats suck and I fly all around the car. At Daytona I was pinning my helmet against teh hood to keep me in the driver seat during a 90+mph turn, the Recaros help me stay focused on the road and not my ass.

Also, everyone including my wife that drive both love the Recaros 10x over the old seats.

OP- if you don't track you do not need them and you will not have any trouble at selling them or trading them on this forum. I say go for it and buy the 1LE with the Recaros and at least try them for a a bit, then trade them away if you don't like them. I understand the shoulder space is tight with them but as others have posted you will get good value for them. good luck.

RockerBox · 12-23-2014, 01:50 PM

I tried a trick that came from the motorcycle field. When you're unsure of the comfort, seat time will help you decide. I test drove the 1LE and then continued sitting in them for another 15 minutes without getting out of the car. I sat there talking and messing with the radio. I then got out, not liking the seats were stiff and sat in another 1LE with the standard seats. It was heaven for me. Keep in mind I'm a big guy, think linebacker.
It was the same deal when I looked at the Boss 302's last year but no dealer would come off MSRP on them. That's why I don't own the Boss.

RockerBox · 12-23-2014, 02:32 PM

Hope I didn't get anyone worked up. I'm covering all bases before I commit to the contract.

Tmick5jr · 12-23-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RockerBox

Hope I didn't get anyone worked up. I'm covering all bases before I commit to the contract.

i have some cloth seats in perfect condition. Same ones that come on the 1ss. Your in VA, Im in Jersey. Not terribly far if you wanna trade.

14_1LE · 12-23-2014, 05:20 PM

If I were in your situation I would just order a car exactly the way you want it configured.If not you could lose some money later on down the road when selling.

fastlane2010 · 12-23-2014, 06:04 PM

yeah I am at a dealer so I can do all the work at the shop and give you my seats that would look brand new if you want to switch

joshxjosh · 12-24-2014, 11:49 AM

I'll pay for you to ship them both ways!

gajagfan · 12-24-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RockerBox

Nothing is set in stone. I wanted to see if there was an interest in them. Ill keep you guys posted on the details.

In other words, don't wait for me to do this just yet.

I'm 6'4 340lbs with wide shoulders. Recaro's don't fit.

Amen Brother.....6'3" 300 lbs, and my shoulders wont fit either.....not even close! I hope to find a normal size guys performance seat some day, but until then, very glad I have the standard Camaro seats. I get there limitations, but it beats not being able to put your back against the back of the seat.

RockerBox · 12-26-2014, 10:04 AM

Well guys. I sat down and really went through my finances with buying a 1LE. I have a year left on my silverado and about the same on the wifes Dodge Avenger.
So, I'm going to wait a year before I do anything and if I trade any of the cars in it will be the Dodge. The wife offered to daily the Silverado so I could get the 1LE.

The kid in me wants it RIGHT NOW! But I know what I have to do, to do it right.
Responsibilities suck! lol

fastlane2010 · 12-26-2014, 06:46 PM

I respect you on waiting because most people will go in debt and then later realize they cant afford it I commend you sir yes sometimes being an adult sucks but its life and a new better one will always come out

12-23-2014, 01:30 PM	#15
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	I came from a 2010 SS to the 1LE with Recaros. I tracked both at Sebring and some autocross events. The stock seats suck and I fly all around the car. At Daytona I was pinning my helmet against teh hood to keep me in the driver seat during a 90+mph turn, the Recaros help me stay focused on the road and not my ass. Also, everyone including my wife that drive both love the Recaros 10x over the old seats. OP- if you don't track you do not need them and you will not have any trouble at selling them or trading them on this forum. I say go for it and buy the 1LE with the Recaros and at least try them for a a bit, then trade them away if you don't like them. I understand the shoulder space is tight with them but as others have posted you will get good value for them. good luck. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

12-23-2014, 06:04 PM	#20
fastlane2010 Drives: 2010 camaro with fast lane stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hagerstown Posts: 705	yeah I am at a dealer so I can do all the work at the shop and give you my seats that would look brand new if you want to switch __________________ 12.4 in 1/4 at 117mph first time custom 2tone paint fastlane stage 2 hydroformed carbon fiber cowl and cluster kooks headers and 3" xpipe with pypes axle back

12-26-2014, 10:04 AM	#23
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	Well guys. I sat down and really went through my finances with buying a 1LE. I have a year left on my silverado and about the same on the wifes Dodge Avenger. So, I'm going to wait a year before I do anything and if I trade any of the cars in it will be the Dodge. The wife offered to daily the Silverado so I could get the 1LE. The kid in me wants it RIGHT NOW! But I know what I have to do, to do it right. Responsibilities suck! lol Last edited by RockerBox; 12-26-2014 at 04:19 PM.

12-26-2014, 06:46 PM	#24
fastlane2010 Drives: 2010 camaro with fast lane stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hagerstown Posts: 705	I respect you on waiting because most people will go in debt and then later realize they cant afford it I commend you sir yes sometimes being an adult sucks but its life and a new better one will always come out __________________ 12.4 in 1/4 at 117mph first time custom 2tone paint fastlane stage 2 hydroformed carbon fiber cowl and cluster kooks headers and 3" xpipe with pypes axle back

12-23-2014, 01:50 PM	#16
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	I tried a trick that came from the motorcycle field. When you're unsure of the comfort, seat time will help you decide. I test drove the 1LE and then continued sitting in them for another 15 minutes without getting out of the car. I sat there talking and messing with the radio. I then got out, not liking the seats were stiff and sat in another 1LE with the standard seats. It was heaven for me. Keep in mind I'm a big guy, think linebacker. It was the same deal when I looked at the Boss 302's last year but no dealer would come off MSRP on them. That's why I don't own the Boss.

12-23-2014, 02:32 PM	#17
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	Hope I didn't get anyone worked up. I'm covering all bases before I commit to the contract.

12-23-2014, 05:20 PM	#19
14_1LE Drives: 2014 1lE Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Somewhere Posts: 18	If I were in your situation I would just order a car exactly the way you want it configured.If not you could lose some money later on down the road when selling.

12-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#21
joshxjosh Drives: Black 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 67	I'll pay for you to ship them both ways!