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wahoo · 05-31-2014, 08:59 PM

I almost pulled the trigger on a loaded 1LE but I 'think' I want recaros and it didn't have them. This will be a daily driver. Currently I have a 335i and I love my seats. They are highly bolstered. What is everyone's opinion on Recaros? Thanks!

ADR01T · 05-31-2014, 09:27 PM

Love mine; wife doesn't. I'm medium build about 5'10 190 and fit into the seats perfectly. I should also mention that I'm coming from a slew of 240sxs and an rx8. She doesn't mind the rx8 seats but they are way less bolstered. Got into a little spirited driving today to celebrate passing 750 miles on the clock and the seats held me in place as well as I remember the recaro I'd installed in my last 240. They're quite well cushioned and are a little more comfortable to ride in than my recaro srd seat was. The car it was installed in had a lot of solid bushings and the ones that did exist we're hardened polyurethane though so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison in that regard.

TL;DR version -> I am very glad I ordered my 1LE with recaros and would happily do it again.

VADER SS L99 · 05-31-2014, 09:36 PM

I say get them. If you don't like them you could trade for some SS seats plus ask for a couple G's cash. They are a highly sought out item for us older SS owners.

tw78911sc · 05-31-2014, 10:20 PM

Love them, wife too.

Melkor · 05-31-2014, 11:34 PM

My biggest problem with the standard SS seats is the head rests which push my head too far forward and , thus, cause a bit of neck pain/fatigue. I'm curious if the recaros are better on that front.

wahoo · 05-31-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ADR01T

Love mine; wife doesn't. I'm medium build about 5'10 190 and fit into the seats perfectly. I should also mention that I'm coming from a slew of 240sxs and an rx8. She doesn't mind the rx8 seats but they are way less bolstered. Got into a little spirited driving today to celebrate passing 750 miles on the clock and the seats held me in place as well as I remember the recaro I'd installed in my last 240. They're quite well cushioned and are a little more comfortable to ride in than my recaro srd seat was. The car it was installed in had a lot of solid bushings and the ones that did exist we're hardened polyurethane though so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison in that regard.

TL;DR version -> I am very glad I ordered my 1LE with recaros and would happily do it again.

Great input, thanks. Looks like I'm ordering one rather than pick up. You can find recaros, NPP, nav but not w a sunroof. All are prerequisite IMO.

MikeInAZ · 05-31-2014, 11:52 PM

Absolutely love mine... I'm 5'11 240lbs and they are an incredible fit for me, my wife loves them as well... No way would I order another Camaro without them.

DefiantXSoldier · 06-01-2014, 12:31 AM

Looking forward to testing mine out soon. I'll report back with my .02

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Verbatim · 06-01-2014, 08:31 AM

One more vote for the Recaros. My girlfriend and I both love them (she says the seats are her favorite part of the car)!

14sw1le · 06-01-2014, 08:56 AM

I ordered mine with them. When I was looking into what I wanted I sat in a SS with the regular seats, then sat in one with the recaros and I knew instantly that I was ordering one with the recaros. Talk about being comfortable and being held in your seat. Absolutely worth the 2 grand in my opinion.

Kendall421 · 06-01-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Melkor

My biggest problem with the standard SS seats is the head rests which push my head too far forward and , thus, cause a bit of neck pain/fatigue. I'm curious if the recaros are better on that front.

The seats in my Traverse and Enclave do that too! Not sure why they are making the headrests do that! But my Racaro seats in my Camaro do not do that!

Kendall421 · 06-01-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wahoo

I almost pulled the trigger on a loaded 1LE but I 'think' I want recaros and it didn't have them. This will be a daily driver. Currently I have a 335i and I love my seats. They are highly bolstered. What is everyone's opinion on Recaros? Thanks!

I went Racaro and NO regrets! Awesome seats! I am 6'1" (and I do have the sunroof and head room is not an issue...no regrets on the roof either!) and 185# (formerly 230#!) and I fit comfortably. My buddy went for a cruise with me and he is about 270# at 6' tall and he said they clearly were not made for a guy his size. He is very big across the shoulders and did not fit back into the seat wrap shape well. So maybe for a big guy they are not right?

XxScottxXN · 06-01-2014, 09:16 AM

I love the Recaro seats. Money well spent for the comfort!!

SSMY1LE · 06-01-2014, 10:02 AM

Recaros are worth every cent. Seems the only people against them are the ones that don't have them ! Did a recent 8 hr trip, not for a minute was it uncomfortable.
You'll have trouble finding anyone that has them that wishes they didn't.
Also, the NPP is the other must have, other stuff like RS, BA, Sunroof are more suited to everyone's different preferences.

05-31-2014, 08:59 PM	#1
wahoo Drives: Dreaming of a 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 80	Recaros in daily driver? I almost pulled the trigger on a loaded 1LE but I 'think' I want recaros and it didn't have them. This will be a daily driver. Currently I have a 335i and I love my seats. They are highly bolstered. What is everyone's opinion on Recaros? Thanks!

05-31-2014, 09:36 PM	#3
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	I say get them. If you don't like them you could trade for some SS seats plus ask for a couple G's cash. They are a highly sought out item for us older SS owners. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

05-31-2014, 11:34 PM	#5
Melkor Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS w/1le Package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 302 View My Garage	My biggest problem with the standard SS seats is the head rests which push my head too far forward and , thus, cause a bit of neck pain/fatigue. I'm curious if the recaros are better on that front. __________________ DFTBA! 2014 Camaro 1SS w/1LE Track Pack

05-31-2014, 11:52 PM	#7
MikeInAZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE, AGM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 332 View My Garage	Absolutely love mine... I'm 5'11 240lbs and they are an incredible fit for me, my wife loves them as well... No way would I order another Camaro without them. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, #8 Fuse Pull, 1LE Emblems, misc cosmetic changes, and a mod list that is a mile long.

06-01-2014, 09:16 AM	#13
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	I love the Recaro seats. Money well spent for the comfort!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!!

05-31-2014, 09:27 PM	#2
ADR01T Drives: '14 1LE \| 04 RX-8 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lawrence,KS / Charleston, SC Posts: 113	Love mine; wife doesn't. I'm medium build about 5'10 190 and fit into the seats perfectly. I should also mention that I'm coming from a slew of 240sxs and an rx8. She doesn't mind the rx8 seats but they are way less bolstered. Got into a little spirited driving today to celebrate passing 750 miles on the clock and the seats held me in place as well as I remember the recaro I'd installed in my last 240. They're quite well cushioned and are a little more comfortable to ride in than my recaro srd seat was. The car it was installed in had a lot of solid bushings and the ones that did exist we're hardened polyurethane though so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison in that regard. TL;DR version -> I am very glad I ordered my 1LE with recaros and would happily do it again.

05-31-2014, 10:20 PM	#4
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	Love them, wife too.

06-01-2014, 12:31 AM	#8
DefiantXSoldier Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/1LE NPP Recaros Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 323 View My Garage	Looking forward to testing mine out soon. I'll report back with my .02 Sent from Tapatalk App

06-01-2014, 08:31 AM	#9
Verbatim Drives: '18 2SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 71	One more vote for the Recaros. My girlfriend and I both love them (she says the seats are her favorite part of the car)!

06-01-2014, 08:56 AM	#10
14sw1le Drives: 2014 summit white 2SS/RS/1le Join Date: May 2014 Location: lehigh valley, PA Posts: 131	I ordered mine with them. When I was looking into what I wanted I sat in a SS with the regular seats, then sat in one with the recaros and I knew instantly that I was ordering one with the recaros. Talk about being comfortable and being held in your seat. Absolutely worth the 2 grand in my opinion.

06-01-2014, 10:02 AM	#14
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Recaros are worth every cent. Seems the only people against them are the ones that don't have them ! Did a recent 8 hr trip, not for a minute was it uncomfortable. You'll have trouble finding anyone that has them that wishes they didn't. Also, the NPP is the other must have, other stuff like RS, BA, Sunroof are more suited to everyone's different preferences. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be