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Rawcka · 07-31-2015, 02:03 PM

Hi guys I have a 2015 red hot zl1 ordered with a scheduled build date of August 10 but am having some last minute regrets on the recaro seats I choose to get. I have been driving my uncles 2014 zl1 for last 2 days and find his recaro seats uncomfortable. I am a bigger guy and find the bolstering on the seats to be too tight and restricting, what I am wondering is how do the recaro seats compare to the standard zl1 seats? I would assume the bolstering would be less intense on the standard seats but I am wondering if any of the users here can give a comparison on of the two?

I called the dealer today to see if I could cancel that option and he said he was not sure if it was too late, which I don't really understand considering the car hasn't been built yet.

ichriscamaro · 07-31-2015, 02:20 PM

I love my Recaros, they hold you really good in the corners and they are not too bad for comfort. I had the normal seats as well and although they are very comfortable they do not hold you like the recaros, and you are right the bolstering is less intense on those seats as well but I think it all comes down to how you feel on them. I am 5' 8 and weight 175 lbs just so you have an idea. Congrats on the car!

jayno20 · 07-31-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ichriscamaro

I love my Recaros, they hold you really good in the corners and they are not too bad for comfort. I had the normal seats as well and although they are very comfortable they do not hold you like the recaros, and you are right the bolstering is less intense on those seats as well but I think it all comes down to how you feel on them. I am 5' 8 and weight 175 lbs just so you have an idea. Congrats on the car!

I am a bigger guy myself, and I LOVE the Recaro seats. Not only do they fit you like a glove (I'm about 275lbs) but they make the interior look WAY nicer. The base seats look cheap in comparison, IMO.

Rawcka · 07-31-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

I am a bigger guy myself, and I LOVE the Recaro seats. Not only do they fit you like a glove (I'm about 275lbs) but they make the interior look WAY nicer. The base seats look cheap in comparison, IMO.

I know the recaro seats give the inside a much nicer look which is the main reason I went for them. The side bolsters are not the issue but since I have bigger hips I find the bottom bolsters To be the tight ones. Does anyone know if the recaros seats sit higher in the car then the standard seats as in do they affect head room?

Aliveguy5 · 07-31-2015, 04:00 PM

I will trade you seats if you don't like them. I'm sure we can find a place to meet.

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Originally Posted by Rawcka

I know the recaro seats give the inside a much nicer look which is the main reason I went for them. The side bolsters are not the issue but since I have bigger hips I find the bottom bolsters To be the tight ones. Does anyone know if the recaros seats sit higher in the car then the standard seats as in do they affect head room?

Rawcka · 07-31-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliveguy5

I will trade you seats if you don't like them. I'm sure we can find a place to meet.

I am still waiting to hear back from the dealer if it is too late or not to cancel the option and go with the standard seats. If it is too late and I get stuck with recaros I will start looking on here for someone to trade with.

RedCamaroZL1 · 07-31-2015, 07:29 PM

You won't have any trouble getting a trade for standard seats. I'd be interested myself since I have a 2013 and wish I could have Recaros. My current seats are comfortable, it's the look of the Recaro that I love. Plus I think they're even more comfortable. Hopefully it all works out for you and you love the car.

Dave2014-ZL1 · 07-31-2015, 08:31 PM

I'm 6'1" 290lbs and I have the recaros. I regretted them at first but they loosened up a bit and I got used to them. I am now happy with them and my decision.

Z/28Dan · 07-31-2015, 09:20 PM

I go back and forth on my Recaros. I'm getting more accustomed to them now, with some miles on them. Of course, I paid 4500.00 for mine. I would have liked them a whole lot more as a 2,000.00 option!

Keep them and be happy. I'm 6'3" 235 and I fit fine.

DJ A · 07-31-2015, 09:52 PM

If you end up not liking them I will happily trade you my standard seats for your Recaros!

cms · 07-31-2015, 11:37 PM

I would like to trade you seats and I will also throw in some extra cash. Hope everything turns out well for you and your car. Congrats!!

Rawcka · 07-31-2015, 11:56 PM

Ok I feel like an idiot for being so indecisive but I am going to email the dealer and try to go ahead with my original build and get the recaros.

I think if worse comes to worse and I really can't get used to them I will find someone on this forum to trade with.

I appreciate the advice of everyone on this forum you guys have been a big help in a lot of decisions regarding this car.

Robbie1227 · 08-01-2015, 07:42 AM

Where can I get a set of Recaros, beside from a dealer?
Anyone know the part numbers?
My brother owns a body shop so he get parts 10 or 15% off and I really want the Recaros
I'm also a big guy, 260 lbs, but think they look sick and I do track my car several times a year

lbls1 · 08-01-2015, 07:53 AM

No regrets at all about the Recaros.

07-31-2015, 02:03 PM	#1
Rawcka Drives: 2015 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 29	Standard seats vs recaro seats? Hi guys I have a 2015 red hot zl1 ordered with a scheduled build date of August 10 but am having some last minute regrets on the recaro seats I choose to get. I have been driving my uncles 2014 zl1 for last 2 days and find his recaro seats uncomfortable. I am a bigger guy and find the bolstering on the seats to be too tight and restricting, what I am wondering is how do the recaro seats compare to the standard zl1 seats? I would assume the bolstering would be less intense on the standard seats but I am wondering if any of the users here can give a comparison on of the two? I called the dealer today to see if I could cancel that option and he said he was not sure if it was too late, which I don't really understand considering the car hasn't been built yet.

07-31-2015, 07:29 PM	#7
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	You won't have any trouble getting a trade for standard seats. I'd be interested myself since I have a 2013 and wish I could have Recaros. My current seats are comfortable, it's the look of the Recaro that I love. Plus I think they're even more comfortable. Hopefully it all works out for you and you love the car. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

07-31-2015, 09:20 PM	#9
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I go back and forth on my Recaros. I'm getting more accustomed to them now, with some miles on them. Of course, I paid 4500.00 for mine. I would have liked them a whole lot more as a 2,000.00 option! Keep them and be happy. I'm 6'3" 235 and I fit fine. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

07-31-2015, 09:52 PM	#10
DJ A Drives: Cammed 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 390	If you end up not liking them I will happily trade you my standard seats for your Recaros! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 450rwhp and 425tq - TSP 231/236 Cam, Dynatech 1 7/8" LT Headers, Dynatech Cat Delete, CAI Intake, BMR 1.4" Drop Springs, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Magnaflow Street Series Axle-Back w/X-pipe - Tuned by Ivan @ SouthwestSpeed

08-01-2015, 07:42 AM	#13
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	Where can I get a set of Recaros, beside from a dealer? Anyone know the part numbers? My brother owns a body shop so he get parts 10 or 15% off and I really want the Recaros I'm also a big guy, 260 lbs, but think they look sick and I do track my car several times a year __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

07-31-2015, 02:20 PM	#2
ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	I love my Recaros, they hold you really good in the corners and they are not too bad for comfort. I had the normal seats as well and although they are very comfortable they do not hold you like the recaros, and you are right the bolstering is less intense on those seats as well but I think it all comes down to how you feel on them. I am 5' 8 and weight 175 lbs just so you have an idea. Congrats on the car!

07-31-2015, 08:31 PM	#8
Dave2014-ZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 27	I'm 6'1" 290lbs and I have the recaros. I regretted them at first but they loosened up a bit and I got used to them. I am now happy with them and my decision.

07-31-2015, 11:37 PM	#11
cms Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Denton Posts: 40 View My Garage	I would like to trade you seats and I will also throw in some extra cash. Hope everything turns out well for you and your car. Congrats!!

07-31-2015, 11:56 PM	#12
Rawcka Drives: 2015 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 29	Ok I feel like an idiot for being so indecisive but I am going to email the dealer and try to go ahead with my original build and get the recaros. I think if worse comes to worse and I really can't get used to them I will find someone on this forum to trade with. I appreciate the advice of everyone on this forum you guys have been a big help in a lot of decisions regarding this car.

08-01-2015, 07:53 AM	#14
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	No regrets at all about the Recaros. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*