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ZL1-V · 01-09-2014, 12:38 PM

I hate to say this but GM you owe previous ZL1 owners this courtesy order. They should have been installed in the 2013's but you sat on them for the next production run of cars. They are an option when ordering the Cadillac CTS-V! Come on stop trying to guess what will work next.

The Stig · 01-09-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-V

I hate to say this but GM you owe previous ZL1 owners this courtesy order. They should have been installed in the 2013's but you sat on them for the next production run of cars. They are an option when ordering the Cadillac CTS-V! Come on stop trying to guess what will work next.

I wouldn't go so far to say they "owe" them to you. But they should make them available for previous model years yes.

BaylorCamaro · 01-09-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

I wouldn't go so far to say they "owe" them to you. But they should make them available for previous model years yes.

I'm very interested in them. I've got that stupid seat creak and I've taken to the dealer once and their "fix" worked for two weeks but back to being annoying. Maybe a new seat would fix it

ZL1-V · 01-09-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

I wouldn't go so far to say they "owe" them to you. But they should make them available for previous model years yes.

Thanks I was typing in a hurry without much thought. Yes, "making them available" to ZL1 owners is much nicer way of stating it.

OldJedi · 02-22-2014, 05:10 PM

OK, it has been awhile since I checked. Has anybody been able to buy COMPLETE ZL1 Recaro Seats over the counter yet? I know that there are a lot of 12 and 13 ZL1, SS and 1LE owners that would like to be able to order these for their cars. Anybody heard anything yet???

The Stig · 02-22-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

OK, it has been awhile since I checked. Has anybody been able to buy COMPLETE ZL1 Recaro Seats over the counter yet? I know that there are a lot of 12 and 13 ZL1, SS and 1LE owners that would like to be able to order these for their cars. Anybody heard anything yet???

Still not available.

OldJedi · 02-22-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Still not available.

I know one day, you will have good news for me.

The Stig · 02-22-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

I know one day, you will have good news for me.

I hope so.

ZL1-V · 02-23-2014, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the update Stig!

gen=5 · 02-23-2014, 04:09 AM

Nope...Fastlane has a order in,but still no delivery date....At least thats what they said when i called them for you...

OldJedi · 02-23-2014, 10:55 AM

Thanks guys, a friend just bought a 2014 GT500 and wanted me to drive it and compare it to my ZL1. The Recaros in his car really seemed to be the same size and shape as the ones in the ZL1. They just fit me like a glove. He wanted me to drive it hard and I pushed it some but his car did not have 150 miles on it yet so I did not completely trash it. Besides he only lives a few houses away from me and we see each other all the time. Some immediate observations: I thought it was a stiffer ride than the Z. He said he had it in sport but I still thought it was stiffer than in my Sport mode. Also the engine did not seem to spool up as fast as compared to the Z. You could feel the torque moving the car quickly but the tach needle seemed to be crawling up. Of course it is a brand new engine that is still tight but the biggest thing was the shifter and clutch pedal. Much more effort is needed to push the clutch down and the shifter was nowhere as smooth as the Z's. And the last thing is the sound or lack of it. It does not have the Z's immediate start up rumble or it's take off roar, a much quieter sound for all of that horsepower. I did not have the chance to drive a GT500 before I bought my Z, but for me and my opinion, the Z is a much better overall package, even with 80 less HP. But the Recaros, they are definitely the best seat for either Camaros or Mustangs.

serviceguy · 03-08-2014, 03:16 PM

Does anybody have updated info on ordering the Recaro seats for previous ZL1 model years ?

The Stig · 03-08-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by serviceguy

Does anybody have updated info on ordering the Recaro seats for previous ZL1 model years ?

The seats still aren't available from GM.

lbls1 · 03-14-2014, 08:02 AM

See this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347112

This could be good news!

02-22-2014, 05:10 PM	#327
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	OK, it has been awhile since I checked. Has anybody been able to buy COMPLETE ZL1 Recaro Seats over the counter yet? I know that there are a lot of 12 and 13 ZL1, SS and 1LE owners that would like to be able to order these for their cars. Anybody heard anything yet??? __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

02-23-2014, 04:09 AM	#332
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	Nope...Fastlane has a order in,but still no delivery date....At least thats what they said when i called them for you... __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

02-23-2014, 10:55 AM	#333
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Thanks guys, a friend just bought a 2014 GT500 and wanted me to drive it and compare it to my ZL1. The Recaros in his car really seemed to be the same size and shape as the ones in the ZL1. They just fit me like a glove. He wanted me to drive it hard and I pushed it some but his car did not have 150 miles on it yet so I did not completely trash it. Besides he only lives a few houses away from me and we see each other all the time. Some immediate observations: I thought it was a stiffer ride than the Z. He said he had it in sport but I still thought it was stiffer than in my Sport mode. Also the engine did not seem to spool up as fast as compared to the Z. You could feel the torque moving the car quickly but the tach needle seemed to be crawling up. Of course it is a brand new engine that is still tight but the biggest thing was the shifter and clutch pedal. Much more effort is needed to push the clutch down and the shifter was nowhere as smooth as the Z's. And the last thing is the sound or lack of it. It does not have the Z's immediate start up rumble or it's take off roar, a much quieter sound for all of that horsepower. I did not have the chance to drive a GT500 before I bought my Z, but for me and my opinion, the Z is a much better overall package, even with 80 less HP. But the Recaros, they are definitely the best seat for either Camaros or Mustangs. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1! Last edited by OldJedi; 02-23-2014 at 07:28 PM.

03-14-2014, 08:02 AM	#336
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	See this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347112 This could be good news! __________________ '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*

01-09-2014, 12:38 PM	#323
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I hate to say this but GM you owe previous ZL1 owners this courtesy order. They should have been installed in the 2013's but you sat on them for the next production run of cars. They are an option when ordering the Cadillac CTS-V! Come on stop trying to guess what will work next.

02-23-2014, 01:14 AM	#331
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Thanks for the update Stig!

03-08-2014, 03:16 PM	#334
serviceguy Drives: 2014 Z/28 # 89, 69 Camaro, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Flint MI Posts: 669	Does anybody have updated info on ordering the Recaro seats for previous ZL1 model years ?