What racing seats would look good in the Z?

seventy5 · 01-10-2013, 05:03 PM

Suggestions and pictures are welcome!

gferil · 01-11-2013, 12:51 PM

Recaro Sporster CS! It's the seat that the BMW Performance seats are made from, so you know they look good in BMW's!

seventy5 · 01-11-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gferil

Recaro Sporster CS! It's the seat that the BMW Performance seats are made from, so you know they look good in BMW's!

They do. butttt pricey as $%#^!!!!!!!! I think any Recaro should look good LOL

Gtfour · 01-11-2013, 04:48 PM

-Recaro Pole Position
-Status Ring
-OEM CSL front seats

ZStig · 01-11-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtfour

-Recaro Pole Position
-Status Ring
-OEM CSL front seats

Good call on the status seats. I think oem leather lotus exige seats would work too, at about 12lbs, but hard to find

itdnwiwbp · 01-11-2013, 08:35 PM

I was unaware of Status. They look pretty nice. Anyone know a resource for weights on the FRP vs CF?

Gtfour · 01-11-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZStig

Good call on the status seats. I think oem leather lotus exige seats would work too, at about 12lbs, but hard to find

The Lotus ProBax seats looks awesome but don't seems to offer a lot of support.

seventy5 · 01-13-2013, 09:45 AM

Recaro Pole Position was my first opiton untill my friend got a set and told me they are uncomfortable. I like sparco "fighter" they have lower back support.

ZStig · 01-13-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtfour

The Lotus ProBax seats looks awesome but don't seems to offer a lot of support.

the ones I've sat in, we supportive enough. I'm 6'1, 165lbs. Maybe you should try them out? They're better than stock Elise seats

Gtfour · 01-13-2013, 03:57 PM

You are maybe right, I was sure they were the same as the Elise seats.

Gtfour · 01-13-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by seventy5

Recaro Pole Position was my first opiton untill my friend got a set and told me they are uncomfortable. I like sparco "fighter" they have lower back support.

I've tried a LOT of race seats (Sparco, OMP, Cobra, Status, Momo, ...) and the Pole Position were the most comfortable for me by far! But seats are like shoes, you will need to try them yourself for a long ride (not 2 minutes in a store) to make an opinion.

The Recaro PP is the most popular race seat with the E46 M3 crowd. I love them for their comfort. However, the don't fit me well in race application because the holes for the shoulder belts are too small and too low for me (I'm 6'2'') and don't give enough legs support. But for a mix of street and track, they are the best for me. Comfortable enough for 3-4 hours rides, daily driving and track days.

seventy5 · 01-13-2013, 04:57 PM

Thank you for your input! I guess u just have to try them myself

Gtfour · 01-13-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by seventy5

Thank you for your input! I guess u just have to try them myself

Exact. Like the OEM M seats in the E85/E86 M, some like others don't.

DSC_OFF · 01-14-2013, 11:19 AM

+1 on PP's... after finding the right angle, I find them to be extremely comfortable and supportive. It's perfect for track and street. If I was driving a dedicated track car, I'd change the seat with more head protection but no way you could drive that on street.

My lower back would give out with the oem m-sport seats for any drive more than 3+ hrs, or after a day on the track. Not the case with my PP's.

Gtfour · 01-17-2013, 05:12 PM

I bought 2 Status Ring GT in CF yesterday with sliders and 1 set of side mount from a friend. Still not sure if I will put one or both in the car this summer. I might even sell them if I can find 2 Black Recaro PP in leather/suede for a decent price.

They retail at $1300 each seat without hardware.

Weight is 15Lbs each!

If someone wants them, I can sell them also. I am looking for $1800 shipped for 2x seats, 2x sliders, 1x side mount. I can also sell one seat with slider and side mount for $1000 shipped.

itdnwiwbp · 01-17-2013, 07:09 PM

^^^Wow. Good deal for someone.

Swashplate · 01-17-2013, 07:34 PM

GT3RS seats.....uhhhgggmmmmmm.....so hawt.

F360C · 01-20-2013, 11:19 PM

Recaro SPG....

seventy5 · 01-21-2013, 10:51 AM

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Recaro SPG....

I LIKE THIS ~~~

01-10-2013, 05:03 PM	#1
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Gtfour Lieutenant Drives: BMW E86 ///M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 406 iTrader: (3)	-Recaro Pole Position -Status Ring -OEM CSL front seats __________________ #1013 E86 M:: ESS VT1-445 : CSL headers : Performance Friction Z45/Z29 BBK : KW Clubsport : Hyperco 650/750 : CCW Classic's : Pirelli Tropheo & DH Slicks : 4.10 diff : Recaro Pole Position : Jaffster knob : AutoSolution SSK : OMP 1010 pedals : AIM Solo : Strong Strut braces : H&R front swaybar : APR CF splitter : APR GTC-200 CF wing : 42 Draft Design catch can : Custom hitch

01-11-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
itdnwiwbp Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC, 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alaskalifornia Posts: 535 iTrader: (4)	I was unaware of Status. They look pretty nice. Anyone know a resource for weights on the FRP vs CF? __________________

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seventy5 Private First Class Drives: E85 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 141 iTrader: (3)	Recaro Pole Position was my first opiton untill my friend got a set and told me they are uncomfortable. I like sparco "fighter" they have lower back support. Attached Images

01-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#10
Gtfour Lieutenant Drives: BMW E86 ///M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 406 iTrader: (3)	You are maybe right, I was sure they were the same as the Elise seats. __________________ #1013 E86 M:: ESS VT1-445 : CSL headers : Performance Friction Z45/Z29 BBK : KW Clubsport : Hyperco 650/750 : CCW Classic's : Pirelli Tropheo & DH Slicks : 4.10 diff : Recaro Pole Position : Jaffster knob : AutoSolution SSK : OMP 1010 pedals : AIM Solo : Strong Strut braces : H&R front swaybar : APR CF splitter : APR GTC-200 CF wing : 42 Draft Design catch can : Custom hitch

01-11-2013, 12:51 PM	#2
gferil Captain Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 696 iTrader: (5)	Recaro Sporster CS! It's the seat that the BMW Performance seats are made from, so you know they look good in BMW's!

01-13-2013, 04:57 PM	#12
seventy5 Private First Class Drives: E85 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 141 iTrader: (3)	Thank you for your input! I guess u just have to try them myself

01-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#14
DSC_OFF Major General Drives: flat out Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NNJ Posts: 5,636 iTrader: (30) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si c ... [4.62]	+1 on PP's... after finding the right angle, I find them to be extremely comfortable and supportive. It's perfect for track and street. If I was driving a dedicated track car, I'd change the seat with more head protection but no way you could drive that on street. My lower back would give out with the oem m-sport seats for any drive more than 3+ hrs, or after a day on the track. Not the case with my PP's. __________________ Recaro \| AST \| Vorshlag \| Quaife \| Stoptech \| Volks \| Autosolutions \| BMW Performance Click here for my track videos

01-17-2013, 05:12 PM	#15
Gtfour Lieutenant Drives: BMW E86 ///M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 406 iTrader: (3)	I bought 2 Status Ring GT in CF yesterday with sliders and 1 set of side mount from a friend. Still not sure if I will put one or both in the car this summer. I might even sell them if I can find 2 Black Recaro PP in leather/suede for a decent price. They retail at $1300 each seat without hardware. Weight is 15Lbs each! If someone wants them, I can sell them also. I am looking for $1800 shipped for 2x seats, 2x sliders, 1x side mount. I can also sell one seat with slider and side mount for $1000 shipped. __________________ #1013 E86 M:: ESS VT1-445 : CSL headers : Performance Friction Z45/Z29 BBK : KW Clubsport : Hyperco 650/750 : CCW Classic's : Pirelli Tropheo & DH Slicks : 4.10 diff : Recaro Pole Position : Jaffster knob : AutoSolution SSK : OMP 1010 pedals : AIM Solo : Strong Strut braces : H&R front swaybar : APR CF splitter : APR GTC-200 CF wing : 42 Draft Design catch can : Custom hitch

01-17-2013, 07:09 PM	#16
itdnwiwbp Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC, 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alaskalifornia Posts: 535 iTrader: (4)	^^^Wow. Good deal for someone. __________________

01-17-2013, 07:34 PM	#17
Swashplate Major Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,055 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00] 1968 Ford Mustang [0.00]	GT3RS seats.....uhhhgggmmmmmm.....so hawt. __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!

01-20-2013, 11:19 PM	#18
F360C Captain Drives: M Shoe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 883 iTrader: (2)	Recaro SPG.... __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR

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