Carrera GT Seats

dre99gsx · 02-24-2013, 05:42 PM

Saved 50.6 lbs vs. original power seats, but a very tight fit for even someone as thin as me. Actual seat is 14.8 lbs each.

ZStig · 02-24-2013, 06:28 PM

ooh! fancy. Not sure how I feel about the headrest trim, but can't deny the weight savings and overall quality.

How much harder is it to get in and out?

SCHMOUPE · 02-24-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZStig

ooh! fancy. Not sure how I feel about the headrest trim, but can't deny the weight savings and overall quality.

How much harder is it to get in and out?

I think that trim goes real well with the OE AL trim.

Nate4641 · 02-24-2013, 07:44 PM

Where did you find the seats?

JCM · 02-24-2013, 07:48 PM

Loving those seats!

dre99gsx · 02-24-2013, 08:11 PM

Thanks! Much harder to get in and out, especially when you are trying to avoid scuffing the bottom bolster by suspending your weight on the door sill.

GammaZeta · 02-24-2013, 08:41 PM

Holy crap. Those are ACTUAL Porsche Carrera GT seats? How much was the mortgage you had to take out for those bad boys?

dre99gsx · 02-24-2013, 09:06 PM

There is no Porsche emblem on them, they are replica seats made of PU leather (similar to what Recaro uses) and fully carbon fiber. They are also not FIA approved. Also, same style seats used on the GT3RS.

GammaZeta · 02-24-2013, 10:07 PM

Can you tell us more about painting your center console red?

Rated M Roadster · 02-24-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Can you tell us more about painting your center console red?

The wood?

DSC_OFF · 02-25-2013, 11:37 AM

Very nice! Which side mounts & floor mounts did you go with?

dre99gsx · 02-25-2013, 12:58 PM

Generic sidemounts and sliders (no sliders for passenger seat as there is no need to move the seat), and Planted seat base which weight about 8lbs each. I usually weld my brackets but these were fairly inexpensive and bolted right up.

I have yet to drive any measurable distance to rate these seats on comfort, but from various reviews I've read, GT3/GT seats are uncomfortable for long trips. They do force you to hunch your shoulders a bit, and it takes some effort to take a deep breath since your chest doesn't have much room to expand. Did I mention these seats are tight?

mgwatson48 · 02-25-2013, 03:42 PM

^ sounds awful.

3point0 · 02-25-2013, 10:34 PM

awful for roadtrip, great for track. nice, very nice, esp since they don't have P emblems to ruin the look. Nothing against P-cars, just don't think any car in the world should have dual emblems (aside from the RS2)

l4zy · 02-25-2013, 11:52 PM

They look great! Nice weight savings too!

dre99gsx · 03-02-2013, 10:45 PM

Had an hour drive including passenger. Finally no lower back pain as with the OEM seats! I felt surprisingly comfortable for the entire trip, and snug as well. Amazing how I feel more in tune with the car during any turn or acceleration with these seats.

The trick is to not wear a large thick winter coat

seank · 03-02-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Saved 50.6 lbs vs. original power seats, but a very tight fit for even someone as thin as me. Actual seat is 14.8 lbs each.

50lbs each, right? So, 100lbs?

tikamak · 03-08-2013, 04:40 AM

mmm interested in these as well. rotteccarbon makes them right?

can you please point me in the direction of the side mounts, slider and floor mount that you bought and that bolted right up ?

dre99gsx · 03-08-2013, 08:21 AM

You may have luck searching google or Ebay for Z4 components. I purchased the sidemounts with the seats.

asirvr4 · 03-17-2013, 02:45 AM

do you mind providing figures:

how much each seat weighted exactly?

OEM driver= ? , OEM passenger= ?

ReplicaGT driver= ? , ReplicaGT passenger= ?

So, I can compare when I look into aftermarket seats.

btw, is that ur jza80? it looks lovely

dre99gsx · 03-17-2013, 08:03 AM

Weight Reduction Strategy

Weights are mentioned in the link above. Driver seat was 20lb less, Passenger seat 25lb less (did not use seat sliders).

And that is my Supra in my sig. Thank you for the comments!

asirvr4 · 03-19-2013, 11:07 AM

Thanks,

So figures are:

OEM (leather/heated): driver= 56 lb , passenger= 60 lb

ReplicaGT: driver= 36 lb , passenger w/o slider= 35 lb

I will be looking into something lighter than what u got, I hope.

02-24-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Carrera GT Seats Saved 50.6 lbs vs. original power seats, but a very tight fit for even someone as thin as me. Actual seat is 14.8 lbs each. __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!
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02-24-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
ZStig Major General Drives: VT2-500 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 6,478 iTrader: (3)	ooh! fancy. Not sure how I feel about the headrest trim, but can't deny the weight savings and overall quality. How much harder is it to get in and out? __________________

02-24-2013, 07:44 PM	#4
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 369 iTrader: (0)	Where did you find the seats? __________________

02-24-2013, 08:11 PM	#6
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Much harder to get in and out, especially when you are trying to avoid scuffing the bottom bolster by suspending your weight on the door sill. __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

02-24-2013, 09:06 PM	#8
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	There is no Porsche emblem on them, they are replica seats made of PU leather (similar to what Recaro uses) and fully carbon fiber. They are also not FIA approved. Also, same style seats used on the GT3RS. __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build! Last edited by dre99gsx; 02-24-2013 at 09:20 PM.

02-24-2013, 07:48 PM	#5
JCM Private Drives: Z4 M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 96 iTrader: (1)	Loving those seats!

02-24-2013, 08:41 PM	#7
GammaZeta Captain Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma Posts: 790 iTrader: (1)	Holy crap. Those are ACTUAL Porsche Carrera GT seats? How much was the mortgage you had to take out for those bad boys?

02-24-2013, 10:07 PM	#9
GammaZeta Captain Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma Posts: 790 iTrader: (1)	Can you tell us more about painting your center console red?

02-25-2013, 11:37 AM	#11
DSC_OFF Major General Drives: flat out Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NNJ Posts: 5,677 iTrader: (30) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si c ... [4.62]	Very nice! Which side mounts & floor mounts did you go with? __________________ Recaro \| AST \| Vorshlag \| Quaife \| Stoptech \| Volks \| Autosolutions \| BMW Performance Click here for my track videos

02-25-2013, 12:58 PM	#12
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Generic sidemounts and sliders (no sliders for passenger seat as there is no need to move the seat), and Planted seat base which weight about 8lbs each. I usually weld my brackets but these were fairly inexpensive and bolted right up. I have yet to drive any measurable distance to rate these seats on comfort, but from various reviews I've read, GT3/GT seats are uncomfortable for long trips. They do force you to hunch your shoulders a bit, and it takes some effort to take a deep breath since your chest doesn't have much room to expand. Did I mention these seats are tight? __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

02-25-2013, 03:42 PM	#13
mgwatson48 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E86 M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 416 iTrader: (1)	^ sounds awful. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue M Coupe DKF Catless Spipe, X-pipe, Race Mufflers//Michelin PSS 235/265//Apex ARC-8 Satin Black//H&R Springs//40% tint//Blackout Kidney Grilles//CDV delete//ZHP Knob//RE Trans Mounts//RE Clutch Stop//Stubby Antenna//Vanity Plate "ZGERMNZ"

02-25-2013, 10:34 PM	#14
3point0 First Lieutenant Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 340 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [2.00]	awful for roadtrip, great for track. nice, very nice, esp since they don't have P emblems to ruin the look. Nothing against P-cars, just don't think any car in the world should have dual emblems (aside from the RS2) __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| first aid boxes \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips

02-25-2013, 11:52 PM	#15
l4zy Captain Drives: 95 M3, 13 X3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 862 iTrader: (11) Garage List 1995 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i [3.50]	They look great! Nice weight savings too! __________________ BMW CCA ///Member #440690

03-02-2013, 10:45 PM	#16
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Had an hour drive including passenger. Finally no lower back pain as with the OEM seats! I felt surprisingly comfortable for the entire trip, and snug as well. Amazing how I feel more in tune with the car during any turn or acceleration with these seats. The trick is to not wear a large thick winter coat __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

03-08-2013, 04:40 AM	#18
tikamak Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster TiAG/black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beirut Posts: 593 iTrader: (0)	mmm interested in these as well. rotteccarbon makes them right? can you please point me in the direction of the side mounts, slider and floor mount that you bought and that bolted right up ?

03-08-2013, 08:21 AM	#19
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	You may have luck searching google or Ebay for Z4 components. I purchased the sidemounts with the seats. __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

03-17-2013, 02:45 AM	#20
asirvr4 Private Drives: 2006 //M Coupe Blau Interlagos Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Muscat, Oman Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	do you mind providing figures: how much each seat weighted exactly? OEM driver= ? , OEM passenger= ? ReplicaGT driver= ? , ReplicaGT passenger= ? So, I can compare when I look into aftermarket seats. btw, is that ur jza80? it looks lovely

03-17-2013, 08:03 AM	#21
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Weight Reduction Strategy Weights are mentioned in the link above. Driver seat was 20lb less, Passenger seat 25lb less (did not use seat sliders). And that is my Supra in my sig. Thank you for the comments! __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

03-19-2013, 11:07 AM	#22
asirvr4 Private Drives: 2006 //M Coupe Blau Interlagos Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Muscat, Oman Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, So figures are: OEM (leather/heated): driver= 56 lb , passenger= 60 lb ReplicaGT: driver= 36 lb , passenger w/o slider= 35 lb I will be looking into something lighter than what u got, I hope.

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