997.1 GT3 - aftermarket Bucket seats (?)

[54Kab]

Interested in some bucket seats - any recommendations? Ideally ones that look similar to genuine/factory.... ?

(Just bought a comfort car)

[g7jhp]

Try Carnewal they do GT3 seats (hopefully I'm not breaking any rules).

[rrroro]

They don't look like OEM, but Recaro Pole Position buckets are very good. I've got the FIA XL size seats and they're very comfy on long trips

[54Kab]

Thanks. Looks like the new -genuine- option is actually cheaper than buying 2nd hand ?

[gt3nor]

g7jhp said:

Try Carnewal they do GT3 seats (hopefully I'm not breaking any rules).

This is the folding GT2 seats, not the GT3 buckets. The buckets cost quite a bit more and are much harder to get by. http://suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS.html

[54Kab]

gt3nor said:

http://suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS.html

..blimey 😮

[gt3nor]

I bought a set of used 996 buckets for my 997.1 GT3, also had the buckets in my old 996 GT3. Love them, and don't care if they are not the 997 version considering the price. They are OEM, looks great, quality is fantastic, they are lightweight, and cost a fraction of the 997 ones......

[tsantos]

gt3nor said:

I bought a set of used 996 buckets for my 997.1 GT3, also had the buckets in my old 996 GT3. Love them, and don't care if they are not the 997 version considering the price. They are OEM, looks great, quality is fantastic, they are lightweight, and cost a fraction of the 997 ones......

Quick question: where did you find them??? Looking for a pair for my MK1 and no luck... Thanks in advance!

[gt3nor]

tsantos said:

Quick question: where did you find them??? Looking for a pair for my MK1 and no luck... Thanks in advance!

I got mine from v-zweeden, but it's more than 2 years ago and that was nomex seats, so I was really lucky - haven't seen them for sale in nomex since. There has been some leather and/or alcantera seats for sale in the US from time to time, they show up on Rennlist.

[tsantos]

Thanks!

[Fl0pp3r]

I think they're all made by Recaro...that mark-up is obscene, but probably reflects limited supply.

If I was going aftermarket, I'd be done with a pair of Profi-SPG XL's, or Pole Positions. Not worth paying the Porsche tax here imho.

[54Kab]

Fl0pp3r said:

I think they're all made by Recaro...that mark-up is obscene, but probably reflects limited supply.

If I was going aftermarket, I'd be done with a pair of Profi-SPG XL's, or Pole Positions. Not worth paying the Porsche tax here imho.

-agreed. Thats the route I'll be going

[edc]

If you want the 997 style seats but cheaper then here's some carbon aftermarket ones http://www.eurocupgt.com/acatalog/porsche_eurocup_...

Not a lot of spec detail on these ie dimensions, weight etc. Also look at Design911 ones.

[Slippydiff]

A little something for the OP to read and digest before buying "replica" seats :

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Think long and hard before saving a couple of hundred quid on something so important to your wellbeing in the event the worst should happen.

These look to be a decent condition and should be a straightforward swap :

http://rennlist.com/forums/parts-marketplace/97565...

And they'll have good resale value should you decide to sell the car.

Edited by Slippydiff on Tuesday 21st February 19:21