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Just placed an order for a Cayman GTS (Manual) but need to finalise spec. Currently have standard seats in 718BS which are fine/comfy but lack a little lateral support at times. Seriously contemplating the sports buckets (not the full). Pretty big decision and I can go and try them in a car on a test drive but wondered what they’re like to live with. This won’t be an everyday car so don’t need to worry about day to day journeys etc. I’m 6”2” but presumably they’re fully adjustable unlike the full buckets.
Thanks.
Thanks.
there's quite a bit of discussion on this on other threads but essentially the Sports buckets are the older seat and have no adjustment except backwards and forwards. i have these and find them extremely comfortable and they can be optioned with seat heating too. on a cold, crisp winter morning it's great as the seats warm up in seconds and keep you warm while the rest of the car warms up.
the Full buckets are more modern looking but can't be heated. they do however have up and down adjustment as well as back/forwards, and some prefer that they sit lower in the car than the Sports buckets.
i find non bucket seats uncomfortable and a bit numbing in comparison but as with everything, YMMV.
the Full buckets are more modern looking but can't be heated. they do however have up and down adjustment as well as back/forwards, and some prefer that they sit lower in the car than the Sports buckets.
i find non bucket seats uncomfortable and a bit numbing in comparison but as with everything, YMMV.
I’ve done my time in various Porsche buckets - from early 70s (M471) to the latest 918s (GT4) and folding (GT3T) and you know what, unless it was for track use with a harness, I’d go for Sports seats next time - especially on a GTS for road use.
The buckets can suit some people, but certainly not everyone, and I found them a pita for everyday use.
I’d put the money saved towards pccbs.
The buckets can suit some people, but certainly not everyone, and I found them a pita for everyday use.
I’d put the money saved towards pccbs.
I only buys cars with sports buckets.
You will get 3 answers 1/3 for each seat.
Been done to death and now a bad topic imo.
You just have got to buy the ones you want and really take zero advice on here, as some guys are 18stone and 6.5” and some guys are 8 stone and 5 foot, you don't get to see this on forums, also some people lie and stick up for the seats they already have......
I love the folding buckets that’s all I can say.
Would never spec sports seats on a new car.
You will get 3 answers 1/3 for each seat.
Been done to death and now a bad topic imo.
You just have got to buy the ones you want and really take zero advice on here, as some guys are 18stone and 6.5” and some guys are 8 stone and 5 foot, you don't get to see this on forums, also some people lie and stick up for the seats they already have......
I love the folding buckets that’s all I can say.
Would never spec sports seats on a new car.
Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 18th January 10:48
The only issue I had with mine was that it meant getting in and out in car parks if a car was parked next to you a bit of a challenge. Women passengers tended not to like them either for similar getting into an out of reasons 
once in though I thought they were supremely comfortable. Agree with need to try them as different heights and body shapes have different experiences
once in though I thought they were supremely comfortable. Agree with need to try them as different heights and body shapes have different experiences craigjm said:
The only issue I had with mine was that it meant getting in and out in car parks if a car was parked next to you a bit of a challenge. Women passengers tended not to like them either for similar getting into an out of reasons once in though I thought they were supremely comfortable. Agree with need to try them as different heights and body shapes have different experiences
See I have done 35k plus miles in folding buckets and never given it a thought, my oh also loves them to bits. once in though I thought they were supremely comfortable. Agree with need to try them as different heights and body shapes have different experiences Unless you are 95 it’s a non issue getting in imho.
Fat people have issues and sit on the side bolsters hence all the bent ones on 2k mile cars from obesity. But that’s why the 918 are bigger and macca now offer 2 size seats, people are getting bigger. These seats are a long way from a recaro pole or a 996 GT3 seat now days. But even then from my 5 cars ALL with buckets my OH loves the recaro poles the best and falls asleep in them. I also think they are the best seat over any Porsche oem setup. Now they are a tat harder to get into.
I have had too many cars to talk about but 918 styles seats are some of the worse seats I have owned to date.
But others will say they are the best seat they have sat it.
So you just goto buy what you fit in and like.
Try the sports plus seats, they're a very good compromise. Very comfortable (do 2500mile plus trips in ours), and also much more supportive than the standards.
I'd like to have had buckets (my wife wouldn't!), but in my garage built in the '30s I have very, very limited door opening and there is no way I would get in or out of a bucket anyway.
I'd like to have had buckets (my wife wouldn't!), but in my garage built in the '30s I have very, very limited door opening and there is no way I would get in or out of a bucket anyway.
Agree with 911r. Had pole positions on a daily beat seats ever. The folding buckets were the only seats that reminded me of them unfortunately in my 987 spyder they weren’t heated, but that was the only bad thing.
Prob going to get a set of poles and retrim for my current 987. The seats have been designed by orthopaedic doctors. Nuff said. Any pain u feel is the body adjusting to how correct your posture should be.
Prob going to get a set of poles and retrim for my current 987. The seats have been designed by orthopaedic doctors. Nuff said. Any pain u feel is the body adjusting to how correct your posture should be.
Porsche911R said:
See I have done 35k plus miles in folding buckets and never given it a thought, my oh also loves them to bits.
Unless you are 95 it’s a non issue getting in imho.
Fat people have issues and sit on the side bolsters hence all the bent ones on 2k mile cars from obesity. But that’s why the 918 are bigger and macca now offer 2 size seats, people are getting bigger. These seats are a long way from a recaro pole or a 996 GT3 seat now days. But even then from my 5 cars ALL with buckets my OH loves the recaro poles the best and falls asleep in them. I also think they are the best seat over any Porsche oem setup. Now they are a tat harder to get into.
I have had too many cars to talk about but 918 styles seats are some of the worse seats I have owned to date.
But others will say they are the best seat they have sat it.
So you just goto buy what you fit in and like.
I agree with all the above except you actually want the SPG.... they are narrower and even more snug. Can't get them wrapped in leather but why would you. Fabric is more grippy.Unless you are 95 it’s a non issue getting in imho.
Fat people have issues and sit on the side bolsters hence all the bent ones on 2k mile cars from obesity. But that’s why the 918 are bigger and macca now offer 2 size seats, people are getting bigger. These seats are a long way from a recaro pole or a 996 GT3 seat now days. But even then from my 5 cars ALL with buckets my OH loves the recaro poles the best and falls asleep in them. I also think they are the best seat over any Porsche oem setup. Now they are a tat harder to get into.
I have had too many cars to talk about but 918 styles seats are some of the worse seats I have owned to date.
But others will say they are the best seat they have sat it.
So you just goto buy what you fit in and like.
Porsche911R said:
See I have done 35k plus miles in folding buckets and never given it a thought, my oh also loves them to bits.
Unless you are 95 it’s a non issue getting in imho.
Fat people have issues and sit on the side bolsters hence all the bent ones on 2k mile cars from obesity. But that’s why the 918 are bigger and macca now offer 2 size seats, people are getting bigger. These seats are a long way from a recaro pole or a 996 GT3 seat now days. But even then from my 5 cars ALL with buckets my OH loves the recaro poles the best and falls asleep in them. I also think they are the best seat over any Porsche oem setup. Now they are a tat harder to get into.
I have had too many cars to talk about but 918 styles seats are some of the worse seats I have owned to date.
But others will say they are the best seat they have sat it.
So you just goto buy what you fit in and like.
What do you think of the Recaro Pole Positions please?Unless you are 95 it’s a non issue getting in imho.
Fat people have issues and sit on the side bolsters hence all the bent ones on 2k mile cars from obesity. But that’s why the 918 are bigger and macca now offer 2 size seats, people are getting bigger. These seats are a long way from a recaro pole or a 996 GT3 seat now days. But even then from my 5 cars ALL with buckets my OH loves the recaro poles the best and falls asleep in them. I also think they are the best seat over any Porsche oem setup. Now they are a tat harder to get into.
I have had too many cars to talk about but 918 styles seats are some of the worse seats I have owned to date.
But others will say they are the best seat they have sat it.
So you just goto buy what you fit in and like.
My experience ...have non heated folding buckets in the 987 Spyder did not come with that option ….on my 981 Spyder I had folding buckets with heaters....I am in my 70,s 5.8 12st find the best way to get in and out is push the seats all the way back to get out and pull forward once in ...I have a short legs so in order to reach pedals have the seat well forward but need a small bolster which can be fitted under the alcantara just to give me that wee bit extra height ….the 918 seats have no heaters but as said do have height adjustment and suite me better .The fb are £2300 and the 918 are £3400 .If buying would go 918 they look good . every one has their own opinion just mine.
Porsche911R said:
I only buys cars with sports buckets.
You will get 3 answers 1/3 for each seat.
Been done to death and now a bad topic imo.
You just have got to buy the ones you want and really take zero advice on here, as some guys are 18stone and 6.5” and some guys are 8 stone and 5 foot, you don't get to see this on forums, also some people lie and stick up for the seats they already have......
I love the folding buckets that’s all I can say.
Would never spec sports seats on a new car.
This. Try all of them and buy the seats that you prefer. I prefer the full buckets but some (like 911R) prefer the folding buckets. No wrong or right but if you are tracking the car, makes sure that your seats will accomodate harnesses.You will get 3 answers 1/3 for each seat.
Been done to death and now a bad topic imo.
You just have got to buy the ones you want and really take zero advice on here, as some guys are 18stone and 6.5” and some guys are 8 stone and 5 foot, you don't get to see this on forums, also some people lie and stick up for the seats they already have......
I love the folding buckets that’s all I can say.
Would never spec sports seats on a new car.
Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 18th January 10:48
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