Questions About Recaro Sportster CS Seats

[Albino09]

They do have a tilt forward feature.

… it’s only 4 bolts and one plug to remove a seat. I just pull a seat to load/unload tires for the track. Takes 2-3 minutes, and much reduced odds of scuffing up the interior.

Much easier with a 25 lb seat assembly than the stock 60 lb seat assembly 🤣

Fair point, and I imagine the seat mounting hardware is much easier accessed with BK mounts or otherwise. Not a realistic for loading kids into the back though. Good to know the CS has a tilt forward feature, thanks.

[Obioban]

Do the CS's have a quick release forward tilt similar to the stock seat mechanism? Or are you forced to crank the knob at the base 1/8" of tilt at a time? If so, hardly seems worth it versus a fixed back because in practice they are no more useful. Currently I use my back seat to transport my track wheels when I autocross, so I really use the quick release tilt (also for kiddos riding in the back as well).

They do have a tilt forward feature.

… it’s only 4 bolts and one plug to remove a seat. I just pull a seat to load/unload tires for the track. Takes 2-3 minutes, and much reduced odds of scuffing up the interior.

Much easier with a 25 lb seat assembly than the stock 60 lb seat assembly 🤣

[Albino09]

Do the CS's have a quick release forward tilt similar to the stock seat mechanism? Or are you forced to crank the knob at the base 1/8" of tilt at a time? If so, hardly seems worth it versus a fixed back because in practice they are no more useful. Currently I use my back seat to transport my track wheels when I autocross, so I really use the quick release tilt (also for kiddos riding in the back as well).

[Obioban]

Better? Yes. Similar to pole positions? No.

I've always thought sportsters were a bit meh in terms of performance. Look nice though.

100% agreed. They're slighter better than stock (slightly lighter, slightly more supportive) and much better looking.

If you want zero compromises, the CS's are that. But, if the stock seats aren't supportive enough for you, or if you're looking for real weight savings, or if you want to be able to use harnesses properly... they're not that.

[Thoglan]

I need a seat that holds me better on track days. But I still daily the car in the summer. Will these sportsters hold me in better than oem seats? Similar to pole positions maybe? Or no?

Better? Yes. Similar to pole positions? No.

I've always thought sportsters were a bit meh in terms of performance. Look nice though.

[lvm3sm46]

I need a seat that holds me better on track days. But I still daily the car in the summer. Will these sportsters hold me in better than oem seats? Similar to pole positions maybe? Or no?

Best seat for that is the Cobra Nogaro

[rkneeshaw]

I need a seat that holds me better on track days. But I still daily the car in the summer. Will these sportsters hold me in better than oem seats? Similar to pole positions maybe? Or no?

[BBB]

Bad ass, those look fire 🔥

[zaharias]

Hard to tell from a photo but looks like they got it pretty good. Rarely does a full retrimmed seat look right, but yours do.

I send him the rear middle headrest and found the same leather in a shop in Athens.
see here the color match

[deschodt]

Has anyone successfully used these on a cabrio? Any other seat on a cabrio for that matter ? I understand the cab seat’s seatbelt is attached to the seat itself hidden behind a plastic panel but couldn’t one attach that to a fabricated bracket behind the seat ? Replicating a similar setup and going through the seatbelt opening? Is it a technical issue or a legal one ? Just curious - never saw any setup for a cab. Thanks !

[Thoglan]

thanks
Retrimed here in Greece.
Found same leather as oem.

Hard to tell from a photo but looks like they got it pretty good. Rarely does a full retrimmed seat look right, but yours do.

[zaharias]

Wow! Perfect interior…maybe i missed it earlier in the thread but did you order them in that colour or have them recovered?? If they’re recovered, where’d you source the leather from?

thanks
Retrimed here in Greece.
Found same leather as oem.

[Ramps]

Wow! Perfect interior…maybe i missed it earlier in the thread but did you order them in that colour or have them recovered?? If they’re recovered, where’d you source the leather from?

[zaharias]

[zaharias]