Recaro seat question

2SSVERT · 09-22-2023, 07:32 AM

Has anyone tried to install recaro seats from a hard top into a convertible? Is there a difference between the two seats?

mrwonderful · 09-22-2023, 10:23 AM

A few years back I did consulting for Adient when they owned Recaro. I was able to tour a few plants, even 2 foam factories in Canada. I can say with confidence, the only difference is the material.

Bumbleboy92 · 09-22-2023, 01:12 PM

The only difference should be between 1SS and 2SS models for Recaro seats, and the difference is just a wiring harness. Otherwise the Recaro’s are the same across the entire lineup minus the ZL1’s red stitching

JBinSD · 09-23-2023, 06:49 PM

Well, another difference is the 2SS/ZL1 vs. 1SS vs. LT1 for heating and ventilation. I have an LT1 vert with Recaros and cannot retrofit the heating/cooling without other stuff, like wiring and venting.

Bumbleboy92 · 09-23-2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

Well, another difference is the 2SS/ZL1 vs. 1SS vs. LT1 for heating and ventilation. I have an LT1 vert with Recaros and cannot retrofit the heating/cooling without other stuff, like wiring and venting.

The seat itself already has the venting and components there, the difference is the wiring harness. For cooling all you need is a Gen5DIY power harness they sell, unfortunately there isn't anyone that retrofitted a harness for heating

JBinSD · 09-25-2023, 01:28 PM

Thanks, not sure how I missed those threads. Interesting that the cooling fan is there, but not the heating element. In SoCal, cooling has a priority over heating though, so I'd be happy to cool my booty.

Bumbleboy92 · 09-25-2023, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

Thanks, not sure how I missed those threads. Interesting that the cooling fan is there, but not the heating element. In SoCal, cooling has a priority over heating though, so I'd be happy to cool my booty.

It does have the heating element as well, they’re the same seat but no one’s done power harness to enable the heating so far unfortunately

wintertopdown · 01-22-2024, 02:20 PM

great seats, i’d like cooling and heating for the ms

09-22-2023, 07:32 AM	#1
2SSVERT Drives: 17 garnet red 2ss vert Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Highland Village, Tx. Posts: 45	Recaro seat question Has anyone tried to install recaro seats from a hard top into a convertible? Is there a difference between the two seats?

09-22-2023, 01:12 PM	#3
Bumbleboy92 Long hauler Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,622 View My Garage	The only difference should be between 1SS and 2SS models for Recaro seats, and the difference is just a wiring harness. Otherwise the Recaro’s are the same across the entire lineup minus the ZL1’s red stitching __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE - Cold Air Inductions Elite Carbon CAI 2016 1LT v6 - Totaled Happiness: Infinite

01-22-2024, 02:20 PM	#8
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 219	great seats, i’d like cooling and heating for the ms __________________ I bought my first 6-Speed convertible Camaro in November 2018 and now drive a Hot Red V8 LT1 M6. My Windows Sticker: https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FE3D78N0129849

09-22-2023, 10:23 AM	#2
mrwonderful Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Indiana Posts: 26	A few years back I did consulting for Adient when they owned Recaro. I was able to tour a few plants, even 2 foam factories in Canada. I can say with confidence, the only difference is the material.

09-23-2023, 06:49 PM	#4
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Well, another difference is the 2SS/ZL1 vs. 1SS vs. LT1 for heating and ventilation. I have an LT1 vert with Recaros and cannot retrofit the heating/cooling without other stuff, like wiring and venting.

09-25-2023, 01:28 PM	#6
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Thanks, not sure how I missed those threads. Interesting that the cooling fan is there, but not the heating element. In SoCal, cooling has a priority over heating though, so I'd be happy to cool my booty.

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