Recarro Seats

bbottger · 08-06-2022, 08:17 AM

I’m ordering a new 2023 ZL1 convertible, but the Recarro seats are uncomfortable for me. Is it a direct replacement if I order a pair of the regular SS seats from the parts department. Or possibly find an SS owner that would like to trade.

David Gordon · 08-06-2022, 08:48 AM

Ya the Recaros are a tad uncomfy. Might find a 2 SS guy that will trade you.

LT4Greg · 08-06-2022, 09:05 AM

Recaro seats are part of the ZL1 option and I personally wouldn’t change them out for 2SS seats. You would have to change the rear seat too because of the alcantara of the ZL1 seats to match the front SS seats. The Recaros are uncomfortable at first but you will find with more driving miles they will break in to your body shape and weight in time. I thought the same thing after trading in my 2016 2SS on the used 2017 ZL1 that they were going to be hard and never mold to my body but how I was wrong. I would never get rid of them now.

mariojas · 08-06-2022, 09:17 AM

I love Recaros... Charger seems like living room sofa in comparison, but still comfortable for me.

arpad_m · 08-06-2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bbottger

I’m ordering a new 2023 ZL1 convertible, but the Recarro seats are uncomfortable for me. Is it a direct replacement if I order a pair of the regular SS seats from the parts department. Or possibly find an SS owner that would like to trade.

Predictably, SS 1LE and ZL1 owners did (and will) come to tell you the Recaros are much better, no matter what you posted... I say try them seats and give them some time to "break in" to your body, because it'll be ultra expensive to go back to Recaros if you change your mind again, but if you're firm, just post the set up in the interior section of the classifieds here and you'll find many SS or LT owners willing to trade and pay you some extra.

Booher · 08-06-2022, 09:51 AM

I will say, having the zl1 recaros definitely makes it harder to get in and out of the car, because of the sides

SATINSTEEL1LE · 08-06-2022, 12:30 PM

If you order SS seats from GM, its like 20 separate parts. They do not sell them as a complete assembly. You would need to build them from scratch.

Your best bet is to pull them from a wrecked car.

LeonardS · 08-06-2022, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SATINSTEEL1LE

If you order SS seats from GM, its like 20 separate parts. They do not sell them as a complete assembly. You would need to build them from scratch.

Your best bet is to pull them from a wrecked car.

And I’m guessing that won’t be a cheap purchase from GM!

Drnick · 08-06-2022, 01:34 PM

All depends on the size of your ASS

Sephx1 · 08-06-2022, 02:17 PM

Man, it took me forever to sell my 2SS seats. Guy who bought them didn’t even have a Camaro.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604803

Revalot · 08-06-2022, 04:59 PM

6'4 280 and the ZL1 seats are fantastic, I've been in C6 Z06, C8, C8 Z06 and they are brutal. I would never give up my recarro's.

ZLRob · 08-06-2022, 05:09 PM

I've owned many cars and sat in TONS of different car seats, but the factory Recaros are just wonderful in comparison to about 95% of the other stuff I've sat in. The only other thing I thought was better than these were Cadillac seats from the 90's.

raptor5244 · 08-06-2022, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Booher

I will say, having the zl1 recaros definitely makes it harder to get in and out of the car, because of the sides

Yep, the Easy Entry/Exit feature helps a lot.

Drnick · 08-06-2022, 05:47 PM

I prefer my pillow top red suede seats on my 83’ Buick Riviera
They were comfy

08-06-2022, 08:17 AM	#1
bbottger Drives: 2011 SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kanss Posts: 7	Recarro Seats I’m ordering a new 2023 ZL1 convertible, but the Recarro seats are uncomfortable for me. Is it a direct replacement if I order a pair of the regular SS seats from the parts department. Or possibly find an SS owner that would like to trade.

08-06-2022, 08:48 AM	#2
David Gordon Drives: 2018 Grandsport Corvette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Granbury Posts: 270	Ya the Recaros are a tad uncomfy. Might find a 2 SS guy that will trade you. __________________ 2022 Orange ZL1 4/07/22 7-01-22 Past 2018 Gransport 2018 GT Premium 2009 ZO6 2008 Z-51 Vette 2001 Stroked/ blown C-5 2001 SS 1998 SS vert. Garage 2020 Range Rover V-8 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum Powerboost

08-06-2022, 09:05 AM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	Recaro seats are part of the ZL1 option and I personally wouldn’t change them out for 2SS seats. You would have to change the rear seat too because of the alcantara of the ZL1 seats to match the front SS seats. The Recaros are uncomfortable at first but you will find with more driving miles they will break in to your body shape and weight in time. I thought the same thing after trading in my 2016 2SS on the used 2017 ZL1 that they were going to be hard and never mold to my body but how I was wrong. I would never get rid of them now. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-06-2022, 09:17 AM	#4
mariojas Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6 & 2023 Stinger GT AWD Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Detroit Metro, MI Posts: 452	I love Recaros... Charger seems like living room sofa in comparison, but still comfortable for me. __________________ 2023 Kia Stinger GT AWD - as a family car... 2022 ZL1, M6 as daddy's ass mover Charger sold! Better to sell, than waiting to be stolen...

08-06-2022, 12:30 PM	#7
SATINSTEEL1LE Account Suspended Drives: 21 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: South East Posts: 662	If you order SS seats from GM, its like 20 separate parts. They do not sell them as a complete assembly. You would need to build them from scratch. Your best bet is to pull them from a wrecked car. Attached Images

08-06-2022, 09:51 AM	#6
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 1,135	I will say, having the zl1 recaros definitely makes it harder to get in and out of the car, because of the sides

08-06-2022, 01:34 PM	#9
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 450 View My Garage	All depends on the size of your ASS

08-06-2022, 02:17 PM	#10
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 427	Man, it took me forever to sell my 2SS seats. Guy who bought them didn’t even have a Camaro. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604803

08-06-2022, 04:59 PM	#11
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 627	6'4 280 and the ZL1 seats are fantastic, I've been in C6 Z06, C8, C8 Z06 and they are brutal. I would never give up my recarro's.

08-06-2022, 05:09 PM	#12
ZLRob Super Stock Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Concordia Posts: 1,004	I've owned many cars and sat in TONS of different car seats, but the factory Recaros are just wonderful in comparison to about 95% of the other stuff I've sat in. The only other thing I thought was better than these were Cadillac seats from the 90's. __________________ 2017 Red Hot ZL1 A10 - Apex ARC-8's, 305/ 325 PS4's, DSX 9.06 12% lower, Griptec OE upper, NGK HR7 Ruthenium plugs, Nostrum 25+ injectors, XDI Goliath HPFP, Katech dual in tank LPFP, Katech oil pump, LME tensioner, DOD delete, LT1 big fuel cam, Jokerz ported blower, MPI lid, GMS hood extractor bracket, Granatelli SS plug wires, Cordes LTR reservoir, DMS T-stat housing, 186* LS3 T-stat, Borla X pipe, Black Widow Angry Housewife/ Corsa NPP mufflers, BMR engine mounts, Banks iDash, Lithium Battery, AEM X- Series, HP Tuners, E85, 16.5 psi 758 HP/ 804 TQ

08-06-2022, 05:47 PM	#14
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 450 View My Garage	I prefer my pillow top red suede seats on my 83’ Buick Riviera They were comfy

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