2020 LT1: Recaro Comfort, Size, Materials : Need Buying Advice

BrandanK · 08-29-2020, 07:45 PM

Well, I found a Riverside Blue LT1 that I liked. I went to go look at it today, and the dealer called me back and said they sold it on Thursday. Luckily I had not left he house yet.

The dealer found another Riverside Blue LT1 that he can dealer-transfer, however it has the Recaro seat option. The car that I test drove last week didn't have the Recaros so I don't know how they feel, or if they are physically larger. The reason I mention the size is because I confirmed that my boys' car seats will fit in the back in a non-Recaro car.

I am 5'-3", so I know the seats will fit me well, but will they be comfortable? I'm afraid they will be hard as a rock for my weight. I had a V2 CTS-V with Recaros and my wife and I did not find them comfortable for longer rides (we are the same height and weight).

One final question, it looks like the center sections are suede? Are the outside edges leather?

This will be my daily driver. I only drive 20 minutes to work, but I still prefer a plusher seat since I don't plan to track the car at all.

Brandan

z28pat · 08-29-2020, 08:08 PM

I daily drive my 1le that has the recaros and they are great seats.

vtirocz · 08-29-2020, 08:14 PM

My kids use the rear seats occasionally, so I started looking into this some time back. From what I can tell, the rear portion of the seat looks to be almost identical to the regular seat, so I don't think the rear seat space would be affected.

That's just from a visual inspection though. I'd do some kind of fit check if you can or hopefully others respond who have had both.

metros11 · 08-29-2020, 08:31 PM

I have the Recaros, and I once rented a Camaro convertible with the cloth seats. My comment on comparing both, is that the quality of the Racaros is much much better. Beyond that, I felt both are similar in firmness, with the cloth seats having much less lateral support of course.

BrandanK · 08-29-2020, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the input. All good information.
Has anyone also owned a V2 with the Recaros as a comparison?

Brandan

LT4Greg · 08-29-2020, 08:45 PM

I really like the Recaro seats in my ZL1 and I would recommend them!��

95 imp · 08-29-2020, 10:25 PM

I have the Recaros in my LT1. The back seats match and they are standard fold down.

I rented a 2 SS vert with standard seats and I thought they were uncomfortable on long hauls (8+ hours).

I have only done a 2 hour ride in the LT1 so far and, for me, they were way more comfortable.

DC5 · 08-30-2020, 03:13 AM

The Recaro seats offered in the Camaro are very comfortable (for reference, I'm 6'4" tall and I weigh 225 lbs.). You are correct that these seats feature suede center sections; the other sections are upholstered in leather. When so equipped, the back seat will be upholstered in leather and leather only.

BrandanK · 08-30-2020, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 imp

I have the Recaros in my LT1. The back seats match and they are standard fold down.

I rented a 2 SS vert with standard seats and I thought they were uncomfortable on long hauls (8+ hours).

I have only done a 2 hour ride in the LT1 so far and, for me, they were way more comfortable.

Thanks Imp. Do you have any photos of the front and rear seats? The ones on the Chevy website are just computer generated.

Brandan

DC5 · 08-30-2020, 09:40 AM

Fraxum · 08-30-2020, 10:23 AM

OP, I have Recaros in my LT1. After having them in my A10 ZL1 I ordered my LT1 with them. They might be the best sports/comfort compromise in any car. I have spent 6 all days on the road in them, besides holding you in pretty well once you get sporty, they dont crush your shoulders like other Recaros. They are all day seats.

These seats do have heaters and ventilation but they are not hooked up. At least the ventilation can be hooked up so far. Some have gone further than that.

They are well worth the $$.

95 imp · 08-30-2020, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandanK

Thanks Imp. Do you have any photos of the front and rear seats? The ones on the Chevy website are just computer generated.

Brandan

DC5 beat me.

They appear different on the generator. It looks like leather in front and cloth in back.

The front/rear covers are identical. They look great in person.

closs2sx · 08-30-2020, 01:09 PM

Went from Bristol TN to Dover Plains NY in an ss 1le in one shot only stopping for fuel with my 71 yr old father and he said the recaros were comfy. I am 6'1" 180 lbs and had no issues

50MileSmile · 08-30-2020, 03:18 PM

The rear legroom is the same, as is the shape of the rear seats.

08-29-2020, 07:45 PM	#1
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	2020 LT1: Recaro Comfort, Size, Materials : Need Buying Advice Well, I found a Riverside Blue LT1 that I liked. I went to go look at it today, and the dealer called me back and said they sold it on Thursday. Luckily I had not left he house yet. The dealer found another Riverside Blue LT1 that he can dealer-transfer, however it has the Recaro seat option. The car that I test drove last week didn't have the Recaros so I don't know how they feel, or if they are physically larger. The reason I mention the size is because I confirmed that my boys' car seats will fit in the back in a non-Recaro car. I am 5'-3", so I know the seats will fit me well, but will they be comfortable? I'm afraid they will be hard as a rock for my weight. I had a V2 CTS-V with Recaros and my wife and I did not find them comfortable for longer rides (we are the same height and weight). One final question, it looks like the center sections are suede? Are the outside edges leather? This will be my daily driver. I only drive 20 minutes to work, but I still prefer a plusher seat since I don't plan to track the car at all. Brandan

08-29-2020, 08:14 PM	#3
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	My kids use the rear seats occasionally, so I started looking into this some time back. From what I can tell, the rear portion of the seat looks to be almost identical to the regular seat, so I don't think the rear seat space would be affected. That's just from a visual inspection though. I'd do some kind of fit check if you can or hopefully others respond who have had both. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

08-29-2020, 08:45 PM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I really like the Recaro seats in my ZL1 and I would recommend them!�� __________________ 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.

08-29-2020, 10:25 PM	#7
95 imp Dumb Ass Deluxe Drives: A Tricked Out Mountain Bike Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,959	I have the Recaros in my LT1. The back seats match and they are standard fold down. I rented a 2 SS vert with standard seats and I thought they were uncomfortable on long hauls (8+ hours). I have only done a 2 hour ride in the LT1 so far and, for me, they were way more comfortable. __________________

08-30-2020, 09:40 AM	#10
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	Attached Images

08-29-2020, 08:08 PM	#2
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 835	I daily drive my 1le that has the recaros and they are great seats.

08-29-2020, 08:31 PM	#4
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	I have the Recaros, and I once rented a Camaro convertible with the cloth seats. My comment on comparing both, is that the quality of the Racaros is much much better. Beyond that, I felt both are similar in firmness, with the cloth seats having much less lateral support of course.

08-29-2020, 08:36 PM	#5
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	Thanks for the input. All good information. Has anyone also owned a V2 with the Recaros as a comparison? Brandan

08-30-2020, 03:13 AM	#8
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	The Recaro seats offered in the Camaro are very comfortable (for reference, I'm 6'4" tall and I weigh 225 lbs.). You are correct that these seats feature suede center sections; the other sections are upholstered in leather. When so equipped, the back seat will be upholstered in leather and leather only.

08-30-2020, 10:23 AM	#11
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	OP, I have Recaros in my LT1. After having them in my A10 ZL1 I ordered my LT1 with them. They might be the best sports/comfort compromise in any car. I have spent 6 all days on the road in them, besides holding you in pretty well once you get sporty, they dont crush your shoulders like other Recaros. They are all day seats. These seats do have heaters and ventilation but they are not hooked up. At least the ventilation can be hooked up so far. Some have gone further than that. They are well worth the $$. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

08-30-2020, 01:09 PM	#13
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	Went from Bristol TN to Dover Plains NY in an ss 1le in one shot only stopping for fuel with my 71 yr old father and he said the recaros were comfy. I am 6'1" 180 lbs and had no issues __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

08-30-2020, 03:18 PM	#14
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	The rear legroom is the same, as is the shape of the rear seats.

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