I HATE the recaro 1LE seats. - Page 3

NeverDie · 04-27-2021, 10:29 AM

Hmm, I've always felt that these were pretty wide for performance seats.

JSH · 04-27-2021, 11:30 AM

Mine is more comfortable than were my GTRs, so much so that I don't think about it.

RUQWIKR · 04-30-2021, 07:44 AM

You want to talk about narrow Recaro's, for any of us decent sized body width, try out those in Focus ST / RS.

50MileSmile · 04-30-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RUQWIKR

You want to talk about narrow Recaro's, for any of us decent sized body width, try out those in Focus ST / RS.

The Fiesta ST Recaros are ridiculously narrow too - the side bolsters on the seatback caught me in the shoulder blades; the stock seats are OK for a daily driver. The Recaros in my 1LE are fine, but I do wish the seatbacks reclined another inch or two.

Boost Creep · 04-30-2021, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

The Fiesta ST Recaros are ridiculously narrow too - the side bolsters on the seatback caught me in the shoulder blades; the stock seats are OK for a daily driver. The Recaros in my 1LE are fine, but I do wish the seatbacks reclined another inch or two.

Pretty sure there's a mod you do to the seat to allow it to recline further.

Jason Mellon · 04-30-2021, 05:09 PM

I decided to keep my seat in place even after acquiring another Performance Recaro that had even higher side bolsters. I’m >6’2” @ 290# and in the carousels & decreasing radius turns, I have a really hard time staying planted, as I’m sure yo all have experienced. My intention was to mount this other seat so I could employ 5 point restraints. But my wife complained that it was going to look dumb with mis-matching seats. Plus in order to properly install the 5 point belts, I’d need to install a rear hoop and bars to maintain the proper angle one the shoulder belts. So, I’m just keeping as is. {for the time being}. Anyone need a Recaro capable of accepting 5 points shoulder belts?

LT4Greg · 05-07-2021, 02:44 PM

The Recaros will break in to your body shape/weight in due time of driving around. I find them more comfortable than the seats in my old 2016 2SS that I had plus more supportive for my lower back.

Jefe44 · 06-10-2021, 04:10 AM

Get a cinder block and age your left leg bolster. Let it sit and loosen it up. I'm 6 ft 240 and I haven't been to the chiropractor since I bought this car. Totes comfortable. Maybe stretching/ wearing it would help? I dunno, it could help. Be a shame to spend cash if there's an easier fix.

Whitespeed · 06-10-2021, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jefe44

Get a cinder block and age your left leg bolster. Let it sit and loosen it up. I'm 6 ft 240 and I haven't been to the chiropractor since I bought this car. Totes comfortable. Maybe stretching/ wearing it would help? I dunno, it could help. Be a shame to spend cash if there's an easier fix.

There's a hoop made from a thick metal rod that supports the bolsters. Putting a cinder block on it isn't going to do much. You really have to pull the cushion off and bend the hoops out.

G2K · 06-10-2021, 10:24 AM

I'm 6ft 260... they're tight but that's them doing their job... I didnt notice a difference the other day that I sat in the passenger seat... so maybe with time they will open up a bit....

Sit in bride or other types of recaro seats and you'll be grateful for these :P

G2K · 06-10-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Mellon

I decided to keep my seat in place even after acquiring another Performance Recaro that had even higher side bolsters. I’m >6’2” @ 290# and in the carousels & decreasing radius turns, I have a really hard time staying planted, as I’m sure yo all have experienced. My intention was to mount this other seat so I could employ 5 point restraints. But my wife complained that it was going to look dumb with mis-matching seats. Plus in order to properly install the 5 point belts, I’d need to install a rear hoop and bars to maintain the proper angle one the shoulder belts. So, I’m just keeping as is. {for the time being}. Anyone need a Recaro capable of accepting 5 points shoulder belts?

arent these mustang recaros? Always loved the look on these.... how did you plan on installing these? Rails? Electronics? etc?

If this is doable I might go this route.... I honestly never loved the fact that our recaro seats look like just regular seats with just more bolsters...

I loved the 5th gen z28 seats... and these mustang seats aswell... funny story the ONLY reason why I dont have a mustang today is because I couldnt find a recaro with yellow stitching interior which was my #1 request on the mustang. So I went camaro and so glad I did.

CanadianVetZL1 · 06-10-2021, 01:34 PM

I wish I was as small as you guys.

5'7" 360 plus. For some reason the left leg bolster digs into left leg a fair bit...........

Yea yea lose weight but obviously I have some other issues. How do I flatten out that seat?

kropscamaro16 · 06-10-2021, 01:45 PM

i wanted a set of 1le/zl1 seats so bad but could never find any for a good deal so i finally broke down and got a sparco qrt r and also a harness half cage and rear seat delete should have it all installed here in a week or so

N Camarolina · 06-10-2021, 06:26 PM

Complain all you want about the Recaros, but consider what purpose was intended by GM for the cars that have them.

I recently tracked my 1LE at VIR and also had a chance to both drive and ride shotgun in my friends Mustang GT. In the SS 1LE, at no time did I feel like my body was sliding around or that I had to brace myself. Conversely, when driving the mustang at the same pace, even with a steering wheel to hold onto, I couldn't believe how much my body was still sliding around and how much I needed to brace with my legs or core. Riding shotgun in the mustang was (if you can believe it), immeasurably worse. It felt like I was riding around inside a pinata or bouncy house. I had to use a handhold near the window and push by foot into the footwell to have any hope of body stability.

The bolsters are there for a purpose and they work. It's just unfortunate if some of us are wider than the makers intended. Perhaps they need two sizes of Recaros.

04-27-2021, 11:30 AM	#30
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04-30-2021, 05:09 PM	#34
Jason Mellon Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE & 2023 1LE Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 55	Recaro I decided to keep my seat in place even after acquiring another Performance Recaro that had even higher side bolsters. I’m >6’2” @ 290# and in the carousels & decreasing radius turns, I have a really hard time staying planted, as I’m sure yo all have experienced. My intention was to mount this other seat so I could employ 5 point restraints. But my wife complained that it was going to look dumb with mis-matching seats. Plus in order to properly install the 5 point belts, I’d need to install a rear hoop and bars to maintain the proper angle one the shoulder belts. So, I’m just keeping as is. {for the time being}. Anyone need a Recaro capable of accepting 5 points shoulder belts? Attached Images

05-07-2021, 02:44 PM	#35
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	The Recaros will break in to your body shape/weight in due time of driving around. I find them more comfortable than the seats in my old 2016 2SS that I had plus more supportive for my lower back. __________________ 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.

06-10-2021, 10:24 AM	#38
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 740	I'm 6ft 260... they're tight but that's them doing their job... I didnt notice a difference the other day that I sat in the passenger seat... so maybe with time they will open up a bit.... Sit in bride or other types of recaro seats and you'll be grateful for these :P __________________ OG: Pray Perf FBO ET:11.5 @119 THEN:LT4 SC, E85 + Meth :10.6 @135 NOW: H/C Whipple 416ci

06-10-2021, 01:34 PM	#40
CanadianVetZL1 Drives: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 74 View My Garage	I wish I was as small as you guys. 5'7" 360 plus. For some reason the left leg bolster digs into left leg a fair bit........... Yea yea lose weight but obviously I have some other issues. How do I flatten out that seat? __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 ADM S/C Expansion Tank Dual Aeroforce gauges Eibach Pro Lowering Kit Oracle Side markers (Paint matched) Rear window "wind screen" Xpel Paint Protection Ceramic Pro Coating

04-27-2021, 10:29 AM	#29
NeverDie Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 429	Hmm, I've always felt that these were pretty wide for performance seats.

04-30-2021, 07:44 AM	#31
RUQWIKR Drives: 1LEs Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW - Texas Posts: 1,319	You want to talk about narrow Recaro's, for any of us decent sized body width, try out those in Focus ST / RS.

06-10-2021, 04:10 AM	#36
Jefe44 Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Get a cinder block and age your left leg bolster. Let it sit and loosen it up. I'm 6 ft 240 and I haven't been to the chiropractor since I bought this car. Totes comfortable. Maybe stretching/ wearing it would help? I dunno, it could help. Be a shame to spend cash if there's an easier fix.

06-10-2021, 01:45 PM	#41
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	i wanted a set of 1le/zl1 seats so bad but could never find any for a good deal so i finally broke down and got a sparco qrt r and also a harness half cage and rear seat delete should have it all installed here in a week or so __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-10-2021, 06:26 PM	#42
N Camarolina Drives: 2021 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 802	Complain all you want about the Recaros, but consider what purpose was intended by GM for the cars that have them. I recently tracked my 1LE at VIR and also had a chance to both drive and ride shotgun in my friends Mustang GT. In the SS 1LE, at no time did I feel like my body was sliding around or that I had to brace myself. Conversely, when driving the mustang at the same pace, even with a steering wheel to hold onto, I couldn't believe how much my body was still sliding around and how much I needed to brace with my legs or core. Riding shotgun in the mustang was (if you can believe it), immeasurably worse. It felt like I was riding around inside a pinata or bouncy house. I had to use a handhold near the window and push by foot into the footwell to have any hope of body stability. The bolsters are there for a purpose and they work. It's just unfortunate if some of us are wider than the makers intended. Perhaps they need two sizes of Recaros.

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