Camaro SS comfty seat

wang0528 · 09-14-2022, 04:50 PM

My SS NON-1le seat is not bad, but kinda wanna get a comfty seat.
Any recommendations? or how is the 1le or ZL1 recaro seat?

kropscamaro16 · 09-14-2022, 05:07 PM

super comfy if you race or your not a big guy but if your over 250lbs you arent going to like them

BluePhoenix · 09-14-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

super comfy if you race or your not a big guy but if your over 250lbs you arent going to like them

Agreed. OP, if comfy is your #1 goal you are better off looking at getting Katzkin leather seat covers.

Zr8000 · 09-14-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

Agreed. OP, if comfy is your #1 goal you are better off looking at getting Katzkin leather seat covers.

Are those seat covers the real deal? They look nice on their website but I have never seen them in person or know anyone that has used them

LT4Greg · 09-14-2022, 09:05 PM

Recaro seats are good when they get broken in to your body shape and weight. I wouldn’t trade mine for any other seats out there!

wang0528 · 09-15-2022, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

Agreed. OP, if comfy is your #1 goal you are better off looking at getting Katzkin leather seat covers.

How much is it tho, I used to think seat cover is a waste of money lol

BluePhoenix · 09-15-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wang0528

How much is it tho, I used to think seat cover is a waste of money lol

They’re not just seat covers. They are full replacement, they replace your current cloth covers. I think the full cost installed is somewhere around $1,500-$1,900 depending on the place you go to and what seat covers you choose. My suggestion would be to go onto Katzkin’s site pick the seat cover design type and color out and request a quote. They would likely be a little cheaper than Recaro’s or 2SS seats that would require you to swap your seat wiring harnesses over.

fj5gtx · 09-15-2022, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

They’re not just seat covers. They are full replacement, they replace your current cloth covers. I think the full cost installed is somewhere around $1,500-$1,900 depending on the place you go to and what seat covers you choose. My suggestion would be to go onto Katzkin’s site pick the seat cover design type and color out and request a quote. They would likely be a little cheaper than Recaro’s or 2SS seats that would require you to swap your seat wiring harnesses over.

Can also go with leatherseats.com to replace your cloth covers with leather.

GXP08jrf · 09-15-2022, 04:28 PM

I installed a set of Katzkin of replacement leather upholstry on my 2013 Silverado, which came with cloth originally (after driving a 2009 with leather for 5 years). I thought the Katzkin was just as good quality as the OEM, maybe better: Seemed like a little more supple and more consistent grain.

I installed them myself and when I traded the truck in with about 10,000 miles on the seats, the used car manager asked where I had the upholstry done because the fit was better than their usual place. So replacing the upholstry does not require any special skill if you're otherwise mechanically inclined. Again, Katzkin is replacemet upholstry so you need to remove the "cloth" down to the foam and install the leather. They're not those janky faux-leather slip-overs for 1/8 the price and fasten with elastic and velcro straps...

When I was shopping Camaros, I was initially including the lower trims and budgeted adding Katzkin or LeathersSeats.com based on this previous experience. Ended up finding a higher optioned vehicle so didn't need to go this route, but would consider it again if necessary.

xmattyx · 09-16-2022, 01:26 PM

I haven't sat in the Recaros but I hear they are very uncomfortable on long trips.

haggler · 09-16-2022, 01:31 PM

I sat in recaros of the ZL1 as those are the only ones I could find. The car was brand new. I am around 210 5'8 but 36 waist. When I drive stick I like to let my left leg be angled more sideways. Those recaros weren't having that and felt uncomfortable. Didn't want any regrets, so that the main reason I didn't order 1LE. I sat in the 2SS seats on another 2016 and 2018 I test drove and despite being beat up, they were extremely comfortable. If you're tall slim build the recaros shouldnt be a problem, but I don't know if they're going to be more comfortable than 2SS leather unless on track.

Rayvan · 09-16-2022, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xmattyx

I haven't sat in the Recaros but I hear they are very uncomfortable on long trips.

You heard wrong. Best seats for long distance I've ever had, and I'm an old guy (1962 model).

The guy you "heard" this from may have been overweight.

ZPirate · 09-16-2022, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayvan

You heard wrong. Best seats for long distance I've ever had, and I'm an old guy (1962 model).

The guy you "heard" this from may have been overweight.

1963 model myself and I find the Recaros to be quite comfortable as well. I was actually worried about spending 5 hours or longer in one when I purchased my car from a dealer 225 miles from me. They were unexpectedly very comfortable for the entire trip home. And I'm on the larger side as well with no issues with the bolstering being confining or uncomfortable. In fact I wish the seats in my other vehicles were as comfortable.

LT4Greg · 09-16-2022, 06:43 PM

I’m 64 and my Recaros are very comfortable especially on road trips!

09-14-2022, 05:07 PM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	super comfy if you race or your not a big guy but if your over 250lbs you arent going to like them __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

09-14-2022, 09:05 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	Recaro seats are good when they get broken in to your body shape and weight. I wouldn’t trade mine for any other seats out there! __________________ 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.

09-16-2022, 01:26 PM	#10
xmattyx mattyv Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Ronkonkoma Posts: 155	I haven't sat in the Recaros but I hear they are very uncomfortable on long trips. __________________ 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 Jeep Compass (sold) 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS (sold) 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS (sold) 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T (sold) 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT (sold) 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (sold) 2007 Cadillac CTS (sold) 2005 Chrysler Sebring (sold) 1998 Dodge Avenger (sold) 1992 Mercury Topaz (sold)

09-16-2022, 01:31 PM	#11
haggler Drives: '23 2SS RSblue 6MT, sold '19 ND2 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 262	I sat in recaros of the ZL1 as those are the only ones I could find. The car was brand new. I am around 210 5'8 but 36 waist. When I drive stick I like to let my left leg be angled more sideways. Those recaros weren't having that and felt uncomfortable. Didn't want any regrets, so that the main reason I didn't order 1LE. I sat in the 2SS seats on another 2016 and 2018 I test drove and despite being beat up, they were extremely comfortable. If you're tall slim build the recaros shouldnt be a problem, but I don't know if they're going to be more comfortable than 2SS leather unless on track. __________________ '23 2SS, 6 speed, NPP, Copper-free brakes, 56V Carbon Flash Rims, Riverside Blue 1LE sway bars EOS front splitter 5-6-22:1100, 7-19-22: 3000, 8-3-22: TPW 8/15/22, 10-4-22: ETA 10/13/2022 10-15-22 6000

09-16-2022, 06:43 PM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	I’m 64 and my Recaros are very comfortable especially on road trips! __________________ 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.

09-14-2022, 04:50 PM	#1
wang0528 Account Suspended Drives: 2021 2SS Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Batone Rouge, LA Posts: 66	Camaro SS comfty seat My SS NON-1le seat is not bad, but kinda wanna get a comfty seat. Any recommendations? or how is the 1le or ZL1 recaro seat?

09-15-2022, 04:28 PM	#9
GXP08jrf Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 171	I installed a set of Katzkin of replacement leather upholstry on my 2013 Silverado, which came with cloth originally (after driving a 2009 with leather for 5 years). I thought the Katzkin was just as good quality as the OEM, maybe better: Seemed like a little more supple and more consistent grain. I installed them myself and when I traded the truck in with about 10,000 miles on the seats, the used car manager asked where I had the upholstry done because the fit was better than their usual place. So replacing the upholstry does not require any special skill if you're otherwise mechanically inclined. Again, Katzkin is replacemet upholstry so you need to remove the "cloth" down to the foam and install the leather. They're not those janky faux-leather slip-overs for 1/8 the price and fasten with elastic and velcro straps... When I was shopping Camaros, I was initially including the lower trims and budgeted adding Katzkin or LeathersSeats.com based on this previous experience. Ended up finding a higher optioned vehicle so didn't need to go this route, but would consider it again if necessary.

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