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Ls_Camaro · 02-05-2020, 12:38 AM

In the Gen 5 ZL1 which seats do you prefer the Recaros or the standard ZL1 seats? Which is more comfortable for daily driving and for the occasional road trip?

lbls1 · 02-05-2020, 08:25 AM

The Gen 5 Recaros are the best Camaro Seats of all of the generations of the model.

Bigtime53 · 02-05-2020, 08:38 AM

I have had several Z's without the recaro's but the one I have now has them. I must say I really like them. Plus when you open the door they look very impressive [my opinion] than the regular seats. Some like them and some do not but I do. As far as comfort I think they are fine. I drove my car on a almost 500 mile trip and they were as comfortable or more than any of the other vehicles I have. I will add when I was looking for a ZL1 the recaro's was a must have for me and I am sure glad mine has them.

HOJO · 02-05-2020, 09:34 AM

While i do not have a ZL1 I do have the Recaros in my 1LE and I simply love them. They are extremely comfortable.

VRZL113 · 02-05-2020, 11:22 AM

The standard ZL1 seats are very comfortable and hold you in just fine with the suede inserts. They also have the retro look to them.

The Recaro seats give that added race car look to the ZL1 and hug you like a bear.

Pogoattack84 · 02-05-2020, 11:27 AM

I had the standard ZL1 seats for a little bit until I got my Recaro seats, they were very comfortable but nothing compares to the recaro's. Especially if you can find them for a good deal! Paid $700 for mine in perfect condition.

Trickskier · 02-05-2020, 11:49 AM

Love the feel of the Recaro's!!!

PJMZL1 · 02-06-2020, 02:12 AM

Recaro's FTW

d kings z28 · 02-06-2020, 04:05 AM

Want to buy Recaros let me know

Deputy347k9 · 02-06-2020, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbls1

The Gen 5 Recaros are the best Camaro Seats of all of the generations of the model.

In over 5 decades I have owned some really nice sports cars, however I have never one owned a set of "Recaro seats". I must admit I really liked the looks but never had the money. About two years ago I helped a friend find a 2015 Z28, we drove from coastal NC to the Bowling Green KY area. My friend did not dare to drive the car up onto the trailer and asked if I would. Located in a private development I advised him I wanted to drive around the block so I could get the feel for the clutch/gas/brakes and steering. That was my first time sitting in the Recaro seats, OMG.... I could only wish to have a set, probably at my age it won't happen but I sure do enjoy looking at them.

Larry

608RS · 02-06-2020, 07:47 AM

not a ZL1 but since the seats are the same across all models, i have to chime in and say i LOVE my Recaros. got them a few years ago after finding a local parting out & was able to work out a deal before his car was traded in.

lbls1 · 02-06-2020, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

In over 5 decades I have owned some really nice sports cars, however I have never one owned a set of "Recaro seats". I must admit I really liked the looks but never had the money. About two years ago I helped a friend find a 2015 Z28, we drove from coastal NC to the Bowling Green KY area. My friend did not dare to drive the car up onto the trailer and asked if I would. Located in a private development I advised him I wanted to drive around the block so I could get the feel for the clutch/gas/brakes and steering. That was my first time sitting in the Recaro seats, OMG.... I could only wish to have a set, probably at my age it won't happen but I sure do enjoy looking at them.

Larry

I was sold on Recaro actually after sitting in a former friend's CTS-V. The V's recaros were firm yet comfortable. So it was a no brainer when they were offered for the '14 Camaro. Added with the firmness of the Recaros were the race-car look of the bolsters. I had to have them with my ZL, and to this day I don't regret selecting the option.

GONMAD510 · 02-06-2020, 09:32 AM

I have been looking for Recaros for my car but I have not had any luck. I saw 1 set on Ebay but they had the SS stitching.

Ls_Camaro · 02-06-2020, 11:45 AM

Looks like Recaro seats are FTW here. Thanks folks! For the 1LE folks that chimed in as well thank you for sharing!

02-05-2020, 12:38 AM	#1
Ls_Camaro Drives: A Vette Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 193	Gen 5 ZL1 seats In the Gen 5 ZL1 which seats do you prefer the Recaros or the standard ZL1 seats? Which is more comfortable for daily driving and for the occasional road trip?

02-05-2020, 08:25 AM	#2
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	The Gen 5 Recaros are *the best Camaro Seats of all of the generations* of the model. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

02-05-2020, 11:22 AM	#5
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 336	The standard ZL1 seats are very comfortable and hold you in just fine with the suede inserts. They also have the retro look to them. The Recaro seats give that added race car look to the ZL1 and hug you like a bear. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

02-05-2020, 11:27 AM	#6
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	I had the standard ZL1 seats for a little bit until I got my Recaro seats, they were very comfortable but nothing compares to the recaro's. Especially if you can find them for a good deal! Paid $700 for mine in perfect condition. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1 W/Recaros Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Works 3" Exhaust, 1-7/8" Stainless Works LT Headers, 2.55 Griptec Upper, Metco Damper, 9.1" Metco Lower Ring, Metco Solid Isolator, Metco Idler Relocation Bracket/50mm Idler, Texas Speed Heads/Pushrods/Springs/Retainers/SS Valves/Custom Grind Cam, ARP Bolt Kit, DMS Auxiliary Fuel Pump Kit With Flex Fuel Sensor, ID1300 Injectors, Lingenfelter Dual Fan HX, Lingenfelter 160 Degree Thermostat, DMS Expansion Tank Tuned By Matt at Dedicated Motorsports - 750whp on E85 - Mainline Hub Dyno

02-05-2020, 11:49 AM	#7
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,658	Love the feel of the Recaro's!!! __________________

02-05-2020, 08:38 AM	#3
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I have had several Z's without the recaro's but the one I have now has them. I must say I really like them. Plus when you open the door they look very impressive [my opinion] than the regular seats. Some like them and some do not but I do. As far as comfort I think they are fine. I drove my car on a almost 500 mile trip and they were as comfortable or more than any of the other vehicles I have. I will add when I was looking for a ZL1 the recaro's was a must have for me and I am sure glad mine has them.

02-05-2020, 09:34 AM	#4
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	While i do not have a ZL1 I do have the Recaros in my 1LE and I simply love them. They are extremely comfortable.

02-06-2020, 02:12 AM	#8
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Recaro's FTW __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

02-06-2020, 04:05 AM	#9
d kings z28 Drives: 2014 white z28 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 174	Want to buy Recaros let me know

02-06-2020, 07:47 AM	#11
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 638	not a ZL1 but since the seats are the same across all models, i have to chime in and say i LOVE my Recaros. got them a few years ago after finding a local parting out & was able to work out a deal before his car was traded in. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2ss, NicKey Performance built/tuned

02-06-2020, 09:32 AM	#13
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	I have been looking for Recaros for my car but I have not had any luck. I saw 1 set on Ebay but they had the SS stitching. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

02-06-2020, 11:45 AM	#14
Ls_Camaro Drives: A Vette Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 193	Looks like Recaro seats are FTW here. Thanks folks! For the 1LE folks that chimed in as well thank you for sharing!