Recaro Seats, a worthwhile option?

10mm · 07-28-2021, 06:56 AM

Considering a 2022 LT1 order.
Get the recaros?
Are they just a nice cover or a better seat?
Seems like a great value for the price

Jaxcam02 · 07-28-2021, 07:01 AM

you can google pictures of the differences. its a whole different seat with large bolsters.

FarmerFran · 07-28-2021, 07:38 AM

if you race through the twisties then yes. otherwise if you are a bigger guy they can get uncomfortable <-- from what people have told me.

Nothing like an SS · 07-28-2021, 09:09 AM

Love them!!!!!

10mm · 07-28-2021, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

if you race through the twisties then yes. otherwise if you are a bigger guy they can get uncomfortable <-- from what people have told me.

Street driven only, I weigh #175 so fitment won't be an issue.
Not sure now.
They sure look nice though 👍

avalonandl · 07-28-2021, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10mm

Street driven only, I weigh #175 so fitment won't be an issue.
Not sure now.
They sure look nice though 👍

The OE seats are very comfortable IMHO.

The Recaros are "harder" and more aggressive bolsters.

Jaxcam02 · 07-28-2021, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10mm

Street driven only, I weigh #175 so fitment won't be an issue.
Not sure now.
They sure look nice though 👍

Im 6 foot and 200 lbs and I fit in the Recaros. Some smaller dudes have complained about sliding in the seat during track driving but I think you'll be fine. I absolutely need to have lumbar adjusting seats in every car I own or I can't do long ride but surprisingly, the Recaros are very supportive and comfortable to me without adjustable lumbar.

Staves · 07-28-2021, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10mm

Considering a 2022 LT1 order.
Get the recaros?
Are they just a nice cover or a better seat?
Seems like a great value for the price

Sit in them first. I found them decent but liked the stock SS seats more. Long distance comfort in stock seats I know firsthand is great. The Recaros must weigh more as well.

BrandanK · 07-28-2021, 10:00 AM

I haven't spent any large amount of time in the standard seats, however I ended up with the Recaros in my LT1. I'm not sure they are worth the $1,500 however they are finished very nice, are bolstered well, and are very comfortable.

When you add the Recaros to the LT1 trim, you also get the leather back seat. If you have the money, I recommend adding them. If you are pushing your budget to begin with; skip them.

Brandan

kropscamaro16 · 07-28-2021, 10:14 AM

wish i could have added them to my 16 ss when i ordered it but i couldnt and tried to add them but i said f it and added a race seat now lol way better

Envious_Ivy1LE · 07-28-2021, 10:20 AM

as a bigger guy 6ft 350, I'd personally get them. they are definitely more supportive and I've felt extremely comfortable in them during test drives. Longest drive was around 30 minutes.

I hate sliding around the leather seats in my car. and constantly adjusting my position in the seat because they just don't feel right

10mm · 07-28-2021, 10:32 AM

Perhaps I'll pass on the recaros and use the funds for a Corsa axle back...��

arpad_m · 07-28-2021, 10:34 AM

OP, let me tell you the truth. The consensus after about 4 years is that the Recaro seats are superior, and if you don't like them, you can always sell them or swap them out for leather 2SS seats at or above the $1500 they cost you upfront, so don't be a chicken, tick that option box.

(I don't have the Recaro seats, by the way, I did sit in a few and they are more expensive to retrofit than what I can justify, so this isn't an owner trying to rationalize their expensive purchase.)

Future1LEa10 · 07-28-2021, 10:38 AM

Bigger guy here, and I dont like them. Im 6' 280lbs. Its mainly the seat bottom I dont like. The side seat bottom bolsters dig into my legs. My car is auto so its nice I can pull my left leg back and drape it on the bolster, but if you had a manual car and had to extend your left leg to use the clutch, then it would be a problem for me. I would say unless you are a hard-core track guy, then I would skip them.

07-28-2021, 07:01 AM	#2
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,090	you can google pictures of the differences. its a whole different seat with large bolsters. __________________

07-28-2021, 07:38 AM	#3
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,046	if you race through the twisties then yes. otherwise if you are a bigger guy they can get uncomfortable <-- from what people have told me. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

07-28-2021, 10:14 AM	#10
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,833	wish i could have added them to my 16 ss when i ordered it but i couldnt and tried to add them but i said f it and added a race seat now lol way better __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-28-2021, 10:34 AM	#13
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,696 View My Garage	OP, let me tell you the truth. The consensus after about 4 years is that the Recaro seats are superior, and if you don't like them, you can always sell them or swap them out for leather 2SS seats at or above the $1500 they cost you upfront, so don't be a chicken, tick that option box. (I don't have the Recaro seats, by the way, I did sit in a few and they are more expensive to retrofit than what I can justify, so this isn't an owner trying to rationalize their expensive purchase.) __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

07-28-2021, 06:56 AM	#1
10mm Account Suspended Drives: My wife nuts... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NWFL Posts: 248	Recaro Seats, a worthwhile option? Considering a 2022 LT1 order. Get the recaros? Are they just a nice cover or a better seat? Seems like a great value for the price

07-28-2021, 09:09 AM	#4
Nothing like an SS Faster!!! Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,004	Love them!!!!!

07-28-2021, 10:00 AM	#9
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	I haven't spent any large amount of time in the standard seats, however I ended up with the Recaros in my LT1. I'm not sure they are worth the $1,500 however they are finished very nice, are bolstered well, and are very comfortable. When you add the Recaros to the LT1 trim, you also get the leather back seat. If you have the money, I recommend adding them. If you are pushing your budget to begin with; skip them. Brandan

07-28-2021, 10:20 AM	#11
Envious_Ivy1LE Drives: Krypton Green V6 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: DFW Posts: 178	as a bigger guy 6ft 350, I'd personally get them. they are definitely more supportive and I've felt extremely comfortable in them during test drives. Longest drive was around 30 minutes. I hate sliding around the leather seats in my car. and constantly adjusting my position in the seat because they just don't feel right

07-28-2021, 10:32 AM	#12
10mm Account Suspended Drives: My wife nuts... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NWFL Posts: 248	Perhaps I'll pass on the recaros and use the funds for a Corsa axle back...��

07-28-2021, 10:38 AM	#14
Future1LEa10 Banned Drives: 2021 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 151	Bigger guy here, and I dont like them. Im 6' 280lbs. Its mainly the seat bottom I dont like. The side seat bottom bolsters dig into my legs. My car is auto so its nice I can pull my left leg back and drape it on the bolster, but if you had a manual car and had to extend your left leg to use the clutch, then it would be a problem for me. I would say unless you are a hard-core track guy, then I would skip them.

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