Lumbar pillow for ZL1 Recaro seats

Plasar · 07-23-2023, 01:10 PM

Does anyone else feel that there is a lack of lower back/lumbar support with the Recaro seats in the ZL1, 1LE, or other Camaro 6s with the Recaro option?

I noticed that on some other cars I had - BMW M3, AMG C63 - those seats had some adjustable lumbar pad that I would always "max out" to give my lower back some cushion. With my ZL1, I seem to get back pain starting even on 1 or 2 hour journeys.

Well, I pulled the trigger on a possible solution.

Gooogo 2Pcs Leather Carbon Fiber Leather Sport Car Seat Chevy Camaro ZL1 Neck Rest Pillow Foam Headrest Travel Cushion Travel Sleeping Cushion

Let me know if have this same issue and what solution you've employed. Thanks.

Plasar · 07-23-2023, 01:19 PM

Aha, I usually search before I post, but didn't this time: I found a few other posts calling out the same. I'll let you know how these pillows work - and how cheezy they look in person!

2SS 1LE Recaros... lumbar support?

Uncomfortable seats?

Recaro Seats

LT4Greg · 07-23-2023, 01:21 PM

Nope mine fit me like a glove. No need for extra padding.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 07-23-2023, 01:26 PM

I wish my ZL1’s Recaros had a bit more lumbar support, but I would probably be more annoyed with a pillow behind me than it’s worth.

arpad_m · 07-23-2023, 03:44 PM

Hey Plasar, check out this thread for a very promising power lumbar solution: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587273

I am planning to do this one day, the reason I haven't yet is because I'm still considering the 1LE Recaros as well.

Oh, and here is a much more OEM looking lumbar switch that GM actually uses in several other cars/SUVs, I am going to install this one instead of the generic switch in the above thread: https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...witch-84445926 (part number 84445926).

az4783054 · 07-23-2023, 03:45 PM

I've had Recaro seats in Mustangs that definitely needed lumbar support. I found lumbar bladders online which use a hand held squeeze bulb to pump air into the bladder. You have to remove the seat back upholstery to install the bladder, position it optimally and secure it under the upholstery cover. The squeeze bulb has a release valve similar to a doctors sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure.

You can find several offerings by searching the internet using search terms like "inflatable bladder lumbar support for bucket seats".

ZPirate · 07-23-2023, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT4Greg

Nope mine fit me like a glove. No need for extra padding.

Mine do as well.

Plasar · 08-07-2023, 02:02 PM

Thanks for all the replies! And Arpad, I appreciate the link to the custom solution in the forum. I think I’m too lazy to go to that level of awesomeness.

Update: I got the pillows. Of course, these are meant for the headrests, thus they have a tight elastic strap attached. They will not stretch enough to fit around the widest part of the seat back- so I can’t affix them in the lumbar area. But for what it’s worth, they work OK as extra support for your lower back, I tried out for 2 x 1.5 hour drives, they helped, and the quality looks good.

I recommend them as a quick and cheap work around.

arpad_m · 08-07-2023, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasar

Thanks for all the replies! And Arpad, I appreciate the link to the custom solution in the forum. I think I’m too lazy to go to that level of awesomeness.

Update: I got the pillows. Of course, these are meant for the headrests, thus they have a tight elastic strap attached. They will not stretch enough to fit around the widest part of the seat back- so I can’t affix them in the lumbar area. But for what it’s worth, they work OK as extra support for your lower back, I tried out for 2 x 1.5 hour drives, they helped, and the quality looks good.

I recommend them as a quick and cheap work around.

I don't know man, please don't take it the wrong way, but I wouldn't want to be seen with these in the car

The power lumbar solution is pretty involved indeed, I'm holding off on it, too, so we're in the same boat, heh...

302crossram · 08-07-2023, 08:39 PM

Plasar · 08-09-2023, 12:14 AM

You folks are ruthless - you are making it seem like I bought this on the QVC Channel and I’m secretly stashing adult diapers in these things!

arpad_m · 08-09-2023, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasar

You folks are ruthless - you are making it seem like I bought this on the QVC Channel and I’m secretly stashing adult diapers in these things!

cjperformance · 08-09-2023, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasar

You folks are ruthless - you are making it seem like I bought this on the QVC Channel and I’m secretly stashing adult diapers in these things!

Haha, you gotta do what you gotta do. Learned long ago not to give a sh!t what others think. Back pain sucks. Well all pain sucks... but like someone has grabbed ahold of your spinal cord with vice grips sometimes.

Just stash em in the rear footwells when you arent using them. No human can sit back there anyway

so the secret is safe.

I have to say they look a little to small and "cute" to be cool, but again if they work they work.

sactownbwoy · 08-09-2023, 12:39 PM

I might pick up a pair for car shows, they are that extra touch that sets you apart .

07-23-2023, 01:10 PM	#1
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 486	Lumbar pillow for ZL1 Recaro seats Does anyone else feel that there is a lack of lower back/lumbar support with the Recaro seats in the ZL1, 1LE, or other Camaro 6s with the Recaro option? I noticed that on some other cars I had - BMW M3, AMG C63 - those seats had some adjustable lumbar pad that I would always "max out" to give my lower back some cushion. With my ZL1, I seem to get back pain starting even on 1 or 2 hour journeys. Well, I pulled the trigger on a possible solution. Gooogo 2Pcs Leather Carbon Fiber Leather Sport Car Seat Chevy Camaro ZL1 Neck Rest Pillow Foam Headrest Travel Cushion Travel Sleeping Cushion Let me know if have this same issue and what solution you've employed. Thanks. Attached Images Last edited by Plasar; 07-23-2023 at 01:20 PM.

07-23-2023, 01:21 PM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Nope mine fit me like a glove. No need for extra padding. __________________ 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.

07-23-2023, 01:26 PM	#4
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,240	I wish my ZL1’s Recaros had a bit more lumbar support, but I would probably be more annoyed with a pillow behind me than it’s worth. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

07-23-2023, 03:44 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,150 View My Garage	Hey Plasar, check out this thread for a very promising power lumbar solution: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587273 I am planning to do this one day, the reason I haven't yet is because I'm still considering the 1LE Recaros as well. Oh, and here is a much more OEM looking lumbar switch that GM actually uses in several other cars/SUVs, I am going to install this one instead of the generic switch in the above thread: https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...witch-84445926 (part number 84445926). __________________ 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

07-23-2023, 03:45 PM	#6
az4783054 Drives: SWXXZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: the corrupt purple state of az Posts: 150	I've had Recaro seats in Mustangs that definitely needed lumbar support. I found lumbar bladders online which use a hand held squeeze bulb to pump air into the bladder. You have to remove the seat back upholstery to install the bladder, position it optimally and secure it under the upholstery cover. The squeeze bulb has a release valve similar to a doctors sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure. You can find several offerings by searching the internet using search terms like "inflatable bladder lumbar support for bucket seats". __________________ "Joe" does a hilarious impression of a slinky toy on stairs.

07-23-2023, 01:19 PM	#2
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 486	Aha, I usually search before I post, but didn't this time: I found a few other posts calling out the same. I'll let you know how these pillows work - and how cheezy they look in person! 2SS 1LE Recaros... lumbar support? Uncomfortable seats? Recaro Seats

08-07-2023, 02:02 PM	#8
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 486	Thanks for all the replies! And Arpad, I appreciate the link to the custom solution in the forum. I think I’m too lazy to go to that level of awesomeness. Update: I got the pillows. Of course, these are meant for the headrests, thus they have a tight elastic strap attached. They will not stretch enough to fit around the widest part of the seat back- so I can’t affix them in the lumbar area. But for what it’s worth, they work OK as extra support for your lower back, I tried out for 2 x 1.5 hour drives, they helped, and the quality looks good. I recommend them as a quick and cheap work around. Attached Images

08-07-2023, 08:39 PM	#10
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 760

08-09-2023, 12:14 AM	#11
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 486	You folks are ruthless - you are making it seem like I bought this on the QVC Channel and I’m secretly stashing adult diapers in these things!

08-09-2023, 12:39 PM	#14
sactownbwoy Drives: '22 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 366	I might pick up a pair for car shows, they are that extra touch that sets you apart .

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