Seats for 2000 Boxster S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Perfectlap · 12-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Replica seats could be made of Kevlar, I think that might be the Rotec reference another poster alluded to. That would definitely put them in the pricey range. But if they are simply Ebay replicas mounted onto some no name frame then they probably meet no racing standard, which imho are already pretty low for most inexpensive commercial racing seats -- not meant for daily driving because they would probably bend like Pepsi can in a real accident. I guess its like a novelty racing helmet (no certification) commemorating your favorite racing driver, might look nice on the book shelf but you probably wouldn't use it while in an actual car.

Johnny Danger · 12-12-2011, 08:06 AM

It's possible that they're older style GT3 seats from Max Speed Motorsports . Also, the crests look like someone may have simply stuck a set of raised decals on them .

Perfectlap · 12-12-2011, 09:28 AM

if you remove the velcro seat cushions, there should be a rectangular opening for the racing belts to pass through. The padding for your back should also be velcro.
If they are replicas I would venture that this would have been stitched in place...why put in the extra time for something that probably won't be removed.

Bala · 12-12-2011, 10:58 AM

Finally got an answer from the PO. Says they are Recaro style GT3 seats. They are carbon fiber with leather covering and cushions. The cushions do come off and held in place by velcro. There is a rectangular slot for the 3rd point of the seat belt to go thru. He said he paid around 1800 for them.

Anyone want to trade for black stock seats in excellent condition? Looking for motorized with heater. Even carrera (or other) seats that will fit the Boxster. I can do some rewiring if needed.

Thanks

Perfectlap · 12-13-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bala

Finally got an answer from the PO. Says they are Recaro style GT3 seats... He said he paid around 1800 for them.

Thanks

Does this mean Recaro style GT3 or Recaro GT3? Recaro made all the GT3 seats for Porsche. They also made a simiar seat called the Pole Position that didn't have the Porsche look on top. I don't recall either having carbon fiber backing.

I also paid 1800 for mine but that was a deeply discounted price on account of their being slightly used.