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Old 6/21/12 | 12:18 PM
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2013 Cloth Recaro

If I got a base GT with the only upgrade being the Recaros, would that be a good decision?

I am wondering if they have height adjustment (I am only 5 7) and I also read that the passenger seat cannot be leaned forward for rear passengers to get in... is that true?
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They have all the same functionality as the stock base seats, height adjustment and the backs do tilt forward and back.

Good decision-wise, you just have to decide if they are worth the $1595 option price.

I'd want them, and do want them, as a matter of fact, for my '12.

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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
They have all the same functionality as the stock base seats, height adjustment and the backs do tilt forward and back.

Good decision-wise, you just have to decide if they are worth the $1595 option price.
Thank you for clearing that up!

Do you think a GT base with Recaros or a GT base with the brembo brake pack would be a better deal?
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Get both.
Old 6/21/12 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Get both.
Even for a daily driver?
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track pack and rec's would be best
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Even for a daily driver?
yes.
Old 6/21/12 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Flagstang
track pack and rec's would be best
In the end how are the tires that come with the track pack and when I need to change brakes how much are brembos?
Old 6/21/12 | 12:36 PM
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they are summer fun tires. brembos will be worth the extra cost(maybe 50% for pads). Also keep in mind those will be great options for resale later on.
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yes definitely, nothing in the premium is worth $4k

base already comes with everything you need...

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Originally Posted by Flagstang
they are summer fun tires. brembos will be worth the extra cost(maybe 50% for pads). Also keep in mind those will be great options for resale later on.
Very true! IT just cost more $ haha
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Originally Posted by cinque35
yes definitely, nothing in the premium is worth $4k

base already comes with everything you need...


Are you saying straight base, or base with track and recaros?
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base + options
Old 6/21/12 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by N3kKo
Are you saying straight base, or base with track and recaros?
either way, can't go wrong.. but yes base + options even better
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Originally Posted by cinque35
yes definitely, nothing in the premium is worth $4k

base already comes with everything you need...
Agreed
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You'd be kicking yourself for not getting the Recaros.

The track or brembo package is up to you. I got it cause I like the 19" rims. That isn't the sole reason but it was a big one.
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I have the base + Recaros (no track pack). It's my DD and I love it. Didn't opt for the track pack because I didn't think I'd use it and my plan is to keep the car several years so resale value wasn't a consideration.

One thing about the cloth Recaros is that they are STICKY!! Trying to adjust position while driving takes a little effort. They are nice. Would get them again.
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Originally Posted by billgtx
I have the base + Recaros (no track pack). It's my DD and I love it. Didn't opt for the track pack because I didn't think I'd use it and my plan is to keep the car several years so resale value wasn't a consideration.

One thing about the cloth Recaros is that they are STICKY!! Trying to adjust position while driving takes a little effort. They are nice. Would get them again.
Awesome. I think I am going to go with the Blue like you. Do you like it? OR black
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Blue is my favorite color so the choice for me was easy as long as the blue wasn't a light blue.

I also immediately put on chrome Ford GT wheels with 285 NT555's out back. I think the chrome and DIB look great together.
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BTW I suspect DIB will be very popular so there will be lots around. Black is probably easier to accent with other colors to make your own. I work with a guy who has a black Grand Sport and he added purple accents. Looks great.

In the end I decided I would probably do very little, if anything, to the paint so I went with my fav.

In my mind you can't go wrong with either. I do enjoy looking out over the hood and thinking "man, that blue pops!" Puts a smile on my face every time.


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