Not Doing Recaros
3/30/12, 02:15 AM
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Not Doing Recaros
As I await my 2013 GT I wonder if anyone can shed the light of a quick review on the stock premium seats. 18 years ago I had an 1989 LX Sport with red interior. Since then I have always loved red interiors in Mustangs. Besides the Shaker Pro, Recaros are the only option I am leaving off of my Silver 'Stang; I am hoping that someone can tell me that I won't miss them (too much).
3/30/12, 07:28 AM
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As I await my 2013 GT I wonder if anyone can shed the light of a quick review on the stock premium seats. 18 years ago I had an 1989 LX Sport with red interior. Since then I have always loved red interiors in Mustangs. Besides the Shaker Pro, Recaros are the only option I am leaving off of my Silver 'Stang; I am hoping that someone can tell me that I won't miss them (too much).
I got the '13 GT premium, I am very sad I didn't go with the recaros. I came from a VW GTI that had seats with great bolstering, the bolstering on the stock premium mustang seats sucks. IF you plan on any performance driving you will be sliding all over the seat, which really blows if you got a manual. If I was you, and I could still modify my order, I would drop the comfort package and pick up the recaro's. As it stands, I plan on buying the recaros in the future as a part order.
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3/30/12, 07:34 AM
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I got the '13 GT premium, I am very sad I didn't go with the recaros. I came from a VW GTI that had seats with great bolstering, the bolstering on the stock premium mustang seats sucks. IF you plan on any performance driving you will be sliding all over the seat, which really blows if you got a manual. If I was you, and I could still modify my order, I would drop the comfort package and pick up the recaro's. As it stands, I plan on buying the recaros in the future as a part order.
Sorry to not be able to answer in the way you wanted.
Sorry to not be able to answer in the way you wanted.
3/30/12, 08:35 AM
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Agreed as well - the regular premium GT seats don't have any more side bolstering than an average Fusion, Camry, etc. In hard cornering, it's pretty bad - you'll get more stability out of your left foot on the dead pedal than you do from those seats. They might be more comfy for fat Americans, but they aren't what I'd have picked if I had a choice on my '11.
3/30/12, 09:18 AM
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Get the recaros
3/30/12, 10:18 AM
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Red int w/ silver is gorgeous, unless you're tracking your car get what you like..
should find a car on the lot and try both, recaros's or red int will be hard to come by though
should find a car on the lot and try both, recaros's or red int will be hard to come by though
3/30/12, 10:21 AM
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The seats in my 370Z weren't great by any means, but they were worlds better than the stock Premium seats in the 5.0. It sucks now with all of my suspension mods... I have so much grip and cornering capability, but I get thrown about in my seat!
I also have an S2000 which I drive a few days out of the week. It really helps reinforce how bad the bolstering is on the 5.0!
I'm tempted to get a Corbeau FX1 seat for my Dragon trip in May, then switch to the Recaros as soon as they come available!
3/30/12, 10:29 AM
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I have a Mk5 GTI now and am thinking about a Mustang come summer time. I adore the seats in my GTI, so the Recaros are at the top of my Mustang options list. I've sat in a number of standard cars, as well as a Recaro Boss, and I'm sold. The $7000 "V8 option" is something I'm still weighing, but I'd get the performance packages and cocoon thrones either way.
3/30/12, 10:34 AM
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I have a Mk5 GTI now and am thinking about a Mustang come summer time. I adore the seats in my GTI, so the Recaros are at the top of my Mustang options list. I've sat in a number of standard cars, as well as a Recaro Boss, and I'm sold. The $7000 "V8 option" is something I'm still weighing, but I'd get the performance packages and cocoon thrones either way.
If i was worried about purchase price, I would do the base GT with track pack and recaros.
3/30/12, 11:10 AM
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That's the bitc* of this: I am in Afghanistan and have to drop the hammer without a test drive or lot looksee. I have no intention of tracking it (although I am getting the track pack anyway), and will be using the car mostly for weekend touring and driving to work a couple of days a week (3 miles one way). Ahhh...
3/30/12, 11:15 AM
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That's the bitc* of this: I am in Afghanistan and have to drop the hammer without a test drive or lot looksee. I have no intention of tracking it (although I am getting the track pack anyway), and will be using the car mostly for weekend touring and driving to work a couple of days a week (3 miles one way). Ahhh...
3/30/12, 12:20 PM
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Even if you are a fat american. The problem is if your a fat american as myself, the sturdy bolsters the racaros have tend to be quite bothersome getting in and out of the seat/car. But once you are in them, you are fine.
I am 270 and 5'11"
But still sorta on the fence. But once you are in the recaros I feel like I could drive it across the states without issue or discomfort.
3/30/12, 01:51 PM
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That's the bitc* of this: I am in Afghanistan and have to drop the hammer without a test drive or lot looksee. I have no intention of tracking it (although I am getting the track pack anyway), and will be using the car mostly for weekend touring and driving to work a couple of days a week (3 miles one way). Ahhh...
3/30/12, 07:29 PM
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Recaros and Shaker Pro were the two options I didn't go with on mine. I do plan to buy the Recaros eventually though as soon as I secure my next job and they are available aftermarket.