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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Retrofitting Recaro Seats to my 2013 GT Comfort Package

UPDATE: Boss seats and leather GT skins acquired. Awaiting shipment and then it's time for the power track/lumbar/heater conversion.

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Original Post: I've got a 2013 GT with the comfort package, so I have the heated regular seats. Because I am so tall, these seats aren't the most comfortable on long trips, due to the hump in the seat that hits me in the back. It's starting to bother me more and more. I'm trying to find some leather Recaro seats with the straight backs, to do a switcheroo with, but having a hard time. ebay, craigslist, and Mustang forum searches have been completely fruitless. Anyone know how to get ahold of a pair of these, or are they just as rare as I'm experiencing? Any recommendations on where else I can look? I'd even do a trade for my dual power leather ones plus cash. Hopeful I can get this done before spring/summer, I've got quite a few longer trips to take this year. Any help would be appreciated!

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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 04:50 AM
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I have the leather recaros and have on occasion tried to find them for sale just to see what they would have cost after the fact. I don't think you will have a lot of luck finding the Leather ones. Ironically the 2015 recaro leather seats are readily available on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-MUSTANG-RECARO-LEATHER-FRONT-SEATS-FORD-RACING-PAIR-M-63660005-MD-GT-/161591297258?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item259f9784ea&vxp=mtr

Not sure if they fit the S197. If they do that's the way I would go. If not you can get the ford racing cloth version and buy a set of take off leather covers from eBay. Would be almost $3000 for the seats and another $500-600 for the leather covers. Either way its an expensive proposition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Racing-M-63660005-MC-Mustang-Recaro-Seats-/221679707418?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item339d23e51a&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-MUSTANG-GT-RECARO-OEM-CLOTH-SEAT-COVERS-SVT-SHELBY-BOSS-FACTORY-/221183248849?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item337f8c89d1&vxp=mtr

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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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I've seen the Ford Racing ones, but I haven't been able to find the leather covers. I just want to have a matching interior. I guess I could look for a BOSS back seat to match the FR ones, but again seems like a bit of a difficult find.
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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They're extremely difficult to find and quite expensive when you do find them (much like the spoilers for 03-04 Cobras)
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Buy the Ford racing Recaro's and then buy the Leather Recaro Take offs.

I like the 2015 GT seats better.
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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FINDING the leather Recaro takeoffs is the problem! I haven't seen any leather ones except the GT500s in a while.

The 2015 Recaro covers and seats look very similar... I'm tempted to buy them and try to retrofit them to my current power rails. Then just switch them back when I pull the trigger on a S550 down the line. Shame they didn't do even a heated Recaro seat in any of these cars.
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Interestingly, I want to swap my passenger Recaro with a Comfort Package seat. My fiancee is 5'0" and can't see out of the car very well and I want a seat for her that is softer and can be raised.
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Will these work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-SHELBY-MUSTANG-GT500-TAKE-OFF-SEAT-COVERS-SLIPS-NON-RECARO-/271769834041?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f46be9239&vxp=mtr
These are Leather recaro for a 2015 will they work in our 2014's?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-RACING-LOGO-2015-MUSTANG-RECARO-FRONT-SEAT-PAIR-M-63660005-MD-/371252060262?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item567058e066&vxp=mtr
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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The GT500 covers are non Recaro. The 2015 seats look like the same seat and cover, but I would assume the tracks are different. I'd love to buy them and give it a shot at getting them on my 2013 rails, but if they don't work then that's a $3000 mistake!
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Anyone trading their 2013-2014 Mustang w/ Recaros for a 2015? PM me! I'll come to you and swap seats plus cash before you trade in! Looking for a Spring road trip excuse.

Joel
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Godspeed302
The GT500 covers are non Recaro. The 2015 seats look like the same seat and cover, but I would assume the tracks are different. I'd love to buy them and give it a shot at getting them on my 2013 rails, but if they don't work then that's a $3000 mistake!

Sorry about that I thought I had the recaro ones. They are posted allot on ebay. Just not when you need them. I love the 2015 ones. Is there anyone on this forum that would know if they would fit?
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Just looked into this a little more. From what I've gathered, the seat itself is the same (with a different leather cover) but the seat track is different from the 2014's. I'm not sure if the airbag connectors would fit plug and play. If the airbag plug ins are the same... THEORETICALLY you could buy the 2015 seats and swap to the seat tracks in your 13 or 14, and you're good to go.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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Ill tell you if they fit and the connectors will work the bag correctly I am in. The 2015 seats are better than the 2014.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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Here ya go!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Mustang-Black-White-Stitch-Recaro-Leather-Interior-Kit-Original-Takeoffs-/181664162636?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item2a4c07234c&vxp=mtr
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Thanks imeyers302! I won the auction last night, now I'm putting the final touches on scoring some boss seats for the swap. Will update with pictures and process as things come along.
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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Thanks imeyers302! I won the auction last night, now I'm putting the final touches on scoring some boss seats for the swap. Will update with pictures and process as things come along.
Congrats. You are going to love the seats.
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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I sure hope so! I'm a little worried about the fit on these things since I'm so tall, but we'll give them a shot. Worst case I can sell them after the conversion. I bought the boss seats today for the swap (pics in first post), so now it's just a matter of waiting for everything to come in. I plan to add the dual power tracks, lumbar, and heaters to the Recaro's, and then finish them off in the new leather skins to match the back seat. Can't wait!

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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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Any progress on the seat swap? Im looking into swapping my leather seats out of my 13 for the 15 seats and am curious if you ran into trouble on the seat tracks and connectors.
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mustang259
Any progress on the seat swap? Im looking into swapping my leather seats out of my 13 for the 15 seats and am curious if you ran into trouble on the seat tracks and connectors.

Me too. I love the 2015 seats. Any information would be great.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzman442
Me too. I love the 2015 seats. Any information would be great.
I know it's been a while without any additions to this. Has anyone gone through with this?
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