1 Racing Seat?

*The_Blur* · 11-21-2013, 08:47 PM

Let's say your wife hates sport seats. She's comfortable enough in the sport seats of your Camaro, but you want the new Recaro seats. Would you install just 1 Recaro in your Camaro? Discuss.

LBreezie · 11-21-2013, 08:51 PM

nope, wit seats your all or nothing. imo

AG1LE · 11-21-2013, 08:55 PM

1 is probably better than none, but having 2 different style front seats would probably really bother me

Neumatic · 11-21-2013, 09:10 PM

Nope, she'd have to deal with it. Or get out...her choice, because im getting both.

13lstuner · 11-21-2013, 09:13 PM

Where would you be buying these from?

mySSt · 11-21-2013, 09:15 PM

One negative would be using the car in a driving event with an instructor in which "equal equipment" is required for both front seat occupants. Usually refers to harnesses, but may include seats too?

*The_Blur* · 11-21-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neumatic

Nope, she'd have to deal with it. Or get out...her choice, because im getting both.

There's no way you're married.

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Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Where would you be buying these from?

I currently don't have a Camaro, so I have plenty of time to acquire the part number and talk to some friends.

LimaCharlie · 11-21-2013, 10:26 PM

I've actually thought about this before. I think it might be a good solution for when my current driver's seat starts to show significant wear compared to the passenger seat. The price of the new Recaro's is the main reason why I don't want a passenger seat. Plus, I think 1 Recaro seat gives the car an "all-business", race car look. I know I might be alone on this opinion though...

trademaster · 11-21-2013, 10:42 PM

I would talk to your insurance provider first. I was going to put Recaro Sportster CS in my Z06, but I was told by my insurance company they would have to drop me if I did. The seat is considered safety equipment and they can refuse to cover you at their discretion.

derklug · 11-21-2013, 11:08 PM

My wife didn't think she would like my Recaros, but she really likes them now. She just wishes they were height adjustable.

*The_Blur* · 11-22-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by trademaster

I would talk to your insurance provider first. I was going to put Recaro Sportster CS in my Z06, but I was told by my insurance company they would have to drop me if I did. The seat is considered safety equipment and they can refuse to cover you at their discretion.

Is that still true if the seats are OEM? I have trouble believing that the seats from a 2014 model would void anyone's warranty.

LostPony · 11-22-2013, 08:53 AM

If it's the factory Recaros, take her to a dealer and have her sit in them. My wife, and nearly everyone else, love the Recaros that came in the Boss. They seem to fit comfortably to a wide variety of people. Also, if it is the factory seat, then it should be no issue with the insurance as someone else mentioned because you would have the same safety equipment as your current seat.

ssrs2lt · 11-22-2013, 09:13 AM

I'm thinking just remove the passenger seat.. a delete.. Less noise ..

trademaster · 11-22-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Is that still true if the seats are OEM? I have trouble believing that the seats from a 2014 model would void anyone's warranty.

Talk to your insurance. It might not matter since they are OEM, but they may ask that you have them installed by a, "professional" and have it documented because it is safety equipment. I talked to my insurance agent because I have an umbrella policy and didn't want to mess with coverage and she got very nervous when I even mentioned replacing the factory seats.

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11-21-2013, 10:26 PM	#8
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I've actually thought about this before. I think it might be a good solution for when my current driver's seat starts to show significant wear compared to the passenger seat. The price of the new Recaro's is the main reason why I don't want a passenger seat. Plus, I think 1 Recaro seat gives the car an "all-business", race car look. I know I might be alone on this opinion though... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

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derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	My wife didn't think she would like my Recaros, but she really likes them now. She just wishes they were height adjustable. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

11-21-2013, 08:51 PM	#2
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	nope, wit seats your all or nothing. imo

11-21-2013, 08:55 PM	#3
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	1 is probably better than none, but having 2 different style front seats would probably really bother me

11-21-2013, 09:10 PM	#4
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Nope, she'd have to deal with it. Or get out...her choice, because im getting both.

11-21-2013, 10:42 PM	#9
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	I would talk to your insurance provider first. I was going to put Recaro Sportster CS in my Z06, but I was told by my insurance company they would have to drop me if I did. The seat is considered safety equipment and they can refuse to cover you at their discretion.

11-22-2013, 08:53 AM	#12
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	If it's the factory Recaros, take her to a dealer and have her sit in them. My wife, and nearly everyone else, love the Recaros that came in the Boss. They seem to fit comfortably to a wide variety of people. Also, if it is the factory seat, then it should be no issue with the insurance as someone else mentioned because you would have the same safety equipment as your current seat. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

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ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I'm thinking just remove the passenger seat.. a delete.. Less noise ..