Recaro Seats....too narrow...any way to adjust

ZL1Danny · 07-12-2017, 07:55 PM

I just picked up a 17 ZL1...I love everything about the car except the Recaro seat backs, they are too narrow and poke me in the back, is there anyway to make the seat backs wider? Or am I going to be replacing the seats soon?

djfury05 · 07-12-2017, 08:19 PM

No way to fix.. Replacements only option. Why did you not sit in them prior to purchase?

ZL1Danny · 07-12-2017, 08:27 PM

I did, but with that being the only thing I didn't like, I figured I would work on a fix for it later. Corvette seats hit me the same way.

djfury05 · 07-12-2017, 09:04 PM

What's your height and weight?

CountryTom · 07-13-2017, 01:03 AM

I'm experiencing the same thing but it's only bothersome for longer drives of 2+ hours. First track day for her is about a month away but I expect the seats to be fantastic there. I'm going to stick with them for now but am guessing I'll eventually replace them w a wider racing seat. In the meantime, I'm on a diet to try to get more narrow.

6'3" 280lbs myself.

speedraider · 07-13-2017, 09:39 AM

Maybe check some salvage yards for seats from a 2016 or 2017 regular camaro's

ZL1Danny · 07-13-2017, 10:06 AM

Yep, Same problem here...6'2",260...these seats were not made for big boys...

Guess it gives me motivation to stick to the gym to get narrow enough to fit in the seat, huh? I would assume the seat mounting pattern would be the same for a 16-17 regular seat, I'll do some looking around for a pair.

JKLNHYD · 07-13-2017, 10:23 AM

If you want to make a road trip to MS, I'll trade you my 2SS black leather seats for your Recaros. Are they heated and ventilated like the 2SS?

djfury05 · 07-13-2017, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKLNHYD

If you want to make a road trip to MS, I'll trade you my 2SS black leather seats for your Recaros. Are they heated and ventilated like the 2SS?

Yes they all come standard that way with heat/ventilation.

cuspid · 07-14-2017, 01:04 AM

I think they designed them for 160lb folks only

TJay74 · 07-14-2017, 08:20 AM

I am 5'8" and 200, the seats fit me fine. I did find that the seats do take some time to break in though, they have gotten more comfortable as I have drove the car.

HyperBlueX2 · 07-14-2017, 08:32 AM

6'1" 275 lbs. Love mine!

Nitro66215 · 07-14-2017, 08:35 AM

Since my car was a "trade show" car built for special events, the driver seat had some wear marks on the left seat bar. GM Decided to send me a complete seat cover. This includes the foam and ZL1 emblem.... Zipper back... etc. So, I will be taking the seat apart to replace that "cover".... I believe both of the left and right "bars" should be "bendable" when the seat is apart. It fits my 5' 10" 200lb frame nicely, but when I do get it apart, I will advise.

Ray_Dogg · 07-14-2017, 09:00 AM

I wish the seat went lower. I'm probably 6'3" but have a long torso leaving me squat for headroom. A racing helmet is gonna have me pinned to the headliner.

07-12-2017, 07:55 PM	#1
ZL1Danny Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 21	Recaro Seats....too narrow...any way to adjust I just picked up a 17 ZL1...I love everything about the car except the Recaro seat backs, they are too narrow and poke me in the back, is there anyway to make the seat backs wider? Or am I going to be replacing the seats soon?

07-13-2017, 10:23 AM	#8
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	If you want to make a road trip to MS, I'll trade you my 2SS black leather seats for your Recaros. Are they heated and ventilated like the 2SS? __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

07-14-2017, 08:32 AM	#12
HyperBlueX2 Drives: '22 Silverado 2500HD Duramax LTZ Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Millington, MI Posts: 4,775 View My Garage	6'1" 275 lbs. Love mine! __________________

07-14-2017, 08:35 AM	#13
Nitro66215 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert - M6,SIM,CFW,NAV Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 496 View My Garage	Since my car was a "trade show" car built for special events, the driver seat had some wear marks on the left seat bar. GM Decided to send me a complete seat cover. This includes the foam and ZL1 emblem.... Zipper back... etc. So, I will be taking the seat apart to replace that "cover".... I believe both of the left and right "bars" should be "bendable" when the seat is apart. It fits my 5' 10" 200lb frame nicely, but when I do get it apart, I will advise. __________________ *********************************************** 2018 2SS Vert - Hot Wheels - Indy 500 #30 2017 ZL1 Vert - M6 , SIM, CFW, NAV 2017 RS 1LT 2.0T Vert - A8, Garnet Red - SOLD :-( Added - IO6 - NAV, UHS - Enhanced Display, K4C - Wireless Charger, UV6 - Heads-Up Display - DIY 2011 CTS-V - Black / Black - SOLD. :-( 2013 ZL1 - Black / Black - SOLD. :-( 2010 2SS - Indy 500 Pace Car. - SOLD. :-( 2002 Z28 - Pewter / Black - SOLD. :-(

07-14-2017, 09:00 AM	#14
Ray_Dogg Drives: ‘06 GTO(sold), ‘14 Audi S4, ‘17 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 101	I wish the seat went lower. I'm probably 6'3" but have a long torso leaving me squat for headroom. A racing helmet is gonna have me pinned to the headliner. __________________ ZL1 Coupe Nightfall Gray Metallic, A10, Carbon Fiber Hood, PDR

07-12-2017, 08:19 PM	#2
djfury05 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 394	No way to fix.. Replacements only option. Why did you not sit in them prior to purchase?

07-12-2017, 08:27 PM	#3
ZL1Danny Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 21	I did, but with that being the only thing I didn't like, I figured I would work on a fix for it later. Corvette seats hit me the same way.

07-12-2017, 09:04 PM	#4
djfury05 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 394	What's your height and weight?

07-13-2017, 01:03 AM	#5
CountryTom Drives: 2017 ZL1 - Nightfall Gray Metallic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 30	I'm experiencing the same thing but it's only bothersome for longer drives of 2+ hours. First track day for her is about a month away but I expect the seats to be fantastic there. I'm going to stick with them for now but am guessing I'll eventually replace them w a wider racing seat. In the meantime, I'm on a diet to try to get more narrow. 6'3" 280lbs myself.

07-13-2017, 09:39 AM	#6
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	Maybe check some salvage yards for seats from a 2016 or 2017 regular camaro's

07-13-2017, 10:06 AM	#7
ZL1Danny Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 21	Yep, Same problem here...6'2",260...these seats were not made for big boys... Guess it gives me motivation to stick to the gym to get narrow enough to fit in the seat, huh? I would assume the seat mounting pattern would be the same for a 16-17 regular seat, I'll do some looking around for a pair.

07-14-2017, 01:04 AM	#10
cuspid Drives: 04 z06 yellow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 291	I think they designed them for 160lb folks only

07-14-2017, 08:20 AM	#11
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I am 5'8" and 200, the seats fit me fine. I did find that the seats do take some time to break in though, they have gotten more comfortable as I have drove the car.

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