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Mr.DoubleB · 08-01-2017, 05:12 PM

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a 1LE in the near future but am a little apprehensive about the Recaros. I've tried searching here and I've tried to find one in my area so I could at least sit in them before I buy, but no luck.

My concern Isn't that I'm too big it's that I'm too small, I'm 5'8 125 with a 28 inch waist and the seats in my current car ( 2010 turbo Cobalt) fit me perfect.

I was wondering if anybody has measured or knows the distance between the bolster (width of the alcantara piece) on these seats?

Any help is appreciated.

Scotty D · 08-01-2017, 05:22 PM

lol I'm 5'8" and 215 lbs ! Fit me perfectly

49North1LE · 08-02-2017, 04:56 PM

First, the Recaro's in the 1LE are quite roomy as compared to say Gt350 cloth Recaro's which would absolutely fit your frame better. My son is 5'9" 148 and yet he can sit in the 1LE Recaro's he does not fit well in them. I on the other hand 6' and 193 find it a comfortable fit with actually a bit of room to spare. I don't think you would benefit from the wider bolster/high wing back design as much as you may like how they look. As mentioned in the OP, they seem to accommodate in favor of average to average+ girth. For my 2 cents find a 1LE with the standard seats, NPP, sun roof if you like the feature (the modest reduction in headroom will not be your issue), and the 2SS option if that mattered to you too. Good luck.

Olddudesrule · 08-02-2017, 06:13 PM

The bolsters are 12" closest to the seat back, and flare out to 15". I'm 5'8', 175 lbs, 32" waist and they fit me just fine. I track the car, and with harnesses, I'm nice and snug.

427K · 08-02-2017, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

lol I'm 5'8" and 215 lbs ! Fit me perfectly

08-01-2017, 05:12 PM	#1
Mr.DoubleB Drives: 2018 1LE/LS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 34	Recaro width Hi all, I'm looking at buying a 1LE in the near future but am a little apprehensive about the Recaros. I've tried searching here and I've tried to find one in my area so I could at least sit in them before I buy, but no luck. My concern Isn't that I'm too big it's that I'm too small, I'm 5'8 125 with a 28 inch waist and the seats in my current car ( 2010 turbo Cobalt) fit me perfect. I was wondering if anybody has measured or knows the distance between the bolster (width of the alcantara piece) on these seats? Any help is appreciated. Last edited by Mr.DoubleB; 08-01-2017 at 11:11 PM.

08-02-2017, 06:13 PM	#4
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	The bolsters are 12" closest to the seat back, and flare out to 15". I'm 5'8', 175 lbs, 32" waist and they fit me just fine. I track the car, and with harnesses, I'm nice and snug. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

08-01-2017, 05:22 PM	#2
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	lol I'm 5'8" and 215 lbs ! Fit me perfectly

08-02-2017, 04:56 PM	#3
49North1LE Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE G7C, Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Canada Posts: 143	First, the Recaro's in the 1LE are quite roomy as compared to say Gt350 cloth Recaro's which would absolutely fit your frame better. My son is 5'9" 148 and yet he can sit in the 1LE Recaro's he does not fit well in them. I on the other hand 6' and 193 find it a comfortable fit with actually a bit of room to spare. I don't think you would benefit from the wider bolster/high wing back design as much as you may like how they look. As mentioned in the OP, they seem to accommodate in favor of average to average+ girth. For my 2 cents find a 1LE with the standard seats, NPP, sun roof if you like the feature (the modest reduction in headroom will not be your issue), and the 2SS option if that mattered to you too. Good luck.