Does anyone recognize these Recaro's? They're in a '67 I just bought - a friend of mine thinks that Recaro made them for BMW.
Thanks,
John Audette
Does anyone recognize these Recaro's? They're in a '67 I just bought - a friend of mine thinks that Recaro made them for BMW.
Thanks,
John Audette
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Looks like it. Recaro made a lot of seats for the aftermarket in the late 70's into the 80's. I had a pair of LS models that were similar to these although they were done in a "cool" (now hideous) fade orange to some other awful color. If they were leather they are likely out of a BMW.
Anybody remember drooling over the Electrodyne catalogs of the period? You old farts...
http://www.electrodyne.cc/company/racecars.shtml
Tom
I think they are the same seats I have in my '73S. I've been told they are Recaro seats made for the Porsche but perhaps a year or two more recent than my car. They sit really nice, however.
Now I am curious too.
BTW, I have since replaced that Fitipaldi wheel with an original. Anyone want to make an offer on the Fitipaldi?
Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA
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1958 Porsche 356A Sunroof Coupe
1998 Porsche Carrera S
2008 Porsche Carrera S (her dd)
2013 Audi A7 (my dd)
They look like the "sport" seats used from 74-83, very comfy but they weigh a ton.
Phil
You hit that nail on the head. Even the period correct are "anchors". I recall installing a pair and noting the rear of the car dropping about half to three quarters of an inch!Originally Posted by pu911rsr
I've attached a photo of correct "1973" Sport Seats. The perforated center section was done to order by me. They are normally non-perforated material, corduroy or the current trendy Pepita/Hounds-tooth.
BTW, do this have thigh adjustments? They appear to be sectioned at the front.
Tom
Hello: Those seats you have look like BMW seats from 80's 90's cars. Does the front bottom section move out towards the steering wheel? They are nice seats but are heavy just like the original Porsche seats. Thanks Eric
the answers to your questions can be found here:
http://www.recaro-nao.com/INDEX_FRAMES.HTML
click on company then click on product gallery
click on car seats 1970 to 1979 then click on Idealseat 1 (feel free to check out the other years while your there)
and if your intrested in the history of Recaro, click on history then click on Recaro timeline (it's interesting reading)
Sam
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( Super secret seat police )
our motto is : if you've got a bug up your ass, we put it there
67S polo red 307958S (gone but not forgotten )
87 factory turbolook Lagoon green metallic ( G50 O'yeah )
Avast! Here's the heinous seat that I owned. Thanks, Sam.
Tom
These are the seats that I really like:
http://www.vintageseats.com/r.htm
Anyone have any experience with them?
Thanks,
John Audette
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Eric:
Yes, the front most section of the seat will move 'adjust' toward the steering wheel as you suggested, at least mine (pictured above in this post) do.
Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA
Member No. 738
1958 Porsche 356A Sunroof Coupe
1998 Porsche Carrera S
2008 Porsche Carrera S (her dd)
2013 Audi A7 (my dd)