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Molly2001 07-21-2019 09:27 PM

Wanted GT3 996/997 seats
 
looking for GT3 seats suitable for my 986 Boxster. I understand that both 996 & 997 will essentially bolt in. I am getting further into DE and need more support + additional 5-pt harness.
Thanks

HoodPin 07-22-2019 09:47 AM

I have available a Recaro Speed seat that came out of our 986 Boxster. The seatback is hinged, for angle adjustment and allows access behind the seat. Has the correct anti-submarine belt hole in the seat bottom, and shoulder harness holes in the seat back. Set up to use both 5-point harness, as well as 3-point OEM belt. Driver alone can use the 5-point, and both can use 3-point if a passenger rides. Seat is black fabric, and includes slider. New, these were $700 for the seat alone. I'd take $400 for the seat and slider.

This is an image from the internet. I can provide actual pics if interested.
https://3a663eb0fef48c6d2d60-a88f8eb...65134_x600.jpg

Molly2001 07-22-2019 08:40 PM

re: Wanted GT3 996/997 seats
 
Hi Tony,

Thanks for the reply. Looks like you have one seat - I want to make sure.

Best,
Niel V

blipshift 07-22-2019 09:53 PM

IIRC OEM 997 GT3 seats were/are otherworldly spendy.

Dr K 07-22-2019 10:24 PM

I believe the 997 ones have the integrated air bag. The seats might more than double the value of your Boxster... :shock:

Molly2001 07-23-2019 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr K (Post 624512)
I believe the 997 ones have the integrated air bag. The seats might more than double the value of your Boxster... :shock:

Ha Ha - good point

Molly2001 07-23-2019 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blipshift (Post 624511)
IIRC OEM 997 GT3 seats were/are otherworldly spendy.

They do tend to be, yes. I guess my thought is that I enjoy driving the car so much that I don't want to turn it into a track car. I could install track/racing seats for DE and swap them back out for DD, but the notion is w/the GT3 seats (or similar?) I can just leave them in.
Maybe in-n-out isn't so much trouble?

I am quite new at this (DE) but the infection is definitely progressing.

Thanks all

HoodPin 07-23-2019 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molly2001 (Post 624504)
Hi Tony,

Thanks for the reply. Looks like you have one seat - I want to make sure.

Best,
Niel V

Yes, I only have the one Recaro Speed seat. We ran our 2000 Boxster this way for many years. I recently updated our car with GT3 seats. But I tossed out this option for you as it is a very cost effective alternative.

Molly2001 07-23-2019 12:10 PM

Absolutely Tony,

It is a very economical solution and I appreciate it. If there were two I'd jump. I need to find a similar solution for the passenger side since I'm still driving with instructors @ DE.

Thanks for confirming.

Niel V

Chopper Dropper 07-23-2019 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molly2001 (Post 624585)
Absolutely Tony,

It is a very economical solution and I appreciate it. If there were two I'd jump. I need to find a similar solution for the passenger side since I'm still driving with instructors @ DE.

Thanks for confirming.

Niel V

You can drive with that seat plus an instructor, BUT you would both use the 3 pointers and could use a 5/6 harness when solo.
Dirk


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