07-25-2018, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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Question about Recaro Sportster CS
I did a search but didnt really find answers to what i am thinking about....
I am considering getting these Recaros... however my main reason for this is so that the driving position is improved. I want to sit lower in the car. Can anyone that has these in their 1M comment on this? are they worth it? installed these are going to run around $5k, which is real money and i dont want to spend that if they are just 'okay.' Id love to hear feedback from anyone that has some experience with this.
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07-25-2018, 03:49 PM | #2 |
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Yes, you need them, changes the car. You sit at the hight you should. I would get in my 340i and sit lower than in my 1M...its one part of the car they really got wrong, I now feel like I sit in it rather than on it.
They also hold you much better if you go to the track. Wish I did it sooner. |
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What did you use for mounts? I’ve been under the impression that this was a partial contributor to the seating height.
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Would recommend for sure! -try and get your hands on some performance seats. The OEM/Recaro frame and rails drop you low. If not contact Brey-Kause, they have new rails that mount to OEM sliders. You'll need to source manual OEM seats for the sliders. You can go through the https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/ to get airbag equipped CSs
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Pic of BMWP seat in the "high" position, when used in the low position it sits about 1.5-2in lower.
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blackmist222777, I have a set of the Recaro CS seats installed. I love the seats and how they keep me planted. I see you're in the Bay Area. If you're ever in San Jose, I'm more than glad to let you sit in them if you'd like.
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Thanks! that would be great. I work in Mountain View. If your close maybe we can meet up.
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I got them installed on my 1M and they are one of my favorite upgrades. I found this combo to be the best for seat height as it gives you the lowest seating position.
https://europeanautosource.com/macht...or-mounts.html https://europeanautosource.com/macht...s-e82-e9x.html https://europeanautosource.com/recar...track-kit.html |
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lol i hear you... and i agree.
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