Updated version of Recaro Pole Positions?
 

Hi. I'm 6'4" and I took my car to the track for the first time. I loved the track but I can't physically heel toe my car because the steering wheel is in the way. I want to buy a seat that will allow me to have more head room and leg room.

While searching on the forum it seems the best choice is the Recaro Pole Position seats because they fit the car well and seem to be good for a tall person with a 34 inch waist. I was looking at their website and the Pole Position's have been updated. Evasive and other websites list the seats as 560 MM wide but the Recaro website lists them as 580 MM wide.

Did the size of the Pole Positions change? If so, does the new size fit the S2000?

Are there any cheaper options that would fit my needs and fit the car well?

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...de=070-98-UU11

http://store.us.recaro-automotive.co...ur-cloth?pp=24

Thank you.

I've had the old ones and now the new ones. New ones weigh more and feel sturdier. I'm guessing they are thicker. With that said maybe the cut into the inside waist size to make the seat thicker. I'm a 34 size waist or even smaller so it has no effect on me. Love my Recaros. But be prepared to pay a lot for these seats.

Davo

The new ones don't hit the doors or get in the way of the glove box any more than the old ones right?

They are damn expensive. $1100 is what I am finding them for. Is there a cheaper place to order them?

with seats and safety equipment, you get what you want to pay for. the recaros are worth every penny

They aren't any cheaper now. Price on almost all Recaros have gone up.

OP, have you looked at any other seat manufacturers? Sparco for instance?

I bought a Recaro Pole Position for $900 with $35 shipping. I found one for $800 but I didn't trust the company as much. I probably should have done that since it's just dropped shipped anyway.

I looked at any and all options but it came down to a seat that would fit me and the Pole Position is the largest seat that will fit without modifying the interior.

If you plan on gutting your interior you can fit a different and possibly cheaper seat.

I'll let you guys know what I think of the Pole Position and Buddy Club Rails. It will be a couple of weeks.

Where'd you purchase from?

i would like to know as well how you found them so cheap.

I bought my Recaro PP ABE version for less than $800 including shipping from Germany :)
Probably a bit more expensive to ship it across the pond though.

What is a Recaro PP ABE?

A few people wanted to know where I found/bought the seats so here you go.

$900 with cheap shipping. https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...seat/?pdk=AQEB

$825 with pretty cheap shipping. http://www.rennsport-one.com/shop/re...position-seat/

I googled like hell to find those prices. I can't believe it took me 8 years to buy a seat that will allow me to fit in this car. Maybe now I won't have to look over my windshield to see what color the stop light is.

ABE is a TUV certified version. I also have though, though with shipping across the pond it came to about $1200.

you sure these are the NG New Generation) ones. part number on turner shows old part number that's the one that failed FIA. new ones will have part number 070.98.UU11-01 these now come with side mounts included. so if you are getting them without side mounts for sure its not the revised version.

Are vendors still selling the old version? I figured Recaro would have pulled back all old stock due to the recall.

Since mine are being dropped shipped from the supplier so I don't see how they could be the old ones. However my track does not require certified seats so it should not effect me. I'll let you know when I get them.

How long ago did Recaro switch to the new version?

Update:

TunerMotorSports.com does a good job of getting to you right away with live chat. They stated it is the new seat but I won't have brackets with it. Do I need these brackets to mount the seat to my buddyclub rails?

No

This.

From what I understand, you can't really used the Recaro side mounts anyway if you are trying to get a really low seat position. Kind of strange they don't include them though as I thought it was part of the revised FIA certification. Sounds like a good deal though since they would be useless for your needs anyway.

Good find. The price on rennsport is the best deal ive been able to find.

I received my seats last night and it is the new version. It did come with the seat brackets and stated Recaro Pole Position N.G. and the proper part number on the box. When I get a chance to install it I will try to post pics for you guys.