Rachane Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 When the Recaro seats were offered as a 2012 option, I saw most dealership cars ordered with them. I then saw those cars sit around on the dealers' lots longer than usual, I suspect because of those seats - which look snazzy and are doubtless fine for high-performance driving, but are cramped and nearly non-adjustable for comfortable daily driving, especially for women, since the seats are low and pelvis-tight. By contrast the regular Mustang seats are completely adjustable and comfortable. [i added the Ford electric seat adjustment machinery to the passenger seat too, which my wife appreciates.] You can also make the regular seats downright luxurious if desired. Anyway I hope that Ford/Shelby doesn't make the Recaros standard, as I think it would detract from the car overall. [i also think that Ford should make the Mustang Comfort Package (the electric passenger seat) at least a factory option for the GT500. Through 2012 passengers in this top-end Mustang have been stuck sitting low on the floor in manual seats unless they are owner-updated.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Hye Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I doubt it will. It is optional on every other stang, except the Boss 302 LS. They know the shelby is not a purely track car and I am sure they'll offer more "comfort" seats. Wont fuze me, I;m still getting recaros in mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Any way to add the power adjust system to the passengers seat on a 2008 SGT? I would really like to convert that seat in my SGT...I could not believe it was a manual adjust. How did you get your set up done? Thanks, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 When the Recaro seats were offered as a 2012 option, I saw most dealership cars ordered with them. I then saw those cars sit around on the dealers' lots longer than usual, I suspect because of those seats - which look snazzy and are doubtless fine for high-performance driving, but are cramped and nearly non-adjustable for comfortable daily driving, especially for women, since the seats are low and pelvis-tight. By contrast the regular Mustang seats are completely adjustable and comfortable. [i added the Ford electric seat adjustment machinery to the passenger seat too, which my wife appreciates.] You can also make the regular seats downright luxurious if desired. Anyway I hope that Ford/Shelby doesn't make the Recaros standard, as I think it would detract from the car overall. [i also think that Ford should make the Mustang Comfort Package (the electric passenger seat) at least a factory option for the GT500. Through 2012 passengers in this top-end Mustang have been stuck sitting low on the floor in manual seats unless they are owner-updated.] Agreed don't like the Recaros at all...Can't see Ford making them standard on the GT500 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 they are still optional for the 2013 MY. They are also available this year as an option on the premium GT coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachane Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Any way to add the power adjust system to the passengers seat on a 2008 SGT? I would really like to convert that seat in my SGT...I could not believe it was a manual adjust. How did you get your set up done? Here is the thread where I discussed my 2011 conversion. Previously I had a 2007 GT500 and converted that passenger seat similarly here. Read this thread, which has links back to the original procedure & parts list. It is not a complicated process, but as noted in this thread, you do have to run a power wire to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA32 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would love to have them as standard. I have had both the base and the Recaro's. The Recaro's are hands down the better seat. I was total surprised by how comfortable they were on the last trip I took. The Recaro's are the best seats I have ever had in a Mustang or any car for that matter. First time sitting in the Recaro's I did not think they were as comfortable as the base, until I took a drive and I was sold on the Recaro's from then on. Would not have a Mustang without them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would love to have them as standard. I have had both the base and the Recaro's. The Recaro's are hands down the better seat. I was total surprised by how comfortable they were on the last trip I took. The Recaro's are the best seats I have ever had in a Mustang or any car for that matter. First time sitting in the Recaro's I did not think they were as comfortable as the base, until I took a drive and I was sold on the Recaro's from then on. Would not have a Mustang without them! I sat in a 2012 w/Recaro's on the dealer floor. They were at LEAST equal to my 2010 "base" seats. I saw one TS member report that they didn't recline. Uhhhh, oh yes they do. They also have a lever that you pump to raise or lower the seat height. And the standard "adjuster bar" across the front for front/rear movement. If people weren't asking such ridiculous prices for a pair, I'd probably have them in my car. Since they're starting to be a option in Mustangs, I'll wait until the price comes back down to Earth and then buy a set. And basically, just for the looks since they feel the same as my 2010 seats. I have heard that they feel MUCH better than a '07-'09 set so I'm ASSUMING that the '10+later seats are a improvement over the early models? Nice looking but feel the same. And I'd transfer my power rack over from my OEM seat to the Recaro just for the 'creature feature' aspect. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Phill, Recaro's for the Mustang are now available from Ford Racing Performance Parts... http://www.fordracin...tKeyField=13483 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Phill, Recaro's for the Mustang are now available from Ford Racing Performance Parts... http://www.fordracin...tKeyField=13483 I wonder if these fit the S197 (07-09) GT500's?, They'd look great in my KR Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Phill, Recaro's for the Mustang are now available from Ford Racing Performance Parts... http://www.fordracin...tKeyField=13483 Wow, I actually like those more than the GT500 seats with the Snake in them. I wonder if they have the side airbag incorporated in them? (it does not say). Thanks for the link, Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA32 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 From my experience the Recaro's on a long drive are more comfortable than the base seats. I had a 2011 with the base seats which are comfortable seats it just the 2012 Recaro's are more so. Just sitting in them does no justice for the Recaro's you need to take a long drive in them. I use my Gt500 as a daily driver and I can tell you the Recaro's to me are worth the extra money. If it’s in the budget get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVENGE Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 No way they would make Recaros standard and lose out on charging extra for it. Also I suspect a lot of the people who can afford the Shelby are of the large butt variety and would not appreaciate the confines of Recaro seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Just bought my car two weeks ago and sat in both before making a final decision. The Recaros fit me like a glove and the only way to go in my opinion. The seat bottom seems longer to me and offers more support whereas the standard seats seemed to stop 5-6" short of my knees. I would have to agree that they should be an option and not standard as not everyone is built the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500bro Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Is it possible to get racing seat belt harness that passes thru the openings in the top of the recaros instead of the standard shoulder belts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss 540 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 The seats are one reason I bought the car! They are very comfortable for long trips (1K a day). Can imagine that old fat people will have an issue because they are harder to get out of. The only issue I have is they are not heated lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Standard or not, they'll be in my '13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Recaros are not standard on the 2013. The order bank is now open with all the available options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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