Anyone have 996GT3 Seats in their Car?

jferrante · 09-28-2017, 04:05 PM

Anyone with an air-cooled have the alien GT3 seats in their car? Seriously considering this and would like to see if it works.

faverymi · 09-28-2017, 04:32 PM

Ive seen it in a AX 80s carrera.

Stock rails in the seats.

If I see it again I'll snap a picture.

Fly911 · Fly911's Garage

I had my GT3 seats in my 993. It was a direct bolt on with the sliders/brackets. But I believe the 911's are a bit different. I got my GT3 seats new from the factory in 2006, and have had then in 5 different cars! My 996, then a Maserati GT Spyder (was a direct bolt on...!!!), then my 993, then my 986 and finally my 987.2. They are the best seats I have ever had in any car!!!

jferrante · 09-29-2017, 10:49 AM

Yea - I am curious what they will look like - I am torn between 996GT3 seats, regular sport buckets and the RS style classic buckets.

jpnovak · 09-29-2017, 11:18 AM

i had a replica seat in my 914. Really liked it. Comfortable, decent angle and tons of lateral support. Been considering a Boxster and would like a pair in that if it happens to end up in my driveway.

jferrante · 09-29-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnovak

i had a replica seat in my 914. Really liked it. Comfortable, decent angle and tons of lateral support. Been considering a Boxster and would like a pair in that if it happens to end up in my driveway.

Thanks for the data point - my concern is that they are too modern for these cars. Have some time to decide.

jpnovak · 09-29-2017, 12:20 PM

Check out GTS Classics seats. They have as set called the Vallelunga (SP?) that offer similar lower and shoulder support as a Pole Position or GT3 seat but much more vintage head rest.

Another option is a 935 Lollipop style seat. Though in most cases you have to have narrow hips to fit one of these.

Manda Racing · Manda Racing's Garage

Here's some reproductions I bought from a guy in NY or NJ a couple years ago.

rdrr · 10-04-2017, 10:49 PM

I have a genuine set in my car and love them! My car is an '89 3.2

When I first bought them, I used the factory side brackets and some Recaro sliders. I had to re-drill the sliders to match the brackets, but from there they bolted right in. I did find that the seat was a little too high using this set up - at least for me, especially with a helmet on.

I then bought the Brey-Krause side brackets which allow the seat to mount a little lower and have some adjustability in the tilt of the seat. With those I think they are perfect. I'll look for some pics.