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11-06-2012, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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Recaro Sportster CS/BMW Performance Seats
Does anyone know if Recaro CS's or BMW Performance seats would give a substantial amount of headroom over stock sport seats in an E90? I'm 6'4" and right against the headliner with the seats where I like them, so I have to recline a bit to fit... input is greatly appreciated!
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01-08-2016, 01:59 PM | #3 |
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I don't have them in my car but been in cars that do. Also been with cars with only the drivers seat replaced with BMW Performance seat. Although, they offer better body support I will say that they are not lower at all since my helmet was still banging onto the holly shit handle....
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When going with the Sportster CS (or any other aftermarket seat), the height will vary depending on the hardware used to mount them. Floor mounts, if sliders are used, and seat brackets (attaches seat to floor mount) varies in height from different manufactures. FWIW, I'm 6'4 and have enough clearance with Macht Schnell floor mounts, Recaro steel side mounts, and Recaro sliders with my helmet on with Recaro Profi XL seats. They are a lot thinner (less cushion) compared stock which helps with getting closer to the floor.
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I run Recaro SPGs. 6'1". I run my seats as low as possible on VAC Mounts + Sliders, and here is where I sit. Hard to see, but I have a ton of headroom (probably close to a foot) |
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01-12-2016, 09:54 AM | #8 |
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Also depends from the persons body. For example both me and my brother are 5.10 but he has longer legs vs me who has longer torso. So I have to sit little bit closer to the steering wheel. He doesn't.
However, I still think that custom brackets will solve any issues as pointed above by Ej-3 and Kgolf31 |
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