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[Tomikaze]

http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item1c1c061ee0

[link517]

What the hell? I'm in.

Edited by link517, 26 May 2011 - 07:34 AM.

[IndischRot968]

Wouldn't say they are unique. These are standard 968 CS seats. European CSs came as standard with these unless comfort option was specified. They are also not Porsche exclusive. That's just a standard Recaro Pole Position seat. Pair of brand new ones cost around GBP900 (approx USD1,400), so the price of USD1,800 for the used seem to be on a high side.

[rxter]

They'd look good in Bio's car.

[biotechee]

Yes, they would look quite spectacular in my car, if I do say so myself....

IndischRot968 - unfortunately, they are not "just" Recaro Pole Position seats, otherwise I would have bought a set of Poles a long time ago. Yes, these were made by Recaro for Porsche. Yes, they basically have the same dimensions and look the same as the Poles. But, pull up a pic of a plain-jane set of Poles, look at the back of said Poles, then have a look at the back of a set of Porsche CS seats made by Recaro. You'll see the difference quite quickly I believe. That manufacturing difference specificed by Porsche is what makes the CS seats unique, and, dare I say, command a premium.

I'm pretty sure I know where these seats came from too.

Edited by biotechee, 26 May 2011 - 08:37 AM.

[tamathumper]

Unless they have $400 taped to the back of them, what difference would be worth the premium?

[flash]

the back is smooth on the pole position, whereas the club sport has a rib pattern

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[link517]

I wonder if these will approach the price of the speedster seats. http://cgi.ebay.com/...s#ht_6376wt_970

[94SilverCab]

the back is smooth on the pole position, whereas the club sport has a rib pattern

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And we know that ribbed is better...(that's what she said...)

Couldn't help myself,

Jay

On topic...Bio those would look SO sweet in your car!

[biotechee]

I know I know I know.

But now that everyone and their brother knows about the auction, these gems are probably going to end up WAY out of my reach.



They're sooo much lighter than the standard seats too.

Double

[Tomikaze]

Everyone might know about it now but I don't know how many of us are ready to throw down that sort of coin for a pair. The seat upgrade is pretty far down on my to do list. I will dream about these tonight but be happy when I wake up with $1800 still in the bank.

That being said I would fight somebody for them if they were gaurds red...

[tamathumper]

At $100 per rib, you're welcome to them.

[link517]

Maybe if i win these, my car can look like a McDonald's. All i need are a red wig, yellow jumpsuit, and some face makeup.

[flash]

the last set of these i saw went for something silly like $3000 - i'm not saying they are worth it, and there is lighter stuff out there, but the price can be high

[Cloud9...68]

They look so simple - not getting how they're significantly different from your garden variety fixed back, fake-suede covered racing seats. OK, maybe the yellow paint sets them apart, but I'm not seeing the premium over a set of Sparco Evo's or the like. Either way, climbing over those sills would be a test of one's dexterity...

I'm by no means knocking this style seat - I'll be in the market for something like them soon myself - but for my evolving track car, function and light weight will be the main criteria.

[link517]

For me, these seats have a premium because they are OEM and rare, not because i feel these are superior to any current offering from Recaro etc.. I mean, these seats are 20 years old.

[Cloud9...68]

I can see how their rarity would make them desirable and valuable to a lot of people. But imho, it seems kind of silly to put seats this rare and expensive in a car barely worth $10K.

[Ab54666]

Over in the UK DesignTek do very similar seats for a lot less cash;



£270 UK Pounds each.

[94SilverCab]

+1 on Link 517

[Cloud9...68]

Ab54666,

Now that's what I'm talking about! Very nice... Wonder if they come in gray, and how much shipping would be...

But again, I'm talking about a track application, where all I care about is light weight, a good fit, and a reasonable price. I suppose if I was building the ultimate street 968, the CS seats could be tempting.

Edited by Cloud9...68, 28 May 2011 - 08:59 AM.