Recaro Pole Postion - advice on seat mount

Porker · 18-08-2013, 01:44 PM

Hi all,

I've just bought a Recaro Pole Position seat to fit in the CSL, it comes with the Recaro side plates, but I've been advised the Recaro sliding seat mount will put the seat too high.

Any alternatives? I've looked into VAC-motorsport mountings, these seem to work but I'd like to avoid ordering from USA as I'd prefer to have the seat and harness installed asap.

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/floo...-e46-p559.aspx

Neil M · 18-08-2013, 03:22 PM

Someone like Thorney of Geoff Steel should be able to advise.
Duty payable on US imported parts is prohibitive!

rstoughy · 18-08-2013, 04:52 PM

I made my 1st floor mount and it was perfect.

For the seat I've just installed (Recaro SPG) I ordered up the Vac mounts for it.
I also use the Recaro slider and if anything it feels a little low.

**shimmy** · 18-08-2013, 05:37 PM

I have SPG xl with recaro side brackets and sliders plus vac transition mounts........and I still look like a midget when driving

3wheels3 · 18-08-2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

and I still look like a midget when driving

lolz

Porker · 18-08-2013, 06:03 PM

Judging from most experiences, VAC seems the way to go then! Thanks...

karbonkid · 18-08-2013, 06:25 PM

Porker - I run full Recaro set up with PP's, FIA side mounts, floor mounts & sliders. Never thought I sit too high. If you were to ditch the sliders you would sit even lower. Depending on your seat belt arrangements some floor mounts can be easier.

**shimmy** · 18-08-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Porker - I run full Recaro set up with PP's, FIA side mounts, floor mounts & sliders. Never thought I sit too high. If you were to ditch the sliders you would sit even lower. Depending on your seat belt arrangements some floor mounts can be easier.

Although without sliders in theory you fail the MOT

**Mike R** · 18-08-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Although without sliders in theory you fail the MOT

That is a phallacy.

**shimmy** · 18-08-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike R

That is a phallacy.

Sliders may be overkill, but you need to be able to secure it in 2/3 different positions

Seats
It must be possible to secure the driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism in two or three different positions.* On electric seats the motors must move the seat fore and aft.

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18-08-2013, 01:44 PM	#1
Porker S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Casino cash: $1793	Recaro Pole Postion - advice on seat mount Hi all, I've just bought a Recaro Pole Position seat to fit in the CSL, it comes with the Recaro side plates, but I've been advised the Recaro sliding seat mount will put the seat too high. Any alternatives? I've looked into VAC-motorsport mountings, these seem to work but I'd like to avoid ordering from USA as I'd prefer to have the seat and harness installed asap. http://store.vacmotorsports.com/floo...-e46-p559.aspx __________________ E46 M3 CSL - E36 M3 GT

18-08-2013, 03:22 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Someone like Thorney of Geoff Steel should be able to advise. Duty payable on US imported parts is prohibitive! __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

18-08-2013, 04:52 PM	#3
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	I made my 1st floor mount and it was perfect. For the seat I've just installed (Recaro SPG) I ordered up the Vac mounts for it. I also use the Recaro slider and if anything it feels a little low. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

18-08-2013, 05:37 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I have SPG xl with recaro side brackets and sliders plus vac transition mounts........and I still look like a midget when driving __________________ .

18-08-2013, 06:03 PM	#6
Porker S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Casino cash: $1793	Judging from most experiences, VAC seems the way to go then! Thanks... __________________ E46 M3 CSL - E36 M3 GT

18-08-2013, 06:25 PM	#7
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Porker - I run full Recaro set up with PP's, FIA side mounts, floor mounts & sliders. Never thought I sit too high. If you were to ditch the sliders you would sit even lower. Depending on your seat belt arrangements some floor mounts can be easier. __________________

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