GT-R Seat Choices and Opinions

[Jeff-W 2,749]

I couldn't find a truly appropriate sub-forum in the GT-R section for this question, so I'll post here.

Do any of you wonderful GT-R owners have any experience of, or comments concerning, the comfort level of Recaro seats in the car, particularly over longer distances?

There seem to be a lot of Recaro models on the second hand market atm and I wondered what the seats were like.

Thank you.

[JohnFK 4,589]

There's an interesting question. I've had both types of seat and current car has the Pure because I was getting hip ache from the previous Recaros but it seems this was due to increasing girth! 

However, having lost 7k due to lurgi eating-out restrictions they would probably be okay now. My rule of thumb was I could sit in them for 2hours ok, but 3 was too(sic) much.

Best Nissan seats I have experienced (so far) were the Recaros in the Juke mk1 Nismo.

One other thing I've learnt is not to sit in any type with my wallet in my back pocket. Does my back in very rapidly!

[JohnFK 4,589]

P.s. If you want to corner quickly then the Recaros will give the required side support.

[paul_k 1,296]

11.5 years in recaros now and no complaints. For track use they are a must. The wife’s e class has all the pump up support bags in the seats and they seem less comfortable. 

[John_K 1,172]

100% agree about the wallet comment

Personally i just cannot get on with the Recaros. I took a 370Z v2 Nismo out on a test drive and hated it, and you all know how much i love my v1. My preference in all cars i've ever owned so far has been - good looking from the outside, decent performance under the bonnet, maximum comfort level inside - all of which are personally subjective

Possibly not a lot of help, sorry, as i think the answer is you need to try them 

[Jeff-W 2,749]

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm not in a position to buy yet, but the car would have to suit long distance drives, and neither of us is getting any younger. I rather think the wallet problem - referred to by JohnFK above - would disappear with the purchase of said car.

This advice from owners will also help me be rather more particular in which adverts I drool over, and which I choose to disregard.

Further input appreciated, but John_K is correct at the end of the day - you have to try them.

[JohnFK 4,589]

There are some other choices:

1) The Prestige model has "more luxurious" seats.

2) The Nismo has very sporty seats.

I've sat in both sorts but not long enough to review them (except the Nismo ones were very huggy!)

[Jeff-W 2,749]

John, I see the other topic you have made for this discussion - if only I knew how to move the posts .....

[Neutreus 2,111]

4 hours ago, Jeff-W said:

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm not in a position to buy yet, but the car would have to suit long distance drives, and neither of us is getting any younger. I rather think the wallet problem - referred to by JohnFK above - would disappear with the purchase of said car.

This advice from owners will also help me be rather more particular in which adverts I drool over, and which I choose to disregard.

Further input appreciated, but John_K is correct at the end of the day - you have to try them.

Mine's the 2011 Premium Version - not sure if the Cream Alcantara seats were an upgrade option but they sure are comfy. I suffer with back problems in general and as long as I make sure my bum is pushed back in the seat (ie I'm not slumping) then I have no problems.

I've no doubt they aren't as supportive as a Recaro when pulling any decent G in a corner but I'll worry about then when I get on track next year. For the road they are great.

[blobbish 1,795]

Mine is also a premium and I have to say I like the seats. I get no back issues or leg.

I have driven it spirited and have no issues with cornering, but there will be an advantage for the Recaro's on track.

Only think I will say about the Recaros seats is that they are black and red. Now thats fine on a Black, or white GTR, but no so sure on a blue, Orange or Grey. Feels like wearing shoes with a tracksuit, it just doesn't go in my opinion.

[Paul_S 8,946]

I like the Black Edition GT-R seats I put in my 370Z.  I would say they are a seat that would suit some body shapes and not others because they're obviously not designed to be comfy like your average runabout would have but they hold you really well in the corners