Recaro Pole Positions vs Euro GTS Pole Positions (FIA vs ABE)

JimmyS · 03-20-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dh3622

I have a set of OEM Euro GTS Seats (used and w/o bracket mounts) for sale. If interested PM me and I can provide more pix's etc.

Oh so tempting....

irunalot · 03-20-2021, 09:43 PM

Right there with you! I'm making myself wait 30 days, if I still want them I'll pull the trigger.

786 · 03-22-2021, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh3622

I have a set of OEM Euro GTS Seats (used and w/o bracket mounts) for sale. If interested PM me and I can provide more pix's etc.

just curious what you're asking for them.

XKxRome0ox · 03-23-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

Got it! Its actually not a group buy in the tradition sense. It's a BMW website that has discounts for people that sign up...I just totally forgot what it was called hahahah. I think the same recaros were like 80 bucks off. XKxRome0ox can you chime in? I forgot that group buy discount site website.

https://**************/

euro ******
trying searching as it's not allowed to be linked here

wow they're really against this site

join the FB group and you will see plenty of posts about the groupbuys
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1281553018523429

dh3622 · 03-23-2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 786

just curious what you're asking for them.

Short Answer: 'As is' - $5,000 (set) or 'Repaired' - $6,725 (set).
Short Explanation: Passenger seat has a 3/8" slit. Driver seat perfect.

I have plenty of pix's that show all parts/angles of each seat. Other than the one 3/8" slit, there are no other marks, scars, etc.

I've been having trouble finding someone that will repair a $7,000 seat; worried about screwing something up.

Insurance company paid for my new set of GTS Euro Seats from iND for $13,450 + tax + shipping.

aBMWfan · 03-23-2021, 04:42 PM

^

That’s a steal

786 · 03-23-2021, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh3622

Short Answer: 'As is' - $5,000 (set) or 'Repaired' - $6,725 (set).
Short Explanation: Passenger seat has a 3/8" slit. Driver seat perfect.

I have plenty of pix's that show all parts/angles of each seat. Other than the one 3/8" slit, there are no other marks, scars, etc.

I've been having trouble finding someone that will repair a $7,000 seat; worried about screwing something up.

Insurance company paid for my new set of GTS Euro Seats from iND for $13,450 + tax + shipping.

Hey my buddy will take these. PM me your contact info.

irunalot · 03-23-2021, 06:45 PM

Ahh. you beat me to it LOL thank you!

JimmyS · 03-23-2021, 09:43 PM

Wow, need to grab my wallet and head up north. I’ll figure out the rest to get these in my car somehow.

irunalot · 03-24-2021, 08:03 AM

Since these are Recaro Pole Position Carbons, does anyone know of a GREAT upholstery shop that can over them in Sakir Orange to match my interior? That would fit my build much better than the stock GTS euro seats.

dh3622 · 03-24-2021, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh3622

Short Answer: 'As is' - $5,000 (set) or 'Repaired' - $6,725 (set).
Short Explanation: Passenger seat has a 3/8" slit. Driver seat perfect.

I have plenty of pix's that show all parts/angles of each seat. Other than the one 3/8" slit, there are no other marks, scars, etc.

I've been having trouble finding someone that will repair a $7,000 seat; worried about screwing something up.

Insurance company paid for my new set of GTS Euro Seats from iND for $13,450 + tax + shipping.

Guys; Seats are sold. They're heading to the GREAT state of TEXAS and to a good home. Thank you everyone for the interest. DH.

786 · 03-24-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dh3622

Guys; Seats are sold. They're heading to the GREAT state of TEXAS and to a good home. Thank you everyone for the interest. DH.

Thanks for the easy transaction bud, my friend is excited to get them. I'm looking forward to trying them out.

aBMWfan · 03-24-2021, 03:23 PM

I may be posting mine soon, but I’ll be asking for double that w/ the discontinued brackets

4play · 03-24-2021, 03:24 PM

Bummer, looks like I missed out by about 90 mins.

You should have auctioned them!

Browntrash · 03-24-2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dh3622

Guys; Seats are sold. They're heading to the GREAT state of TEXAS and to a good home. Thank you everyone for the interest. DH.

thanks DH. Now the question is which car to put them in!

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Originally Posted by 786

Thanks for the easy transaction bud, my friend is excited to get them. I'm looking forward to trying them out.

Thanks W.

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4play · 03-24-2021, 05:03 PM

Should be going in a GTS...

786 · 03-25-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 4play

Should be going in a GTS...

lol, don't worry i have first right of refusal if he sells.

okla_m2c · 01-23-2023, 11:47 AM

Hi all - apologies for reviving an old thread here.

Has anyone here been able to successfully source a set of Recaro Pole Position (ABE version) to the U.S. or know a reputable vendor that can? I know plenty of shops that have the FIA versions, but hard to find known shops that have the alternative ABE versions.

I've been trying to do some research, and it seems that pricing is inconsistent across the board on the ABE's and hard to know what is reputable and what isn't. I did find a shop in Germany that seems to have the seats at a fairly good price (including shipping) - they have a fairly large ebay site/operation as well.

I'll be running this inside my M2C and intent is to keep the car dual-duty for both track and street. I like the idea of being able to use the factory 3-point harness along with an aftermarket Schroth 6-point harness at the track.

Would also like to run these seats on either 1) sliders or 2) keep memory seat functionality if possible.

ENDL3SS · 01-23-2023, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gopropham

Hi all - apologies for reviving an old thread here.

Has anyone here been able to successfully source a set of Recaro Pole Position (ABE version) to the U.S. or know a reputable vendor that can? I know plenty of shops that have the FIA versions, but hard to find known shops that have the alternative ABE versions.

I've been trying to do some research, and it seems that pricing is inconsistent across the board on the ABE's and hard to know what is reputable and what isn't. I did find a shop in Germany that seems to have the seats at a fairly good price (including shipping) - they have a fairly large ebay site/operation as well.

I'll be running this inside my M2C and intent is to keep the car dual-duty for both track and street. I like the idea of being able to use the factory 3-point harness along with an aftermarket Schroth 6-point harness at the track.

Would also like to run these seats on either 1) sliders or 2) keep memory seat functionality if possible.

Tainkik Shop (tainikshop@gmail.com) on eBay or Evasive Motorsports would be the 2 I would suggest going through for ABE version. You can get Brey Krause side brackets and use them with OEM sliders. I've only used OEM and BK side brackets with OEM manual sliders so I can't speak for memory seat function but I know they do work on powered sliders.

okla_m2c · 01-23-2023, 05:15 PM

I remember someone saying something about "tainkik", but I can't seem to find that shop anywhere on eBay or the internet.

Only one I've found is a shop that goes by "Maar". They're quite responsive via email.

Looks like Evasive only carries the carbon model for the ABE's. But I can reach out to them and ask if they offer other models.

Day Laborer · 01-23-2023, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gopropham

I remember someone saying something about "tainkik", but I can't seem to find that shop anywhere on eBay or the internet.

Only one I've found is a shop that goes by "Maar". They're quite responsive via email.

Looks like Evasive only carries the carbon model for the ABE's. But I can reach out to them and ask if they offer other models.

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MaX PL · 01-23-2023, 06:28 PM

Stable Energies has the ABE as thats where I bought mine from last year. They're in NJ.

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