Are the Recaros worth it?

[Stonehauler]

Having DD'd the standard heated/cooled leather seats for almost 5 years and just recently upgrading to the Recaro's - the only real difference for me was not having an adjustable headrest. I drove the car from Texas to Ohio (~1000 miles) and that was the biggest drawback really. The number of times I actually used the heat/cool function I don't think were frequent enough that I will actually miss them. Nice, but not necessary.

The side bolstering you get from the Recaros though...

As someone who has back issues (got rear-ended at a light by a class 7 truck while I was in a T-Bird), trust me, having heated seats is a must have for me. The seat must be comfortable for a long drive, and it must be heated so that it can help soothe the back. We use it every time we drive except in the summer, and then it's still used on occasion when the back starts hurting.

After being spoiled by our F-350 for 12 years, having a cooled seat in the summers is also something very high on the list. While it may not reach the level of a heated steering wheel (my wife is requiring that on our next truck), it's still pretty high on the list.

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[Grabber_GT]

Not in a Mustang if they are the same as the S550 ones, which they look to be. The ones in my 1LE are much better than the Mustang ones I've sat in which are just not comfortable. But the biggest issue is that they are not ventilated, while the regular premium seats are.

 

[Rag]

If given the option to have default seats with power, heat, and cooling, or RECARO’S with none of that in the s650… would you still go Recaro’s?

I go power, heated /cooled seats, and a racing seat for track time.
The Recaro's are nice and all, but you give up to much for a seat that isn't really a race seat , it is on tracks that move, and back is not FIXED. They are great for others to look at at the cars and coffee that don't know better. They are nice supportive street driving seats no doubt. But useless If you track the car and plan on using a 4/5/6 point belt. In that use you want a fixed back seat and no seat tracks as you don't want the seat to move if the worst happens. My opinion, and you know they all stink.
Hot summer with black interior you'll love the cooling seats. Track days, it is a few bolts to swap to a proper racing seat.

 

[pozi240]

Someone earlier in this thread (or possibly, another thread), mentioned that the new S650 Recaro's "must be ventilated" since they have perforations in the leather for them now. Well, the S550 Recaro's have ALWAYS had perforations in the leather (for breathing and comfort). I've attached pictures of the Recaro's in my current 2021 GT (you can clearly see the perforations). I love them and they are mega comfy! Our new S650 order has them as well... I did talk to a regional Ford rep for southern Ontario on the subject of cooled/heating ability on the new Recaro's... he wouldn't commit fully to an official answer, but, said they are working very hard to have active ventilation available at launch on the car. No word on heating functions though, but, I don't care about that part since I don't winter drive the car anyway.

 

[wusthof]

Do the recaros leave more or less space in the back seat? I ask because I'll be needing to fit a baby seat back there

There's not a lot of space for anything let alone anyone no matter what kind of seats you have. A baby seat faced fwd with a touch of room for lil legs or criss cross apple sauce......rearward facing nfg. Been there, dun that

 

[Cherry Orca]

Someone earlier in this thread (or possibly, another thread), mentioned that the new S650 Recaro's "must be ventilated" since they have perforations in the leather for them now. Well, the S550 Recaro's have ALWAYS had perforations in the leather (for breathing and comfort). I've attached pictures of the Recaro's in my current 2021 GT (you can clearly see the perforations). I love them and they are mega comfy! Our new S650 order has them as well... I did talk to a regional Ford rep for southern Ontario on the subject of cooled/heating ability on the new Recaro's... he wouldn't commit fully to an official answer, but, said they are working very hard to have active ventilation available at launch on the car. No word on heating functions though, but, I don't care about that part since I don't winter drive the car anyway.

What’s this colour???

 

[Bikeman315]

What’s this colour???

Showstopper Red. The S650 name is Carmine Red. Not sure if they are different. You will need a Premium car with the 401a package to get them.

 

[pozi240]

Showstopper Red. The S650 name is Carmine Red. Not sure if they are different. You will need a Premium car with the 401a package to get them.

Carmine Red is very dark (think Oxblood), and only available on the premium pkg "normal" seats. The Recaro's on the S650 are only available in Onyx (black), Space Grey (off white), or Indigo Blue (Dark Horse only). I love the Showstopper Red, but, it only works well with black or white cars I find (contrast)

 

[Bikeman315]

Carmine Red is very dark (think Oxblood), and only available on the premium pkg "normal" seats. The Recaro's on the S650 are only available in Onyx (black), Space Grey (off white), or Indigo Blue (Dark Horse only). I love the Showstopper Red, but, it only works well with black or white cars I find (contrast)

Just saw this on a thread about the 2024 dashboard. So is the Camine or Embargo?

 

[blitzburgh]

the recaros are inarguably better if you’re not fat if we can be blunt here lol

No one on here is fat, everyone just has massive lats from working out.

 

[OppoLock]

No one on here is fat, everyone just has massive lats from working out.

 

[blitzburgh]

Exactly and no one pay ADM they all get MSRP, know the dealer....he gives them his daughters number with the keys etc.

 

[Evo1986]

Showstopper red? What a stupid name. When I read showstopper, Shawn Michaels from WWE comes to my mind lmao

 

[pozi240]

Showstopper red? What a stupid name. When I read showstopper, Shawn Michaels from WWE comes to my mind lmao

Yeah, its a bit of funny name, but, Ford has been using that color name since the early S197 days.... I will say though... at car shows (and we go to a LOT of them, including Carlisle every year), we almost always get comments on the red interior on our black cars...... it does draw attention.

 

[Johnny Rockit]

If given the option to have default seats with power, heat, and cooling, or RECARO’S with none of that in the s650… would you still go Recaro’s?

The Recaros in my 22 GT get more comfy every time I sit in them. And I am plus sized. Lol
I don't need a heated or cooled seat so I really diesn't matter. As a daily driver I would still stay with the Recaros.

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