So many Fake Recaro Seats!!!

[afgmoto1978]

Originally Posted by Nopis1O

Besides the fact that they are recaro. what makes the fakes any less attractive. they look like there made from the same material and quality for the most part. anybody had problems with fake that they dont think they would have had with the real ones?
I completly agree with the OP on the point of this thread about not being fooled. but if the only diff is the little bit more cloth here and less plastic there. why pay more for the same seat?

Ahh, no, I'm pretty sure the fakers didn't go through all the crash safety testing to validate that they will hold up in a accident. And as far as construction, I'm also willing to bet money the fakers are wet lay up fiberglass with a CF/Kevlar outer layer, not even vacuum bagged and autoclaved (where you get most of the strength in composite structures).

[Brent]

Originally Posted by staticpat

Seats are something I wouldn't skimp on. If you are a racer you are most likely getting them because you trust the name and heritage. There is a reason FIA approved seats are so expensive, and I'm willing to pay that price.

Originally Posted by afgmoto1978

Ahh, no, I'm pretty sure the fakers didn't go through all the crash safety testing to validate that they will hold up in a accident. And as far as construction, I'm also willing to bet money the fakers are wet lay up fiberglass with a CF/Kevlar outer layer, not even vacuum bagged and autoclaved (where you get most of the strength in composite structures).

2 very good points on why you should not get fake seats!!! As stated above, most of the race sanctioning organizations require driver's to have FIA approved seats because, just like Adam said, they are tried and tested.

[Gomez]

If anyone wants photos of genuine RZ Recaros, stickers, etc....just drop me a PM and I'll get some done.