recaro pole position height issue

VR1 · 04-25-2023, 08:25 AM

Hi everyone,

I installed a recaro pole position with recaro side mounts in my car. I have the seat on the highest position but I still cannot see over the instrument cluster. Attached photo is what my view looks like. I’m like 5’9” so a bit surprised. Any ideas on ways to raise the seat up even higher? I’ve been looking at these side mounts that seem to give more height options:

https://www.holley.com/products/safe...ts/96003039RQP

Thanks!

Rino924 · 04-25-2023, 08:34 AM

Are you floor mounted? Take a pic of how you have the seat mounted.

VR1 · 04-25-2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rino924

Are you floor mounted? Take a pic of how you have the seat mounted.

Hey man,

I’m on side mounts.

Thanks!

MaximusB · 04-25-2023, 10:18 AM

Switch to BK mount with stock sliders. That setup will put you about an inch lower than stock.

VR1 · 04-25-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Switch to BK mount with stock sliders. That setup will put you about an inch lower than stock.

Ok got ya. Is this the one you’re talking about?

https://www.ogracing.com/products/br...SABEgJrB_D_BwE

VR1 · 04-25-2023, 10:33 AM

Trying to find something that can come in this weekend since I have a track event next weekend. Any ideas if this would work?

https://www.pci-racing.com/product/sm-side-a3/

radiognome · 04-30-2023, 11:11 PM

Isn't by using highest level for the front bolt you actually lowering your head? Try the lowest in front, I think you just tilted your seat backwards. Personally I would not recommend sliders, had it for years and they add extra movements and less butt feeling of the car.

amrazM · 05-01-2023, 05:29 AM

you can make spacers to between the bracket and the floor. when I installed sportsters into my cousins m5 we just designed the spacers in CAD and had them cut from billet. search around locally and see if there is anyone who can do this for you

VR1 · 05-01-2023, 10:18 AM

Thanks everyone for your help! I got some extra height side rails from PCI so all is good now! What a difference the seat makes.

MineralWhiteF80 · 05-03-2023, 08:56 AM

VR1, nice work getting the seat placement in a good place for you!

Actually finding the race seat that fits your ass and shoulder height, plus the correct combination of floor mounts, sliders, side mounts, etc. is hard because you can't easily and blindly calculate what the whole assembly will feel like before actually buying stuff online (for most people) and actually trying it out.

Which PCI mounts did you go with?
https://www.pci-racing.com/product-c...y/seat-mounts/

Also, I think it would be beneficial to the community for you to add your setup and details (seat/mount parts plus your body type-height-size-waist) to the big race seat thread=
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1398040

04-25-2023, 08:25 AM	#1
VR1 Second Lieutenant 638 Rep 289 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	recaro pole position height issue Hi everyone, I installed a recaro pole position with recaro side mounts in my car. I have the seat on the highest position but I still cannot see over the instrument cluster. Attached photo is what my view looks like. I’m like 5’9” so a bit surprised. Any ideas on ways to raise the seat up even higher? I’ve been looking at these side mounts that seem to give more height options: https://www.holley.com/products/safe...ts/96003039RQP Thanks! Attached Images
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04-25-2023, 08:34 AM	#2
Rino924 Second Lieutenant 410 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Are you floor mounted? Take a pic of how you have the seat mounted.
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04-25-2023, 10:18 AM	#4
MaximusB Major 1394 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 13 Frozen White E92 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Switch to BK mount with stock sliders. That setup will put you about an inch lower than stock.
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VR1 Second Lieutenant 638 Rep 289 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Trying to find something that can come in this weekend since I have a track event next weekend. Any ideas if this would work? https://www.pci-racing.com/product/sm-side-a3/
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04-30-2023, 11:11 PM	#7
radiognome Private First Class 38 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Isn't by using highest level for the front bolt you actually lowering your head? Try the lowest in front, I think you just tilted your seat backwards. Personally I would not recommend sliders, had it for years and they add extra movements and less butt feeling of the car.
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05-01-2023, 05:29 AM	#8
amrazM mTekMods 2139 Rep 2,899 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	you can make spacers to between the bracket and the floor. when I installed sportsters into my cousins m5 we just designed the spacers in CAD and had them cut from billet. search around locally and see if there is anyone who can do this for you __________________ 2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP G-Power Supercharged First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
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05-01-2023, 10:18 AM	#9
VR1 Second Lieutenant 638 Rep 289 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your help! I got some extra height side rails from PCI so all is good now! What a difference the seat makes. Attached Images
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05-03-2023, 08:56 AM	#10
MineralWhiteF80 Dont listen to me 790 Rep 561 Posts Drives: F82, E92 M3, G30 M550i, E46 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Atlanta,Ga iTrader: (1)	VR1, nice work getting the seat placement in a good place for you! Actually finding the race seat that fits your ass and shoulder height, plus the correct combination of floor mounts, sliders, side mounts, etc. is hard because you can't easily and blindly calculate what the whole assembly will feel like before actually buying stuff online (for most people) and actually trying it out. Which PCI mounts did you go with? https://www.pci-racing.com/product-c...y/seat-mounts/ Also, I think it would be beneficial to the community for you to add your setup and details (seat/mount parts plus your body type-height-size-waist) to the big race seat thread= https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1398040
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