What about the TDF racing bucket seats ?

Well, I'll share what I know....and don't know, and think

When we were in Maranello in early November, we asked about the "new" seats....at the time (and perhaps still) they were not an option.

What I think... (i.e. pure speculation)

Seats need to be homologated/certified for each market, plus a number of markets have specific safety requirements. That's one reason why the different Ferrari seats (structurally) have been pretty consistent, albeit with different cosmetic details. (eg. - similar to the rules why you cannot buy factory 4pt harnesses in the NA market, but you can in the EU).

Cost vs. likely demand might a factor in them not being offered, or at a super high price. Then again, LaF "seats" were homologated, and I'd assume the tdf will be imported as an F12 with regards to crash standards, so perhaps it will be easier to get them certified.

Also, if you've ever lived with fixed-back seats (eg. Porsche's LWB), they can be a pain in the ass (or, back). Zero access to the rear of the car, and not adjustable. That of course is my opinion, if you like and want them, hope they are made available.

 

For me personally, they do suit the track nature of the TDF better than the standard adjustable CF seats which have been around since the Scud in '07?

 

Whilst they may look good, zero adjustment is a killer as I know from the F40, and I don't want to not drive my car long distances because of the discomfort. Also I KNOW my wife will hate them.

 

At some point the WAF (Wife acceptance factor) becomes a key issue...

We also have to admit that although high performance cars are doing well on a track, they are NOT race cars...

 

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I imagine the wear and tear would be a killer on the drivers side lower edge where you get in and out. Plus fixed back seats suck for more than anything 30-45 minutes driving. They look great though.

 

No. Thankfully.

 

i have ordered them . hope they are cool !

 

I ordered this ! It's the same or different ?
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I don't think these are the same. I think the OP is referring to post 285 below:

Notice how the uppers and lower are connected to be more of a race car seat.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ff-gtc4lusso-f12/502417-official-ferrari-f12-tdf-picture-thread-15.html

 

Yes I think it's different.
Strange I don't have option to change to that style ;( when configure my car

 

Me neither, even at TM, not that I would have considered them.
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I asked and they said no for a moment. Maybe in the future but I doubt it.

 

Hence my answer to the question. I was not offered them at TM which suggests they are not available.

 

Pricing is out.
Was quoted around 65000 usd for both sides.
I am in Asia.

When too much is too much....

Carbon head ramp was 30000 usd for both sides.
I was expecting around 40000 usd.
Ouch!

 

Bucket seats were removed from the options list due to supplier issues.

 

I was quoted about a month ago.
Are they coming back or better yet even with lower price at all??