Contemplating racing seats for my 812 spec, not sure if this is the way to go.
I have them in F12, 812 and have ordered them in my Pista (standard). Very comfortable and I am 6’2. If you order them strongly suggest the seat lifter. Without it they sit very low.
I have standard seats both on my FF and 488 ... I love to order racing seats for my 812... but I am also 6,2 with back problems !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have carbon fibre race seats on mine and, in GT mode over long distances, find the padding quite hard and not particularly comfortable. Would be worth trying both before deciding.
Do you mean the carbon backed race seats or the fixed buckets ? If former they are fine and give you more headroom. Latter will hit resale as not adjustable.
Thanks for the feedback, I do have race seats with the lifter in my 488 and the full power standard seats (which I never touch the adjustments) in my 458. Just wondering about the race seats being perceived as out of place in a GT car.
It really depends on how big you are and how you are going to use the car. I personally like the comfort of the regular seats. Plus they are electric, have seat heaters etc. To me it's one of the nice things of the 812 is the comfort factor in the car is quite high (for example it's way more comfortable than my Corvette).
I spec’d mine with the Daytona version of the race seats. I’m 6’6” and the race seats allow for additional head room.
I have the race seats in my Aperta and TDF - they are great for those cars from a form and function perspective, but for the 812 I went with the regular seats which are more comfortable and adjustable-perfect for its role as a GT car. However I was surprised how well they do on the track - not as good as the race seats obviously but still held me in place to the point I did not even think about the seats on the track. So if 812 will be tracked a lot - then race seats, otherwise if driving on regular roads is the target, then I would go with the standard seats.
I’ve had the Goldrake race seats in the F12, 488, 812, and upcoming Pista. Our FF is the only model with standard seats. IMO, the race seats suit the sporting character of most Ferraris better. I wouldn’t buy a Ferrari with standard seats if race seats were an original option. I find the race seats quite comfortable for most journeys, but after putting 1,000 miles on the 812 last week (plus tons of track miles at Road Atlanta and Barber), my lower back was a little sore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have the large CF racing seats in my 458 and I like them. Black leather with a black alcantara center and red leather stripe. I went with the standard seats for the 812 figuring I'll be driving on longer trips. I also went with the alcantara center and red leather stripe. My car hasn't been built yet so I'll see how I like them.
From Automobile magazine, March 9, 2019: Image Unavailable, Please Login I’m still happy that I chose the Goldrake race seats (matte CF), but I understand this sentiment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I went from race, to thinking the standard are likely more comfortable and the adjusting easier with driver memory, back to the race because they look soooo much better.
I did a TM car, chose the standard seats with a design detail to follow the historic car I was using as inspiration. Then after a few months realised it was a mistake. I find the race seats very comfortable, as does my wife, for even very long road trips. If you drive quickly they are so much better for holding you in place and the real key is keeping your shoulders pinned which adds feel when you drive quickly, which I figured is more important. I changed the seats, I think to the irritation of the factory but thankfully they agreed! I also think it might have delayed my car though - I’m hoping it arrives soon!
A question about the spec of the 812: Chosing the colored inner details in the car you get all those beautiful color accents in the cabin including the the stripe in the center of the "regular" seats of the car. If I go with racing seats I get the same central stripe or I have to chose as an extra option for that colored stripe in the center of the seat? I don't know if I made myself clear. Thanks everyone in advance!
If you chose colored inner details and you spec the race seats, then (likewise with the standard seats) you get a central stripe through the race seat in the same colour that you have selected for the colored inner details.
I just tried the carbon seats in the 812 here in Geneva and they are so comfortable, it looks like you have more support for your back than standard seat of my 488....I guess I did the right thing to add them on my 812 spec.
It is not the back but the leg that gets painful when it comes to race seats. It has flat surface and can not be tilted so that the knee is kinda in the air all the time. If you have lifter you can lift it but still not tilt it. I prefer bucket but its far more expensive after thought since in my coutry it is not specable from the get go Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I would personally go with standard in either Daytona, Diamond Stitched or Pattern - especially if the car will be driven as a daily or on longer trips. I find the carbon racing seats way too hard and uncomfortable. It’s also a pain to adjust. They do however look stunning when specced to match color elements of the car. Like these: Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hey Guys, Having sold my F430 earlier this year, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a new 812. For my 52-year old back, I found the race seats to be fairly uncomfortable during a ~30 minute test drive and have decided on the Daytonas. As my car will be almost entirely street-driven (including some longer trips), that seems like the best choice. The bolsters offer more than sufficient support for the couple of track days I'll do each year. Frankly, when on the track in street cars, I'm more concerned about the 3-point belts vs. a proper racing harness, but that's just me. Anyway, back to lurking mode... Ken
I had race seats once. They were comfortable up to about 1 1/2 hours then I was wishing for standard electric seats with more adjustments available. Oddly, the thing I missed mostly though was a proper headrest. I find that I frequently rest my head in the Ferrari on long stretches and that is not possible with the helmet accommodations in race seats. I love the full electrics in our 812. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
I find those seats amazing, the side inserts in colored leather are awesome.....from now on I will always go for it!
