Question: Driver seat comfort!

bmanbmv · 09-14-2009, 08:37 AM

First off, this post is not related to the problem with the rocking driver seat (which I do have).

Does anyone have a problem with the comfort of the leather driver seat with the seat thigh support extension? I find it feels like there is a bar at the end of the leather seat and junction or start of the thigh support extension that puts pressure on the bottom of my thighs. I just got back from a 200mile road trip and my leg has been sore for several hours and during the drip I could not get comfortable for the life of me. It is more apparent on the right side of the seat. If I place my hand at the end of the seat (next to junction with thigh support extension) and push down, I can feel something hard (like the edge of the main seat sticking up). Can someone else let me know if this is a problem and if they feel this hard piece in the seat on the right side of the seat? I will try to take some pictures and post.....

Thanks,

TBA · 09-14-2009, 10:22 AM

Not a problem for me - seat is very comfortable for long trips.

Mreim769 · 09-14-2009, 10:29 AM

Is this not something you would have looked into before you purchased the car?

bmanbmv · 09-14-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mreim769

Is this not something you would have looked into before you purchased the car?

It did not seem to be a problem up until about 3 weeks ago. I have had the car for 3 months.

LtLeary · 09-14-2009, 11:32 AM

Well, I'm in my car over 3 hours a day and haven't noticed that particular issue (I have the climate controlled seat) I do know that, for me, having the thigh support extended requires less of a seat "tilt" than without it and, for the most part, I leave it "normalled."

Having said all that, I have noticed that it appears as if the gap caused by extending the thigh support makes me feel as though the seat is a bit less padded but I attributed that to my long legs and not spending enough time adjusting everything to suit!

Colnajoe · 09-14-2009, 11:48 AM

No problems for me, I'm 5'11. Is size or weight an issue?

ANNINO · 09-14-2009, 12:12 PM

I'm 6'2", 190lbs and I think the seats are some of the most comfortable i've been in. Took a 4.5 hour trip to the Adirondacks and coulda gone longer (comfort wise, NOT sanity)

LtLeary · 09-14-2009, 01:41 PM

I agree with the comfort....beats most of the seats I've ever been in (6'4" 250lbs)

lightonthehill · 09-14-2009, 08:12 PM

These seats have been very comfortable for both my wife and myself. I never extend the thigh support except for brief periods to give a 'different' feel on long trips, at which time, just like LtLeary, I also tilt the seat very slightly (raise the back portion of seat bottom and drop the front portion of seat bottom).

I feel this thigh support works best when it does not press firmly against the bottom of the thigh, but simply offers a gentle hint of support.