A Question for those with Short Girlfriends... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HachiEnam · 09-21-2015, 11:43 AM

I was going to post this in the interior section until I noticed the interior section was for cosmetics. I assume this is an issue? Please let me know if this is in the wrong sections and mods, feel free to move this thread.

So my girlfriend isn't the lengthiest person. She is 4'11" and she doesn't like sitting in my BRZ. She said the seats are nice and the suspensions ride great, but she's still uncomfortable.

It turns out she is uncomfortable because she is unable to see out of my car (As a passenger).

Does anyone else have this problem or do I need a new girlfriend?

Just kidding, but does anyone have a solution or know of an aftermarket seat that allows a person to sit a little taller? Or if there is some kind of shop in LA that can make a bracket that allows the passenger seat to be adjustable.

I've considered just carrying a massive plush pillow for her to sit on but I feel as if that'll get uncomfortable and a bit embarrassing for her. It's pretty much like a child seat haha.

If you guys have this problem please chime in and post your solution.

sdemo · 09-21-2015, 11:49 AM

I'll show myself out...

smg1138 · 09-21-2015, 11:50 AM

This seems kind of obvious, but have you adjusted the seat height all the way up?

HachiEnam · 09-21-2015, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo

I'll show myself out...

You can leave

Vampyre · 09-21-2015, 11:54 AM

My wife is exactly the same height. She has the exact same problem. Hates being in my car because she cannot see out. She can see fine when she drives though. I think I read a thread once where a guy put the height mechanism from a right hand drive FRS into his passenger seat for his wife.

HachiEnam · 09-21-2015, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smg1138

This seems kind of obvious, but have you adjusted the seat height all the way up?

This is for the passenger seat. IIRC it is not height adjustable.

malave7567 · 09-21-2015, 11:57 AM

My wife has the same issue. Most of the time we just end up taking her car now, or throwing a couple pillows on the seat. Fully adjustable passenger seat is probably the only thing my wife misses about my previous car.

DAEMANO · 09-21-2015, 12:41 PM

Now this is an unexpected problem.

feldy · 09-21-2015, 01:09 PM

This thread should be moved. There is nothing wrong with the car.

aznatama · 09-21-2015, 01:26 PM

LOL

Get her a booster seat to sit on, tell her to start doing squats for more "padding", or increase the CG of your car by installing spacers to lift up the passenger seat. =P

HachiEnam · 09-21-2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznatama

LOL

Get her a booster seat to sit on, tell her to start doing squats for more "padding", or increase the CG of your car by installing spacers to lift up the passenger seat. =P

Spacers as in where the seat is bolted down? Sounds like a great idea. Do you think it'll cause the seat to rattle?

HachiEnam · 09-21-2015, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feldy

This thread should be moved. There is nothing wrong with the car.

Sorry about that, wasn't too sure where I should post it

fumanchu1 · 09-21-2015, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo

I'll show myself out...

Oh look a Tanner Foust competition seat

MemphisR · 09-21-2015, 02:31 PM

My wife is 4'10" and doesn't seem to care at all. Sorry I can't help.

09-21-2015, 11:43 AM	#1
HachiEnam UCSB!!! Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2017 GTI sport Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Posts: 177 Thanks: 95 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A Question for those with Short Girlfriends... I was going to post this in the interior section until I noticed the interior section was for cosmetics. I assume this is an issue? Please let me know if this is in the wrong sections and mods, feel free to move this thread. So my girlfriend isn't the lengthiest person. She is 4'11" and she doesn't like sitting in my BRZ. She said the seats are nice and the suspensions ride great, but she's still uncomfortable. It turns out she is uncomfortable because she is unable to see out of my car (As a passenger). Does anyone else have this problem or do I need a new girlfriend? Just kidding, but does anyone have a solution or know of an aftermarket seat that allows a person to sit a little taller? Or if there is some kind of shop in LA that can make a bracket that allows the passenger seat to be adjustable. I've considered just carrying a massive plush pillow for her to sit on but I feel as if that'll get uncomfortable and a bit embarrassing for her. It's pretty much like a child seat haha. If you guys have this problem please chime in and post your solution.

09-21-2015, 01:09 PM	#9
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This thread should be moved. There is nothing wrong with the car. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

09-21-2015, 01:26 PM	#10
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LOL Get her a booster seat to sit on, tell her to start doing squats for more "padding", or increase the CG of your car by installing spacers to lift up the passenger seat. =P __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

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smg1138 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 775 Thanks: 968 Thanked 213 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This seems kind of obvious, but have you adjusted the seat height all the way up?

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