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rthaanum · 01-25-2013, 10:01 AM

Hey guys I searched the forums but didn't see much specifically on seat width.. apologize if this is somewhere else already..

I was just curious if anyone else was having issues with the seats being too narrow? I fit, but I can definitely feel the bolstered seat hitting my shoulders and it gets uncomfortable after a period of time... wondering if anyone has recommendations as to anything I could do to fix this.. I was looking into some sparco or recaro seats but wasn't sure if those would be any better... let me know your 2 cents! Thanks!

chenshuo · 01-25-2013, 10:09 AM

is it because your too tall or too fat?

I have read quite a few threads with people saying that the seat fits great even they are 6'3 or 6'4.

If you're just fat then just lose some weight. Instead of driving, maybe considering walking for the first 6 months.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 01-25-2013, 10:12 AM

I'm 6'2 220 and I fit pretty well. The bottom of the seat feels narrower than the back.

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rthaanum · 01-25-2013, 10:21 AM

Thanks Chen, very positive and supportive post.. look at my picture... I am big boned bit also used to do some body building and simply have broad shoulders...

MmmDieselFumes · 01-25-2013, 10:22 AM

I'm stupid barrel-chested though I have narrow hips and waists (buying shirts suck for me...), and I fit just fine. I think if I had fat kaboose, then I might have problems lol, but the bolsters hold extra-wide shoulders and chests just fine IMO.

Derik210 · 01-25-2013, 10:22 AM

im 6 foot 210 pounds and i fit good too. but i was looking in too some recaro seats too

whataboutbob · 01-25-2013, 10:30 AM

6' 3.5" 200lbs w 36" waist here. I fit snug, but comfortable in the seat. Doing AutoX with a helmet on is a _very_ tight fit against the ceiling.

BRAWL · 01-25-2013, 10:32 AM

I'm 6'6" and about 300lbs. I have little drama, though I am right at the comfortable limit. I too have broad shoulders and do notice it hugging but don't find it gets too unbearable.

Besides, if you are getting uncomfortable after being in the seat for long periods of time, it is usually a good time to get out and stretch your legs. Allows you to admire your car whilst you do so!

EDIT: Yet to try sitting in it with a helmet on. It might be a very close call!

BRZranger · 01-25-2013, 10:36 AM

I had this problem at 6'2 250. Got it custom uphosltered, they took off an inch off the side bolsters and replaced it with memory foam and added lumbar support. Perfect now.

sneakychaos · 01-25-2013, 10:42 AM

You are not alone my friend... Shoulder area kills me.

sneakychaos · 01-25-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brzranger

I had this problem at 6'2 250. Got it custom uphosltered, they took off an inch off the side bolsters and replaced it with memory foam and added lumbar support. Perfect now.

How much did that run you, if you don't mind asking...

BRZranger · 01-25-2013, 10:47 AM

About $250ish custom fit. Worth it! Now I can do long drives in comfort vs 20 minutes in pain.

oso_25 · 01-25-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

is it because your too tall or too fat?

I have read quite a few threads with people saying that the seat fits great even they are 6'3 or 6'4.

If you're just fat then just lose some weight. Instead of driving, maybe considering walking for the first 6 months.

Geez what an ass****

I'm 5'11 and 240 and have some wide shoulders. To tell you the truth I was uncomfortable the first month but then it felt like the seats molded with my body and now I am comfortable

chenshuo · 01-25-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oso_25

Geez what an ass****

I'm 5'11 and 240 and have some wide shoulders. To tell you the truth I was uncomfortable the first month but then it felt like the seats molded with my body and now I am comfortable

lol, yea i can be an ass sometime...

i just made an assumption that when an American says "calling all big guys", i assume they're calling big guys with fat, not muscle. In this case the OP is big guy with muscle.

01-25-2013, 10:01 AM	#1
rthaanum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine Scion FR-S A/T Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 22 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	calling all big dudes! Hey guys I searched the forums but didn't see much specifically on seat width.. apologize if this is somewhere else already.. I was just curious if anyone else was having issues with the seats being too narrow? I fit, but I can definitely feel the bolstered seat hitting my shoulders and it gets uncomfortable after a period of time... wondering if anyone has recommendations as to anything I could do to fix this.. I was looking into some sparco or recaro seats but wasn't sure if those would be any better... let me know your 2 cents! Thanks!

01-25-2013, 10:12 AM	#3
Tim_Asphalt_FRS Is it fast? No. Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Manual-Asphalt Location: Vista, CA Posts: 604 Thanks: 824 Thanked 164 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6'2 220 and I fit pretty well. The bottom of the seat feels narrower than the back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 (Rebadged) Toyota GT-86 {Perrin intake tube, aFe dry air filter, custom 2.5" exhaust, PLM overpipe, Kartboy crank pulley, Hotchkis springs, custom Flossy grip tape shorty, TRD shifter, Berk HFC, Whiteline Sway-bars} [Wanted: Delicious Stg 2 tune, Bilstein struts]

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01-25-2013, 10:09 AM	#2
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is it because your too tall or too fat? I have read quite a few threads with people saying that the seat fits great even they are 6'3 or 6'4. If you're just fat then just lose some weight. Instead of driving, maybe considering walking for the first 6 months.

01-25-2013, 10:21 AM	#4
rthaanum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine Scion FR-S A/T Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 22 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Chen, very positive and supportive post.. look at my picture... I am big boned bit also used to do some body building and simply have broad shoulders...

01-25-2013, 10:22 AM	#5
MmmDieselFumes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: . Posts: 333 Thanks: 176 Thanked 118 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm stupid barrel-chested though I have narrow hips and waists (buying shirts suck for me...), and I fit just fine. I think if I had fat kaboose, then I might have problems lol, but the bolsters hold extra-wide shoulders and chests just fine IMO.

01-25-2013, 10:22 AM	#6
Derik210 That Army Guy Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana/San Antonio, Texas Posts: 210 Thanks: 33 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im 6 foot 210 pounds and i fit good too. but i was looking in too some recaro seats too

01-25-2013, 10:32 AM	#8
BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6'6" and about 300lbs. I have little drama, though I am right at the comfortable limit. I too have broad shoulders and do notice it hugging but don't find it gets too unbearable. Besides, if you are getting uncomfortable after being in the seat for long periods of time, it is usually a good time to get out and stretch your legs. Allows you to admire your car whilst you do so! EDIT: Yet to try sitting in it with a helmet on. It might be a very close call!

01-25-2013, 10:36 AM	#9
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had this problem at 6'2 250. Got it custom uphosltered, they took off an inch off the side bolsters and replaced it with memory foam and added lumbar support. Perfect now.

01-25-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
sneakychaos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You are not alone my friend... Shoulder area kills me.

01-25-2013, 10:47 AM	#12
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	About $250ish custom fit. Worth it! Now I can do long drives in comfort vs 20 minutes in pain.

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