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BRZranger · 06-05-2012, 08:28 PM

I had a similar issue in the BRZ forum, I am 6'2 240. I took it to an upholsterer and they shaved some foam off and replaced it with memory foam and added lumbar support. We were able to widen the shoulder bolster frame a bit too. Now it is much more comfortable.

Also, don't expect to wear the seats in much, the foam is very hard on the bolsters and very soft on the middle with no lower back support.

Dadhawk · 06-05-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ducks

i think part of it was nerves. its my first new car and first MT car and parts of my drive were through rush hour traffic by the george washington bridge

. using all four limbs and a good deal of concentration while driving was new and a bit taxing. pretty fun now though!

That would definitely do it!

smbrm · 06-05-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Slide the seat forward one click or two so your leg has slightly more bend in the knee.

Yes, getting that angle right is important, so you can get you knee locked with full clutch depression.

FT86Katsu · 06-06-2012, 12:02 AM

These are the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in lol

Scik · 06-06-2012, 12:12 AM

I'm 6'5" 210lbs and fit like a comfy little glove - no issues with legroom either!

kanundrum · 06-06-2012, 12:19 AM

The only gripe I have about it is that the headrest makes your head go forward rather than actually resting your head (unless you can adjust that)?

FRSpdDmn · 06-06-2012, 12:20 AM

I noticed this today. The shoulders need to be cupped a little. Instead, they feel like they're pushing my shoulders forward. It only showed up as a problem when I got on the highway and was trying to get comfortable.

MVJ1975 · 06-06-2012, 12:20 AM

I love these seats. The first time I sat down into the car (taking it off the lot) was like sliding into the seat of a starfighter.

funbeatsfast · 06-06-2012, 12:57 AM

The seat back bolstering is wide at the top and narrows towards the seat. I'm 5'7", 170 lbs and with a broad back, and I don't like it. My brothers are 6'1" and 165/175 lbs. - they love the seats. Not too comfy for short/wide people, but mass produced items are always an ergonomic compromise. Everybody that has sat in my FR-S (and everybody wants to!) thinks they're great.

Dadhawk · 06-06-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by funbeatsfast

The seat back bolstering is wide at the top and narrows towards the seat. I'm 5'7", 170 lbs and with a broad back, and I don't like it....

Interesting because it sounds like we are essentially the same size/shape and I love the seats.

pr0j · 06-06-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

The only gripe I have about it is that the headrest makes your head go forward rather than actually resting your head (unless you can adjust that)?

you can turn it around, so it accommodates a helmet

well you can in the 86, so no reason why FRS would be different.

JohnnyNight · 10-09-2012, 07:12 AM

The front seats for me are not working out at all. The base is as hard as a rock and the sides on the back support are putting a hurt on me.

frosty86 · 10-09-2012, 07:26 AM

I got wide shoulders... so whenever I sit in the seat, it feels like my shoulders are compressing the center of my chest inward, making it uncomfortable to breathe. Whenever this happens, I gotta bend my seat backwards so it only supports upto my lower waist. First thing I'd do is sell my seats and opt out for a better one.

wbradley · 10-09-2012, 08:47 AM

A lumbar cushion could be a popular accessory.

06-06-2012, 12:20 AM	#21
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06-05-2012, 08:28 PM	#15
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 a similar issue in the BRZ forum, I am 6'2 240. I took it to an upholsterer and they shaved some foam off and replaced it with memory foam and added lumbar support. We were able to widen the shoulder bolster frame a bit too. Now it is much more comfortable. Also, don't expect to wear the seats in much, the foam is very hard on the bolsters and very soft on the middle with no lower back support.

06-06-2012, 12:02 AM	#18
FT86Katsu Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: Mitsubishi Evolution 1 GSR Location: Seattle WA Posts: 65 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These are the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in lol

06-06-2012, 12:12 AM	#19
Scik Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Argento 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Philly Ma'Fucka Posts: 36 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6'5" 210lbs and fit like a comfy little glove - no issues with legroom either!

06-06-2012, 12:19 AM	#20
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The only gripe I have about it is that the headrest makes your head go forward rather than actually resting your head (unless you can adjust that)?

06-06-2012, 12:57 AM	#23
funbeatsfast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Ohio Posts: 115 Thanks: 13 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The seat back bolstering is wide at the top and narrows towards the seat. I'm 5'7", 170 lbs and with a broad back, and I don't like it. My brothers are 6'1" and 165/175 lbs. - they love the seats. Not too comfy for short/wide people, but mass produced items are always an ergonomic compromise. Everybody that has sat in my FR-S (and everybody wants to!) thinks they're great.

10-09-2012, 07:12 AM	#26
JohnnyNight Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: White Scion FR-S Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The front seats for me are not working out at all. The base is as hard as a rock and the sides on the back support are putting a hurt on me.

10-09-2012, 07:26 AM	#27
frosty86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (Whiteout) Manual Location: Hawaii Posts: 247 Thanks: 73 Thanked 164 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got wide shoulders... so whenever I sit in the seat, it feels like my shoulders are compressing the center of my chest inward, making it uncomfortable to breathe. Whenever this happens, I gotta bend my seat backwards so it only supports upto my lower waist. First thing I'd do is sell my seats and opt out for a better one.

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