What position do you sit in FR-S/BRZ??? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cry7670 · 05-04-2015, 01:41 PM

Hello all,

I always have some minor troubles in changing sitting positions since I bought my car in 2013. I am moving/lowering/raising seat a lot, and always trying to find the best position to sit, but it doesn't seem to be very comfortable, or easy to choose one position. I've researched A LOT about sitting in FR-S/BRZ or bucket seats, and also tried to buy back cushions like a bucket seat cushion or a tempur-pedic travel cushion, but none of them helped much.

My main trouble is a mid back support. Could any one post how they sit (like a photo from a side

), or any recommendation for a sitting position?

Since it is my first bucket seat, I wonder I misunderstood any concept of "sitting in bucket seats".

I drive manual, and I am 5ft 2 (yeah, I am not a man

), so I need to sit "very" close to the clutch (don't really have an option for having more legrooms to sit relaxed).

Thank you so much for your advice!!!

Atticus808 · 05-04-2015, 01:43 PM

this video will help you a lot

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcZqaFJVBZ0"]The Basics -- AMG Driving Academy Performance Series Episode 1 -- Seating Adjustment & Line of Sight - YouTube[/ame]

Chad11491 · 05-04-2015, 04:42 PM

well, I personally (6'4") have my seat all the way down, and all the way back. I could move it forward a little bit, but I prefer to have my legs relatively straight so it's easier to work the clutch for me. The seat bolsters make it so the most comfortable position IMO is with your shoulders where the "wings" are, with the seat reclined a little bit. It will be uncomfortable to slouch since the seats are relatively hard and don't have much give.

Teseo · 05-04-2015, 05:09 PM

Maybe this can help
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...38926&page=122

Post #2674

smg1138 · 05-04-2015, 05:12 PM

I'm 5'11 and sit pretty much as far forward as possible with the seat height all the way down. I used to sit further back, but have gradually gotten closer to the wheel. I think a lot of it has to do with starting AutoX this year.

sittinSideways · 05-04-2015, 05:19 PM

doggy

Choco · 05-04-2015, 06:46 PM

I'm like 5' 4" (female), I have the seat all the way up and usually go as front as possible(leaving like a few inches of room/making sure my knees dont touch the steering wheel area)

Tcoat · 05-04-2015, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sittinSideways

doggy

?????

V_86 · 05-04-2015, 07:49 PM

Depends on my mood. I always have the seat at the same location in terms of the seat track. But iof I am doing any winding hills or performance driving I keep the seat back more straight, and for everyday I keep it a notch or two back. Height usually stays the same. This car actually has the best lumbar support in any car I've ever driven, even ones that have adjustable lumbar. But that's what's nice about adjustable seats, if you don't like one position you can change it.

tahdizzle · 05-04-2015, 07:50 PM

Reverse Cowgirl

Tcoat · 05-04-2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahdizzle

Reverse Cowgirl

?????

Wise · 05-04-2015, 07:57 PM

6'1" here. I always have the seat at about 80 degrees upright and just one peg forward from the further most setting on the rails.

As for the steering wheel I like it pulled out and pushed up. Close and personal.

Tromatic · 05-04-2015, 08:47 PM

I wish I could tilt the front of the seat down a bit. OP, your best bet is a custom seat, but those are not cheap. Easiest solution would be a shop that recovers seats. They could custom fit some foam to you, using the passenger seat for testing.

Chad11491 · 05-04-2015, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tromatic

I wish I could tilt the front of the seat down a bit.

ME TOO. That would be perfect.

05-04-2015, 01:41 PM	#1
cry7670 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What position do you sit in FR-S/BRZ??? Hello all, I always have some minor troubles in changing sitting positions since I bought my car in 2013. I am moving/lowering/raising seat a lot, and always trying to find the best position to sit, but it doesn't seem to be very comfortable, or easy to choose one position. I've researched A LOT about sitting in FR-S/BRZ or bucket seats, and also tried to buy back cushions like a bucket seat cushion or a tempur-pedic travel cushion, but none of them helped much. My main trouble is a mid back support. Could any one post how they sit (like a photo from a side ), or any recommendation for a sitting position? Since it is my first bucket seat, I wonder I misunderstood any concept of "sitting in bucket seats". I drive manual, and I am 5ft 2 (yeah, I am not a man ), so I need to sit "very" close to the clutch (don't really have an option for having more legrooms to sit relaxed). Thank you so much for your advice!!!

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Atticus808 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Splash Mountain Location: Disneyland Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 940 Thanked 2,337 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	this video will help you a lot [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcZqaFJVBZ0"]The Basics -- AMG Driving Academy Performance Series Episode 1 -- Seating Adjustment & Line of Sight - YouTube[/ame]

05-04-2015, 04:42 PM	#3
Chad11491 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 85.5 Porsche 944, '15 mustang GT PP Location: Duluth, Georgia Posts: 295 Thanks: 116 Thanked 155 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	well, I personally (6'4") have my seat all the way down, and all the way back. I could move it forward a little bit, but I prefer to have my legs relatively straight so it's easier to work the clutch for me. The seat bolsters make it so the most comfortable position IMO is with your shoulders where the "wings" are, with the seat reclined a little bit. It will be uncomfortable to slouch since the seats are relatively hard and don't have much give.

05-04-2015, 05:09 PM	#4
Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,877 Thanks: 7,143 Thanked 2,922 Times in 1,769 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Maybe this can help http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...38926&page=122 Post #2674

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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)	I'm 5'11 and sit pretty much as far forward as possible with the seat height all the way down. I used to sit further back, but have gradually gotten closer to the wheel. I think a lot of it has to do with starting AutoX this year.

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sittinSideways Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: '13 Firestorm FRS Location: WA Posts: 202 Thanks: 123 Thanked 58 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	doggy

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V_86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 304 Thanks: 71 Thanked 83 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on my mood. I always have the seat at the same location in terms of the seat track. But iof I am doing any winding hills or performance driving I keep the seat back more straight, and for everyday I keep it a notch or two back. Height usually stays the same. This car actually has the best lumbar support in any car I've ever driven, even ones that have adjustable lumbar. But that's what's nice about adjustable seats, if you don't like one position you can change it.

05-04-2015, 08:47 PM	#13
Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wish I could tilt the front of the seat down a bit. OP, your best bet is a custom seat, but those are not cheap. Easiest solution would be a shop that recovers seats. They could custom fit some foam to you, using the passenger seat for testing.

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