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TRD86 · 06-05-2012, 01:51 PM

has anyone had any comfort issues sitting in the drivers seat? have the seats loosened up after driving? mainly the top part of the seat where your shoulder blades would hit.

Boosted2.0 · 06-05-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD86

has anyone had any comfort issues sitting in the drivers seat? have the seats loosened up after driving? mainly the top part of the seat where your shoulder blades would hit.

The one I bought is not at all uncomfortable. I have very wide shoulders and cannot fit in most racing seats because the shoulders are too narrow (The Sparco EVO3 being a notable exception). But I fit in my car fine. I have sat in a number of other FR-Ss and 2 of them (both Autos) felt a little tight in the shoulders. No idea what the difference could be though - all the seats looked the same.

TRD86 · 06-05-2012, 05:12 PM

There has to be some sort of difference then, becasue the guy i spoke with about the complaint, he had sat in an A/T

Guff · 06-05-2012, 05:16 PM

FRS seats are all the same, no matter the Trans, lol. Maybe you guys just didn't adjust to the seats properly.

Dadhawk · 06-05-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD86

There has to be some sort of difference then, becasue the guy i spoke with about the complaint, he had sat in an A/T

The seats are the same between the AT and MT. That said, the seats are very "fitted" and I think more likely to not be a "one size fits all" like most car seats.

I know that they fit me fine, but I would have been uncomfortable in them before I lost 90 lbs!

blu_ · 06-05-2012, 05:21 PM

Im a fat ass and dont have issues. I think people who have complained about lumbar support have them reclined too much. I find these more comfortable the higher the backrest is personally.

pyro530 · 06-05-2012, 05:21 PM

I'm 6'1" 195lbs and I love the seats.
They are far more comfortable than the seats in my SRT-4 Neon. I can already tell they are going to be good on long trips.

ducks · 06-05-2012, 05:22 PM

for what its worth, the first day i drove 200 miles and my upper back was sore. i haven't driven it for any extended period of time since, but they feel fine during my daily commute.

smbrm · 06-05-2012, 05:26 PM

Only thing I have noticed is that the front edge of the seat can dig into the bottom of your thigh, particularly when you depress the clutch. But I also found this on the TC as well. Pumping up the base helps rotate the rear of the base relative to the front, so it helps a bit.

Dadhawk · 06-05-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ducks

for what its worth, the first day i drove 200 miles and my upper back was sore. i haven't driven it for any extended period of time since, but they feel fine during my daily commute.

I drove about 500 miles in one day with no issues. It did take me a while to find the right angle on the seat the first week I had it though.

Grateful Dave · 06-05-2012, 05:33 PM

I sat in 3 FRS cars and I fit like a glove in the seat. I do have wide shoulders. It is a snug fit but doable. I need to get used to it's racing style seats. I'm used to 2000 Tacoma 4x4 seats. Also when the seats break in, the seat will be molded to my body.
Once I tried to sit in a RX8 but the seat was so narrow, my back was unable touch the backrest. My friend got stuck in the seat.
But you should have no problem with the seat with the FRS seat.

FakeWhiteMan · 06-05-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_

Im a fat ass and dont have issues. I think people who have complained about lumbar support have them reclined too much. I find these more comfortable the higher the backrest is personally.

Same here...

ducks · 06-05-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I drove about 500 miles in one day with no issues. It did take me a while to find the right angle on the seat the first week I had it though.

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!

Draco-REX · 06-05-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrm

Only thing I have noticed is that the front edge of the seat can dig into the bottom of your thigh, particularly when you depress the clutch. But I also found this on the TC as well. Pumping up the base helps rotate the rear of the base relative to the front, so it helps a bit.

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

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TRD86 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Toyota Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 25 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There has to be some sort of difference then, becasue the guy i spoke with about the complaint, he had sat in an A/T

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blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 889 Thanks: 637 Thanked 170 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im a fat ass and dont have issues. I think people who have complained about lumbar support have them reclined too much. I find these more comfortable the higher the backrest is personally.

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06-05-2012, 05:22 PM	#8
ducks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 205 Thanks: 41 Thanked 74 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	for what its worth, the first day i drove 200 miles and my upper back was sore. i haven't driven it for any extended period of time since, but they feel fine during my daily commute.

06-05-2012, 05:26 PM	#9
smbrm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Drives: Scion FRS Ht Lva(AT) Location: Alberta Posts: 409 Thanks: 30 Thanked 81 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only thing I have noticed is that the front edge of the seat can dig into the bottom of your thigh, particularly when you depress the clutch. But I also found this on the TC as well. Pumping up the base helps rotate the rear of the base relative to the front, so it helps a bit.

06-05-2012, 05:33 PM	#11
Grateful Dave 2nd 86 member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt AT FR-S Location: OC California Posts: 363 Thanks: 513 Thanked 99 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I sat in 3 FRS cars and I fit like a glove in the seat. I do have wide shoulders. It is a snug fit but doable. I need to get used to it's racing style seats. I'm used to 2000 Tacoma 4x4 seats. Also when the seats break in, the seat will be molded to my body. Once I tried to sit in a RX8 but the seat was so narrow, my back was unable touch the backrest. My friend got stuck in the seat. But you should have no problem with the seat with the FRS seat.

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