43 replies to this topic

[mcewanslager]

ive got the reverie carbon numbers and they are very comfy. more so than standard. completely different positioning of the lower back which i find very comfortable. just need to get some descent padding made for them as the stuff from the website is good for a short trackday but any motorway and my ass is numb. anyone found a good replacement padding for them?

[slindborg]

fecked if I'm reading all that lol I had leather seats in mine, I swapped to std cloth and my word the car is now 100 times more comfy + in winter the seats are scarily cold, and summer they dont stick to you

[rcvaughan]

How about these?

http://www.elise-sho...340r-p-339.html

Look pretty funky too!

[siztenboots]

All the female VX owners I've met are sticks, yet I've never heard one of them wibble on about how uncomfortable the seats might be.

I can only conclude therefore, that you are all

I thank you.

disagree there, I can think of certainly two that are wonderfully cushioned in all the right places , black one and a mandarin one

[TubbyNorman]

Have a few burgers and aim to put a little more padding on, the seats are very comfortable for a 36" waist. Don't know if any of the girls have complained tho !

[Cookies220]

I'd go with the CG lock in the first instance given the price of them.

[VX-Dan]

Just to add a bit more info. I dont slide around in the seat... ive been monitoring the situation. The pain / uncomfortable are is at the top of my leg which is the lowest part of the seat base at the back. Thanks for your suggestions, I dont think a lock on the belt would help as im not sliding, its just rubbing me thigh. Dan

[SteveA]

TBH I get this too but just put up with it.

[VX-Dan]

Steve - lets sell up with these selly Vx's and get back in our Mx5 Turbo's MUCH more comfy

[SteveA]

I have a Ford Focus winter shed so not too much of a problem for me. No MX5 here thanks I find that on long trips if I alternate between having my knee against the sill and under the steering column it stops the problem. Also leaning back and sitting more on the front cushioned bit is better too. I'm happy to suffer for the driving experience

[techieboy]

Could you not try inserting some additional padding behind the existing padding (the central padded section is only glued in and easily unstuck)?

[VX-Dan]

Ahh sorry steve, there must be another Steve A.... I might try looking at making a removable pad to help in the short term. good idea Dan

[VX-Dan]

Have a few burgers and aim to put a little more padding on, the seats are very comfortable for a 36" waist. Don't know if any of the girls have complained tho !

Its not my waist... more the top of my legs.

[Ouchie]

Is it possibly the sciatic nerve being pressured by the lumbar support. Let some air out or put more in maybe Try nudging the seat a notch or 2 forwards or backwards and move yourself forwards or backwards in the seat to still reach the pedals. An inch can make all the difference apparently.

[VX-Dan]

cheers Ouchie. will try your suggestions

[crossVXT]

Personally I find the VX seats spot on for comfort. Did the Seloc Stelvio tour last year (3500 miles in 10 days) including 8 hours driving on the first day without the slightest discomfort, dispite my knackered back and senior years!

[VX-Dan]

ARRRRGHHHHHHHHH NO MORE COMMENTS ABOUT HOW YOU FIND THEM COMFY !!! I dont so im looking for help

[john_s]

Lotus 340R seats... much more comfortable than the standard seats.

[VX-Dan]

Tried some foam padding to help but its not brilliant BLOODY CAR IS GETTING ME DOWN

[VX-Dan]

Ive got a bride Jap carbon fibre seat and some Vx runners to try and see if another seat will fit in the vx If it does I will post pics Dan