stock seats too small

SPOHN · 01-05-2011, 06:50 AM

I've always wondered about bigger people fitting in these cars. Especially taller guys. I guess there's not to many issues though. I'm 5'6 200lbs so no issues there. I love the fit of the seats. I really loved my sparco's I had in my 350. Really snug in the bolster area.

beakyboy · 10-10-2016, 05:31 PM

Had I known about the seats and how they fit - I never would have bought the car. This is not support - it's pain. btw, I'm 5'11 and 230#

NorthStyle · 10-11-2016, 01:09 AM

You didn't sit in the car before you purchased it?

BboyZ · 10-11-2016, 01:16 AM

I was wondering, didn't you test drive the CAR first before buying?

OptionZero · 10-11-2016, 02:27 AM

sounds like the problem isn't the seats . . . i am sure there is a dealer nearby who can sell you a spacious minivan that will be plenty comfy?

roadie · 10-11-2016, 08:45 AM

This thread is hilarious, it's a sports car, how do you complain about the seats AFTER sitting in it, test driving it, AND purchasing it? It has no backseat, one cup holder, poor visibility, damn I thought it was a mini van..............

I'm 6' 210lbs and fit just fine with room to spare.

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JARblue · 10-11-2016, 09:40 AM

6'-1" 230+ and no issues for over four years and 65K miles of daily driving. Eight hours straight with one stop for gas even. And that was twice in one day (Austin to Ft. Davis and back).

I fit just fine with a helmet on the track as well. Although it seems my helmet is pretty much touching the headliner; I do wonder how some of the taller guys who race fit.

DeliriousClam · 10-11-2016, 10:25 AM

Only thing I hated about the stock base seats was the lack of Lumbar support with my screwy back. Easily fixed with a set of Corbeaus. Much comfier in general than stock

MagmaRed370z · 10-11-2016, 10:38 AM

I understand that its not a luxury car but at least make it a little bit more comfortable like the STi sets. they are extremely comfortable.
I love my Z and everything but yeah, I also hate the stock seats. I have managed to get used to them nonetheless

Fuzzzy · 10-11-2016, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Only thing I hated about the stock base seats was the lack of Lumbar support with my screwy back. Easily fixed with a set of Corbeaus. Much comfier in general than stock

This. But I "fixed" the lumbar issue with a back-support cushion. Slightly embarrassing for a while but perfectly functional.

6'1" 210 no other issues with the seat. They did fit more snugly when I bought the car and I was 20-25 lb heavier--but not enough to really complain about.

axmea? · 10-11-2016, 11:47 AM

This is a 6 yr old thread LOL.

Stop wearing high waist jeans and 4 ply leather belts. BTW, these seats fit me better than my G37 seats. Waaaay more comfortable.

Now I also sat on both a Nismo Juke and a Bride seat. Both seats feel great.

z_nation · 10-12-2016, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

This is a 6 yr old thread LOL.

Stop wearing high waist jeans and 4 ply leather belts. BTW, these seats fit me better than my G37 seats. Waaaay more comfortable.

Now I also sat on both a Nismo Juke and a Bride seat. Both seats feel great.

What if i like wearing high waist jeans?

Nithmo · 10-12-2016, 02:07 PM

The problem is not the seats. The problem is the person sitting in the seats. I don't mean to be a ****, but it's true. Seats not comfy? Drop 20 pounds and try again. I'm confused as to why people are blaming the vehicle when they can easily fix the problem themselves, without spending money- if they so choose.

Personal accountability. It's a thing.

ChopsZ · 10-12-2016, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadie

This thread is hilarious, it's a sports car, how do you complain about the seats AFTER sitting in it, test driving it, AND purchasing it? It has no backseat, one cup holder, poor visibility, damn I thought it was a mini van..............

I'm 6' 210lbs and fit just fine with room to spare.

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Actually, three cup holders. Well, the ones in the doors are actually for water bottles, but still.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

6'-1" 230+ and no issues for over four years and 65K miles of daily driving. Eight hours straight with one stop for gas even. And that was twice in one day (Austin to Ft. Davis and back).

I fit just fine with a helmet on the track as well. Although it seems my helmet is pretty much touching the headliner; I do wonder how some of the taller guys who race fit.

We did a 9 hour round trip a couple months back, and not one single issue for either of us. I'm 6'1" and 230 lbs, my brother 6'4" and 180 lbs (recently loss 30 lbs in 8 weeks due to chemo).

The only issue I have is getting out of the car. I have a tendency to have to push off the steering wheel in order to get out. Also, having to lean way over towards the passenger seat to swing my left leg in when getting in. Maybe it's due to my gut. I'm not exactly fit these days.

10-10-2016, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
beakyboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tiger Mountain Posts: 2 Drives: 15 370Z Sport Rep Power: 10	200 miles and road rash on my hips Had I known about the seats and how they fit - I never would have bought the car. This is not support - it's pain. btw, I'm 5'11 and 230#

10-11-2016, 01:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,240 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	You didn't sit in the car before you purchased it? Chuck33079, axmea? and MagmaRed370z like this.

10-11-2016, 08:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
roadie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 42 Drives: Honda Ridgeline Rep Power: 8	This thread is hilarious, it's a sports car, how do you complain about the seats AFTER sitting in it, test driving it, AND purchasing it? It has no backseat, one cup holder, poor visibility, damn I thought it was a mini van.............. I'm 6' 210lbs and fit just fine with room to spare. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk Last edited by roadie; 10-11-2016 at 08:49 AM.

10-11-2016, 09:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	6'-1" 230+ and no issues for over four years and 65K miles of daily driving. Eight hours straight with one stop for gas even. And that was twice in one day (Austin to Ft. Davis and back). I fit just fine with a helmet on the track as well. Although it seems my helmet is pretty much touching the headliner; I do wonder how some of the taller guys who race fit. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-11-2016, 10:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	Only thing I hated about the stock base seats was the lack of Lumbar support with my screwy back. Easily fixed with a set of Corbeaus. Much comfier in general than stock __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

01-05-2011, 06:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've always wondered about bigger people fitting in these cars. Especially taller guys. I guess there's not to many issues though. I'm 5'6 200lbs so no issues there. I love the fit of the seats. I really loved my sparco's I had in my 350. Really snug in the bolster area.

10-11-2016, 01:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 9	I was wondering, didn't you test drive the CAR first before buying?

10-11-2016, 02:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,163 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	sounds like the problem isn't the seats . . . i am sure there is a dealer nearby who can sell you a spacious minivan that will be plenty comfy?

10-11-2016, 10:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	I understand that its not a luxury car but at least make it a little bit more comfortable like the STi sets. they are extremely comfortable. I love my Z and everything but yeah, I also hate the stock seats. I have managed to get used to them nonetheless __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod Last edited by MagmaRed370z; 10-11-2016 at 10:40 AM.

10-11-2016, 11:47 AM	#26 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,234 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	This is a 6 yr old thread LOL. Stop wearing high waist jeans and 4 ply leather belts. BTW, these seats fit me better than my G37 seats. Waaaay more comfortable. Now I also sat on both a Nismo Juke and a Bride seat. Both seats feel great. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 10-11-2016 at 11:53 AM.

10-12-2016, 02:07 PM	#28 (permalink)
Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 127	The problem is not the seats. The problem is the person sitting in the seats. I don't mean to be a ****, but it's true. Seats not comfy? Drop 20 pounds and try again. I'm confused as to why people are blaming the vehicle when they can easily fix the problem themselves, without spending money- if they so choose. Personal accountability. It's a thing.

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