Lumbar support on stock seats?

dP3NGU1N · 01-21-2013, 03:05 AM

So I've found that while I'm driving I often find myself readjusting my driving position in the seat every 10 minutes or so, sometimes even shifting the seat itself to try to find another position that's comfortable. Yes this has been talked about before (particularly by our more elderly members

) but I'm wondering if anyone is currently using some sort of lumbar structure with their stock seats? Any suggestions on which ones to get?

The wire mesh type seems to be pretty popular around my area but I'm hoping other people might chime in to alternative solutions.

Cheers!

DEpointfive0 · 01-21-2013, 03:10 AM

Another one of these?!?!?! C'mon!!! Lol

The base sears suck, the touring ones are better

/thread

dP3NGU1N · 01-21-2013, 03:16 AM

They're basically the same with different materials arent they? Unfortunately I'm stuck with base seats until I can find $1500 in change under them for a set of brides or something.

DEpointfive0 · 01-21-2013, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

They're basically the same with different materials arent they? Unfortunately I'm stuck with base seats until I can find $1500 in change under them for a set of brides or something.

No, touring has more padding and lumbar control

FairladyZ · 01-21-2013, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

No, touring has more padding and lumbar control

And I think because it's electric it provides a more adjustable seating position because I literally can move it back and forth in very small increments
.

Ten again I don't know how the base seats work

dP3NGU1N · 01-21-2013, 03:44 AM

Does touring also have lumbar adjustability even to a limited degree? I know some elec seats also have a control for how far the lower back portion bulges out.

DEpointfive0 · 01-21-2013, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Does touring also have lumbar adjustability even to a limited degree? I know some elec seats also have a control for how far the lower back portion bulges out.

Yes it does, that is a manual hand crank lever though

If you come to a meet, AHEM, you can sit in mine, lol

GrandZ45 · 01-21-2013, 06:15 AM

I think back positions, especially after problems set in, are very individual. I have chronic back problems but find the base seat pretty good in that regard. I just went on my first 4 hour drive and brought some memory foam cushions and various other material to use to shape my back support if such a long drive revealed discomfort not noticed in shorter trips. You only have one spine and unlike some other organs, they can't swap it out for you so take care of it!

You have to fit lumbar support to you so what someone else uses may be not work at all. You might consider going to the fabric store and buying a block of memory foam. You can then start chopping and whittling using an electric carving knife until you find what works. You might still find on long trips that you need to move around or shift around/swap your lumbar support. My back doesn't like the same position for more than 20 minutes.

danegrey · 01-21-2013, 06:58 AM

Agree

, I found a small pillow at hobby lobby, that I use to help my lower back....

Bandit_Kaine · 01-21-2013, 11:13 AM

I hate the touring seats :-|

Nissan should've spent some more time designing seats.

dP3NGU1N · 01-21-2013, 11:55 AM

And doors, haven't had that joke in a while.

Z-Girl 12 · 01-21-2013, 01:22 PM

Touring seats suck too...i hate em. Wish I could take the seats out of my G sedan and insert in the Z. Best stock seats ever!

RandyD · 01-21-2013, 02:11 PM

i use a rolled up AAM Competition tshirt on drives over 3 hours

DEpointfive0 · 01-21-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Touring seats suck too...i hate em. Wish I could take the seats out of my G sedan and insert in the Z. Best stock seats ever!

Shut up, you don't know about cars! ;-)
Lol

Z-Girl 12 · 01-21-2013, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Shut up, you don't know about cars! ;-)
Lol

Quiet BC

01-21-2013, 03:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Lumbar support on stock seats? So I've found that while I'm driving I often find myself readjusting my driving position in the seat every 10 minutes or so, sometimes even shifting the seat itself to try to find another position that's comfortable. Yes this has been talked about before (particularly by our more elderly members ) but I'm wondering if anyone is currently using some sort of lumbar structure with their stock seats? Any suggestions on which ones to get? The wire mesh type seems to be pretty popular around my area but I'm hoping other people might chime in to alternative solutions. Cheers!

01-21-2013, 06:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,082 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 558939	Agree, I found a small pillow at hobby lobby, that I use to help my lower back.... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-21-2013, 11:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 33 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 12	I hate the touring seats :-\| Nissan should've spent some more time designing seats. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________

01-21-2013, 01:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Touring seats suck too...i hate em. Wish I could take the seats out of my G sedan and insert in the Z. Best stock seats ever! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
stock seats too small	pookiebessie	Exterior & Interior	28	10-12-2016 02:26 PM
[FOR SALE] stock seats	Rays	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	2	01-18-2012 11:05 AM
Can i swap the stock cloth seats for leather seats??	Will3212	Exterior & Interior	14	09-25-2009 11:09 PM
Lowering stock seats	theDreamer	Exterior & Interior	0	05-09-2009 11:35 AM
Cloth seats provide better support than Leather?	FairmanZ	Exterior & Interior	44	03-20-2009 03:57 AM

01-21-2013, 03:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Another one of these?!?!?! C'mon!!! Lol The base sears suck, the touring ones are better /thread

01-21-2013, 03:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	They're basically the same with different materials arent they? Unfortunately I'm stuck with base seats until I can find $1500 in change under them for a set of brides or something.

01-21-2013, 03:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Does touring also have lumbar adjustability even to a limited degree? I know some elec seats also have a control for how far the lower back portion bulges out.

01-21-2013, 06:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
GrandZ45 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 33 Drives: 2013 370z Base AT Rep Power: 12	I think back positions, especially after problems set in, are very individual. I have chronic back problems but find the base seat pretty good in that regard. I just went on my first 4 hour drive and brought some memory foam cushions and various other material to use to shape my back support if such a long drive revealed discomfort not noticed in shorter trips. You only have one spine and unlike some other organs, they can't swap it out for you so take care of it! You have to fit lumbar support to you so what someone else uses may be not work at all. You might consider going to the fabric store and buying a block of memory foam. You can then start chopping and whittling using an electric carving knife until you find what works. You might still find on long trips that you need to move around or shift around/swap your lumbar support. My back doesn't like the same position for more than 20 minutes.

01-21-2013, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	And doors, haven't had that joke in a while.

01-21-2013, 02:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	i use a rolled up AAM Competition tshirt on drives over 3 hours