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Old 03-16-15, 11:07 PM
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Hi all,

I'm 6'3 and had my GS fsport for almost a year now, and I STILL can't find the sweetspot for my seat.

Too far back = comfortable legs but cramped arms.
Too close = cramped legs, knees hit the auto park button area but comfortable arms.

Too low = cramped hams and bad sidemirror view.
Too high = head bangs the roof and my legs touch the steering wheel.

FOR THE LIFE OF ME I can't get comfortable in this car.

Any1 else? Any tall ppl with insight or "tricks"?

Should I sell my baby and move on?
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I'm only 5,7 and I still change seat position every time I get in my car, still can't find the sweet spot that I can use for life. It may feel sweet today but tomorrow it'll be different. Different jackets and shoes also make me change the whole seating position and I use all 3 memory seats for this purpose only.
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I'm about 6' 1" and I find the seats and driving position in my F-sport to be very comfortable.
-Bottom seat: back is adjusted to lowest setting for height, front is adjusted to highest setting for leg support, and thigh support fully extended.
-Steering wheel: fully extended and lowest setting.
-Backrest: lower lumbar inflated, side bolsters 3/4 inflated

Settings are subjective on body size and weight too.
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Originally Posted by dchar
I'm about 6' 1" and I find the seats and driving position in my F-sport to be very comfortable.
-Bottom seat: back is adjusted to lowest setting for height, front is adjusted to highest setting for leg support, and thigh support fully extended.
-Steering wheel: fully extended and lowest setting.
-Backrest: lower lumbar inflated, side bolsters 3/4 inflated

Settings are subjective on body size and weight too.
Don't your knees touch the steering wheel that way

I can't imagine the angle my legs will be at with the back of the bottom seat all the way down and the front all the way up. Gotta try it later

Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
It may feel sweet today but tomorrow it'll be different. :
Exactly this!

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Old 03-17-15, 06:21 AM
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What you might need is the adjustable shoulder support.
Unfortunately it only comes with the luxury package.
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Originally Posted by Injectelo
Don't your knees touch the steering wheel that way

I can't imagine the angle my legs will be at with the back of the bottom seat all the way down and the front all the way up. Gotta try it later
If your knees are touching, especially hitting the parking brake, then you're sitting too forward. Move back a bit.

I have it in one setting and it almost never changes. I have second memory set for if I have a tall passenger sitting behind me.
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I find i have to adjust the lumbar support every time i drive it. In my Tacoma i leave it in one place all the time. (but they are not nearly as fancy seats). I have two positions in the memory - one for cruising, one for spirited driving
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Originally Posted by dchar
If your knees are touching, especially hitting the parking brake, then you're sitting too forward. Move back a bit.

I have it in one setting and it almost never changes. I have second memory set for if I have a tall passenger sitting behind me.
Maybe he is tall but has T-Rex arms!

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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I'm only 5,7 and I still change seat position every time I get in my car, still can't find the sweet spot that I can use for life. It may feel sweet today but tomorrow it'll be different. Different jackets and shoes also make me change the whole seating position and I use all 3 memory seats for this purpose only.
Same thing with me!!! I think it has gotten better as of late, but I use to have a hell of a time trying to get comfy.
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Originally Posted by sick21
Same thing with me!!! I think it has gotten better as of late, but I use to have a hell of a time trying to get comfy.
I'm still making adjustments every day. It's not that the seat isn't comfy, it just doesn't feel right sometimes. I think it has something to do with the lower back part of the seat.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I'm still making adjustments every day. It's not that the seat isn't comfy, it just doesn't feel right sometimes. I think it has something to do with the lower back part of the seat.
Same exact thing! I can't get the lumbar support to feel 'right' and then I think maybe the bottom is titled wrong. Idk it's definitely comfy, I just can't feel planted the right way.
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The one car that I've had with the most comfy seat was my 2011 Camry SE. That sport bucket seat makes u feel like ur seating in the seat instead of on the seat. It contours to ur back nicely and I rarely adjust that seat unless someone moved it.

I think the RCF seats are nicer than ours too.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
The one car that I've had with the most comfy seat was my 2011 Camry SE. That sport bucket seat makes u feel like ur seating in the seat instead of on the seat. It contours to ur back nicely and I rarely adjust that seat unless someone moved it. I think the RCF seats are nicer than ours too.
I have noticed that I tend to favor almost all seats with suede inserts. They are just comfy! My R/T (Track and Performance Pkg), SRT Jeep and buddy's Taurus SHO all had awesome seats with a suede insert.

RCF has some awesome looking seats, I've never sat in them though. I just think our seats look conservative and boring. If you care about what your seat 'looks' like lol
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I'm still making adjustments every day. It's not that the seat isn't comfy, it just doesn't feel right sometimes. I think it has something to do with the lower back part of the seat.
Does Kate Upton's butt fit comfy in your seat?
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Originally Posted by bclexus
Does Kate Upton's butt fit comfy in your seat?
Oh.. Very!


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