Driver's Seat Problem LS 460 Sport 2010
11-30-10, 07:24 PM
#47
I had the seat cushion tsb done, the seat is slightly more comfortable but still not that great. On top of that, the leather is now rougher and wrinkled. I'm still debating on having the dealer redo with new leather. With my luck, they will probably screw it up worse.
I noticed that it may have something to do with the seat extender function. If I extend the seat bottom farther out, I would feel something under my thigh which after a while becomes uncomfortable. I have found a sweet spot with the seat extender but now I don't get enough thigh support. Bottom line is the seat bottom is not completely smooth, seems like there are protruding plates or bars.
I noticed that it may have something to do with the seat extender function. If I extend the seat bottom farther out, I would feel something under my thigh which after a while becomes uncomfortable. I have found a sweet spot with the seat extender but now I don't get enough thigh support. Bottom line is the seat bottom is not completely smooth, seems like there are protruding plates or bars.
12-01-10, 07:49 PM
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I really don't get guys suffering for 3(!) years with uncomfortable seats. It seems to me that a $500(quote i got 3years ago to re-do my gs300 driver seat with 'tempurpedic' memory foam+new leather) solution is cheaper that taking a bath on the sale.
I test drove 08gs460 and 07ls460 last week. LS seat felt weird at first but after finding a sweet spot with extended bottom piece and lumbar support height i did not want to get out. Drove the LS for about 30mins so i know its not long enough to feel the real difference but i felt much more comfortable in LS than in GS. I'm about 6'1" and 190, skinny frame.
So the guys who are unbearably uncomfortable, how much do you weight/height?
I test drove 08gs460 and 07ls460 last week. LS seat felt weird at first but after finding a sweet spot with extended bottom piece and lumbar support height i did not want to get out. Drove the LS for about 30mins so i know its not long enough to feel the real difference but i felt much more comfortable in LS than in GS. I'm about 6'1" and 190, skinny frame.
So the guys who are unbearably uncomfortable, how much do you weight/height?
12-01-10, 11:24 PM
#49
But check your local auto reupholsters. Or cheap trick would just get the memory foam pad of some sort...thats if the discomfort is on the bottom. I honestly don't understand which part of LS seat is causing pain to some drivers.
12-02-10, 11:19 AM
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I see everyone complaining about the lower cushion being uncomfortable. And while I agree, my main complaint is the side bolsters are too narrow and basically cut into my back, creating a rather uncomfortable ride. I've been in a LOT of cars over the years, and this seat in an 86k lexus is more uncomfortable than every other car I've ever been in due to the side bolsters pinching me in. Anyone ever complained to Lexus about this aspect? It doesn't really bother me given it doesn't cause any "pain" like a lower back issue would, just annoying....
12-02-10, 12:05 PM
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I found myself constantly trying to find a comfortable position for a while. I still feel that it needs adjustment but not as much. I am a really big guy so I think the weight is forcing the cushion to the take the appropriate shape. It feels better than it did the first 2 weeks. My brother sat in the car to take a test drive and he noticed the seat weirdness before he even started the car. I am still very happy with the car. If there is anything I have learned from my GS is that when the dealership tries to fix things like dash boards or seats they will never go back like the factory had them. I am even debating on the wind noise fix because its not going to do much for the noise but will probably end up creating squeaks and rattles in the door.
12-02-10, 08:37 PM
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12-02-10, 08:42 PM
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If there is anything I have learned from my GS is that when the dealership tries to fix things like dash boards or seats they will never go back like the factory had them. I am even debating on the wind noise fix because its not going to do much for the noise but will probably end up creating squeaks and rattles in the door.
12-02-10, 10:51 PM
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I had the seat cushion tsb done, although the seat is a little more comfortable, the new leather is wrinkled and rough, it just does not look as finished and smooth as from the factory. Still debating on bringing it back to have it redone, but worry that they are going to mess it up more.
what is up with the crappier leather? I need to go to the dealer and go sit in one in the show room and see if this is just the "new" leather or what.. they should at least replace the back so it matches, so i won't be constantly reminded of how soft the original leather was.
12-02-10, 11:09 PM
#57
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I drove home from the office tonight and for some reason I felt like I couldn't get comfortable the entire way home. I did notice that the bolster on the right side of the base of the seat is higher than the left. Whats the deal with that??
Has anyone else noticed this asymmetry ?????????
Has anyone else noticed this asymmetry ?????????
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