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Dec 28, 2021 | 05:08 PM

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Jgiles

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Originally Posted by Coconut

I’ve sat in a lot of luxury cars and the F-Sport seats in the 3IS is one of the best if not the best in it’s class. No pain whatsoever for me after driving for 4+ hours. Seat comfort is subjective though since we all have different body types.

With all the seats adjustments I’m sure you can find a setting that is comfortable with you. If not, you might be one of the few who don’t find it comfortable.

I'm still working on trying to find something that works. Ive even bought seat cushions to try to help lol. Right now I have the car seat pushed back a decent distance for room for my legs, slightly reclined and no lumbar. The lumbar feels uncomfortable on my back.

Dec 28, 2021 | 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Coconut

I'm happy you feel no pain. Wish I was like that. Did it take you time to get used to the seat or was it instantly comfortable? Right now I'm at 640 miles and seeing if the seat "breaks in." I just feel the seats are super firm and don't have as much back support. I'm comparing this to my 2011 honda civic which was my old car. I had 0 pain when driving it.

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Dec 28, 2021 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ScytheDC

True. Most of my discomfort issues went away the more upright I adjusted my seat. No more slouching or driving leaning from the back seats.

I tried driving upright but it got pretty painful quickly. Right now I have a slight lean around 110 degrees. Feels like the seat needs more padding or cushion or something. Maybe the seat breaks in after a while I dunno.

Dec 28, 2021 | 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by V350

Try adjusting the tilt function of the seat portion. I find discomfort without thigh support, until I tilted the front up most of the way.

I've tried that. I actually have it so that there is very little tilt for the thighs. Feels slightly less painful that way. Kinda weird.

Dec 28, 2021 | 05:54 PM

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I remember when Lexus launched with the first LS. They would even re-stuff and adjust the padding in the seat until you were satisfied. When The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection mean something.

Dec 28, 2021 | 06:07 PM

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I remember when Lexus launched with the first LS. They would even re-stuff and adjust the padding in the seat until you were satisfied. When The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection mean something.

Wow that's pretty cool!

Dec 29, 2021 | 03:34 AM

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TimboIS - I had never heard that but that is indeed pretty cool....Not half as cool as the vehicles in your signature block! OMG, you have quite the fleet - very impressive!

Dec 29, 2021 | 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wthrman2

TimboIS - I had never heard that but that is indeed pretty cool....Not half as cool as the vehicles in your signature block! OMG, you have quite the fleet - very impressive!

No kidding! Lamborghini madness!!! Wow!

Dec 30, 2021 | 03:10 PM

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kbarbaro

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I used get a pain in my lower right back after long drives, recently I adjusted my seat to sit further up...it feels weird at first but god does it help. I think the issue is with the design of the gas pedal and how far you need to extend your leg/foot down.