Are the seats too low/uncomfortable?

[Mike R]

The seats are ok, but lack good lumbar support. My back is killing me after my commute. My commute is 1.5 hours and my trips are usually 5-9 hours. I'm thinking about putting an air bladder from a mustang seat in my drivers seat to give some lumbar support. I'd like to get some nice aftermarkets, but they cost soo much. I was also considering RX-8 seats.

 

[+ friction]

I've driven straight through to IL from Charleston before w/no complaints.

BTW, I'm 5'7" and have the seat cranked all the way up...perfect!

 

[Pretzellogic]

I"ve never had a problem with them. The only gripe I have is that there's no lateral support.

That, and the damn pattern...

 

[NJP5Guy]

I"ve never had a problem with them. The only gripe I have is that there's no lateral support.

That, and the damn pattern...

i agree lateral support is lacking. can't wait til i have the money for a racing seat. at least in the p5 i don't have to put the seat all the way back like in my integra to fit. with that car i was able to drive w/ no probs w/ my knees. i got good at taking turns.

 

[mcstark]

I"ve never had a problem with them. The only gripe I have is that there's no lateral support.

That, and the damn pattern...

I second that! They shoulda put pseudo-suede on the bolsters so you don't slide all over. I have the leather seats and am glad it came with them -- I think the cloth pattern is ugly.

Overall, seat comfort is pretty good - I took a 3.5 hour trip to Pittsburgh this summer and I was fine once I settled in. Didn't need to adjust the seat once.

 

[jonlong]

I'm really happy w/ my stock leather seats as far as comfort and looks are concerned. My only problem is that I have to push myself into the seat during auto-x races to prevent myself from slipping around.

 

[Mike R]

I'm really happy w/ my stock leather seats as far as comfort and looks are concerned. My only problem is that I have to push myself into the seat during auto-x races to prevent myself from slipping around.

Had the same problem. Then I bought a CG lock. Works great.


http://www.cg-lock.com/

 

[TrueProtege]

All I would want is bigger side bolsters. And if you dont like P5 seats, try sitting in a Saturn SC2. Those are bad seats!

 

[pingdum]

I've taken many 12+ hour trips in the 5 and have had no problems. I also worked as a Pizza guy, sitting in the seat for 8 hours a day and have felt nothing but comfort. If you think the P5 seats are high, test drive a Matrix. now that 's a mini-van.

 

[+ friction]

Semi O/T: Every time I squirm in my seat, the headrest pops up a notch or too (I prefer it down low). I think increased pressure on the back of the seat pushes it up...

Anybody know of a fix for this?

 

[NJP5Guy]

the matrix is just funky. driving postion and feel stinks. steering wheel reminded me of the 28ft box truck i drove....hand over hand baby.

 

[mountjonas]

i find the bottom of the seat to be too short and it lacks back support. i always feel like i'm not sitting straight. i'd switch them in a second, but i've got the side airbags and don't want to give those up.

 

[Mike R]

How many people have over 55K on thier seats? Mine do, and I'm sitting in them for 4hrs a day. They are worn out. The leather is fine, looks brand new still. But the support foam has been compressed, and the lumbar support is gone.

I have to agree with the comments about the civic seats, they are rough. Though they still have plenty (if not too much) lumbar support-even at 130K . I think the best stock seats I've had were early 90's mustang GT seats. I fit perfect and they had great support.

 

[mountjonas]

i'm at about 52k and they're getting pretty worn. i'm a light guy so that probably slows the wear down slightly.

 

[Mike R]

I'm 5'11 and 185. Not that big of a guy, not small either.

How bad is your indent on the armrest? Mine is pretty bad, my pedals are worn almost out the point of replacement, and the floormat has a hole in it!

 

[NJP5Guy]

I'm 5'11 and 185. Not that big of a guy, not small either.

How bad is your indent on the armrest? Mine is pretty bad, my pedals are worn almost out the point of replacement, and the floormat has a hole in it!

armrest....what armrest???

 

[mcstark]

armrest....what armrest???

He probably means the cover to the center console. My wife uses it as an armrest and gets in the way when I shift. (drive)

 

[pedrump]

Semi O/T: Every time I squirm in my seat, the headrest pops up a notch or too (I prefer it down low). I think increased pressure on the back of the seat pushes it up...

Anybody know of a fix for this?

I noticed this the day I drove mine home from the dealer! I prefer it low too, as it obstructs the view over the shoulder when it is high up. I'm really tempted to buy new driver's seat, but until i have the money for it, I too would like to know of a fix for this.

 

[SP33D]

I've tried so many positions but still can't find a good one.

I bet I could show u some good positions...

 

[SP33D]

I think I just blacked out, what just happened?