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Ok, my seats are widely uncomfortable. Is there a seat that I can install that is better than the stock ones, and yet still have seat electronics to work? I think I know the answer to this but thought I would check to see if anyone has done this before.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, no solution. Just wanted to say I agree, the suspension is stiff, but some less race oriented seats would help a lot. I've been much happier since I added a butt pad to my seat.
I had sheepskin seat inserts made. Keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. They make the seat surface softer but also elevate you in the seat about a half an inch which puts less pressure on your thighs.
The seats are not uncomfortable. They are designed to hold an occupant firmly in a high G environment. Perfect for tracks or getting groceries but not the best for long distance trips. I found the diamond stitch seats to be very comfortable
... They are designed to hold an occupant firmly in a high G environment. Perfect for tracks or getting groceries but not the best for long distance trips. ...
I'd second this. When I drive longer distances, I'm not one to stop unless it's required for human and/or car fuel (OK, or human fluid "change").
The first time I drove the GTR Pro to a track that's about 5 hours away, my lower back was "killing me." After lots of seat adjustment fiddling I discovered that the real issue was sitting in exactly the same position for too long. Now when I drive the car for longer periods, every 20 min or so I try to remember to lift my butt/hips and do a few little repositioning wiggles then settle back in. That's largely cured the "my back is killing me" issue.
interested to understand what do you consider a long-distance trip, 00 miles? 200? more?
Originally Posted by PWR2W8
The seats are not uncomfortable. They are designed to hold an occupant firmly in a high G environment. Perfect for tracks or getting groceries but not the best for long distance trips. I found the diamond stitch seats to be very comfortable
interested to understand what do you consider a long-distance trip, 00 miles? 200? more?
For me, long distance is 500 miles or more, such as my annual migration to the Carolinas. I regularly drive my GT to Daytona or Sebring; both are about 150 miles away and I don't find the seat uncomfortable at all.
Yeah they’re pretty bad for my body type. 5-10 245lbs I was just in a new 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S and those seats are very comfortable. Night and day to what we have. After 30 min of driving I need a break.
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