Rather cheap for a $60,000 dollar luxury car, don't you agree?
Lumbar Support
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Lumbar Support
Is there a difference in the quality/quantity of lumbar support between an '05 Standard active ventilated versus a Drive Dynamic seat.
I'm not crazy about the bolsters inflating as I carve up the roads, but I love superior lower back support.
I'm not crazy about the bolsters inflating as I carve up the roads, but I love superior lower back support.
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I may be wrong about this but in the 05's, does the passenger have a lumbar support adjustment? I remember hearing last year that it was to be removed.. I know the 03's and 04's have a passenger lumbar support adjustment.
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I agree. Pretty ridiculous for this level of car.
How adjustable is the manual support and how good does it feel on your back? In the downloaded manual for 2005, I cannot find even a mention of lumbar support, Driver's side or passenger's.
How adjustable is the manual support and how good does it feel on your back? In the downloaded manual for 2005, I cannot find even a mention of lumbar support, Driver's side or passenger's.
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Originally Posted by vitaman
I'm not crazy about the bolsters inflating as I carve up the roads, but I love superior lower back support.
I agree with you. IMHO, the drive dynamic function badly muddles the feedback the car is trying to give you when driving at or near the limit. I do performance driving instruction, and I plan to ask any student whose car has this option to shut off drive dynamic for the duration of the school.
OTOH, the ability to statically tighten up the bolsters is a very useful thing, as it holds you in place under cornering loads. And the massage function and lumbar support adjustability are great - well worth the price of the "drive dynamic" package.
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Originally Posted by khaug
I agree with you. IMHO, the drive dynamic function badly muddles the feedback the car is trying to give you when driving at or near the limit. I do performance driving instruction, and I plan to ask any student whose car has this option to shut off drive dynamic for the duration of the school.
OTOH, the ability to statically tighten up the bolsters is a very useful thing, as it holds you in place under cornering loads. And the massage function and lumbar support adjustability are great - well worth the price of the "drive dynamic" package.
OTOH, the ability to statically tighten up the bolsters is a very useful thing, as it holds you in place under cornering loads. And the massage function and lumbar support adjustability are great - well worth the price of the "drive dynamic" package.
I assume that your 'performance driving instruction' is based around race tracks? Where a driver should be strapped firmly into his seat just as a safety measure. I cannot imagine driving a 5 litre car on a public highway 'at or near the limit' (going round a blind bend with the car on its limit of grip and finding someone crossing the road, broken down vehicle, mud on the road etc. etc.)
Many years ago I was an advanced driving instructor and we taught situational awareness and 'making progress'. (This is all about reading the road both ahead and being aware of potential hazards) This would not only improve a drivers skills, it would also make all journeys far more relaxing.
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Everyone that rides in my car loves the Drive Dynamic seats. Says it makes them feel like the car is hugging them. 
My wife says it makes her feel like the car is actually doing something for her rather than just taking her from point A to point B.
My wife says it makes her feel like the car is actually doing something for her rather than just taking her from point A to point B.
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These are all interesting responses.
But can someone please help me? Where is the lumbar adjustment on the '08?
The manual says it has one, but I can't find it.
Could it be tucked in the trunk, or somewhere hidden like that?
Many thanks.
But can someone please help me? Where is the lumbar adjustment on the '08?
The manual says it has one, but I can't find it.
Could it be tucked in the trunk, or somewhere hidden like that?
Many thanks.
