Seats too soft?
#1
Seats too soft?
OK, stop laughing.
When I drive more than a hour, I'm having trouble getting comfortable. My butt seems to just sink into the seat (I'm thinner than most people), and I have to move around a lot. Does anyone else have this problem? Have you had the courage to ask you service advisor about it?
When I drive more than a hour, I'm having trouble getting comfortable. My butt seems to just sink into the seat (I'm thinner than most people), and I have to move around a lot. Does anyone else have this problem? Have you had the courage to ask you service advisor about it?
#4
Having read a lot of the early reviews on the LS - lots of them said with all of the adjustability built into the drivers seat that the "FIT-to-user" was great. I too think its a bit SOFT - and the lumbar is somewhat lacking. I think my expectations were set HIGH after reading some of the reviews. I much prefer the firmer seats in the new S.
#5
I am a big guy. I don't find the seats to be comfortable at all. I would say the seat base is hard. With the seat base extended out for leg support there is very little padding and it is kind of a hole in the seat. I know there were several complaints about the 2007 and a TSB was issued.
#6
Thanks, TERRAIN/bruceko. But perhaps I should rephrase my question as I'm not necessarily complaining. For anyone with the same experience, are they aware of any adjustability of the firmness of the drivers seat cushion?
#7
Do you know what they did to the seat in the TSB?
I am a big guy. I don't find the seats to be comfortable at all. I would say the seat base is hard. With the seat base extended out for leg support there is very little padding and it is kind of a hole in the seat. I know there were several complaints about the 2007 and a TSB was issued.
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#8
Sorry, checking the previous thread it looks like no Tsb was issued but many fixes were done.
They added padding.
people were complaining they could feel tubing or a cable under the padding
Here is the link.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...er-seat-2.html
They added padding.
people were complaining they could feel tubing or a cable under the padding
Here is the link.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...er-seat-2.html
#9
Bruceko, that was usefull. I think you and I are describing the same thing -- that feeling that you're sinking down onto a hole (in contrast to sitting on something).
I've asked my service advisor to call (she got a good chuckle). I'll post any response.
I've asked my service advisor to call (she got a good chuckle). I'll post any response.
#10
The seat padding seems to be inconsistent on different cars. On my 460 SWB, I sensed no problem whatsoever. However, on my 600hL, I find the padding at the center-rear a bit thin. The seating position seems longer on the LWB, allowing for taller and/or larger drivers. The seat angles and heights seem different as well - the seat goes back further. I weigh 150 lbs, and I find the cushioning in the tail bone area too firm on long drives, so I can imagine some individuals might be even more uncomfortable than me. I compensate for this by raising the seat, which moves the cushion away from the wiring harness, motor, seat frame or whatever is pushing up against the seat cushion. Although I shouldn't have to do this, so if it persists (as I'm sure it will), or if it starts to get on my nerves, I will try to get it fixed.
#11
My wife and I both think the padding on the bottom cushion of our 2005 LS430 is too thin. It definitely becomes uncomfortable after a long drive. I test drove a 2007 LS460L, and it seemed to be about the same. I had the same complaint about my 2001 LS430, and my dealer added more padding under warranty. That seemed to help some.
Last edited by rcf8000; 12-11-08 at 05:36 AM.
#12
My experience is similar to bruceko. To me, the padding seems a bit thin. I have a fairly large frame and this is the first car I've ever owned that I have to remove my wallet from my back pocket. If I don't it's very uncomfortable to sit in. Without the wallet, the seat is comfortable. I've yet to take a long road trip in the LS, so I'm curious to see how my butt feels after an extended period of time.
#13
I have yet to drive on a trip that is > 30 miles. Hope to get a 100 mile or so trip soon to test out the seats. Initial impression of the seats are just about right - not too firm and not too soft. I wish they had side wings that automatically adjusted when cornering like the S550 - but perhaps that is asking too much.
#14
i've found that turning on the cold air if you have the ventilated seats will help make this feel better. the sweat you produce from your body after a long drive will feel relieved and you won't notice the hole in the seat.
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