Extra seat padding - with pics

rs32 · 18-08-2008, 10:30 PM

Wanted to try something to improve the lumbar and shoulder support for the front seats. At 6' 3"+ I find my shoulders get pushed forward slightly, putting strain on my neck. Not a complete nightmare but could be a problem for 2+ hour journeys.

What was needed was more lumbar support, with additional padding for the middle/upper back to get the shoulders straighter.

So I tried something.

Original Seat

Move OEM pad to upper section

Take some central heating pipe wrap. Notice how I am saving energy by using this.

Cut one piece to size

Then another piece

Replace seat section

Side profile view

Comparison before/after

Seems to have worked pretty well, will do the same for the passenger seat if it's better during use !

Bealo · 18-08-2008, 11:55 PM

Looks like a cheap and effective solution to your problem.

I personally find that the standard seats fit me fine at 6.1 but i might give this a try to see if it makes the seating even better.

**glendog74** · 19-08-2008, 12:13 AM

I found the seats superb on my long days driving in Europe this summer - but then i'm a mere 5'9", lol!

**Andyk** · 19-08-2008, 06:43 AM

Yep looks like an effective way to improve. I'm sure I've seen an 'official' booster for the seats some where. Like the abaove I find them OK thought. But I'm hardly a giant at 5'7".....So who is the shortest CSL owner then?

Bealo · 19-08-2008, 07:31 AM

You i reckon little Andy

rs32 · 19-08-2008, 09:44 AM

could have guessed this may turn into a "you are the shortest" contest

My 20 min drive to the station this morning has proved that there is a noticeable improvement. It was never uncomfortable, just means i now have a more naturally straight back and shoulders so less pressure on the neck. Result !

**Andyk** · 19-08-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bealo

You i reckon little Andy

Ah well it will be the first contest I've ever one

csljoe · 19-08-2008, 02:07 PM

Good idea rs32, although i find the seats great as im 5'7 the same as little Andy

Joe

**Andyk** · 19-08-2008, 05:05 PM

It's a draw then little Joe.

MaKSiNG · 19-08-2008, 06:11 PM

I believe you can buy an air inflatable lumbar support from Demon Tweeks which is supposed to be effective.

18-08-2008, 10:30 PM	#1
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	Extra seat padding - with pics Wanted to try something to improve the lumbar and shoulder support for the front seats. At 6' 3"+ I find my shoulders get pushed forward slightly, putting strain on my neck. Not a complete nightmare but could be a problem for 2+ hour journeys. What was needed was more lumbar support, with additional padding for the middle/upper back to get the shoulders straighter. So I tried something. Original Seat Move OEM pad to upper section Take some central heating pipe wrap. Notice how I am saving energy by using this. Cut one piece to size Then another piece Replace seat section Side profile view Comparison before/after Seems to have worked pretty well, will do the same for the passenger seat if it's better during use !

19-08-2008, 02:07 PM	#8
csljoe S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire Posts: 65 Casino cash: $301	Good idea rs32, although i find the seats great as im 5'7 the same as little Andy Joe __________________ 2003 SB M3 CSL

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18-08-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Looks like a cheap and effective solution to your problem. I personally find that the standard seats fit me fine at 6.1 but i might give this a try to see if it makes the seating even better.

19-08-2008, 12:13 AM	#3
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I found the seats superb on my long days driving in Europe this summer - but then i'm a mere 5'9", lol!

19-08-2008, 06:43 AM	#4
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Yep looks like an effective way to improve. I'm sure I've seen an 'official' booster for the seats some where. Like the abaove I find them OK thought. But I'm hardly a giant at 5'7".....So who is the shortest CSL owner then?

19-08-2008, 07:31 AM	#5
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	You i reckon little Andy

19-08-2008, 09:44 AM	#6
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	could have guessed this may turn into a "you are the shortest" contest My 20 min drive to the station this morning has proved that there is a noticeable improvement. It was never uncomfortable, just means i now have a more naturally straight back and shoulders so less pressure on the neck. Result !

19-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#9
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	It's a draw then little Joe.

19-08-2008, 06:11 PM	#10
MaKSiNG S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 36 Casino cash: $267	I believe you can buy an air inflatable lumbar support from Demon Tweeks which is supposed to be effective.