Making the seats more comfortable

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:28 am

I don't like the seats in my Vibe. I generally drive long distances, as I visit the girlfriend and family a lot in Green Bay (2 hour drive). I already have back problems so this isn't helping.Any certain covers or additions people have made that have helped?

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:04 am

I've never been crazy about the Vibe seats, either. That's probably the one thing I would like to change.

ehoff121 · Post by **ehoff121** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:13 am

Not trying to be a wise@$$, but could you be more specific about what is uncomfortable?Is the front of the seat too high? Back of the seat base too low?There are lots of add-on seat cushion options, but hard to suggest without more info.

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:14 am

I dunno. I can't find a comfortable position and it always leaves my back sore and strained. Other than that, I don't make seats, so I wouldn't know what the problem is.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:41 am

Hmmm odd, I LOVE the seats in my vibe.. Most comfortable of all the cars in the family.. You should try doing 2-3hrs in my Subie... lol...

prathman · Post by **prathman** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:12 am

Yes, I like them too. We've done a few straight-through drives from the SF Bay area to West Allis, WI and they've always been comfortable. But everyone's a little different in what makes them comfortable. So I'd suggest experimenting with a few added cushions. What works for one person may not be an improvement for someone else.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:20 am

Quote, originally posted by Petrucci914 Â»I don't like the seats in my Vibe. I generally drive long distances, as I visit the girlfriend and family a lot in Green Bay (2 hour drive). I already have back problems so this isn't helping.Any certain covers or additions people have made that have helped?Do you have cloth or leather seats? I have the leather seats and I have sat in the cloth seats. I think the leather seats are more comfortable. But the Vibe doesn't offer the optimal driving position for me. I need the steering wheel to tilt. Not an option on the Vibe.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:30 am

I had the same issue on the vibe, I had to move the seat slightly and lumbar and found a comfy spot. Maybe talk with a physical therapist to see how you should be positioned would be a good idea. I bet the "correct" ergonomical way of sitting in a car is one that no one usually has their seat set at.

Racemedic · Post by **Racemedic** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:32 am

hmmmm I have not had much seat timein the vibe yet as mine has yet to comein... I am really looking forward to posting photos when I get it... that said in feb my family is going to florida... anyone from around here knows what kind of a drive that is I hope I find a comfy spot as we are looking at driving it near straight though.

vibe-04 · Post by **vibe-04** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:38 am

Are you tall? Over six feet? Is you (removed) getting sore?I had problems with the seats and ultimately decided to build seat track extensions. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=25988 Made a world of difference for my back and knee.Most important mod I ever did.Cheers and good luckA

irishroach77 · Post by **irishroach77** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:58 pm

yeah i had problems finding the perfect seat position, but when i found it ooohh yeah! but yeah the head rest doesn't exactly line up with the seat which might cause some neck or lower back discomfort

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:31 pm

yeah they arent great. i really noticed this when i would drive my old car (2002 lancer) after driving the vibe. i dont love em.

psiu · Post by **psiu** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:54 am

Also good posture is important when driving, I have a tendency to kind of pivot onto the right cheek, so I am angled towards the front left of the car, I usually have that left knee up a bit.Also take your wallet out of your back pocket if you keep it there.Maybe a throw a small pillow or folded up towel/blanket in that lower lumbar region.Good luck.

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