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New seats or new car, my spouse HATES the M3 seats!
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In a huge surprise, a seat that is uncomfortable for one person turns out to be comfortable for another. Scientists are stunned by this finding.
This is the literal opposite of my problem. I want to tilt the squab higher in the front. I'm probably going to buy longer versions of the bolts used to hold the seat rails down, and then put washers under the front to induce a bit more tilt. You could probably do the opposite.
HeatproofGenie
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The headrest is way too far forward on the 3 seats and it's definitely been discussed before. There is a good YouTube vid of a owner who bent his headrest posts to bring it back and that is probably the best thing to do but not easiest.
Easiest is to take the headrest out and then flip it and reinstall backwards. This is an okay solution except then the headrest is a bit too far back IMO. It's better than stock but a little far back. When I have some more time I will probably try the bending solution but for now I'm happier with the flipped headrest.
Easiest is to take the headrest out and then flip it and reinstall backwards. This is an okay solution except then the headrest is a bit too far back IMO. It's better than stock but a little far back. When I have some more time I will probably try the bending solution but for now I'm happier with the flipped headrest.
I find Porsche 14-way or 18-way seats extremely comfortable.
LOL...yes it is.
This thread is based on subjective opinion.
This. Bending the supports is easier than selling the car. Worth a shot
HeatproofGenie
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I use this guide for my 911 and Tesla. Might not help but good info regardless.
Porsche Racer Shows You How to Set a Perfect Driving Position
I find the seats comfortable.
Porsche Racer Shows You How to Set a Perfect Driving Position
I find the seats comfortable.
I think we are going to try that before replacing the seats. I have seen a few videos on this, but it seems to be a bit more involved than I would have thought. I will have to watch a few YT videos and give it a shot. Thanks for the idea!
Yes, we have been trying a bunch of different things. We found one that might be helpful, but only for shorter rides.
Also, to answer your question, yes, he loves the flat basic seats in our BMW i3. Ironically, he also likes those TERRIBLE cheat seats that Frontier Airlines uses. Weird!
I dont know anything about fancy Porsche seats. I had a cayman on 19s and that car felt rough. Drove different caymans for 9 yrs and when I was younger it was fun but as I got older that wore off. Very glad to be in a model 3.
I owned 2011 and 2014 Caymans. They both had 14-way seats. Loved the seats.
The cars are somewhat “rough” (I’d use firm). They’re sport cars after all.
Model 3 seats are relatively comfortable too. I do wish they had longer thigh support (like the Porsche seats), were slightly wider, and a less pronounced front edge bolster (as someone previously mentioned).
boriszima
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@AAG1 might be cheaper to replace two front seats instead of selling it. If you look at market forum, used model 3 go for around 20% off or so. Majority of those sales are lower end model 3 because owners got an itch and wanted model 3 performance. There is a lumber support that some missed out on using as it can move up and down. Good luck.
Which iteration? What year?
The first time I sat in a Model S...maybe 2013...I thought the seats were terrible. When I test drove a Model S in 2019, the seats had been significantly improved, and for my body are more comfortable than the Model 3...but it’s all subjective.
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