Uncomfortable driver seat

[TydalForce]

I'm tempted to cut another segment out of the remaining piece to double up for a little more height.

I went and did this, then went for a drive. Loads better! Need to figure out some minor tweaks for comfort where the thing ends, but I was driving around thinking "This is the best feeling of driving in over a decade"

 

[atlchamp]

I went and did this, then went for a drive. Loads better! Need to figure out some minor tweaks for comfort where the thing ends, but I was driving around thinking "This is the best feeling of driving in over a decade"

Do you have pics?

 

[TydalForce]

Do you have pics?

I’m not very good at “pretty”; I’m sure these could be done nicer, but it’s close enough for me (c:

 

[atlchamp]

I’m not very good at “pretty”; I’m sure these could be done nicer, but it’s close enough for me (c:

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So basically all you did was raise the middle part up with the foam so that the side bolsters don’t dig into your thighs?

 

[TydalForce]

So basically all you did was raise the middle part up with the foam so that the side bolsters don’t dig into your thighs?

Exactly!

 

[RMannino]

Recently bought this aftermarket seat bottom cover with leg extender to reduce side bolster pinch. It’s foam padded and not as stretchy as the OEM vegan so it raises me up enough to feel comfortable now. I have only used it around town, no road trips yet. It may break in and sink in after a while so will update in a couple months after trip to Cali in March.

 

[atlchamp]

Recently bought this aftermarket seat bottom cover with leg extender to reduce side bolster pinch. It’s foam padded and not as stretchy as the OEM vegan so it raises me up enough to feel comfortable now. I have only used it around town, no road trips yet. It may break in and sink in after a while so will update in a couple months after trip to Cali in March.

Link to product?

 

[RMannino]

Link to product?

RPMtesla.com

Model 3 & Y Front Seat Covers with Padded Leg Support (1 Piece) - Black or White​

 

[KenC]

That's great if those leg extender covers work, but I can't help but think they look like a bulging disk in my old back.

 

[atlchamp]

my lumbar support isn’t working. Went to service today and they had to order a part and they cant install it until March 3. Tesla service stinks!

 

[Raurele]

Literally the most comfortable drivers seat I’ve ever sat in. I’m in it 6-8 hours a day. They even designed it to put even pressure on every point. Tesla designed and manufactures their own seats. Something no other company really does. They are the best seats.

 

[Raurele]

Literally

I have a Y and I drove a 3 2 months ago and neither have issues

the same seats.

 

[atlchamp]

Literally

the same seats.

I know that. That’s why I’m shocked there’s a difference

 

[gatx]

I have a sensitive back and feet issue. In any case, I rented a Model 3 for a few days and holy hell my lower back is absolutely killing me. I moved the lumbar support around a bit to no avail. I have driven a Chrysler 300, a 1994 Cadillac Deville, and rent Toyotas and Nissans all the time with no issue. These Tesla seats have my back all jacked up. Has anyone else had this issue? I love the car but this will be a deal breaker for me. I was driving on and off for 3 hours today and I need a deep tissue massage with this back pain. It's from the bottom of my shoulders down to my far lower back. Im 200lbs and 6'1". I feel like you do when you fly coach on a 5+ hour flight. I did have the same issue with the new Cadillac STS and the smaller Benz.

 

[stopcrazypp]

I know that. That’s why I’m shocked there’s a difference

Even though the seats are the same, they are raised up on a platform on the Model Y, so that will change the seating position significantly and that will result in differences in how it feels.

 

[Candleflame]

So basically all you did was raise the middle part up with the foam so that the side bolsters don’t dig into your thighs?

i have the same issue but refuse to do this DIY fix for the seat....
its a problem for many people and to me its unclear why most drivers arent affected by this issue.

 

[atlchamp]

i have the same issue but refuse to do this DIY fix for the seat....
its a problem for many people and to me its unclear why most drivers arent affected by this issue.

It makes the car extremely uncomfortable after 20-30 mins of driving

 

[mswlogo]

It’s just like there isn’t enough padding in the butt area and it diggs into it. It’s not comfy after a whole

Make sure the seat is adjusted to support your thighs. If all your weight is on your butt, no seat will feel comfortable after a while. The floors are slightly higher in Teslas and it’s deceiving.

I thought M3 (2018 Dual) were very comfortable and the bolsters were on the softer side. 5’10 and 170 lbs for reference. Took me a while to adjust Model X seats.

 

[Raurele]

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I have a sensitive back and feet issue. In any case, I rented a Model 3 for a few days and holy hell my lower back is absolutely killing me. I moved the lumbar support around a bit to no avail. I have driven a Chrysler 300, a 1994 Cadillac Deville, and rent Toyotas and Nissans all the time with no issue. These Tesla seats have my back all jacked up. Has anyone else had this issue? I love the car but this will be a deal breaker for me. I was driving on and off for 3 hours today and I need a deep tissue massage with this back pain. It's from the bottom of my shoulders down to my far lower back. Im 200lbs and 6'1". I feel like you do when you fly coach on a 5+ hour flight. I did have the same issue with the new Cadillac STS and the smaller Benz.

205lb and 6’1” here. I’m literally in my MYP 6-8 hours a day. Perfect distribution on the seats, and no high pressure points. I’ve never sat in a car that long and been more comfortable.

Maybe you’re shaped funny?

 

[atlchamp]

I

205lb and 6’1” here. I’m literally in my MYP 6-8 hours a day. Perfect distribution on the seats, and no high pressure points. I’ve never sat in a car that long and been more comfortable.

Maybe you’re shaped funny?

Ok