No. SC replaced the seat and same problem. Has to do with the metal plate which extends about 1/2 way back that your thighs and butt sit on. To the rear are springs, etc that the rest of your butt sits on. They are lower than the plate in front.
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I'm using this mod since about one month now and my problems are gone. Technically, I have increased the spring rates of the "springs" on the rear part of the seatbottom. To do so move the seat in the highest position and max. front position to have best access. Release the two clamps which keeps the lower end of the backcover attached to the seat. Then you may insert the pieces as per attached sketch. The tape enables easy movement as the wood tend to stick to the foam. Hope this is clear enough to follow. otherwise please let me know.
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18-8-7 Model S front seat mod
I share the OPs opinion. I got my 2018 MS 1 month ago and feel pain on my left thigh if I drive for more than 1/2 hour.
I am not a large person and I have tried adjusting the seat but does not help. The seats are definitely uncomfortable.
Its sad to to know that this prblem is now even on model 3, and tesla is not lifting a finger. What a shame
I have driven both the Model S and 3. Both were had the same issues though oddly the 3 had less of the same problem. I'm about to take delivery of a new Model 3 after determining that while I had less room for my left knee in MODEL 3 VS. S, I less pain in my left thigh and butt. The problem is that in both cars I had pain. I called an after market provider (I'm sure you all know the site) and he said hey if you are not comfortable in the Car don't buy it. This is not what I wanted to hear but may what I needed to hear. When I hear others say "maybe you are not sitting correctly I become even more wary. I have driven Mercedes and a Full size Chevy truck most of my life and NEVER had discomfort like this. AT 58 I THINK I KNOW HOW TO SET THE POSITION OF MY SEAT. The problem is at 6'1" and 185 lbs I simply anatomically don't fit the design. Now I'm wondering can this be remedied and is this a question I should even be asking? To spend North of 60k and thinking of placing a piece of plywood under the seat bars seems beyond the pale. I love almost everything about the car and for sure I believe Tesla has a better idea than anything else out there BUT whoa if you aren't comfortable that is a huge problem. Any ideas or thoughts for a concerned maybe soon to be owner?I have never seen this issue in a forum. I can't believe that I am the only Model S owner (2017) that experiences pain in the butt when driving over 1 hour. This pain is extreme and not just inconvenient. The seat frame under the vegan leather and padding consists of a metal platform from the front of the seat cushion to about 1/2 way back where it becomes wire and cord to the rear of the seat. I have seen the seat minus the seat cover and padding on Tesla seats sold on eBay so I can see what is under my seat's padding. Apparently, my butt bones are directly over the end of the metal platform so that when seated part of my butt is over the wire and cords and my bones are directly over the end of the metal platform.
My Tesla SC has replaced my seat but the new seat is exactly the same with same pain. I have owned many new vehicles and dozens of other vehicles and have never had this problem. The SC says they can not put more padding under the seat cover due to the construction of the seat cover, as well as sensors.Why does Tesla have this problem (for me) when I have never had a problem with car seats in a new Mercedes, new Corvette, new PT Cruiser, etc., etc. The problem is not one of SEAT ADJUSTMENT.
My only solution seems to be putting a piece of solid foam on top of my seat cushion. This seems crazy given the cost of the car - $80,000+.
@hoschilo, I found this on Amazon. Is that a good one for that purpose?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CHX1GTD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2Q4CFJWJPJQ1I&psc=1
might I suggest angling the bottom seat to slope so that its higher near your upper thighs and lower at your butt end. That should support you more and take the weight off your thighs..worked better for meThis pain is extreme and not just inconvenient
Yes this should work. It you feel the plywood sticks after you should consider to increase width maybe to 2.4" (6cm). So order enough wood.
Just to mention: I recently had a loaner (2017) - no problem at all there due to different design.