andysmee Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 The reason I'm selling my Zed (did I mention that much yet ) is partly because I don't get on with the seats, and the Zed I've got isn't one I want to modify...so, I know it's a really subjective area, but which are the most comfortable seats that fit a 350Z? The problem I have with the (2005) GT seats are that the bucket dimensions are too small for my frame, they appear designed for Japanese small-framed young gentlemen, with narrow shoulders and a tiny backside....I, on the other hand, have a normal good British posterior and broad shoulders which don't appreciate being bent inwards for any length of time. Also, the lumbar is aggressive and appears to try push my back forwards halfway up, leaving my shoulders away from the top of the seat. The nearest I have come to comfort is by being almost bolt upright, but I cannot find any position that fits. So, are the facelift seats better/different? are the 370Z seats larger framed? or are the GT-R seats an option? Am I completely alone on this one!? Andy Quote
ATTAK Z Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Am I completely alone on this one ! ? Andy Not heard that before Andy so ... yes ... ... probably 1 Quote
Bems Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I dont cosider the zeds seats to be a snug fit. MY S.U.V's seats are more snug than the zed's. Quote
Neilp Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I have Honda accord type R recaro's in my car. I have quite a large frame also. My back is very wide and normal buckets do not fit me well. I can't imagine the zeds leather being too snug though? They're barely bucket seats. I was sliding out them when driving spirited etc Quote
BulletMagnet Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I'm a fat chinaman and I feel perfectly fine in them, jus sayin...... 2 Quote
richmillions Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I found the Z seats broad and I'd consider myself average build. I Sat in the newer Focus ST and those seats are abit of a squeeze. Quote
Keyser Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I have Honda accord type R recaro's in my car. I have quite a large frame also. My back is very wide and normal buckets do not fit me well. I can't imagine the zeds leather being too snug though? They're barely bucket seats. I was sliding out them when driving spirited etc You should see Neil in my Bride seats it took a while to get him out again as well GTR seats can be fitted with a little effort 2 Quote
Neilp Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I have Honda accord type R recaro's in my car. I have quite a large frame also. My back is very wide and normal buckets do not fit me well. I can't imagine the zeds leather being too snug though? They're barely bucket seats. I was sliding out them when driving spirited etc You should see Neil in my Bride seats it took a while to get him out again as well GTR seats can be fitted with a little effort I cant get my legs by the steering wheel in a car with brides fitted My arse is too big also Quote
4RE Leather Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I will take that as my signal to enter Chris GTR R35 2010 Black Edition. Everyone who has sat on them says they are really comfy. 1 Quote
Keyser Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Perfect timing Pete They are very comfy 1 Quote
andysmee Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 The problem I have is that I can't tell just by test driving a car, it takes a while to realise and start the endless adjustment. I'm not alone in my family, my dad has had cars on an overnight test drive before to try and check a car out. Quote
gsexr Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I suffer from lower back ache and most car seats get to me after a long journey but have to count myself lucky with the zed as i find the standard seats work really well for me. Minimal back aggro on long runs which is Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I have a chronic back condition and have to get my spine re-aligned once a month but I never had any probs with the Zed seats and mine was an import where the seats are tighter. Those GTR seats Petes installed look the business 1 Quote
andysmee Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 they don't look especially adjustable. I was hoping that I'd be okay with the Zed seats as they have two adjustments for the seat base, but it's a weird adjustment, down at the back and up at the front. i actually need a seat base that is short (short legs) and can tilt slightly down or at least level, opening the waist, and a negative lumbar (long body) as my back doesn't naturally bend that much. This is an ongoing battle with cars, the best fit have been my Alfa 159 Ti daily (current) which has what I would call and "active" position, and my dad swears by Volvo seats. The worst I've had was an Audi A6, but the car was awful to drive too, so didn't last long. I had the same problem with the RX-7, but solved it by padding the seat base to lift me higher in the bucket and then was fine for long journeys. Thanks for your help Andy 1 Quote
jumping350 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Or a set from the convertibles, way more comfier than standard zed ones, your butt and back sit in a mesh. Ive got a set in my car and there really comfy Edited November 1, 2013 by jumping350 Quote
Toon Chris Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 The problem I have with the (2005) GT seats are that the bucket dimensions are too small for my frame, they appear designed for Japanese small-framed young gentlemen, with narrow shoulders and a tiny backside....I, on the other hand, have a normal good British posterior and broad shoulders which don't appreciate being bent inwards for any length of time. Also, the lumbar is aggressive and appears to try push my back forwards halfway up, leaving my shoulders away from the top of the seat. The nearest I have come to comfort is by being almost bolt upright, but I cannot find any position that fits. Am I completely alone on this one!? Andy Just so you don't feel alone, that is an exact description of my thoughts on the seats. I'm 6'2 and the seats roll my shoulders forward and the side grips push my lower ribs in on long drives. I'm far to lazy to change them though. I tend to keep cars for many years and the most comfy so far have been Alfa 155 seats, so that's 2 votes for Alfas. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Take up Yoga for more flexibility? Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I am 6'4" and I found Zed seats very comfy, used to drive from London to Geordieland with only 1 stop and felt great Sent from the golf club... Quote
4RE Leather Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 they don't look especially adjustable. I was hoping that I'd be okay with the Zed seats as they have two adjustments for the seat base, but it's a weird adjustment, down at the back and up at the front. i actually need a seat base that is short (short legs) and can tilt slightly down or at least level, opening the waist, and a negative lumbar (long body) as my back doesn't naturally bend that much. This is an ongoing battle with cars, the best fit have been my Alfa 159 Ti daily (current) which has what I would call and "active" position, and my dad swears by Volvo seats. The worst I've had was an Audi A6, but the car was awful to drive too, so didn't last long. I had the same problem with the RX-7, but solved it by padding the seat base to lift me higher in the bucket and then was fine for long journeys. Thanks for your help Andy They have electric up and down front and back unlike the OEM setup. Heavy Duty grip material to stop you slidding around as requested by Nissan GTR test driver's. I suffer from sever Ankylosing Spondylitis and with the OEM ones after an hour the base of my spine was burning. Thus far no problems with these seats. Quote
4RE Leather Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Craig who has the green painted Zed has fitted a set of leather Corbeau seats in his car. They are really comfy and ooze quality. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Corbeau-Seats/330364200336773?hc_location=stream Quote
andysmee Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 three votes for alfas, I had a 156 and that had amazing seats too :-) right, off to become a hair dresser then, or save for gt-r seats Quote
davedutch Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I think it's also a height thing, I'm 6'2" and find my head brushes the roof no matter how I sit, I'm not fortunate enough to have leather seats but mine are perfectly comfortable even for my "slim"!?!? Build, but have to agree about Volvo and Alfa seats. Current work car is a volvo and I do 1, 000+ miles a week in that with no probs. Quote
grahamc Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 Im tempted to change my GTRs seats to something a little more hardcore/smaller, Im a find them a little big for me Quote
Desey Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 both i and my bessie mate, (who has the most rediculous rx-7 ever) , both have legit bride seats. i have a hardback and he has a recliner cant recommend them enough - 500 miles back from scotland and my back was fine, and they're sexy as hell!!!!! Quote
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