insight seat

usc_insight · 12-07-2009, 09:54 PM

Anyone else find the driver seat really uncomfortable? I don't like the lower support

abr · 12-08-2009, 11:22 AM

Yes I agree with the seat, but the lower lumbar support is fine with me, it's the flexed upper part of the seat that causes problems. The spine has a natural lumbar curve, but does not have a forward flexed thoracic curve.

I've been using a lumbar roll in my mid back for the last 3 days & it fixed the problem immediately. Also can use a rolled up sweatshirt to first see if that works.

Read my reply here.
upper back support....

jpleong · 12-08-2009, 01:47 PM

I actually find the seats comfortable... better than my previous cars (a Saab 9-3, a Saturn S1, and a Chrysler Sebring).

I did a near-straight 16 hour drive in the Insight a few months ago and was fine. What, in particular, do you dislike or find uncomfortable about the seat?

JP

**waterdog** · 12-08-2009, 03:18 PM

I found that leaning the seat back further than I normally would makes both the lumbar support and headrests much more comfortable.

Purplegate · 12-08-2009, 10:54 PM

I would fall under the "uncomfortable" side. It was one of my first impression of the car after the test drive before purchasing. I came from a Mazda3 GT, with much firmer and support seats. But I think got used to the I2 seats and now I find them ok. Not great, by far, but ok.

usc_insight · 12-08-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jpleong

I actually find the seats comfortable... better than my previous cars (a Saab 9-3, a Saturn S1, and a Chrysler Sebring).

I did a near-straight 16 hour drive in the Insight a few months ago and was fine. What, in particular, do you dislike or find uncomfortable about the seat?

JP

i find her lower lumbar support to be uncomfortable, especially when i recline the seats little further than normal for long drives...maybe i'm just short

sass1125 · 12-09-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by waterdog

I found that leaning the seat back further than I normally would makes both the lumbar support and headrests much more comfortable.

Even with the seat back more - the head rest pushes your head forward - very uncomfortable - would love to replace if anyone knows where to get new ones.

jpleong · 12-09-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by usc_insight

i find her lower lumbar support to be uncomfortable, especially when i recline the seats little further than normal for long drives...maybe i'm just short

Too much or too little lumbar?

JP

usc_insight · 12-10-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jpleong

Too much or too little lumbar?

JP

too much lumbar for me

jpleong · 12-10-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by usc_insight

too much lumbar for me

Ahhh... see, for me, I always activate the lumbar support (if I have the option) and leave it there. The Insight has no such option but I like it the way it is...

Too bad people come in all shapes and sizes, otherwise, we'd be able to come up with one seat we could all agree upon!

JP