Cayman GTS Order - Sports Bucket Seats - Help
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Hi all,
Put my deposit down at my OPC yesterday for my Cayman GTS. Spec is nearly finalised but I was hoping you could help with a two questions I have about the Sport Buckets before going ahead with them.
1) Is the backrest manually adjustable or fixed
2) What is the comfort of them actually like for day to day driving (this will be my only car and I do about 10k per year)
I'm in my late twenties, slim, but have suffered with minor/occasional back pain from a sports injury in the past and whilst I would like to opt for the seats because they look great and I've heard they are really supportive, I am keen to understand what people on here think of them for day to day driving/comfort because I don't want to be kicking myself weeks in after if they start becoming a 'pain'. (excuse the pun)
Thanks,
Michael
Put my deposit down at my OPC yesterday for my Cayman GTS. Spec is nearly finalised but I was hoping you could help with a two questions I have about the Sport Buckets before going ahead with them.
1) Is the backrest manually adjustable or fixed
2) What is the comfort of them actually like for day to day driving (this will be my only car and I do about 10k per year)
I'm in my late twenties, slim, but have suffered with minor/occasional back pain from a sports injury in the past and whilst I would like to opt for the seats because they look great and I've heard they are really supportive, I am keen to understand what people on here think of them for day to day driving/comfort because I don't want to be kicking myself weeks in after if they start becoming a 'pain'. (excuse the pun)
Thanks,
Michael
Worth trying to test drive a Cayman/Boxster with the seats fitted before choosing. not a 15 minute drive around the block but a reasonable journey to test suitability for you. I love the bucket seats but found the lack of seat back adjustment meant I could not get comfortable. Everyone is different so you might be fine but worth trying before you buy as difficult/expensive to change later.
It's quite difficult to find a car that's local to me with buckets, if anyone is aware of any in the Manchester / Cheshire area then please let me know.
Does the backrest not adjust? I heard the angle of them is more forgiving (less upright) than the buckets in a GT3, is that correct?
Does the backrest not adjust? I heard the angle of them is more forgiving (less upright) than the buckets in a GT3, is that correct?
I had the same dilemma bucket seats or Sports plus.
In the end as I will not be taking the car on track very much I opted for the Sports plus which allow you to move the bolsters in and out and to be honest hold you as secure as the buckets.
As others have said try them, Silverstone Experience centre have both options and I tried both on the experience day.
In the end as I will not be taking the car on track very much I opted for the Sports plus which allow you to move the bolsters in and out and to be honest hold you as secure as the buckets.
As others have said try them, Silverstone Experience centre have both options and I tried both on the experience day.
Just adjustment for the whole seat back and forth, no back adjustment or lumber. (Though I believe other thickness pads are available)
My car is not daily use but I have done a few long trips with several hours at the wheel. I have never found the seats uncomfortable. Very supportive and great driving position.
They look great also, I love the carbon backs to them. Shame you don't see them more often.
Getting in and out is a little more arkward, but not really a reason not to spec them in my opinion.
I think they add a bit of flare to the car. If you've got it for driving pleasure they really add to experience.
My car is not daily use but I have done a few long trips with several hours at the wheel. I have never found the seats uncomfortable. Very supportive and great driving position.
They look great also, I love the carbon backs to them. Shame you don't see them more often.
Getting in and out is a little more arkward, but not really a reason not to spec them in my opinion.
I think they add a bit of flare to the car. If you've got it for driving pleasure they really add to experience.
I'd echo the comments already about getting in and out of the car. If you are not careful there can begin to look tatty quite quickly.
The only time I had issues with back pain were on a 900 mile round trip to the highlands.
One other consideration that might not affect you now, you can’t fit a child seat in the bucket, at least not in the CR that I was running.
My new car has the adaptive sport seats, which are a good compromise.
The only time I had issues with back pain were on a 900 mile round trip to the highlands.
One other consideration that might not affect you now, you can’t fit a child seat in the bucket, at least not in the CR that I was running.
My new car has the adaptive sport seats, which are a good compromise.
rudester said:
I'd echo the comments already about getting in and out of the car. If you are not careful there can begin to look tatty quite quickly.
The only time I had issues with back pain were on a 900 mile round trip to the highlands.
One other consideration that might not affect you now, you can’t fit a child seat in the bucket, at least not in the CR that I was running.
My new car has the adaptive sport seats, which are a good compromise.
No kids for the not too distant future, hence me being able to afford and have a sports car without the other half moaning! The only time I had issues with back pain were on a 900 mile round trip to the highlands.
One other consideration that might not affect you now, you can’t fit a child seat in the bucket, at least not in the CR that I was running.
My new car has the adaptive sport seats, which are a good compromise.
So, advice when parking, furthest away as possible to find a nice wide open space to get in and out of? it'll keep me fit eh?
I'm a lot older and would find the buckets, as good as they may be, a pain to get in and out of. I went for the fully adjustable seats in the end and I'm very glad I did. It is a matter for each individual to choose but comfort and convenience are far more important than 'they look good' IMO.
Mine are heated which is also a plus.
Good luck, you'll love the car....
Mine are heated which is also a plus.
Good luck, you'll love the car....
I have the fixed buckets in my GT3 and I think they are great , no issues getting in or out ( and I am over 50 !) I just put my hand on the cill . Have had some long days in them driving round Europe , no issues .
In my GTS I went for the standard seats , the folding buckets are just not comfortable for me , the backrest is at the wrong angle and as others have said , non adjustable . What's the point of a folding seat if the backrest only goes in one position .
Make sure there comfortable for you or it's an expensive mistake to put right !
In my GTS I went for the standard seats , the folding buckets are just not comfortable for me , the backrest is at the wrong angle and as others have said , non adjustable . What's the point of a folding seat if the backrest only goes in one position .
Make sure there comfortable for you or it's an expensive mistake to put right !
I had the buckets in my previous Cayman R and they are great when you are in them but as mentioned... they are a bit of a pain to get in and out of!
I did find however that the rake of the seat base (not adjustable) a little too angled for my liking and after sitting in the std. and sports seats I find that they are more comfortable day to day and on long drives... so although I think the buckets are great in certain curcumstances, I personally would not spec them over the sports or std. seats.
I would recommend ringing round a few places to see if you can find a GT3, Cayman R or Boxter spider which a majority have the buckets fitted just so you can sit in them and also see if you have a problem getting in and out on a regular basis
I did find however that the rake of the seat base (not adjustable) a little too angled for my liking and after sitting in the std. and sports seats I find that they are more comfortable day to day and on long drives... so although I think the buckets are great in certain curcumstances, I personally would not spec them over the sports or std. seats.
I would recommend ringing round a few places to see if you can find a GT3, Cayman R or Boxter spider which a majority have the buckets fitted just so you can sit in them and also see if you have a problem getting in and out on a regular basis
Edited by sootyvrs on Monday 24th November 14:35
Ozzie Osmond said:
... which IMO makes them unsuitable for normal road car use. Probably make a used car harder to sell as well.
There are plenty of cars around with standard seats so there is a very large market to choose from when it comes time to sell yours and make it stand out from the crowd. However, some people will be looking for a car specifically with buckets so I don't thinks it will make it harder to sell on. It really depends on the rest of the specification; if you go for comfort options and buckets then yes, it could be hard to move on. But if you go for sports suspension, sports exhaust etc then buckets would be expected imho.
Just try them and see what you think. I find them very comfortable and not that difficult to get in and out of and I'm no 20 year old skinny athlete.
I'm also in the Manchester / Cheshire area if your other option falls through and you want to try them out.
BubblesNW said:
There are plenty of cars around with standard seats so there is a very large market to choose from when it comes time to sell yours and make it stand out from the crowd. However, some people will be looking for a car specifically with buckets so I don't thinks it will make it harder to sell on.
It really depends on the rest of the specification; if you go for comfort options and buckets then yes, it could be hard to move on. But if you go for sports suspension, sports exhaust etc then buckets would be expected imho.
Just try them and see what you think. I find them very comfortable and not that difficult to get in and out of and I'm no 20 year old skinny athlete.
I'm also in the Manchester / Cheshire area if your other option falls through and you want to try them out.
Hi BubblesNW, thanks for the offer, I will DM you now.It really depends on the rest of the specification; if you go for comfort options and buckets then yes, it could be hard to move on. But if you go for sports suspension, sports exhaust etc then buckets would be expected imho.
Just try them and see what you think. I find them very comfortable and not that difficult to get in and out of and I'm no 20 year old skinny athlete.
I'm also in the Manchester / Cheshire area if your other option falls through and you want to try them out.
miskalachi said:
Hi all,
Put my deposit down at my OPC yesterday for my Cayman GTS. Spec is nearly finalised but I was hoping you could help with a two questions I have about the Sport Buckets before going ahead with them.
1) Is the backrest manually adjustable or fixed
2) What is the comfort of them actually like for day to day driving (this will be my only car and I do about 10k per year)
I'm in my late twenties, slim, but have suffered with minor/occasional back pain from a sports injury in the past and whilst I would like to opt for the seats because they look great and I've heard they are really supportive, I am keen to understand what people on here think of them for day to day driving/comfort because I don't want to be kicking myself weeks in after if they start becoming a 'pain'. (excuse the pun)
Thanks,
Michael
I love my bucket seats, they are really supportive and comfortable.Put my deposit down at my OPC yesterday for my Cayman GTS. Spec is nearly finalised but I was hoping you could help with a two questions I have about the Sport Buckets before going ahead with them.
1) Is the backrest manually adjustable or fixed
2) What is the comfort of them actually like for day to day driving (this will be my only car and I do about 10k per year)
I'm in my late twenties, slim, but have suffered with minor/occasional back pain from a sports injury in the past and whilst I would like to opt for the seats because they look great and I've heard they are really supportive, I am keen to understand what people on here think of them for day to day driving/comfort because I don't want to be kicking myself weeks in after if they start becoming a 'pain'. (excuse the pun)
Thanks,
Michael
That said, if I had any previous back problem I would go for the premium adaptive seats without hesitation, they are very slick.
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