996TT sports seats - hamstring problems
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I've had my 996TT for a couple of years now, and about 30k miles. I've tried every seating position I can, but I still get hamstring/thigh/buttock pain when driving for more than a few minutes.
Has anyone had similar? Any joy with different seats or a magic seating position they could share? It's not a problem I've had with other cars and I'm beginning to think I will have to move the car on (but don't want to!!!)
Has anyone had similar? Any joy with different seats or a magic seating position they could share? It's not a problem I've had with other cars and I'm beginning to think I will have to move the car on (but don't want to!!!)
When i had a bmw, i had comfort problems, tilting the base of the seat was the solution, so i sat further back into the back base of the seat.
This was achieved by making 2 x 20mm spacers and installing them under the front of each runner with a slightly bigger mounting bolt.
The difference was incredible.
Hope you find a solution buddy!
This was achieved by making 2 x 20mm spacers and installing them under the front of each runner with a slightly bigger mounting bolt.
The difference was incredible.
Hope you find a solution buddy!
I've only had my car for a matter of days but I can see what you mean, I wonder if it's because the clutch/accelerator/brake etc are stiffer and require more 'strength' to activate, I certainly noticed they were heavier than my previous cars
that might be the reason for your ailments rather than seating position
that might be the reason for your ailments rather than seating position
rog007 said:
I get this. I did find a position, but a dead battery lost me my memory and I have struggled to find absolute comfort since. I seem to spend more time fiddling with the seat buttons than driving.
So that's your excuse for not being able to keep up then 
Is that kettle of yours boiling anytime soon
benzito said:
I've only had my car for a matter of days but I can see what you mean, I wonder if it's because the clutch/accelerator/brake etc are stiffer and require more 'strength' to activate, I certainly noticed they were heavier than my previous cars
that might be the reason for your ailments rather than seating position
Or maybe the oppposite - no problems in my Tuscan that might be the reason for your ailments rather than seating position
And back on topic, if a car was ordered with sports seats, would the same loom with wiring for leccy seats be present?
If so, fitting comfort seats could be an option along with the memory buttons along the sill and then a better seating position could be achieved. I know it wouldn't be a cheap fix, but only you'll know if it was worth doing.
If so, fitting comfort seats could be an option along with the memory buttons along the sill and then a better seating position could be achieved. I know it wouldn't be a cheap fix, but only you'll know if it was worth doing.
I had this about 7-8 years ago with a Boxster. My problem was tight glutes and hamstrings from cycling and no stretching.
I remember getting caught up in a big tailback on the M4 and my leg hurt so much I had to change gear with the other one.
After a couple of months of stretching and the pain went completely.
I'm not sure whether you do any sport, but stretching can help regardless.
I remember getting caught up in a big tailback on the M4 and my leg hurt so much I had to change gear with the other one.
After a couple of months of stretching and the pain went completely.
I'm not sure whether you do any sport, but stretching can help regardless.
Leigh996tt said:
And back on topic, if a car was ordered with sports seats, would the same loom with wiring for leccy seats be present?
If so, fitting comfort seats could be an option along with the memory buttons along the sill and then a better seating position could be achieved. I know it wouldn't be a cheap fix, but only you'll know if it was worth doing.
Sure you could find a few people willing to swap their comfort seats for your sports seats on a 996 turbo.If so, fitting comfort seats could be an option along with the memory buttons along the sill and then a better seating position could be achieved. I know it wouldn't be a cheap fix, but only you'll know if it was worth doing.
bring your micro fibre and you can give me a hand! Mouser73 said:
I had this about 7-8 years ago with a Boxster. My problem was tight glutes and hamstrings from cycling and no stretching.
I remember getting caught up in a big tailback on the M4 and my leg hurt so much I had to change gear with the other one.
After a couple of months of stretching and the pain went completely.
I'm not sure whether you do any sport, but stretching can help regardless.
I remember getting caught up in a big tailback on the M4 and my leg hurt so much I had to change gear with the other one.
After a couple of months of stretching and the pain went completely.
I'm not sure whether you do any sport, but stretching can help regardless.
I have the memory comfort seats in my 6tt but because I dont have the smallest of backsides I find the plastic switch housing for the seat controls dig into the side of my backside top part of my leg. Gets quite uncomfortable after a long journey. However i could solve that problem with a diet
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