Extra seat padding - with pics

[rs32]

Wanted to try something to improve the lumbar and shoulder support for the front seats. At 6' 3"+ I find my shoulders get pushed forward slightly, putting strain on my neck. Not a complete nightmare but could be a problem for 2+ hour journeys.

What was needed was more lumbar support, with additional padding for the middle/upper back to get the shoulders straighter.

So I tried something.

Original Seat



Move OEM pad to upper section



Take some central heating pipe wrap. Notice how I am saving energy by using this.



Cut one piece to size



Then another piece



Replace seat section



Side profile view



Comparison before/after



Seems to have worked pretty well, will do the same for the passenger seat if it's better during use !

[Bealo]

Looks like a cheap and effective solution to your problem.

I personally find that the standard seats fit me fine at 6.1 but i might give this a try to see if it makes the seating even better.

[glendog74]

I found the seats superb on my long days driving in Europe this summer - but then i'm a mere 5'9", lol! :-D

[Andyk]

Yep looks like an effective way to improve. I'm sure I've seen an 'official' booster for the seats some where. Like the abaove I find them OK thought. But I'm hardly a giant at 5'7".....So who is the shortest CSL owner then?

[Bealo]

You i reckon little Andy :thumbs:

[rs32]

could have guessed this may turn into a "you are the shortest" contest :hahaha:

My 20 min drive to the station this morning has proved that there is a noticeable improvement. It was never uncomfortable, just means i now have a more naturally straight back and shoulders so less pressure on the neck. Result !

[Andyk]

You i reckon little Andy :thumbs:

Ah well it will be the first contest I've ever one :smt104

[csljoe]

Good idea rs32, although i find the seats great as im 5'7 the same as little Andy

Joe

[Andyk]

It's a draw then little Joe.

[MaKSiNG]

I believe you can buy an air inflatable lumbar support from Demon Tweeks which is supposed to be effective.

[DazBlackCSL]

I brought these ... work really well ...

http://www.gprdirect.com/OnlineShop/Summary.do?c=179

[MaKSiNG]

I brought these ... work really well ...

http://www.gprdirect.com/OnlineShop/Summary.do?c=179

That pump-up Sparco lumbar support is the one I meant too.

[DazBlackCSL]

Its not inflatable my one ... just an arched cushion ....

Not that ive sat in it for months :bigcry:

[rs32]

... but is it energy efficient, and costs £5-99 ? :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

No and No ! lol :-D