So after doing this all, my lower back seems fine. However, it's my shoulders now. If I hold the steering wheel at the 5 & 7 o'clock positions, my shoulders seem fine. I'm so close.5'11" here, 175 pounds, I find the seats to be the most comfortable seats to be ever put in an automobile. Literally, I'm astonished that they managed a seat that is actually bolstered enough for track work (just about no factory seat is), while remaining comfortable for long drives, and isn't designed with 250 pound people in mind (a lot of seats are made bigger to fit the 230+ crowd, but then don't fit anyone under 200 well, not the case with the CTR).
Just an idea, if you haven't been coached on track driving, you might not being sitting in a position that works with a performance oriented seat.
Here's a typical setup procedure for someone around 6 feet tall.
1. adjust seat to the lowest position possible (at 6 feet every car you drive should have its seat in the lowest position, you can feel the car better during cornering, etc. In fact most seats aren't mounted low enough even in the lowest setting)
2. adjust seat forward or back until with the clutch completely pressed your left leg still has a slight bend in the knee. Most people sit too far from the steering wheel.
3. adjust seat recline to straight up, then either leave it, or go one notch back. Most people recline the drivers seat way too much.
4. adjust steering wheel height (up/down) so that the top of the wheel is just higher than the instrument cluster. That is, if the wheel was any lower, it would obstruct your tachometer from your vision.
5. adjust the telescoping of the wheel so that when your back is against the seat, if you stick out your arm and try to put it on top of the steering wheel, the wheel will hit your wrist.
This is a basic performance driving setup. If you're not used to it, it may feel awkward for a while, but try it for a few days, you might get used to it. It's great for whenever you're dive bombing canyon roads or a track, but also comfortable for 10 hour road trips.
I've test driven the Type R for a while and can't wait to start driving it on my commute (45-60 min, one way). I hate the seats in my Subaru!
You are worse than my wife shopping for shoes!So after doing this all, my lower back seems fine. However, it's my shoulders now. If I hold the steering wheel at the 5 & 7 o'clock positions, my shoulders seem fine. I'm so close.
I love these seats. Drivin 900 mile trips a few times and haven’t had one issue.I am 6ft, 185lbs; I've only had the car for two weeks. This has to be the most uncomfortable seat I've ever sat in. It seems like every day, I'm making adjustments to account for various pains. It's either my lower back or shoulders.
What am I doing wrong? I have the seat angled upright, the steering wheel is in a comfortable position, and I'm at a good distance from the pedals.
There is way too much lumbar support in the seat, and it's detracting from the car; I wish they made lumbar support adjustable.
Does anyone have any tips? Its ruining the car for me. :/
same here, I fractured my spine years ago (all healed up now thank God), but these are definitely the best seats that I have sat in. they have incredible back support.I've broken my back and had 7 surgeries on it including fusions and these are the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in. I love these things. I can drive for 2-3 hours straight with no issue, where I've had issues with all of my past cars. One of the biggest selling points for me was when I sat in it for the first time.
I'm 5'9", 170 and once adjusted right I feel like the seats were made for me. I had a 2017 SI and the interior is almost identical to the Type R so I was used to where I needed to set my stuff up. I absolutely love the seats.Hey I’m 6’2” and weigh about 200 and I find the seats better than my regular Civic. At 62 years old I don’t see a problem.
I actually finally found a decent position a week or so ago. I think my desk setup at work was playing into my back hurting. The seats are fine, but something at work needs to change.I'm 5'9", 170 and once adjusted right I feel like the seats were made for me. I had a 2017 SI and the interior is almost identical to the Type R so I was used to where I needed to set my stuff up. I absolutely love the seats.
I feel you on that one. I sit at my desk all day for work too. Have spent years working on ergonomics and basically I just have to get up and walk around and stretch throughout the day. Glad you found your sweet spot! My 2015 SI gave me issues... None so far with the new Type R though.I actually finally found a decent position a week or so ago. I think my desk setup at work was playing into my back hurting. The seats are fine, but something at work needs to change.