Seats and Footwell

[MPD]

Wow, I can't believe of all the cars I've been in during my life, these are the worst seats 'for me'. For reference, I'm 5'10.5 (yes the .5 matters ) and 160lbs. Fit guy normal build. Did a 6hr drive this weekend and two things really stood out that made it very uncomfortable for me.

Seats - First off, I really like the design and look. The bolsters by my thighs are not very high and just by normal seating, my legs tend to roll over the top of the bolsters and after about 15min, it starts making my legs a bit numb. If I keep my knees together then no pressure points but obviously can't drive like that. I went and checked my other vehicles; all of them either had deeper seats so your legs were supported (not going over the top) or they will more flat so no pressure points. I will likely have to put a cushion to sit on for now as I really hate spending more money to take them to a shop for upholstery work.

Footwell - I had not been in the car until I received it but I had read many say how small it was. Normally wouldn't be a big deal but when placing the foot on the dead pedal, it is only about the width of half my foot (size 10.5). And because of the seat issue, I constantly want to move my left leg inward to keep off the pressure point but then it puts my foot at a weird angle and rocking on the dead pedal. I think I will make a bracket that is about 2" wider to give a full support platform for the foot.

I realize every body type is different but I've never had issues with these two areas of a car. I hope the cushion resolves the conformtability but it makes me feel like my dad who always has cushions in his cars because he likes it 'comfy'

 

[Speedy Emira]

Wow, I can't believe of all the cars I've been in during my life, these are the worst seats 'for me'. For reference, I'm 5'10.5 (yes the .5 matters ) and 160lbs. Fit guy normal build. Did a 6hr drive this weekend and two things really stood out that made it very uncomfortable for me.

Seats - First off, I really like the design and look. The bolsters by my thighs are not very high and just by normal seating, my legs tend to roll over the top of the bolsters and after about 15min, it starts making my legs a bit numb. If I keep my knees together then no pressure points but obviously can't drive like that. I went and checked my other vehicles; all of them either had deeper seats so your legs were supported (not going over the top) or they will more flat so no pressure points. I will likely have to put a cushion to sit on for now as I really hate spending more money to take them to a shop for upholstery work.

Footwell - I had not been in the car until I received it but I had read many say how small it was. Normally wouldn't be a big deal but when placing the foot on the dead pedal, it is only about the width of half my foot (size 10.5). And because of the seat issue, I constantly want to move my left leg inward to keep off the pressure point but then it puts my foot at a weird angle and rocking on the dead pedal. I think I will make a bracket that is about 2" wider to give a full support platform for the foot.

I realize every body type is different but I've never had issues with these two areas of a car. I hope the cushion resolves the conformtability but it makes me feel like my dad who always has cushions in his cars because he likes it 'comfy'

I totally get you will the seating especially the dead pedal part because I have size 11 wide fitting.
Will you have enough room for the pedals if you widen the dead pedal? I’m mindful in the US your pedals are closer together.

 

[seriously]

These seats actually break in. After a few though miles the middle of the rear seat gets flatter. It’s more comfortable and then you can sit deeper into the seat. That might solve your situation.

 

[Bizness_fun]

Same issue as you with foot pedals, same exact build as well. Currently wear Hokas everywhere and makes driving impossible with the wide sole (size 11). Don't have a fix currently outside of finding some slimmer shoes or barefoot...

Wow, I can't believe of all the cars I've been in during my life, these are the worst seats 'for me'. For reference, I'm 5'10.5 (yes the .5 matters ) and 160lbs. Fit guy normal build. Did a 6hr drive this weekend and two things really stood out that made it very uncomfortable for me.

Seats - First off, I really like the design and look. The bolsters by my thighs are not very high and just by normal seating, my legs tend to roll over the top of the bolsters and after about 15min, it starts making my legs a bit numb. If I keep my knees together then no pressure points but obviously can't drive like that. I went and checked my other vehicles; all of them either had deeper seats so your legs were supported (not going over the top) or they will more flat so no pressure points. I will likely have to put a cushion to sit on for now as I really hate spending more money to take them to a shop for upholstery work.

Footwell - I had not been in the car until I received it but I had read many say how small it was. Normally wouldn't be a big deal but when placing the foot on the dead pedal, it is only about the width of half my foot (size 10.5). And because of the seat issue, I constantly want to move my left leg inward to keep off the pressure point but then it puts my foot at a weird angle and rocking on the dead pedal. I think I will make a bracket that is about 2" wider to give a full support platform for the foot.

I realize every body type is different but I've never had issues with these two areas of a car. I hope the cushion resolves the conformtability but it makes me feel like my dad who always has cushions in his cars because he likes it 'comfy'

 

[Steve Tillett]

The seats being the way they are did me a favour. We have sold quite a few B10's to Emira owners. The back of the original seat is way too soft, so there is little support for the vertebrae. Especially if you sit upright, your lower spine wallows around in no mans land.

 

[bif]

I have the same issue with the seat bottom (and height) of the seat. Makes me go a bit numb and hurt my sit bones. The other thing I don't like is the headrest is too low on the seat. I like the tight pedal box. Very easy and nice to heel toe.

 

[MPD]

I totally get you will the seating especially the dead pedal part because I have size 11 wide fitting.
Will you have enough room for the pedals if you widen the dead pedal? I’m mindful in the US your pedals are closer together.

probably not as there isn't much room :-(

I wear size 11 shoes so I can't wear my normal shoes as it's just too crowded down there but I do wear my minimalist running shoes which is similar to a driving shoe (thin soles, fits the foot closely). This still doesn't help though

I got a silly cushion and went for a drive. It helped a bit as my leg didn't get numb but I could still feel the pressure point (cushion wasn't thick). I'll keep playing with the seat adjustment and cushion but I might have to take seat to a shop to get a little mod done.

 

[MPD]

These seats actually break in. After a few though miles the middle of the rear seat gets flatter. It’s more comfortable and then you can sit deeper into the seat. That might solve your situation.

I can hope

 

[Eagle7]

I'm surprised that people who wear a size 11 are having trouble with the pedals. I wear a size 12 and don't have any problems with them. I wear driving loafers, but pretty much any slip-on loafer should work. Any of the current wide-sole sports shoes are likely to have issues because the soles are artificially wide at the bottom for running, or court sports like basketball, tennis, etc. Slip-on loafers are comfortable, easy to slip on, and work fine for driving a narrow pedal box.

As for the seat, you can tilt the seat bottom forward separately. Do that until the front bolster isn't pushing up against the underside of your leg or is only slightly pressing, which is what's cutting off the circulation. Once you've got that adjusted, then you can tilt the seat-back itself back (not the whole seat) to get the tilt right for comfort and arm reach. As others have pointed out, the seat padding itself will also settle in and slightly adjust to you over time as well.

 

[Time2Fly]

I wear a 12/46/29.5 and haven't had a problem yet. Driving shoes, regular tennis shoes, dress shoes, or somewhat chunky boots. No problem at all.

 

[Hell4Leather]

Anyone having an issue with rubbing the side when getting into the car? I find that no matter how I try to enter I keep rubbing the side middle of the seat and fear it will wear rather quickly.

If the seat would move back when you power off like many modern vehicles this probably wouldn’t be an issue.

 

[Aero]

Anyone having an issue with rubbing the side when getting into the car? I find that no matter how I try to enter I keep rubbing the side middle of the seat and fear it will wear rather quickly.

If the seat would move back when you power off like many modern vehicles this probably wouldn’t be an issue.

You can try using the other memory setting to set it to all the way back for exit and entry. Will have to select that memory setting when turning the car off though.

 

[Eagle7]

Anyone having an issue with rubbing the side when getting into the car? I find that no matter how I try to enter I keep rubbing the side middle of the seat and fear it will wear rather quickly.

If the seat would move back when you power off like many modern vehicles this probably wouldn’t be an issue.

If you have the set settings where you want them, set that as seat memory setting #1. Then move the seat all the way back, and set that as seat memory setting #2. When you go to get out of the car, open the door slightly and press setting 2; the seat will go all the way back without you having to hold the button. When you get in the car, after you're seated and before closing the door, press setting 1 and the seat will slide to your driving setting again, without having to hold the button.

 

[Hell4Leather]

You can try using the other memory setting to set it to all the way back for exit and entry. Will have to select that memory setting when turning the car off though.

If you have the set settings where you want them, set that as seat memory setting #1. Then move the seat all the way back, and set that as seat memory setting #2. When you go to get out of the car, open the door slightly and press setting 2; the seat will go all the way back without you having to hold the button. When you get in the car, after you're seated and before closing the door, press setting 1 and the seat will slide to your driving setting again, without having to hold the button.

The consensus seems reasonable. Thanks