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:( Is it me, or is Euro (base model) seat designed for people with no ass? I'm by no means "wide" - in fact I'm on a slim side. 170cm tall and weigh in at 75kg - so no "wide load" there. But after driving for any extended period of time (and I'm talking 20-30mins - not hours!!!!) my right thigh is starting to hurt. I think it happens because of the extra firm seat side walls. I had to seat on a cushon, but that is just not on in a brand new car :( I never noticed it on a short test drive :(
looks like I'm not the only one who finds Honda's seats uncomfortable: http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/A...le_seats.shtml
Try adjusting the seat to a different position. They are quite adjustable.
I quite like these CU2 seats, they hold on better than CL9's. Yes they are harder, but they are still comfortable.
I used to do weekly drives to Perth and back when I lived in WA. Trips were 550kms one way, so I guess I'm well aquainted with the seats lol!
Bramtram,Quote:
Originally Posted by bramtram
Sorry to hear your uncomfortness with the Euro seat. I got same Cu2 base model and i don't have any problem with the seats. I am bit shorter than you 165cm and weight 79kg.. I drove continously nearly 150km, didn't feel any issues..... I do agree the seats looks bit harder, but i don't think the cloth trim in Cu2 is that hard compare with Lux model leather seats..
I drive a base model, so I can't really adjust them as much as on a lux model. And besides I have already tried evey possible position. I'm going to buy some special cushion, cause otherwise I'd need to sell the car - the seat is hurting me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Type R Positive
I drove 12 hours via Hume Hwy Syd to Melb i got back ache for a day in Melb, but that's because i slept on my side on the driver seat for 1 hour during the trip! :p
Then on return, I drove 14 hours from Melb to Sydney and just had some tiredness and the next day i was back at doing gardening / mowing the lawn and doing all the usual weekend chores.
Try doing this on a DC5R Recaro seat and you'll appreciate the CU2 seat :)
Well, I guess everyone's different - I find it hard to justify, let alone survive a 10 hour drive trip, but some people enjoy that kinda thing :) I agree with natnat that comparision is a good thing - although I'm not sure why you are comparing with a less comfy seat, rather than with a more comfy one. (but hey, maybe I just made the wrong choice in buying a CU2, as it's not really designed for comfort, although then I'm not sure what it's designed for - cause it's ain't a sports car either).
I got base model too.Quote:
Originally Posted by bramtram
The cockpit of the car should be somewhere you are comfortable, and want to spend time in. You shouldn't feel like you don't want to drive, because of the seats. It spoils the whole experience of driving a nice car. Anyway, that being said, I would have a talk to a interior trimmer, they could be able to change the foam, and make things a bit more comfortable. You could get sheep skin seat covers made up to suit, but not sure how effective this would be.
That is referring to a US site I think. I don't think it is referring to the CU2 due to it being a TSX in the US.Quote:
Originally Posted by bramtram
I drive the base model, and haven't had an issue.. I love the lumbar support and comfortable supportive nature of the seat in general.
It's a shame it doesn't work for your posterior. Have you had the dealer confirm there isn't a problem with the seat (not unheard of)?
I have no problems with comfort in a base model CU2. Having a triple spinal fusion driving comfort is very important to me, yet I was able to drive 15 hours to Sydney last Xmas with just 1 fuel stop & no ill effects the following day. On several occasions I have done 6 hour drives with no problems iether.
I find the 2009 Euro seats offer good back support. However, on long journeys, I find the upper seat supports about shoulder height tend to push my shoulders forward and after several hours in this position, my shoulders ache. Otherwise, the seat are great.
You think the base model CU2 seat is uncomfy? Try the C Class seat!!! Bloody heck!!! I missed my CU2 seat :(
My Nissan Maxima seats were 10 times more comfortable. :(
I find the seats in my Euro are super comfortable,as they are big and wide......
You will find a Verdict here on the seats - http://www.carverdict.com.au/honda/accord-euro-sedan
If it is only your right hip that is becomming sore from the seat, perhaps you are not seated in correctly? Are you sure you are sitting in the middle of the seat? I find that because I am right side dominant, my left side will tend to slouch a lot more if I am not concious of it, tending to force me toward the left side of the seat.
It might sound bogus, but perhaps you have a muscle imballance causing you problems?
Hahaha I could imagine what exactly you're talking about...but I must admit DC5R recaros are really nice to cruise around in...but I haven't tried doing long distances in them before, furthest was Brisbane to the Gold Coast :P...I personally find them surprisingly alright to take a nap in :)Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
Haha that goes with my brother's 3 series, especially the back seats. Driver seat was a little narrower than I expected but I managed to adapt to it, on the otherhand, my dad not so much haha. Sure these Mid-sized German luxuries look comfy and awesome, but heck they're not as near as nice to sit in compared to most Japanese cars...including the CU2 of course :P. I'm a pretty big guy myself, 180cm and I haven't had a problem with my seat either so I'm not exactly sure what problem you're having bramtram :(.Quote:
Originally Posted by denot
Cheers for the website man! Been looking at a 2010 Honda Jazz VTI-S as a daily driver to work !Quote:
Originally Posted by buddah51au
Yes, maybe it's my ass that is to blame :) I shall go and trade it in :) LMAO
Find them very comfortable. Do a fair bit of long distance (2.5 hours plus) driving and not just on the motorways. Nice and supportive. Must admit it took a while to get the seat adjusted just right (and the memory function works just fine and dandy) but can get out of the car afterwards and feel good.
Better than a Holden seat anyday!!
You have LUX model leather seats, which are different to the base model, which I have. So can't compare.Quote:
Originally Posted by NSHonda
Yes, but basic seat design would be same I think. Can take or leave leather. Lux probably has a few more adjustments available. Does the base have the lumbar adjustment?. I found the Civic seats also very comfortable (base cloth).
yes, the base model front seats have fewer adjustments then lux model. and yes, the lumber support is also included in the base model. the issue is not the back of the seat, but rather the side wall of the seat itself, which are way too firm to be comfortable.
OK
Can't say I have noticed that. There may very well be a difference in this area from the cloth to the leather.
I do notice on the twisty bits that I tend to slid around the seat a bit, but put that down to the leather, hence the earlier comment re take or leave it.
Well, certainly the cloth trimmed seats hold you in better than leather ones because the friction between your clothing and the trim is higher, and that was one of the reasons I went for the base model.Quote:
Originally Posted by NSHonda
Maybe I should downgrade!!
Yeah, for sure!!! LOL :))))Quote:
Originally Posted by NSHonda
I have lambswool seat covers, so that changes things slightly due to the thickness of the lambswool. I have a 7 hour drive tomorrow & know I won't have any comfort problems. Well I hope not anyway as the car is currently loaded with around 500kg of luggage, just enough room for me to squeeze in........lol. an easy way to lower the rear by 2 1/2 "