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My wife is starting to love the car, this is great news. We have a few issues I'd like some help resolving. She is 5'4" slim and fit, but the seating doesn't quite work for her.
1. She can't reach the footrest, thus sitting isn't quite as comfortable as for those of us who are taller. Ideas?
2. She finds the seats uncomfortable, hips and shoulders. I think this might be because she's shorter than the seats were designed.
Any women out there about 5'4" (or not) that might have an idea for minor seat mods? She's really trying to not complain, but doesn't find the seats to her liking. I can appreciate that, they are spartain.
Thanks for your input!
Joe
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with velcro. Just pull it up and reposition it.
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Same issue with my gf. I tried repositioning the footrest but the velcro on the bottom doesn't stick very well to the carpet.
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There is also a second foot rest you can get to place ahead of the stock. You end up with a double hump, but easier to pull it out and return to stock for a tall passenger. I remember seeing it sometime back on the Lotus UK site. I'll look for it.
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My wife lays her somewhat large purse on the floor in front of the seat and rests her legs on it (think recliner chair), and doesn't need the foot rest. That also solves the problem of no place to put the purse anyway.
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Since it's an '05, you can also use the lumbar "pump" to adjust the lumbar pressure and change the seating a bit...
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I'm just under 5'2. It's really a matter of getting used to the car. At first I had a hard time reaching, but then I got used to the seat and how I should be positioned. I tried adding a cushion to the seat, but that really screwed me up. The seat is made a specific way on purpose and I realized that when I tried to make myself higher in it. I thought about having pedal extenders on this car as well as on my first Boxster, but once you've got used to the cars the thought never crossed my mind again. Just have your women drive more and they'll get used to it, other wise they shouldn't be driving it. I drive in flip flops, stilletos, sneakers, and today platforms.
I put my purse on the shelf behind the passenger seat.
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Just noticed you posted about the passenger, not the driver, duh. I don't know what it's like being a passenger. Sometimes SFC VXN picks me up, but we usually roll separately. I just know my passenger hate getting in and out in their skimpy little outfits, lol.
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I got one of those temperpedic back supports and it works well for my friend. She is 5'0" on a good day!
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I drive in flip flops, stilletos, sneakers, and today platforms.
paging bmw1... haha.
My g/f is about 5'0" (weighs MAYBE 100 lbs...? I haven't asked or tried to weigh her ) and she said the seat feels fine?
I don't think the tiny passenger seat was designed for a taller person... maybe you should ask her to get into the driver's seat to see if she still doesn't like it. If she still complains then it's just how the Elise seats are. She can either get used to it or help you buy the '06 Probax seats
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I'm just under 5'2. It's really a matter of getting used to the car. At first I had a hard time reaching, but then I got used to the seat and how I should be positioned. I tried adding a cushion to the seat, but that really screwed me up. The seat is made a specific way on purpose and I realized that when I tried to make myself higher in it. I thought about having pedal extenders on this car as well as on my first Boxster, but once you've got used to the cars the thought never crossed my mind again. Just have your women drive more and they'll get used to it, other wise they shouldn't be driving it. I drive in flip flops, stilletos, sneakers, and today platforms.
I put my purse on the shelf behind the passenger seat.
I've found that I like using a cushion as a "booster seat" since I'm also short (5'2"). I think the trick is finding the right one - I was trying to use a pillow for a while and it was no good. With a cushion, I can actually see where I'm going - otherwise the steering wheel is in my field of vision.
When I'm in the passenger seat, my feet are far from the footrest - I second the comment about repositioning the velcro (although you'll probably have to take out the mat on that side to do it).
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I've found that I like using a cushion as a "booster seat" since I'm also short (5'2"). I think the trick is finding the right one - I was trying to use a pillow for a while and it was no good. With a cushion, I can actually see where I'm going - otherwise the steering wheel is in my field of vision.
When I'm in the passenger seat, my feet are far from the footrest - I second the comment about repositioning the velcro (although you'll probably have to take out the mat on that side to do it).
I really appreciate your comments and the other women's comments. I'm not sure what's best, but she feels the back/shoulder area is the worst for her. Comments? Help? thanks again.
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I really appreciate your comments and the other women's comments. I'm not sure what's best, but she feels the back/shoulder area is the worst for her. Comments? Help? thanks again.
Hmm well I found that after I started using the cushion the lumbar support was in a more appropriate area, and that seemed to be more comfortable as well.. but as far as shoulders go... is she hitting them on the sides of the seat? Or do they just get tight? I find that when I'm a passenger I will hit my head on the back of the seat a little while bouncing around if I sit comfortably back - and sitting up farther to avoid that might cause some shoulder pain from an awkward position. Maybe some extra padding up top might not hurt either. I know there are some seat pads out there, you could look for an over-the-top option (removable) or look into adding a little more padding underneath (I'm sure an upholstery shop could help you for a decent price). I guess maybe find out if it's leaning forward that's causing the shoulder pain first.. anyway, hope this helps!
- Jeanie
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