Are the seats too narrow?
02-17-2015, 02:10 PM
#84
Safety Car
Hate to say this because I love my Stingray, but the standard GT seats are uncomfortable for me on any trip over an hour. My left leg goes to sleep and my right ankle starts to hurt and there is no position etc that I can get comfortable in.
Pity I bought our Stingray as my retirement vehicle for me and my wife to finally take to the roads and "see the USA in our Chevrolet". Sadly it won't be in the Stingray.
This is something casual sitting doesn't uncover when your out shopping. I had super high hopes for the new seat design. They look so high tech and comfy.
FWIW I'm 62+ 5'9" @ 220 pounds, folks would describe that as "portly" and I have the usual assortment of back, knee, leg and ankle aliments stemming from military service and age.
Pity I bought our Stingray as my retirement vehicle for me and my wife to finally take to the roads and "see the USA in our Chevrolet". Sadly it won't be in the Stingray.
This is something casual sitting doesn't uncover when your out shopping. I had super high hopes for the new seat design. They look so high tech and comfy.
FWIW I'm 62+ 5'9" @ 220 pounds, folks would describe that as "portly" and I have the usual assortment of back, knee, leg and ankle aliments stemming from military service and age.
03-09-2015, 02:10 PM
#85
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I agree, both sides dig into the thighs, leading to a lot of shifting, hoping with time they flatten out a bit, or may look into having the side bolsters shaved down a bit
Would love to hear if any other things work for people.
2LT Standard Seats for me
Would love to hear if any other things work for people.
2LT Standard Seats for me
03-09-2015, 04:39 PM
#86
Drifting
I spent some seat time in 2 C7s this past weekend and I'll be drilling the bolsters when I get one.
03-09-2015, 05:31 PM
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[QUOTE=Woodson;1589142620]Are you guys sitting with your legs straight, or do you have them splayed out?[/Q
I sit legs splayed out, to hard to sit, legs closed, I"m 6 foot 240#, and before the stupid comments about losing weight, built like a linebacker, sounds like maybe the drilling through the bolsters is the way to go
I sit legs splayed out, to hard to sit, legs closed, I"m 6 foot 240#, and before the stupid comments about losing weight, built like a linebacker, sounds like maybe the drilling through the bolsters is the way to go
03-09-2015, 06:42 PM
#89
Le Mans Master
[QUOTE=airdocs;1589142789]
I'm not in the habit of making stupid comments to linebackers. 
Are you guys sitting with your legs straight, or do you have them splayed out?[/Q
I sit legs splayed out, to hard to sit, legs closed, I"m 6 foot 240#, and before the stupid comments about losing weight, built like a linebacker, sounds like maybe the drilling through the bolsters is the way to go
I sit legs splayed out, to hard to sit, legs closed, I"m 6 foot 240#, and before the stupid comments about losing weight, built like a linebacker, sounds like maybe the drilling through the bolsters is the way to go
03-09-2015, 10:48 PM
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I am 6'2" and weigh 168. Have standard seats in my 2015 Coupe. Have made multiple 10 hour trips and find the seats are the most comfortable of any car I have owned including multiple C-5's and C-6's. The seat bottom bolsters are just a little snug though.
03-10-2015, 12:00 AM
#92
Race Director
I found I enjoy it more by not tilting the seat bottom back...Its practically level and then use the dead pedal.....Takes pressure off the thigh imo. You can compromise by tilting the seat rear back some if you like to recline...
There are lots of options with the seat adjustment.
There are lots of options with the seat adjustment.
03-10-2015, 12:35 PM
#93
Everybody is different. I usually take time to adjust to a new seat, be it my car, rental etc, but the C7 was perfect from day one. I've never been so comfortable in a car so quickly. And I've done 2-3 hour stints so it's not imagined. I had an '08 335 BMW that I had to sell due to seat issues so I guess you never know.
6'2'', 185, 2LT with GT seats
6'2'', 185, 2LT with GT seats
03-10-2015, 01:21 PM
#94
Safety Car
How many years have the press and sports car enthusiasts been complaining about the lack of proper seat bolstering. Well, GM listened. It's a sports car, not a grand touring car such as an MB SL.
03-10-2015, 01:57 PM
#95
Hahahaha!!! Some of these post are just too funny.... If you're having a problem with the seat and you're in the 5'11"-6'3" at a weight of 200-220.... It's your fat azz that is the issue, not the seat. Don't bother calling GM, just do more squats. I'm kidding... Kinda.. Not really... Haha!