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Uncomfortable drivers seat
- Thread starter VWJAY
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They do throw is a very small house too
Note: I found the driver seat adjustment didn't provide sufficient seat base tilt. The base should really be lower at the front than the back to enable a natural sitting posture. Short distances caused me back pain!!
When reinstalling the seat base, I fitted additional spacers at the rear on the floor. The base now tilts forward, which enables improved seat adjustment.
Result > I travelled down to EvoDesign @ Poole today. A round trip of 540 miles with no resulting pain
When reinstalling the seat base, I fitted additional spacers at the rear on the floor. The base now tilts forward, which enables improved seat adjustment.
Result > I travelled down to EvoDesign @ Poole today. A round trip of 540 miles with no resulting pain
Interesting. I found exactly the opposite in my case, I had to build up the front to give better thigh support. I could only add 25mm though so although it helped, is not really enough, though the real problem is that the squab is too short so I'm perched on the edge. Just shows that one size doesn't fit all.
Mine are the factory swivel seats though and aren't adjustable for tilt so I'm probably working from a different baseline anyway
Mine are the factory swivel seats though and aren't adjustable for tilt so I'm probably working from a different baseline anyway
I'm not blown away by the seats either, the seats in my Touareg are very comfy, but the T6 not so much.
I'm 6ft 7" so I expect a certain amount of discomfort no matter what I drive. I'll definitely be getting a local upholsterer to take a look, I've just had my seats trimmed as part of a conversion but apparently whoever trimmed them couldn't modify the existing seat at all.
I'm 6ft 7" so I expect a certain amount of discomfort no matter what I drive. I'll definitely be getting a local upholsterer to take a look, I've just had my seats trimmed as part of a conversion but apparently whoever trimmed them couldn't modify the existing seat at all.
Hi, was wondering if VWJay has an update on how he has gotten on with his uncomfortable t6? I have just got a t6 converted into a campervan and am getting right buttock / lower back pain after only 30 minutes or so.
I am surprised by this as I previously had a BMW 5 Series which gave me awful back pain. Unlike T6, it was really low slung with the pedals nearly level with my bum. I had to get rid of it in the end and went to a VW Tiguan, much more upright, proper sitting position. I never have a had a problem with this car... am therefore surprised to be getting back issues with the t6, give it is even more upright than the tiguan
VWJay, did you consider putting the t5 seat into the t6? Would be interested to know if this was an option - a straight swap to the older model seat.
I have also noticed the steering wheels and pedals are quite off to the right (UK model). Perhaps this a problem? Was this the same on the T5?
Thanks and good luck - am getting a bit worried myself after having spent a small fortune on a bells and whistles conversion!
I am surprised by this as I previously had a BMW 5 Series which gave me awful back pain. Unlike T6, it was really low slung with the pedals nearly level with my bum. I had to get rid of it in the end and went to a VW Tiguan, much more upright, proper sitting position. I never have a had a problem with this car... am therefore surprised to be getting back issues with the t6, give it is even more upright than the tiguan
VWJay, did you consider putting the t5 seat into the t6? Would be interested to know if this was an option - a straight swap to the older model seat.
I have also noticed the steering wheels and pedals are quite off to the right (UK model). Perhaps this a problem? Was this the same on the T5?
Thanks and good luck - am getting a bit worried myself after having spent a small fortune on a bells and whistles conversion!
Any tips for short arse driversi struggle with my seat position also
You can get a cut-down seat base - there’s a seller on eBay who offers different sizes.
I wonder - does the Tiguan seat fit the T6 rails?
Id never see over the steering wheel
Mine is definetly not that full
Smaller steering wheel, perhaps?Id never see over the steering wheel
Little Tikes may be the answer
No. The T5 seat was no better either. I find it just too small, my thighs slide off the sides when cornering and feel like I’m perched on the edge (I’m 5’8” fairly slim build). The squab is too flat and just isn’t long enough to be supportive.
The only customising I’ve seen is a company fitting the back of a Recaro from another VW to the existing squab. I can see why they do that, because it’s easy and doesn’t require altering the mounting, but it doesn’t solve any problems. Now fitting the existing backrest, with armrests attached, to a sports style/Recaro base with extended thigh support, that I’d buy straight away.
TyBurgess21
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Is it the brake pedal by any chance? I love the comfort of my T6’s captain chair, but I feel like the brake pedal is too high, aches my foot when I’m driving around the city using it often.
Yes, my pedal sits a bit high and I've got big feet and long legs, fortunately mine's an auto so I can get by, but a manual would be agony.
I've gotten used to the seats now though, they've moulded to my arse.
I've gotten used to the seats now though, they've moulded to my arse.
I reckon also that the brake pedal sits a tad too high. I don’t get uncomfortable as such, but on a couple of occasions my right foot has struck the side of the brake pedal instead of sitting on it. I tend to drive with my seat jacked up as high as poss, and this does help somewhat. It’s a DSG box, but not sure if height is any different from a stick.
