Standard seats v Hard back sport seats in 993/964
Standard seats v Hard back sport seats in 993/964
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nodz17

Original Poster:

310 posts

252 months

Saturday 20th January 2007
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Anyone had proper experience of both?

I've heard the standard seats called "comfort" seats before but wondered if they were actually more "comfortable" than the hard back sports seats that I currently have in my 993.

And what benefits does a "Sport Seat" actually give me?

Cheers all.

wildoliver

9,315 posts

246 months

Saturday 20th January 2007
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I have the "comfort" seats, I regularly do long trips abroad, and they are genuinely comfy, on average I do about 50K a year in cars and really suffer bad seats, these are excellent, the lateral grip isn't bad, not quite as good as the old 3.3 turbo seats which I imagine are similar to the sports seats, and I've been on track and not had any issues.

But to be honest I find most Porsche seats nice, short of the buckets I've never sat in an uncomfortable Porsche.

rlw

3,589 posts

267 months

Saturday 20th January 2007
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To add to this, I would say that I have a sport seat - but not hard backed - in my 993C4S.They seem quite different to the comfort seat. Very comfortable too but don't hold you in enough on track. Where are you based?

robh964

116 posts

258 months

Saturday 20th January 2007
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I've got the sports seats in my 964 (not hard backed) and they are really comfy.
Do a few trackdays a year and the support is fine.
The 964 is probably the only car I have owned that doesn't make me stretch and moan about back ache when I've been on a long journey.

If you fancy a swap let me know

Rob

nodz17

Original Poster:

310 posts

252 months

Monday 22nd January 2007
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actually, i swap might not be such a bad idea, although the "donor" will have to be right ie standard comfort seats, marble leather, 993.

kennyboy

641 posts

269 months

Monday 22nd January 2007
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I've had hard backed sports seat and comforts in 993's. I've found you can get a better driving position in the comforts as the 8 way electric adjusters offer finer adjustments.

Other than that though I prefer the sports - hard back or not - as the comforts don't give enough lateral support.

Anyone want to swap some black sports seats for 8-way comforts?