Questions to Sport Bucket Seat Drivers
#1
Questions to Sport Bucket Seat Drivers
Hey guys. I have the following questions regarding sport bucket seats. Please share your experience, past and present. Appreciate it.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
#2
Hey guys. I have the following questions regarding sport bucket seats. Please share your experience, past and present. Appreciate it.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
2) Both my wife and I like sport buckets, but since my wife is short I do have a removable cushion for her. We have taken long trips in the seats and find them very comfortable. Did I mention that we are both over seventy and I have a bad back.
Alcantera wears very well.
Would I order them again YES the most comfortable and supportive Porsche seats made.
#5
Hey guys. I have the following questions regarding sport bucket seats. Please share your experience, past and present. Appreciate it.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
- The bucket seats I have seen so far in Spyders have alcantara bottom. Someone here commented that it is like velcro; sticks you down real good. Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it bunch up the dress? How is it for female passenger in dress?
- How comfortable is it for long distance trips?
- Is it possible to keep it in good shape (may be not as good as the leather)?
- Now that you have experience using it for a period of time, would you order the bucket seats again (with alcantara bottom)?
Thanks everyone. cheers.
henry.
Buckets are extremely comfortable for short and long distance driving. Personally I think they are one of the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car. I had no intention of ordering them with my car but the Spyder I test drove had them and I absolutely loved them.
Alcantara wears just as well as any other surface, the key is to keep it clean and maintain it.
I like the look of the Alcantara better than leather and I think it will wear better with time so yes I would order them that way again if I had to.
#6
Alcantara wears better than leather. Bucket seats are tough to get in and out of. Once you're in, they fit like a glove. IMO, Spyder/R/GT3 aren't complete unless they have bucket seats. If you want a comfy cruiser DD, these aren't the right cars anyway.
#7
All I can add to this conversation is that Spider-Man loves the Porsche gt2 'sport bucket seats'...but then I have only seen him wearing stretch tights when he drives!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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#12
Awesome! Thanks a lot, gentlemen, for sharing your experience and views. Your comments solidified my thoughts. The question of bucket seats is settled in it's favor.
f4 plt:
You answered a question I didn't ask, though it lingered in back of mind: how would these seats hinder as we get older? At this point in life (47) and given the automotive landscape (manuals and NA engines going away), I only want to get cars and motorcycles that I will keep for the remainder of life. So, glad to hear you and your wife are comfortable with these.
Afshin, the_vetman:
Getting in and out of the bucket seats could make an experience by itself! I always open the door for my girl. Sometimes, I give her a hand when in and out when she is on heels. So, it should work out fine. And, good to hear alcantara wears better than leather. I am particular about meticulous maintenance anyway.
Eduardo:
That was funny! I should take your advice and stop cross-dressing! :-) But, I try to be a closet-dresser!
Love those seats, by the way!
terbiumactivated:
Like the Italian shoes analogy. Check out Mephisto; super comfy shoes. No affiliation.
camagna:
Nice to hear it's got your wife's approval.
Thanks again everyone; appreciate every one of your comments.
cheers. henry.
f4 plt:
You answered a question I didn't ask, though it lingered in back of mind: how would these seats hinder as we get older? At this point in life (47) and given the automotive landscape (manuals and NA engines going away), I only want to get cars and motorcycles that I will keep for the remainder of life. So, glad to hear you and your wife are comfortable with these.
Afshin, the_vetman:
Getting in and out of the bucket seats could make an experience by itself! I always open the door for my girl. Sometimes, I give her a hand when in and out when she is on heels. So, it should work out fine. And, good to hear alcantara wears better than leather. I am particular about meticulous maintenance anyway.
Eduardo:
That was funny! I should take your advice and stop cross-dressing! :-) But, I try to be a closet-dresser!
Love those seats, by the way!
terbiumactivated:
Like the Italian shoes analogy. Check out Mephisto; super comfy shoes. No affiliation.
camagna:
Nice to hear it's got your wife's approval.
Thanks again everyone; appreciate every one of your comments.
cheers. henry.