Light Weight Bucket Seats - “After. Action Report”
#1
Light Weight Bucket Seats - “After. Action Report”
For all of you that purchased the LWBS option, would you do it again? I am about to buy a T and choosing between two cars on with 4 way and one with LWBS. The T will be a daily driver but one of five cars I drive so I have options. Would love to know if you would buy them again...
#4
I had been in 18-ways for several years, and now buckets for a few weeks. I don't think getting in and out is any problem in the buckets but I can see how some think its a little bit of a pain. I do have some lower back issues, and the buckets do start to bother my back a bit after about 20 minutes where in the 18-ways it would take a 2 hour plus ride before back started to bother me. However, I bought a foam pad to help support the lower back and now I think riding in the buckets is as comfortable if not more than the 18-ways. My wife still hates them though. :-)
As everyone else will say, find someone who has them and go for a ride in the passenger seat. I don't think just climbing in and sitting in them is enough to judge.
As everyone else will say, find someone who has them and go for a ride in the passenger seat. I don't think just climbing in and sitting in them is enough to judge.
#5
Race Director
Depends on how you use the car, your body type and the looks you like
#6
Rennlist Member
It’s what makes the T special, and I think it also changes the character of the driving experience (making it more sporty rather than touring). Since you’ve got so many cars, I say do it, it’ll make the T feel more special/different.
#7
Rennlist Member
Had a GT3 with buckets...won't do it again unless full track use. My T has 4 ways...
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#8
Burning Brakes
Love my LWBS in my T.
Pros for LWBS
Pros for LWBS
- Solid. (I have grown to dislike the adjustable lumber support in my other cars. Everytime I sit back I feel the thing pop. The LWB are solid.)
- Sit straight (no slouching, posture is good)
- Grippy (fits my body 6'-3", 215 lbs with broad shoulders) for the twistys
- Have driven 4+ hours no issues
- Look great
- Wife loves it
- Feels like a sports car, part of the ethos... I would never buy a P without. GT3/GT3RS/GT4 on my list because of the LWBS
- Getting in and out, so I've heard... no issue here. As I've said before, if I am not fit / agile / limber enough to have LWBS, I'll sell the P and hit the gym and yoga studio.
- Just a little more lumbar support might be nice - I might take a look at a small pad under the velcro backs - I'd be very happy if it is solid /fixed.
#10
I have the same issue in the 4 ways as I do the buckets, lack of thigh support since the front of the seat does not raise up or down. Other than that they are perfect.
#11
I had 4 way sport seats in my GT3 and now LWBS - love them. Really add to the sense of occasion for the car IMO and I find comfort to be better than the 4 ways (after I added some lumbar support behind the Alcantara insert). Only issue is getting in and out but I have the bolster protectors and I have the procedure down pat now. Passengers don't
#12
You need to try them. I sat in them and I couldn't fit properly. Bodybuilding is not compatible with LWBS, it's for skinny guys, I'm too wide. Even the 18 ways are too narrow with everything spread out, but I can manage with those. I ordered my GT3 with 18 ways, even though the buckets are cool and fit the car. They just don't fit me.
#13
I will never own a Porsche without LWBS. After owning them I could never go back to sofas.
My back loves the support of the LWBS. I can drive all day in them. I would be achy after an hour in any of the sofas, and I’ve had them all.
My back loves the support of the LWBS. I can drive all day in them. I would be achy after an hour in any of the sofas, and I’ve had them all.
#14
Lwb's are for the track and are simply not needed for street duty. They sacrifice daily practicality for lateral support you'll never need for the street. For a daily, 4-ways are the way to go. They still give plenty of support for the twisties and are a more aggressive seat than most fitted in other cars. If you're buying a T for weekend fun, then they might be a consideration. Most buy them because they look racy however.
#15
That’s just nonsense. You might not like them but they’re definitely worthwhile in a street car. The key is to drive them for a while and see if they’re right for you. I’ve had 14, 4 and 18 way seats. The LWBS are far better than any of them IMO, and I’m a street driver only.