4 way sport plus seats
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My new Carrera has the 4 way sport plus seats in it. Initial impression was that I much prefer the 14 ways in my Cayman. Thought they were too wide at the shoulder (6'1"/180). After driving a bit more, they're growing on me, though I wish I could dial in just a bit more lumbar.
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It looks like I need to make a decision about what I value more - weight or support. It seems the 18 way sport plus provide more support than the 4 way sport plus. I think I'm going to change my order to include the 18 way sport plus. Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.
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It looks like I need to make a decision about what I value more - weight or support. It seems the 18 way sport plus provide more support than the 4 way sport plus. I think I'm going to change my order to include the 18 way sport plus. Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.
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If I may add one point, the reason Porsche uses Alcantara in their motorsports cars is because it is incredibly grippy. The GTS seats have Alcantara not only on the seat bottom but on the seat back as well. If you're looking to be supported during spirited driving don't discount the grip afforded by that material. It was a huge factor in me getting the 4 ways over the 18. The weight penalty for Alcantara is non-existant while the 18 way seats are a verifiable 70lb penalty.
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If I may add one point, the reason Porsche uses Alcantara in their motorsports cars is because it is incredibly grippy. The GTS seats have Alcantara not only on the seat bottom but on the seat back as well. If you're looking to be supported during spirited driving don't discount the grip afforded by that material. It was a huge factor in me getting the 4 ways over the 18. The weight penalty for Alcantara is non-existant while the 18 way seats are a verifiable 70lb penalty.
Do you have any documentation about the "verifiable" 70lb penalty?
