Question for people who already have their 992s - which seats do you have?
09-06-2019, 04:50 PM
#1
Question for people who already have their 992s - which seats do you have?
So, I'm just a few weeks from my car being delivered, but having never been able to sit in the new 992 before I ordered it, I listened to the advice of my SA and went with the 14-way seats. Their logic was because I'm very short and lightweight, the 18-way seats would feel too large and that the added bolsters would hit my body in the wrong places. However, I've read multiple threads on here where people say the 14-way seats are horribly hard and uncomfortable.
For anyone who already has their car, which seats did you choose and how do you find the comfort level? Additionally, if I hate the ones I chose, does anyone know if it's even possible to replace them with OEM 18-way seats?
For anyone who already has their car, which seats did you choose and how do you find the comfort level? Additionally, if I hate the ones I chose, does anyone know if it's even possible to replace them with OEM 18-way seats?
09-06-2019, 10:02 PM
#2
So, I'm just a few weeks from my car being delivered, but having never been able to sit in the new 992 before I ordered it, I listened to the advice of my SA and went with the 14-way seats. Their logic was because I'm very short and lightweight, the 18-way seats would feel too large and that the added bolsters would hit my body in the wrong places. However, I've read multiple threads on here where people say the 14-way seats are horribly hard and uncomfortable.
For anyone who already has their car, which seats did you choose and how do you find the comfort level? Additionally, if I hate the ones I chose, does anyone know if it's even possible to replace them with OEM 18-way seats?
For anyone who already has their car, which seats did you choose and how do you find the comfort level? Additionally, if I hate the ones I chose, does anyone know if it's even possible to replace them with OEM 18-way seats?
Being that your car is getting delivered I'd delete this thread and forget about 18 way vs 14. Retrofitting seats is expensive!
Enjoy the car and pls post pics.
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purples (09-07-2019)
09-06-2019, 10:07 PM
#3
Depends how short you are but I'd argue that if you're a big dude then 14 ways are more suitable. My SA is 6'3 and pretty heavy, he says he can't deal with the extra bolster. I prefer 18 way, but for some people they are hard to get in/out of.
Being that your car is getting delivered I'd delete this thread and forget about 18 way vs 14. Retrofitting seats is expensive!
Enjoy the car and pls post pics.
Being that your car is getting delivered I'd delete this thread and forget about 18 way vs 14. Retrofitting seats is expensive!
Enjoy the car and pls post pics.
09-06-2019, 11:10 PM
#4
I’m 5’6” and my wife is 5’3”. We have 18 ways in the Boxster, 14 ways in the 911, and ordered 18 ways in the Macan we have in production now.
I might be one of the people that maligned the 14 ways in the past. My wife hated them more than me. But over time I’ve grown to appreciate them. For us it took several weeks to figure out where we wanted them adjusted for comfort. But now that we have them adjusted properly they are A-OK.
The 18 ways were comfortable immediately because they are infinitely adjustable. As smaller people we found the adjustable side and thigh bolsters to be a godsend. Plus they are nice for squeezing you in during really aggressive driving.
For a daily driver you might find the 14 ways are better just because the side bolster is not as tall. Easier to get in and out because you are sitting on the seats more than in the seats.
My advice would be don’t sweat it. And give yourself a couple of weeks to find the perfect adjustment with the 14 ways.
I might be one of the people that maligned the 14 ways in the past. My wife hated them more than me. But over time I’ve grown to appreciate them. For us it took several weeks to figure out where we wanted them adjusted for comfort. But now that we have them adjusted properly they are A-OK.
The 18 ways were comfortable immediately because they are infinitely adjustable. As smaller people we found the adjustable side and thigh bolsters to be a godsend. Plus they are nice for squeezing you in during really aggressive driving.
For a daily driver you might find the 14 ways are better just because the side bolster is not as tall. Easier to get in and out because you are sitting on the seats more than in the seats.
My advice would be don’t sweat it. And give yourself a couple of weeks to find the perfect adjustment with the 14 ways.
09-07-2019, 12:32 AM
#5
09-07-2019, 01:17 AM
#6
I’m 5’6” and my wife is 5’3”. We have 18 ways in the Boxster, 14 ways in the 911, and ordered 18 ways in the Macan we have in production now.
I might be one of the people that maligned the 14 ways in the past. My wife hated them more than me. But over time I’ve grown to appreciate them. For us it took several weeks to figure out where we wanted them adjusted for comfort. But now that we have them adjusted properly they are A-OK.
The 18 ways were comfortable immediately because they are infinitely adjustable. As smaller people we found the adjustable side and thigh bolsters to be a godsend. Plus they are nice for squeezing you in during really aggressive driving.
For a daily driver you might find the 14 ways are better just because the side bolster is not as tall. Easier to get in and out because you are sitting on the seats more than in the seats.
My advice would be don’t sweat it. And give yourself a couple of weeks to find the perfect adjustment with the 14 ways.
I might be one of the people that maligned the 14 ways in the past. My wife hated them more than me. But over time I’ve grown to appreciate them. For us it took several weeks to figure out where we wanted them adjusted for comfort. But now that we have them adjusted properly they are A-OK.
The 18 ways were comfortable immediately because they are infinitely adjustable. As smaller people we found the adjustable side and thigh bolsters to be a godsend. Plus they are nice for squeezing you in during really aggressive driving.
For a daily driver you might find the 14 ways are better just because the side bolster is not as tall. Easier to get in and out because you are sitting on the seats more than in the seats.
My advice would be don’t sweat it. And give yourself a couple of weeks to find the perfect adjustment with the 14 ways.
09-07-2019, 02:21 PM
#8
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My SA had me try out 18-way and 14-way seats on 991.2. The extra bolstering on 18-way seats makes it hard to get out if you on the larger side but fit me perfectly. Plus I am used to the 20-way seats in BMWs which are phenomenal in terms of glove-like fit. I went with the 18-way seats...
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purples (09-07-2019)
09-07-2019, 02:33 PM
#9
My SA had me try out 18-way and 14-way seats on 991.2. The extra bolstering on 18-way seats makes it hard to get out if you on the larger side but fit me perfectly. Plus I am used to the 20-way seats in BMWs which are phenomenal in terms of glove-like fit. I went with the 18-way seats...