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Old 09-06-2003, 12:31 AM
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For someone 6'2" and an athletic 200lbs, are the sports seats comfortable? A car that I am thinking of looking at has the sports seats, and I worry that it may be too confining.

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Old 09-06-2003, 01:53 AM
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If they don't fit you, I'll be gracious enough to offer to trade you my regular seats for your sports seats straight up!
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Gosh Eric. One rennlister willing to sacrifice for another. Kind of brings a tear to my eye.
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The comfort issue with sport seat comes from the side bolsters. The bolsters are supposed to help keep the driver in place (from sliding around sideways within the seat). If ones body width at the hips and back areas is too much the bolsters will be uncomfortable.

When Porsche dealers order their cars for the dealership lot, they usually don't select sport seats because they want to appeal to all buyers. The salesman doesn't want to lose a client because he/she doesn't fit in the sport seat. Maybe that is why the standard Porsche seat is called a "comfort seat".

I recommend that you find a 993 (any model) with sport seats in your area and try the seats yourself.
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I am exactly your size and have been very comfortable in them for over 8 years.
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Yeah, man - no problem at 6'2" and 200. I am 5'10" and 225 and I love them. You should be very happy.


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Sports Seats are GREAT,

look much sharper especially thru the rear window and better support than regular items

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