Seat Adjustment

ZzzZz

This might sound like a stupid question but what is the "correct" way to adjust the seats on the 370z? I mean is there any order that you are supposed adjust and go by for best comfort/fitment?

What are some of your methodologies for adjusting the seats, if any at all?

Namir

Personal Preference.
Be comfortable, be safe.

Not much else to say.

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frost

According to the DVD that came with my vette, when you sit back in the seat and put your arm straight out, your wrist should rest on the top of your steering wheel.

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dad

A little off topic, but good info.

Airbag Safety Concerns

Since the early days of auto airbags, experts have cautioned that airbags are to be used in tandem with seat belts. Seat belts were still completely necessary because airbags worked only in front-end collisions occurring at more than 10 mph (6 kph). Only seat belts could help in side swipes and crashes (although side-mounted airbags are becoming more common now), rear-end collisions and secondary impacts. Even as the technology advances, airbags still are only effective when used with a lap/shoulder seat belt.

It didn't take long to learn that the force of an airbag can hurt those who are too close to it. Researchers have determined that the risk zone for driver airbags is the first 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of inflation. So, placing yourself 10 inches (25 cm) from your driver airbag gives you a clear margin of safety. Measure this distance from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you currently sit less than 10 inches away, you can adjust your driving position in the following ways:

•Move your seat to the rear as far as possible while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

•Slightly recline the back of your seat. Although car designs vary, most drivers can achieve the 10-inch distance even with the driver seat all the way forward by slightly reclining the back of the seat. If reclining the seat makes it hard to see the road, you can raise yourself up by using your car's seat-raising system (not all cars have this!) or a firm, non-slippery cushion to achieve the same effect.

•Point the airbag toward your chest, instead of your head and neck, by tilting your steering wheel downward (this only works if your steering wheel is adjustable).

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RwIron

If your racing and cornering aggressively then your wrist should rest on the steering wheel. But other than that if your going for comfort then whatever makes you happy.

Crash

I sit so that when I push the clutch to the floor, my leg is FULLY extended. I usually have my seat back leaned backwards just a little more than most people like, but I like a lot of room between me and the steering wheel. When I'm performance driving, I move the seat back a little more upright.

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KusoSama

I'm only 5'6" and I'm finding that reaching that comfy upright point is difficult for me.

The pedals for me are deep and the length to steering wheel/ebrake are shallow.

Is there a way to compensate properly for this? I don't mind sitting back if the seat was against my shoulders but that's not the configuration for the OE Seats. I plan on swapping them out for some Corbeau A4 seats but still. If the issue persists, then what do I do? Have the pedals adjusted by the dealership? Deal with it and stop being a baby?

Is there a way to adjust the depth of the wheel? I know it doesn't have this available from the factory but maybe there's an AM option.

Thanks for all the help.

FYI: I use to have an '08 EVO X MR and I got extremely spoiled by the OE Recaro buckets and am thoroughly disappointed with what Nissan has provided.

optiontrader

I'd imagine an AM solution for adjusting the depth of the wheel would be more intrusive and $$$, but something I'd wish Nissan had offered as standard equipment.

Curious to see if there is an AM option on this...

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jmmy

Been to my dealer about the same thing. Car just doesn't seem to fit right. Seems we're stuck with it. Nothing to do about steering wheel, it's just there.Get close enough to the wheel and you're stomping on the pedals.