Nismo seats

stiso · 02-07-2010, 02:48 PM

Is it just me or do our seats suck...I mean if you sit down and push your head back on the headrest you can feel something like cardboard pushing on your back. Just wondering if ours is the same in the other models...regardless who should i go for for an upgrade?

theDreamer · 02-07-2010, 02:50 PM

That thing pushing into your back is a design feature so if you get rear ended it will push your body into a better position to reduce injury.
Actually I really like the seats, compared to other cars in our price range these hold me in very well, do not really pinch or cause pain on long trips, and overall are well built.

motoextreme · 02-07-2010, 11:11 PM

Funny post..

I too wondered what that thing was

Seats seem super light though, not sure if that's the case but when I slide them back and forth they feel like they weigh next to nothing. Anyone know how they compare to touring seats, just curious...

Z_you_Later · 02-08-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by motoextreme

Funny post..

I too wondered what that thing was

Seats seem super light though, not sure if that's the case but when I slide them back and forth they feel like they weigh next to nothing. Anyone know how they compare to touring seats, just curious...

I've sat in the Nismo which have pretty cool seats. I really enjoy my touring seats ... They are comfortable and look awesome with the leather/suede while keeping the sporty design. You may not fit as tight in them as the Nismo seats or aftermarket bucket seats but, they still maintain a snug fit overall. On long trips they actually give you the comfort you need for going the distance. One of the perks I like are the seat warmers on those cold mornings on the way to work. No complaints here about the touring seats. Pretty Happy with them

dad · 02-08-2010, 02:13 AM

Check it out, that is what your feeling in your back.

AK370Z · 02-08-2010, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiso

Is it just me or do our seats suck...I mean if you sit down and push your head back on the headrest you can feel something like cardboard pushing on your back. Just wondering if ours is the same in the other models...regardless who should i go for for an upgrade?

That cardboard feeling will save your cervical spine when your car gets rear ended.

As for seats, I find them comfortable, lightweight.

stiso · 02-08-2010, 02:04 PM

glad it's for safety...I had my brother sit in it and he thought something was broken or bent inside, guess we were both wrong.....but i still want something better

dad · 02-08-2010, 02:30 PM

Just for info:
Procedures for rating seat/head restraints

vipor · 02-08-2010, 02:31 PM

I got good reviews from my instructors at the track this weekend and I feel the seats held me pretty well once I was upright and all the way back.

Joseph B · 02-11-2010, 03:42 PM

I really like the Nismo seats, very comfortable. But you should probably sit in another nismo to make sure your seat has the same feel. Who knows right?

vipor · 02-11-2010, 03:46 PM

I found myself leaning towards the middle of the car initially. Once I got out of that habit and sat up straight and centered in the seat it was great. I'm tall so when I sit properly my head just about touches the ceiling, especially since it starts to slope down towards the door. With a helmet on I had to slouch a little, but I was still all the way in the seat and not constantly pressing on the roof.

Equinox · 02-24-2010, 11:58 AM

the stock seats seem like Nissan Sentra Spec V hand me downs. I got rid of them.

vipor · 02-24-2010, 12:37 PM

Down the road I will be getting new seats, but these are great now. Biggest issue I have with them is how far off the floor they are. If I sit in them properly my head (or at least my hair, lol) rubs. With a helmet on I get a little hunchback goin.

USAF-Z · 02-24-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

Down the road I will be getting new seats, but these are great now. Biggest issue I have with them is how far off the floor they are. If I sit in them properly my head (or at least my hair, lol) rubs. With a helmet on I get a little hunchback goin.

how tall are you?

vipor · 02-24-2010, 01:22 PM

6'2 ish

02-07-2010, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
stiso Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: z Posts: 42 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	Nismo seats Is it just me or do our seats suck...I mean if you sit down and push your head back on the headrest you can feel something like cardboard pushing on your back. Just wondering if ours is the same in the other models...regardless who should i go for for an upgrade?

02-07-2010, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	That thing pushing into your back is a design feature so if you get rear ended it will push your body into a better position to reduce injury. Actually I really like the seats, compared to other cars in our price range these hold me in very well, do not really pinch or cause pain on long trips, and overall are well built. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-07-2010, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Funny post.. I too wondered what that thing was Seats seem super light though, not sure if that's the case but when I slide them back and forth they feel like they weigh next to nothing. Anyone know how they compare to touring seats, just curious... __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-08-2010, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I got good reviews from my instructors at the track this weekend and I feel the seats held me pretty well once I was upright and all the way back. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-11-2010, 03:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I found myself leaning towards the middle of the car initially. Once I got out of that habit and sat up straight and centered in the seat it was great. I'm tall so when I sit properly my head just about touches the ceiling, especially since it starts to slope down towards the door. With a helmet on I had to slouch a little, but I was still all the way in the seat and not constantly pressing on the roof. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-08-2010, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
stiso Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: z Posts: 42 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	glad it's for safety...I had my brother sit in it and he thought something was broken or bent inside, guess we were both wrong.....but i still want something better

02-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Just for info: Procedures for rating seat/head restraints

02-11-2010, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joseph B Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 160 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	I really like the Nismo seats, very comfortable. But you should probably sit in another nismo to make sure your seat has the same feel. Who knows right?

02-24-2010, 11:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	the stock seats seem like Nissan Sentra Spec V hand me downs. I got rid of them. __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

02-24-2010, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Down the road I will be getting new seats, but these are great now. Biggest issue I have with them is how far off the floor they are. If I sit in them properly my head (or at least my hair, lol) rubs. With a helmet on I get a little hunchback goin. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-24-2010, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	6'2 ish __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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