Odd Question perhaps?

crash1369 · 11-18-2010, 08:14 PM

Alright, here goes.

I was looking at some GT-R pics and noticed there is a big pad or something running 3/4 of the way down the drivers seat, but nothing on the passengers seat. I didn't even realize until then that our cars are the same way it's just not as big. I figure there is probably a reason for this and I would like to know what it is? Is there some heritage behind it or something or is it just the bigger your crotch pad is the more balls your car has?

Would that mean the other seat is strictly reserved for the ladies then

Any ideas, is this just something Nissan has always done on there sports cars, did they used to have two different seats in the old Z's or something?

Jeffblue · 11-18-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crash1369

Alright, here goes.

I was looking at some GT-R pics and noticed there is a big pad or something running 3/4 of the way down the drivers seat, but nothing on the passengers seat. I didn't even realize until then that our cars are the same way it's just not as big. I figure there is probably a reason for this and I would like to know what it is? Is there some heritage behind it or something or is it just the bigger your crotch pad is the more balls your car has?

Would that mean the other seat is strictly reserved for the ladies then

Any ideas, is this just something Nissan has always done on there sports cars, did they used to have two different seats in the old Z's or something?

if you are talking about the crotch pad thing, i think that just has to do with making the seat more comfortable for having your legs out on the pedals.

JACKPAC · 11-18-2010, 09:06 PM

Driver-focused comfort! No one cares about the passenger.

crash1369 · 11-18-2010, 09:55 PM

yeah that's what I was talking about. I can't feel it or anything so I hadn't considered being for comfort, maybe it helps smaller people or something. If we're worried about comfort we should have a talk with the genius that decided to put the damn seat controls wedged into my leg

Anyway it just seemed like the sort of random nonsensical thing that may have had some interesting history behind it or something? It looks like the 300's didn't have it though so maybe not, I'm not sure about the 350's

dad · 11-18-2010, 10:02 PM

The seat is copied from an U.S. submarine! One of the two, I can't remember which one. The seat that the sonar man sits, or the seat of the guy who steers the submarine!

ChrisSlicks · 11-18-2010, 10:52 PM

Even the early Datsun's had different padding and materials under the leg area, seems to be a tradition they have kept up.

Ghost · 11-19-2010, 10:32 PM

I believe it's for manufacturing purposes.
Such things make it much easier for the assembly folks. They don't have to wonder whether its the correct side they have or not.
So I would assume it's to reduce human error at the assembly plant.

samb03 · 11-20-2010, 02:16 AM

I always thought that it was kinda like the bolsterings on the side of the seats. It helps keep you or your legs in the correct place in high G situations.

esfourteen · 11-20-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

I believe it's for manufacturing purposes.
Such things make it much easier for the assembly folks. They don't have to wonder whether its the correct side they have or not.
So I would assume it's to reduce human error at the assembly plant.

It's to help keep your legs in place while driving aggressively, whether or not it works probably depends on the person.

cab83_750 · 11-20-2010, 03:21 AM

Sorry that you can't feel it. You must not be equipped with big pistols and cannon balls. I do feel it!!!! Heh heh hehe

joke!

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Originally Posted by crash1369

yeah that's what I was talking about. I can't feel it or anything so I hadn't considered being for comfort, maybe it helps smaller people or something. If we're worried about comfort we should have a talk with the genius that decided to put the damn seat controls wedged into my leg

Anyway it just seemed like the sort of random nonsensical thing that may have had some interesting history behind it or something? It looks like the 300's didn't have it though so maybe not, I'm not sure about the 350's

kenchan · 11-20-2010, 08:17 AM

I need to go ck this out on my car.

11-18-2010, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	Odd Question perhaps? Alright, here goes. I was looking at some GT-R pics and noticed there is a big pad or something running 3/4 of the way down the drivers seat, but nothing on the passengers seat. I didn't even realize until then that our cars are the same way it's just not as big. I figure there is probably a reason for this and I would like to know what it is? Is there some heritage behind it or something or is it just the bigger your crotch pad is the more balls your car has? Would that mean the other seat is strictly reserved for the ladies then Any ideas, is this just something Nissan has always done on there sports cars, did they used to have two different seats in the old Z's or something? __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

11-18-2010, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	yeah that's what I was talking about. I can't feel it or anything so I hadn't considered being for comfort, maybe it helps smaller people or something. If we're worried about comfort we should have a talk with the genius that decided to put the damn seat controls wedged into my leg Anyway it just seemed like the sort of random nonsensical thing that may have had some interesting history behind it or something? It looks like the 300's didn't have it though so maybe not, I'm not sure about the 350's __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

11-18-2010, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	The seat is copied from an U.S. submarine! One of the two, I can't remember which one. The seat that the sonar man sits, or the seat of the guy who steers the submarine! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

11-18-2010, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Even the early Datsun's had different padding and materials under the leg area, seems to be a tradition they have kept up. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-18-2010, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	Driver-focused comfort! No one cares about the passenger.

11-19-2010, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghost Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: oH Posts: 95 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	I believe it's for manufacturing purposes. Such things make it much easier for the assembly folks. They don't have to wonder whether its the correct side they have or not. So I would assume it's to reduce human error at the assembly plant.

11-20-2010, 02:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	I always thought that it was kinda like the bolsterings on the side of the seats. It helps keep you or your legs in the correct place in high G situations.

11-20-2010, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I need to go ck this out on my car.