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Old 01-06-2015, 09:54 PM
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Had the same problem with a Honda CRZ commute car I had. A half hour behind the wheel was killing my back. I was thinking of selling the car until someone suggested a memory foam cushion from Orego Aero. They make cushions for pilots. Although the 2" cushion was around $200, it was money well spent. Not only did it enable me to keep the car, I also use the cushion for airline travel, sporting events and concerts. I often sit on it in front of the fireplace on my hearth in the winter. I have used it for over 4 years now and it still looks new. These are very well made. I will most likely get the 1" cushion when this one wears out. Hope this helps.
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....my hips are just wide enough that the sport seats put a lot of pressure on my hips. After 4 hours or so of driving, I have to get out of the car, and even a daily commute has me hobbling away from the car for the first few steps.
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Old 01-07-2015, 10:17 AM
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I traded an A5 with the Comfort Package (cabriolet) for an S5 with the standard sport seats. Hated them. I traded the car back in right away and went back to the comfort seats. Expensive mistake but you can't enjoy a car that makes you hurt.
Old 01-12-2015, 06:34 PM
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Interesting to read these comments. I had a '10 S5 Cab and an '11 S5 Cab, both with the Sport Seats, and I found them very comfortable. I'm 5'8", 160 lbs. so maybe that is the right formula! I'm actually looking to get back into a '15 S5 after 3 years with my Lexus GS350 F Sport. Love the Lexus, but miss the personal feeling of a coupe.
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I just did 3960 miles in my 2015 S5 with the standard sport seats and they couldn't have been more comfortable!
Old 01-13-2015, 06:36 AM
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Seats on our new RS5 are comfortable. 6.5 hour trip. No problems.

Wish I could say the same for our Porsche. After 2 hours it is painful. My wife has no problems with either car. We are all different.
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I must say that the seats on my 2012 911 are as comfortable as those in the S5. I have taken the 911 on extended (>1200 mile) trips and find it a pleasure to to in.
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I have a 2014 A5 with the sport seats and my problem is that after about 15 minutes of driving I start feeling fatigue in my right leg. I thought it was a pressure point in the seat cushion pushing into the back of my leg. I adjusted the seat every way possible but the problem persists. Has anybody else felt this and if so, any solutions?
Old 01-27-2015, 07:50 PM
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I'm just weighing back in on this thread since I've had my S5 for a couple of weeks. The seats in my '13 Lexus GS F Sport were always comfortable with great support. The sport seats in my S5 took a bit of adjusting but now they are also very comfortable. I had an A5 loaner today with the standard seats and they hurt my back. Too short and not nearly enough back/thigh support. I have no issues with the S5 seats.
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RS5 seat is a little deeper than the S4 seat. Both are comfortable.

Wish I could say the same about our Porsche.


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