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Sports cars typically have good bolsters, while many pickup trucks have almost no bolsters and you tend to rock around as you drive. This may not be important on short drives, but on long trips it will tire you out. Some drivers don't like side bolsters, as they may initially feel tight and confining. A wide, flat seat does feel spacious, but just doesn't offer enough support.
Don't confuse supportive side bolsters with a small seat that cramps you in. The bottom bolsters should support the sides of your thighs but let your rear end sit between the bolsters. I sometimes find seats where the upper bolsters on the seat back push my shoulders forward. These seats may be fine for shorter drivers, but will cause tall drivers to feel uncomfortable.Most newer vehicle seats use a steel frame, wire supports and a foam base. (Older cars -- about 1970s and earlier -- used springs in the seats covered with felt, then foam). There are many different qualities and densities of foam, and quality seats will use different densities in different areas. These are not things you can see when you are looking at vehicles in the showroom. In my opinion, Volvo and Porsche make some of the best seats around, although other manufacturers are improving and many have fairly good-quality seats.See the full content of this document
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If You're Sitting Pretty, It's a Happier Drive
Auto Tech / Jim Kerr
DO you get a headache from driving on the highway? Does your back feel sore after a long trip? Do you squirm around a lot when travelling? If the answer to any of these is yes, then it may be caused by a...See the full content of this document
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