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Old 07-10-2004, 05:35 PM
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Re: what's up with these stock seats?

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Originally Posted by LeatherChick
heys,

I have a 97 civic, and the seats seem surprisingly poor, is that just mine? or a civic thing?

first off, i need more lumbar support than it has. ok, common problem on a compact car, i'd let it slide.
but, the seat is... well the inbaord side lacks support. the reclining latch is on the outboard side, and that side seems to be firm, but the inboard side is slightly more reclined, and gives a bit under weight or when turning.
without a center armrest, it feels like its trying to dump you onto the center console in harder left turns.

now, was the prior owner a 500lb fellow? or is this a 97 civic seat thing?
I could see some people not noticing it, but i have a bad back, its not working out.

I'm trying to figure out if i need to just get a salvage seat, or if that would have the same issues, in which case i'd go for an aftermarket racing seat.

thanks for any thoughts,

Kath
Firstly, welcome to AF.com

The seat issue is general to all 6th generation ('96-'00) Honda Civics. The seats in the '92-'95 models have better support I feel, especially for narrower people. I'm almost ready to swap out the seats in my '00 Civic coupe for the ones in my sister's '95 Civic coupe. But like said above, Del Sol, and Integra seats are much better, have better support on the sides and are more comfortable.
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