Making the S2000 a little more comfortable?
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Originally Posted by Lt_Colonel_Special_Forces,Feb 3 2007, 07:04 PM
I'm not a young man anymore. What can I do to make the interior and suspension a little more comfortable and easier to live with? Thank you! 
-- I heard that BUICK's got 0% financing on all their new 2007 models for 10months...
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Originally Posted by patastinky,Feb 10 2007, 03:34 PM
-- I heard that BUICK's got 0% financing on all their new 2007 models for 10months...
You, on the other hand, should position your hands at the 10-2 position, and take that damned headphone out of your ear while driving. You look like one of those "fearsome" gangsters. 
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I admire Lt. Colonel's modesty about the physical condition one must be in to qualify for the special forces. Yes, brain power plays an equally large role. For those who have never studied it, military science IS a science, and as difficult to master as any other science. Yet, I have known quite a few "Jocks" who have washed out of special forces training due to lack of physical ability. So let me put it this way -- should you ever personally meet Lt. Colonel or any other special forces troop, be polite -- be very, very polite! 
One thing about the subject of this thread that isn't clear to me is whether the comfort problem involves mainly the lack of comfort of the ride, or lack of comfort of the seats. If the problem is in the ride (tires and suspension) a change in tires may be in order. Not necessarily to a different size or speed rating, but to a different brand. Not all "W" rated tires ride the same, as can be seen in the charts available on www.tirerack.com. Some tires of the exact size and rating as the OEMs involved here can be found to ride softer. Other than switching to one of these and keeping the pressure down as low as possible, there really is little to soften up the ride from suspension and tires.
If the seats are too hard, for example, there might be a partial solution. The upholstery on our seats is mounted on top of a pad made of some sort of fiber material. It might be possible to have the leather upholstery removed from the seats and have a 1/2" foam pad placed on top of the fiber pad and beneath the upholstery. That would help some. And, if this is a "seat issue" you'd be surprised how much a good softening leather conditioner will help to make your seats feel softer. When I got my car, I felt that the leather upholstery was pretty "hard." So the seats sat "hard." I conditioned and softened the leather, and it made a noticeable difference. My method was to apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant and allow it to soak in. After wiping that off, I applied some good leather conditioner. This resulted in softer seating surfaces.
One thing about the subject of this thread that isn't clear to me is whether the comfort problem involves mainly the lack of comfort of the ride, or lack of comfort of the seats. If the problem is in the ride (tires and suspension) a change in tires may be in order. Not necessarily to a different size or speed rating, but to a different brand. Not all "W" rated tires ride the same, as can be seen in the charts available on www.tirerack.com. Some tires of the exact size and rating as the OEMs involved here can be found to ride softer. Other than switching to one of these and keeping the pressure down as low as possible, there really is little to soften up the ride from suspension and tires.
If the seats are too hard, for example, there might be a partial solution. The upholstery on our seats is mounted on top of a pad made of some sort of fiber material. It might be possible to have the leather upholstery removed from the seats and have a 1/2" foam pad placed on top of the fiber pad and beneath the upholstery. That would help some. And, if this is a "seat issue" you'd be surprised how much a good softening leather conditioner will help to make your seats feel softer. When I got my car, I felt that the leather upholstery was pretty "hard." So the seats sat "hard." I conditioned and softened the leather, and it made a noticeable difference. My method was to apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant and allow it to soak in. After wiping that off, I applied some good leather conditioner. This resulted in softer seating surfaces.
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Originally Posted by Lt_Colonel_Special_Forces,Feb 10 2007, 05:06 PM
I already got a Lexus that's as comfortable as a Buick. You, on the other hand, should position your hands at the 10-2 position, and take that damned headphone out of your ear while driving. You look like one of those "fearsome" gangsters.
You, on the other hand, should position your hands at the 10-2 position, and take that damned headphone out of your ear while driving. You look like one of those "fearsome" gangsters.
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Originally Posted by dolebludger,Feb 11 2007, 10:44 AM
I admire Lt. Colonel's modesty about the physical condition one must be in to qualify for the special forces. Yes, brain power plays an equally large role. For those who have never studied it, military science IS a science, and as difficult to master as any other science. Yet, I have known quite a few "Jocks" who have washed out of special forces training due to lack of physical ability. So let me put it this way -- should you ever personally meet Lt. Colonel or any other special forces troop, be polite -- be very, very polite!
One thing about the subject of this thread that isn't clear to me is whether the comfort problem involves mainly the lack of comfort of the ride, or lack of comfort of the seats. If the problem is in the ride (tires and suspension) a change in tires may be in order. Not necessarily to a different size or speed rating, but to a different brand. Not all "W" rated tires ride the same, as can be seen in the charts available on www.tirerack.com. Some tires of the exact size and rating as the OEMs involved here can be found to ride softer. Other than switching to one of these and keeping the pressure down as low as possible, there really is little to soften up the ride from suspension and tires.
If the seats are too hard, for example, there might be a partial solution. The upholstery on our seats is mounted on top of a pad made of some sort of fiber material. It might be possible to have the leather upholstery removed from the seats and have a 1/2" foam pad placed on top of the fiber pad and beneath the upholstery. That would help some. And, if this is a "seat issue" you'd be surprised how much a good softening leather conditioner will help to make your seats feel softer. When I got my car, I felt that the leather upholstery was pretty "hard." So the seats sat "hard." I conditioned and softened the leather, and it made a noticeable difference. My method was to apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant and allow it to soak in. After wiping that off, I applied some good leather conditioner. This resulted in softer seating surfaces.
One thing about the subject of this thread that isn't clear to me is whether the comfort problem involves mainly the lack of comfort of the ride, or lack of comfort of the seats. If the problem is in the ride (tires and suspension) a change in tires may be in order. Not necessarily to a different size or speed rating, but to a different brand. Not all "W" rated tires ride the same, as can be seen in the charts available on www.tirerack.com. Some tires of the exact size and rating as the OEMs involved here can be found to ride softer. Other than switching to one of these and keeping the pressure down as low as possible, there really is little to soften up the ride from suspension and tires.
If the seats are too hard, for example, there might be a partial solution. The upholstery on our seats is mounted on top of a pad made of some sort of fiber material. It might be possible to have the leather upholstery removed from the seats and have a 1/2" foam pad placed on top of the fiber pad and beneath the upholstery. That would help some. And, if this is a "seat issue" you'd be surprised how much a good softening leather conditioner will help to make your seats feel softer. When I got my car, I felt that the leather upholstery was pretty "hard." So the seats sat "hard." I conditioned and softened the leather, and it made a noticeable difference. My method was to apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant and allow it to soak in. After wiping that off, I applied some good leather conditioner. This resulted in softer seating surfaces.
Yes, special forces guys in their prime should have tip-top physical condition that includes strength and great stamina. Not to mention great mental strength, but that's on the psychic side, not physical.As for the discomfort of the S2000, it was a combination of stiff ride plus not-supportive-enough seats. But after having lowered the tire pressure and put in a lumbar support pillow, I find this car easier to live with now.
Again, thanks for the advice from everyone! I think I'm fine with the car now, and will keep it until I turn 70.
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