First let me state that I really like my 55 reg Octavia 4x4 estate. However, I'm having very serious problems with the drviers seat. In particular, the right hand bolster presses right on a nerve in my hip causing serious pain even when driving short distances. I'm not sure if the foam has gone bad, or what else might be causing the problem. It seems to me that the foam is too thin where the hard plastic frame and seat adjustment lever are below the bolster. I'm not a particularily large person. So, I need to either replace the seat with a more comfortable VAG seat that will work, or have the bolster foam replaced with more dense foam. If anyone can offer suggestions, I'd really appreciate it. I do not want to sell the car just becouse of the seat, but at the same time it's hard to drive a car that causes you pain.

Thanks,

Robert

'05 Octavia Estate 4x4 1.9tdi AMD chip

What about going and having a look at some other cars to see what the condition of their seats are. Maybe there was a problem with yours ?? I remember the side bolster on my old Mk1 Octy RS deteriorated (excuse spelling ) to such an extend the metal frame would have pierced eventually. I got the padding changed when they replaced the "frayed" seat bases

i'd say trying another dar at the dealers first of all is a good idea, yours may be fubar, is it definitly the bolster doing it and not the lumbar support adjusted wrong?

I tried one with the option "Sports seats" and had the same problem, the padding is not sufficient on the sides and you can feel a hard plastic edge. I ended up with"normal" seats which was much better since it did not stick up so much on the sides.

Thanks for the responses.

I've confirmed that it is the combination of thin foam and high plastic side frame. I wonder if the 4x4 has 'sport seats' by default?

I'll check with the dealer.

If I get some resolution, I'll follow up with a final post.

Thanks,

Robert

the old shape 4x4 had the same seats as a standard elegance as its not meant as a sporty car, not sure on the new one though.

If it helps, we both had the same problem on our L&K Octy2 - right-hand cushion pressing in on the thigh. Now, after 2000+ miles it's bedded down. Maybe you need to live with it just a little bit longer....?

FYI i'm just about to ditch my Octy2 as i've had worsening lumbar back pain since I got it leading up to a prolapsed disk in December.

Now, even 20 minutes in the car causes me lots of pain but I can drive other cars (my Kia Magentis hire car for example) for hours without any discomfort.

I tried other cars from the dealership while mine was in for warranty work but same issue.

I think it's very much a mixture of car and individual. My old BMW 730 had the most delightfuly comfortable seats, but after 3 hours driving I got out and an hour later had the worst back pain ever - maybe they cossetted you too much. By contrast, our Smart City Coupe has what appear to be unyielding seats, but they're brilliantly designed to give support where it matters - could sit in them all day long.

As I said before, our Octy 2 electric seats were uncomfortable at first, but we're pressing them into shape and I'm now quite happy on long runs. One also has to take some time to find just the right relationship of squab height and angle, backrest angle and lumbar support, all with the right position of the steering wheel, which can take a time. But in the last resort, if your seats are really a pain, dump the car - your back's more important!

I beleive I've resolved the issue. I spent some time this past weekend adjusting the seat, and steering wheel. I finally found that be extending the steering wheel toward the seat and moving the seat away from the pedals this decresed the angle of the legs over the bolsters which spread out the support. Bob's your uncle, that did it. I then proceeded to drive to Limoges France and back in the span of two days with no discomfort. (1200 miles / 48.5 mpg at 80 mph!) The solution seems simple, but it was not obvious. (at least not to me.) Thanks for all the responses, now I can keep me fabulous Skoda.

Cheers,

Robert

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