XC 90 seat too high

ted striker · Jul 17th, 2011, 11:09

Hi, a search reveals nothing, but it appears my XC 90 seat is too high for me it's electric, motored down as far it'll go and I'm 6'1".

When I'm driving I seem to have to stoop to get visibility below the shade strip, maybe this is because I have a low position in my golf and am used to a lower viewpoint. If I sit upright in the volvo I seem to be staring at the sunvisor. Reclining doesnt seem to help.

There's stacks of space below the seat, has anyone lowered the seat 'superstructure' I'm hardly tall, but my neck hurts!

Rgds and apologies if this is a daft question.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 17th, 2011, 11:19

Morning, I'm 6'5" but havnt noticed that, will check my shaded area.

I do though tilt my base section up at the front and down at the back, liking the support it gives your legs. I do also like my seat reclined, assuming the lotus position I call it.

Will have a fiddle today and let you know my outcome.

ted striker · Jul 17th, 2011, 11:27

Thanks Bill, as I say I'm not really tall, it's almost certainly me but there seems to be about 4 inches below the seat to the floor, the seat motors are all above that.

See you in town; Silver 56 plate

Bill Edmondson · Jul 17th, 2011, 11:35

Haha, just noticed your a fellow Brightonian, mines a 54 in like a bronzy colour, the one with the daffy led's on the front.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 17th, 2011, 13:19

Obviously none of us sit the same etc etc, but in my normal position the point at which the shading starts is more less exactly level with my eyes.

I read on another post somewhere certain models due to equipment spec the seats would not go as low as others, maybe this your issue.

262coupe · Jul 17th, 2011, 22:30

I have the same problem but it seems its due to the seats on the exec version having the massage function. My old se lux v8 was fine but the D5 exec my head almost touches the roof!

JimG · Jul 18th, 2011, 09:44

I have always noticed this with our cars at work. Some of them you can get the seat right in, others you sit too high. All the cars are identical spec. It seems a quirk with Volvo that the seats are fitted in different ways.

ted striker · Jul 18th, 2011, 17:05

As I sit in car my eyes are pretty much level with the shade strip but to me that feels like I'm sitting too high, I think it's because I sit so low in the golf: I'll try a bit more recline .

Bill: 6'5'' in a bronze XC 90 with LEDs, you won't be hard to see!

Rgds

Bill Edmondson · Jul 18th, 2011, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ted striker

As I sit in car my eyes are pretty much level with the shade strip but to me that feels like I'm sitting too high, I think it's because I sit so low in the golf: I'll try a bit more recline .

Bill: 6'5'' in a bronze XC 90 with LEDs, you won't be hard to see!

Rgds

LOL yeah you'll usually see me round the Preston park area, or if you here MUSE blearing out round town that'll be me too probably.

400-ascona · Jul 18th, 2011, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Edmondson

LOL yeah you'll usually see me round the Preston park area, or if you here MUSE blearing out round town that'll be me too probably.

This isn't a dating Forum you know boy's!

Jul 17th, 2011, 11:09	#1
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	XC 90 seat too high Hi, a search reveals nothing, but it appears my XC 90 seat is too high for me it's electric, motored down as far it'll go and I'm 6'1". When I'm driving I seem to have to stoop to get visibility below the shade strip, maybe this is because I have a low position in my golf and am used to a lower viewpoint. If I sit upright in the volvo I seem to be staring at the sunvisor. Reclining doesnt seem to help. There's stacks of space below the seat, has anyone lowered the seat 'superstructure' I'm hardly tall, but my neck hurts! Rgds and apologies if this is a daft question.

Jul 17th, 2011, 11:27	#3
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	Thanks Bill, as I say I'm not really tall, it's almost certainly me but there seems to be about 4 inches below the seat to the floor, the seat motors are all above that. See you in town; Silver 56 plate Last edited by ted striker; Jul 17th, 2011 at 11:29.

Jul 18th, 2011, 09:44	#7
JimG Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 09:00 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I have always noticed this with our cars at work. Some of them you can get the seat right in, others you sit too high. All the cars are identical spec. It seems a quirk with Volvo that the seats are fitted in different ways. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Jul 17th, 2011, 11:19	#2
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Morning, I'm 6'5" but havnt noticed that, will check my shaded area. I do though tilt my base section up at the front and down at the back, liking the support it gives your legs. I do also like my seat reclined, assuming the lotus position I call it. Will have a fiddle today and let you know my outcome.

Jul 17th, 2011, 11:35	#4
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Haha, just noticed your a fellow Brightonian, mines a 54 in like a bronzy colour, the one with the daffy led's on the front.

Jul 17th, 2011, 13:19	#5
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Obviously none of us sit the same etc etc, but in my normal position the point at which the shading starts is more less exactly level with my eyes. I read on another post somewhere certain models due to equipment spec the seats would not go as low as others, maybe this your issue.

Jul 17th, 2011, 22:30	#6
262coupe Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 07:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: winchester View Photos By: 262coupe	I have the same problem but it seems its due to the seats on the exec version having the massage function. My old se lux v8 was fine but the D5 exec my head almost touches the roof!

Jul 18th, 2011, 17:05	#8
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	As I sit in car my eyes are pretty much level with the shade strip but to me that feels like I'm sitting too high, I think it's because I sit so low in the golf: I'll try a bit more recline . Bill: 6'5'' in a bronze XC 90 with LEDs, you won't be hard to see! Rgds

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