V70 Driver's Seat

Sep 10th, 2006, 21:04

I recently acquired a 2004 V70 D5 with bucket-type driver's seat (grey leather). The seat base does not have much padding and is uncomfortable on longer runs. (My old 940 GLE had very comfortable seats by comparison). Are there any cures / suggestions for making the seat more comfortable? The car also has low-profile sport tyres, so that may make the ride firmer.

imac · Sep 10th, 2006, 22:04

Are they the standard Volvo seats?

If they are, they were voted the most comfortable seats ever fitted to a production vehicle!

Can't really think of anything. You could improve the ride by going down to 16" wheels from the 17's which gives a bit more cushioning thanks to higher sidewall tyres. Possibly play with the tyre pressures.

The new V70's are pretty firm, though.

Sep 10th, 2006, 21:04	#1
Mike Graham Guest Location:	V70 Driver's Seat I recently acquired a 2004 V70 D5 with bucket-type driver's seat (grey leather). The seat base does not have much padding and is uncomfortable on longer runs. (My old 940 GLE had very comfortable seats by comparison). Are there any cures / suggestions for making the seat more comfortable? The car also has low-profile sport tyres, so that may make the ride firmer.

Sep 10th, 2006, 22:04	#2
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Are they the standard Volvo seats? If they are, they were voted the most comfortable seats ever fitted to a production vehicle! Can't really think of anything. You could improve the ride by going down to 16" wheels from the 17's which gives a bit more cushioning thanks to higher sidewall tyres. Possibly play with the tyre pressures. The new V70's are pretty firm, though. __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

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