Seat Cover for Softer Feel?

[StealthGTI]

Hello,

My GTI is nearly three years old. I still love it! My wife and I have taken a few road trips recently. She's not terribly fond of the seat after a while. Yes, I agree that the seats are firm, but I find them comfortable enough. They're great for the commute; I stop every 100 miles or so on longer road trips. So, I guess that gives the butt and back a break, if I need it.

Back to the wife, perhaps the seat affect me less since I'm heavier and compress the cushions more? I don't know. Has anyone used a cover or insert of sorts to make the seat more comfortable? I don't think she'd want one that covers the ENTIRE seat because that would effectively make the bolsters more narrow. I guess just something for the middle of each section?

We're probably going to take her Jetta on our next trip: BORING.

Has anyone actually tried a cushion that works well with our bolstered seats? I'd appreciate any leads. Thanks!

 

[Strange Mud]

egg crate foam sewn into a fabric cover? make it the width of the center section.

 

[Faceman]

egg crate foam sewn into a fabric cover? make it the width of the center section.

That will be too thick to fit under the existing cover. Just an additional 1/4" of foam should make a noticeable difference.

 

[Strange Mud]

I was thinking separate cover (stand alone chair pad) idk but 1/4" sounds too little.


pics of wife

 

[ReadTheBook]

Is it her butt or her back that is bothering her? Have you tried any of the memory foam lumbar support pads on amazon?

Shame, most of the seat bottom cushion memory foam things on amazon look like they'd be too wide for our seats. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-Gel-...fix=memory+foam+car,aps,188&tag=thedrive09-20

 

[StealthGTI]

I think it's both her back and butt. Her butt feels fine to me. She says the lumbar support is insufficient, too. I have my sights on two options:

1) I ordered some egg crate foam. I saw a post where someone cut a 7x11" piece that fits perfectly between the bolsters and seemed to work for him. I'll try that first.

2) Coincidentally, I have a new office chair on the way. I can also try cutting some foam out of it. However, that chair is 10+ years old and probably has flattened padding.

 

[Jrb5]

Have you considered getting a new wife?


Lol jk

 

[imthanick_a]

Go to a craft store and get some foam. It's pretty cheap IIRC. My mom used to buy it from Joanne fabric for renewing old cushions from chairs and our camper bench. I want to say its less than 20 bucks a yard.

Edit: Yep, a little more expensive than I thought though. And if you buy it online today you can get a 50% off coupon.
https://www.joann.com/search?q=foam
https://www.joann.com/coupon/?icn=hpz1&ici=coupon

 

[StealthGTI]

HAHA!

Have you considered getting a new wife? Lol jk

After 30 years with her, I'm going at it alone if things don't work out. Then I'd only have to worry about one seat.

Go to a craft store and get some foam. It's pretty cheap IIRC.

I ordered a pack with two pieces of 24x12" egg crate for $11 on eBay. It'll be more than enough; should be here by the weekend.