Seat Wear

[markweems]

I have had my RS4 just over a week now and covered just under a thousand miles in it. I know the bucket seats have been a hot topic of conversation and I am not too concerned about how cosy they are, more how the side of the bucket seats are going to wear as you keep getting in and out of the car. I think this is going to be a real problem for Audi in say 6 months time when people are wating new seats as all the leather has worn.

Anyone else notcied any marks after only a few weeks ownership?

[Nickm]

I've exactly the same problem. I am three weeks into ownership. I do find the seat uncomfortable, but the problem of getting in and out without marking the seat is impossible - my right side bolster already shows bad signs of wear.

[flashyg]

When I asked about this same issue I was told they(Audi) would have tested rigorously and would not be so silly, the leather is very soft in my opinion.

[gazzab]

Check this out:

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php ... eadid=8848

Gazzab

[Bigpockets]

I am concerned also about this problem. Had mine a week and i am trying to work out different ways to get in and out to save wear. They must have tested these seats for durability.

Is there an Audi official on the site to clarify.

[bobjebb]

Another bendy wheel scenario? I think this will be a headache for Audi, perhaps a group letter and some pics might get them swapped for you?

You could mention that you know of other enhusiasts who are actually cancelling orders because of the poor seat options. I'm one anyway.

[flossymeister]

guys, i know this sounds stupid, but might it also be a feature of what trousers you are wearing and whether you have your wallet in your back pocket etc? Obviously you can't adjust your choice of trousers (except maybe no zipped back pockets ), but possibly no wallet in back pocket when you get in might be a plan??

Of course, you probably all do this anyway and i'm just being daft..... just an idea to possibly lessen the problem slightly.

Tim

[Nickm]

Hi again... I looked at the link - that is not where mine is wearing - it is wearing on the inside! Not the top.

[gazzab]

Nickm, that is the seat bolster that is wearing, that is the bottom of the seat.

Gazzab

[Nickm]

Yup, the bolster is wearing... right hand inside only...

[Davey_B]

I'm still trying to find the best technique to avoid the undue wear. I've nearly perfected a little fosby flop, favoured by high jump atheletes worldwide, to avoid the inevitable rubbing on the seat. Once you've landed, left foot on the foot rest and a quick adjustment to wedge yourself in. I have to say, once in, the seats are quite comfy, did an hour and a half trip at the weekend and they were fine.

[itaggart]

Yep, I agree once your in them your fine but it does invlove some gymnastics to get in and out. I tend to hold on to the steering wheel with one hand use my other elbow on the centre pillar whilst pushing upward with my left leg. This is the technique for getting out, getting in is another story.

[harry]

I wonder how many backs are gonna get put out over time gettin in/out the feckers?

[bobjebb]

These sound like extracts from my immobile grandmother's "Simply Bathe XS 500" easy access bath unit.

[gazzab]

Obviously for the young and foolhardy!

Gazzab