Gen II thigh bolster is very uncomfortable

[Crash86]

Looking for a little advice here:
The thigh bolsters (the forward most bolster on the bottom half of the seat) in my '97 GTS are incredibly uncomfortable. They both dig into my thighs (the left one seems worse) and it makes it very difficult to drive for more than 30 minutes or so without problems. On a long road trip recently I noticed that I had friggin BRUISES on the back of my left thigh from it.
I'm 6'1"/210 lbs. I wouldn't consider myself small by any means, but I am not THAT thicc.
Anybody else experience this?
Recommendations (short of taking the seat apart and bending the bolsters)?

Cheers
-Greg

[Fatboy 18]

Have you tried moving the pedal rack towards you so that your leg is raised more putting less strain on your thigh?

[GTS Dean]

The pedals are adjustable?

[dave6666]

I put mine all the way forward once. Almost took out 4 other cars.

[SA Heat]

My GTS's lower seat bolsters were pretty comfortable and never had any problems with digging into my legs. But then again, I've been told it looks like I'm riding a chicken when I have shorts on.

[goggles Pizano]

But the guard rail survived

[Martyb]

I’m 6’1 and 215, never experienced any issues with my seats. In fact, they are more comfortable to me than any of the LS Lexus’s I had over the years. Has your seat been bent or modified in any way? 100% sure it’s the factory seat?

[AM.MSCL]

I have a similar issue with the back side of my leg in my thigh have pain when riding in my 96 for a couple of hours with no break; however I have the same issue in my office chair when sitting for a long period of time. I also have a nerve in my spine that occasionally gets pinched from a bulging disc. I cannot say the GTS II seat is the issue.

[GTS Dean]

100% sure it’s the factory seat?

It's possible someone swapped in Gen3 seats that have VIPER ebroidered in them. The casual new owner may not know they aren't OEM for that car.

[Fatboy 18]

The pedals are adjustable?

They are in My 2000 Creampuff, Did the 97 have an adjustable pedal rack?

[jmart427]

Looking for a little advice here:
The thigh bolsters (the forward most bolster on the bottom half of the seat) in my '97 GTS are incredibly uncomfortable. They both dig into my thighs (the left one seems worse) and it makes it very difficult to drive for more than 30 minutes or so without problems. On a long road trip recently I noticed that I had friggin BRUISES on the back of my left thigh from it.
I'm 6'1"/210 lbs. I wouldn't consider myself small by any means, but I am not THAT thicc.
Anybody else experience this?
Recommendations (short of taking the seat apart and bending the bolsters)?

Cheers
-Greg

Ibuprofen 800mg would work. If not try Tylenol. I can't wait to feel this pain!!!!

Cheers Bruv

[dave6666]

They are in My 2000 Creampuff, Did the 97 have an adjustable pedal rack?

The parts manual shows that feature. But the Viper Gen 2 parts manuals are about as accurate as Bill Clinton was in the oval office.

[MQQNViper]

Yes, all Gen2s have manually adjustable pedal assemblies -- knob near the crotch cooler vent. I'm pretty sure the Gen1s did also.

[Crash86]

Have you tried moving the pedal rack towards you so that your leg is raised more putting less strain on your thigh?

I have. It definitely helps for a little bit but then my knees are in the dash.

[Crash86]

I’m 6’1 and 215, never experienced any issues with my seats. In fact, they are more comfortable to me than any of the LS Lexus’s I had over the years. Has your seat been bent or modified in any way? 100% sure it’s the factory seat?

I'm sure they are factory seats, but I'm not sure that they haven't been modified. I'll have to link up with some other 2nd gen owners and have a sit...maybe I'll learn something.

[Crash86]

I have a similar issue with the back side of my leg in my thigh have pain when riding in my 96 for a couple of hours with no break; however I have the same issue in my office chair when sitting for a long period of time. I also have a nerve in my spine that occasionally gets pinched from a bulging disc. I cannot say the GTS II seat is the issue.

I hear you on the back pain. But I can physically feel the metal part of the bolster support from inside the seat poking me in the leg.
I'll just have to keep plugging away at this. I should be removing my seat soon to install a lowering kit, maybe that will allow me to take a closer look and maybe "persuade" the metal into a more comfortable position.

[Crash86]

It's possible someone swapped in Gen3 seats that have VIPER ebroidered in them. The casual new owner may not know they aren't OEM for that car.

They are 100% sure 2nd gen seats.

[Crash86]

Ibuprofen 800mg would work. If not try Tylenol. I can't wait to feel this pain!!!!

Cheers Bruv

Thanks Joel....
Really appreciate that solid advice
You should be good...you got that little runners frame...this car is gonna feel like it was tailor made for you.
For once, I'm genuinely jealous of shorter guys.

[ViperSRT]

Yes, all Gen2s have manually adjustable pedal assemblies -- knob near the crotch cooler vent. I'm pretty sure the Gen1s did also.

Gen1 did not have adjustable pedals.

[Fatboy 18]

I have. It definitely helps for a little bit but then my knees are in the dash.

Wonder if fitting a Seat lowering kit would help you?

How many miles on your car? Wondering if the seat cushion is badly worn?

[Crash86]

Wonder if fitting a Seat lowering kit would help you?

How many miles on your car? Wondering if the seat cushion is badly worn?

Car just turned 6k miles. The cushions feel pretty much new.
The seat lowering kit should be here by the end of the week...I'm hoping that it will help.
I'll also have better luck maybe bending the bolsters while I have the seat out for the lowering kit install.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Gen1 did not have adjustable pedals.

MOONVIPER needs to stick to Viper Engines!!

and DEAN WAS JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!! Of COURSE he, and 95% of G2 owners, know their pedals are adjustable. The 5% that DONT spawned his tongue-in-cheek question

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Car just turned 6k miles. The cushions feel pretty much new.
The seat lowering kit should be here by the end of the week...I'm hoping that it will help.
I'll also have better luck maybe bending the bolsters while I have the seat out for the lowering kit install.

EXACT SOLUTION. The steel-hoop bolsters require a lot of directed weight to bend slightly, but they DO bend.....and even one inch helps the big-bootie owner fit more comfortably. Please dont ask me how I know.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

The pedals are adjustable?

That Is Mean. Just Plain MEAN

[Crash86]

EXACT SOLUTION. The steel-hoop bolsters require a lot of directed weight to bend slightly, but they DO bend.....and even one inch helps the big-bootie owner fit more comfortably. Please dont ask me how I know.

Awesome! Thanks for the tip Jon!
Looking forward to getting the lowering kit installed. Thanks for the quick shipping!

-Cheers!