New Octy a real pain

G.K. · 14-06-2005, 22:17

Two weeks and 1200 miles into the ownership of my new Octy 2.0 tdi Elegance estate a real problem has emerged (as well as the usual annoying rattles, creaks and buzzes). My first drive in the car was a 75 mile trip to Glasgow only moments after taking delivery. About 40 minutes into the trip I began to feel a bit of discomfort in my left buttock!. I thought that I had too much rubbish in my wallet (left back pocket) so I took it out. No relief.
This week my wife and I had a run up to the far north of Scotland and about an hour into the journey discomfort set in again.
On the way back I asked my wife to drive and she had the same problem in exactly the same spot. We went straight to our dealer on our return and short of me handing in the car so some stranger car take it for a 50 mile run to try it we are struggling to find a solution. Has anyone else had, or heard of this problem?. I am not oversize or particulary heavy and my wife is definatly not large or heavy. By the way, I specced the car with heated seats.
Apart from that, the car is lovely to look at, lovely to drive (short journeys).

Carblack · 14-06-2005, 22:38

I've got heated seats on mine and the seats are fine - no discomfort at all. It can't be a lumbar issue as that would be digging into your back. Have you checked the seat by pressing down on it? I'm wondering if something isn't sitting in place properly within the seat itself?

Apart from that, hopefully someone with a bit more seating knowledge will be along in a mo!!

Mil · 14-06-2005, 22:52

Maybe ur seat has life of it's own and doesn't like being sat on

G.K. · 14-06-2005, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carblack

I've got heated seats on mine and the seats are fine - no discomfort at all. It can't be a lumbar issue as that would be digging into your back. Have you checked the seat by pressing down on it? I'm wondering if something isn't sitting in place properly within the seat itself?

Apart from that, hopefully someone with a bit more seating knowledge will be along in a mo!!

John,
The mechanic (oops, "technician") pressed down on the seat and then went underneath to "pull something downwards ". Will try it out on the next long-ish run.
Thanks for discounting my heated seat theory.
George.

Octavia 2.0 tdi Elegance estate. Island Green,17" alloys, ESP front sensors,Audience stereo with 12 speakers,towbar Mf steering wheel

YeeHaa2.0TDI · 14-06-2005, 23:53

There was a good article about seating posture a month a so ago in AutoExpress, I was suprised how poorly people (myself included) set up their driving position. It took me about 3 weeks to find the 'sweet spot' after moving the seat up/down forward etc, don't forget the steering column adjustment as well. You'll find the pain in your backside is caused by your legs pushing back to much or at a slight angle to your back/spine. Look down at your position in the seat , you may be slightly twisted (so your wife says anyway). If you get a burning feeling I suggest turning the seat heating down from gas mark 5

Prasg · 15-06-2005, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.K.

Two weeks and 1200 miles into the ownership of my new Octy 2.0 tdi Elegance estate a real problem has emerged

I have the same estate and have had no problems. Most magazine reports say the seats are comfortable and supportive - especially over long distances. The only gripe from some people is that they are a little narrow due to the side storage. Is a spring misaligned? My estate is 3 months old.

darius · 15-06-2005, 13:11

I have the leather heated seats.

I did have real problems with back pain being caused by the Octy 2 seats until I lowered them a long way. Seems to have solved it but its still not as comfy as my old A4.

G.K. · 15-06-2005, 13:20

[quote=Prasg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.K.

Two weeks and 1200 miles into the ownership of my new Octy 2.0 tdi Elegance estate a real problem has emerged QUOTE]

I have the same estate and have had no problems. Most magazine reports say the seats are comfortable and supportive - especially over long distances. The only gripe from some people is that they are a little narrow due to the side storage. Is a spring misaligned? My estate is 3 months old.

I think you may be right about a spring being out of line. This is also the garages opinion at the moment. Also glad that this seems to be an isolated case.
Thanks, George.

studbuckle · 15-06-2005, 15:50

I've suffered from back pain for a ling time but the seats in my Bora didn't agrevate it. Not so in the Skoda, since taking delivery i've found that my back (low lumbar issue) is not well supported and this is causing me pain when I drive it in a morning.

The problem as I have it is the lack of support in the lower 3 inches of the seat back which in may case forces the pelvis to rotate. Add that to the lesser lateral support and it causes a constant twisting around the lower back that aggrevates my injury. Very disapointed as I love the car apart from this and there's no easy solution

Matrixsenior · 15-06-2005, 19:48

I got a bit of ache too at first, just had to get a comfy set up.

johnpritt · 16-06-2005, 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by studbuckle

I've suffered from back pain for a ling time but the seats in my Bora didn't agrevate it. Not so in the Skoda, since taking delivery i've found that my back (low lumbar issue) is not well supported and this is causing me pain when I drive it in a morning.

The problem as I have it is the lack of support in the lower 3 inches of the seat back which in may case forces the pelvis to rotate. Add that to the lesser lateral support and it causes a constant twisting around the lower back that aggrevates my injury. Very disapointed as I love the car apart from this and there's no easy solution

Doesn't the Elegance come with adjustable lumbar support? Or is it that there just isn't enough of it in the right place? I was kind of looking forward to having half-decent seats for once!

Matrixsenior · 16-06-2005, 07:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnpritt

Doesn't the Elegance come with adjustable lumbar support? Or is it that there just isn't enough of it in the right place? I was kind of looking forward to having half-decent seats for once!

Yes, my friend the Octy does come with adjustable lumber support. My Amby has it on the passenger side too. Also has height adjustment on both sides. As stated the steering wheel adjusts for reach and rake too, so you shouldn't have any problems getting comfy..eventually

.

studbuckle · 16-06-2005, 11:47

The adjustable support is not height adjustable and is too high up the seat back IMHO it comes into affect about 2" below shoulder blade height which is not where I need it. (i'm average build and height also). Mt friends A4 has height adjustable lumbar and I can get this in just the right spot

jjc · 16-06-2005, 13:33

I have the Elegance and the seat is great for me, as said it does take a bit to find the best adjustment of all the controls but once found is perfect. I travel silly distances and have found no problem.

John

agent006 · 16-06-2005, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by studbuckle

I've suffered from back pain for a ling time but the seats in my Bora didn't agrevate it. Not so in the Skoda, since taking delivery i've found that my back (low lumbar issue) is not well supported and this is causing me pain when I drive it in a morning.

The problem as I have it is the lack of support in the lower 3 inches of the seat back which in may case forces the pelvis to rotate. Add that to the lesser lateral support and it causes a constant twisting around the lower back that aggrevates my injury. Very disapointed as I love the car apart from this and there's no easy solution

SNAP. I can't find a comfortable position at all, after 27000 miles and nealry a year. I find the lumbar support is too low down the seat though. The back of the seat curves forward too much. And the pedals are too close (or the steering wheel is too far away). Add to that the way that the seat fires you forwards the moment you pull the lever to move fore/aft so you can't just move one click forward or back, then it's almost impossible to get comfortable.

Magnum_ · 16-06-2005, 17:09

I'm 1m88 and I don't have such problems actually.

I think it's perfect as it is.

Short arms maybe?

fredw · 26-06-2005, 21:22

I have just returnend from a trip to Europe. Drove from Vienna to London during yesterday and this morning.

No discomfort at all on my Elegance. Have spent a bit of time since September getting the seating position correct. The last two days have proved that all is OK.

Higgy · 28-06-2005, 15:57

No problems in my Octavia II Combi Elegance!
Question: does it also hurt when you're on the passenger's seat?

G.K. · 29-06-2005, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higgy

No problems in my Octavia II Combi Elegance!
Question: does it also hurt when you're on the passenger's seat?

No, Drivers seat only. Passenger seat is fine comfort wise. The only pain then is my wifes driving!! :

14-06-2005, 22:17	#1
G.K. Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perthshire Scotland Posts: 208 Members Car: 2008 Octavia 2.0 Tdi L&K Estate Thanks: 50 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	New Octy a real pain Two weeks and 1200 miles into the ownership of my new Octy 2.0 tdi Elegance estate a real problem has emerged (as well as the usual annoying rattles, creaks and buzzes). My first drive in the car was a 75 mile trip to Glasgow only moments after taking delivery. About 40 minutes into the trip I began to feel a bit of discomfort in my left buttock!. I thought that I had too much rubbish in my wallet (left back pocket) so I took it out. No relief. This week my wife and I had a run up to the far north of Scotland and about an hour into the journey discomfort set in again. On the way back I asked my wife to drive and she had the same problem in exactly the same spot. We went straight to our dealer on our return and short of me handing in the car so some stranger car take it for a 50 mile run to try it we are struggling to find a solution. Has anyone else had, or heard of this problem?. I am not oversize or particulary heavy and my wife is definatly not large or heavy. By the way, I specced the car with heated seats. Apart from that, the car is lovely to look at, lovely to drive (short journeys).

14-06-2005, 22:38	#2
Carblack Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 187 Members Car: Octavia II PD170 vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got heated seats on mine and the seats are fine - no discomfort at all. It can't be a lumbar issue as that would be digging into your back. Have you checked the seat by pressing down on it? I'm wondering if something isn't sitting in place properly within the seat itself? Apart from that, hopefully someone with a bit more seating knowledge will be along in a mo!! __________________ John Octavia II Hatchback PD170 vRS

14-06-2005, 22:52	#3
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Maybe ur seat has life of it's own and doesn't like being sat on __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

14-06-2005, 23:53	#5
YeeHaa2.0TDI Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: s yorks Posts: 140 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There was a good article about seating posture a month a so ago in AutoExpress, I was suprised how poorly people (myself included) set up their driving position. It took me about 3 weeks to find the 'sweet spot' after moving the seat up/down forward etc, don't forget the steering column adjustment as well. You'll find the pain in your backside is caused by your legs pushing back to much or at a slight angle to your back/spine. Look down at your position in the seat , you may be slightly twisted (so your wife says anyway). If you get a burning feeling I suggest turning the seat heating down from gas mark 5 __________________ Buy the ticket, take the ride

15-06-2005, 13:11	#7
darius Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 125 Members Car: Octy 2 Estate 2L TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the leather heated seats. I did have real problems with back pain being caused by the Octy 2 seats until I lowered them a long way. Seems to have solved it but its still not as comfy as my old A4. __________________ Things to do think up a witty signature get a cool avatar

15-06-2005, 15:50	#9
studbuckle Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Near Selby, North Humberside Posts: 110 Members Car: Westfield SEiGHT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've suffered from back pain for a ling time but the seats in my Bora didn't agrevate it. Not so in the Skoda, since taking delivery i've found that my back (low lumbar issue) is not well supported and this is causing me pain when I drive it in a morning. The problem as I have it is the lack of support in the lower 3 inches of the seat back which in may case forces the pelvis to rotate. Add that to the lesser lateral support and it causes a constant twisting around the lower back that aggrevates my injury. Very disapointed as I love the car apart from this and there's no easy solution __________________ -- Simon Houghton Octavia II, Elegance with toys Westfield SEiGHT in garage

15-06-2005, 19:48	#10
Matrixsenior Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 76 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got a bit of ache too at first, just had to get a comfy set up.

16-06-2005, 11:47	#13
studbuckle Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Near Selby, North Humberside Posts: 110 Members Car: Westfield SEiGHT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The adjustable support is not height adjustable and is too high up the seat back IMHO it comes into affect about 2" below shoulder blade height which is not where I need it. (i'm average build and height also). Mt friends A4 has height adjustable lumbar and I can get this in just the right spot __________________ -- Simon Houghton Octavia II, Elegance with toys Westfield SEiGHT in garage

16-06-2005, 13:33	#14
jjc Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 62 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the Elegance and the seat is great for me, as said it does take a bit to find the best adjustment of all the controls but once found is perfect. I travel silly distances and have found no problem. John

16-06-2005, 17:09	#16
Magnum_ Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 49 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm 1m88 and I don't have such problems actually. I think it's perfect as it is. Short arms maybe?

26-06-2005, 21:22	#17
fredw Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 281 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Seats fine I have just returnend from a trip to Europe. Drove from Vienna to London during yesterday and this morning. No discomfort at all on my Elegance. Have spent a bit of time since September getting the seating position correct. The last two days have proved that all is OK.

28-06-2005, 15:57	#18
Higgy Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 25 Members Car: In production: Octavia Combi Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No problems in my Octavia II Combi Elegance! Question: does it also hurt when you're on the passenger's seat?

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