Protecting the drivers side bolster

turbo2ltr · 07-23-2020, 11:00 PM

So I'm 5'9" and between my short (but torquey

) legs and my rather "bucketed" preferred seating position, it's not so easy to get in and out of the car causing me to slide on the bolsters as I get in and out. I'm worried the outside bolster is going to take a lot of abuse. Anyone do anything special to protect them from wearing out?

I've been trying to just be deliberate and careful with getting in and out instead of aiming my butt and "dropping" in..

NowaChevyGuy · 07-24-2020, 12:20 AM

I haven't figured out anything about the side bolster for the bottom but what I do know is when you're getting out be sure and put your hand out on the door frame instead of the side of the seat back. Getting in and out I quickly noticed that that pulls the material out from underneath your lever to fold the back of the seat forward on the top by the headrest. I talked to Chevy about this and they said there's nothing they can do and it's basically a design flaw.

VinnAY · 07-24-2020, 07:02 AM

I flip the wheel all the way up getting out it helps me a little with room on the front end.

Magnum922 · 07-24-2020, 07:13 AM

I have a 2ss with the eject and set the seat all the way back touching the back seat then put my hand on the door frame. Ive tried it without the auton eject but it's too tight. Try putting your seat back.

hawk02 · 07-24-2020, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnum922

I have a 2ss with the eject and set the seat all the way back touching the back seat then put my hand on the door frame. Ive tried it without the auton eject but it's too tight. Try putting your seat back.

I do the same thing. I also found that my wallet in a back pocket would catch the bolster getting in the car. Putting my wallet in a side pocket helps eliminate that problem.

turbo2ltr · 07-24-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum922

Try putting your seat back.

Lol. I hate waiting for the 3.5 seconds for the electric emergency brake, I'm too impatient to wait for the seat to move. I got youtube videos to watch!

L8Apex · 07-24-2020, 04:48 PM

lol don't drag your ass across it when you get in/out and it will last years longer

Dagstar · 07-24-2020, 05:35 PM

I just kind of vault myself over the bolster and make sure I don't wipe my ass with it.

Corky · 07-24-2020, 05:55 PM

Buy an extra set of seat cover upholstery...Jump in and out without any concern or daily torment and a few years down the road when it lets loose simply replace it..By the time you replace the second cover you'll need more than the seat..

BlackbeastSS2 · 07-24-2020, 06:00 PM

Before getting out put the seat all the way back. It helps when you get back in.

I`m Batman · 07-24-2020, 08:17 PM

I roll out on the way out... meaning my right foot hit the ground first.

ember1205 · 07-24-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum922

I have a 2ss with the eject and set the seat all the way back touching the back seat then put my hand on the door frame. Ive tried it without the auton eject but it's too tight. Try putting your seat back.

You mean the Exit Position setting for the power memory seats? lol

I'm on the taller side (6'1") and keep my seat either all the way back or very close to it (I honestly don't know for sure). For exiting the car, my left leg goes out and foot gets planted then I use my right hand on the wheel and right foot against the tunnel for leverage to stand and exit at the same time. If my left hand touches anything, it's definitely something metal on the car and I do not push off against the seat.

The seat covers on the 2SS are going to show wear no matter what, so I'm really just trying to minimize it as best I can.

07-23-2020, 11:00 PM	#1
turbo2ltr Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: AZ Posts: 160	Protecting the drivers side bolster So I'm 5'9" and between my short (but torquey ) legs and my rather "bucketed" preferred seating position, it's not so easy to get in and out of the car causing me to slide on the bolsters as I get in and out. I'm worried the outside bolster is going to take a lot of abuse. Anyone do anything special to protect them from wearing out? I've been trying to just be deliberate and careful with getting in and out instead of aiming my butt and "dropping" in..

07-24-2020, 12:20 AM	#2
NowaChevyGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro LT1 RS Black on Black Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 269	I haven't figured out anything about the side bolster for the bottom but what I do know is when you're getting out be sure and put your hand out on the door frame instead of the side of the seat back. Getting in and out I quickly noticed that that pulls the material out from underneath your lever to fold the back of the seat forward on the top by the headrest. I talked to Chevy about this and they said there's nothing they can do and it's basically a design flaw. __________________ . NowAChevyGuy 2016 RS - Trifecta Tuned, 3.23 diff swap, Borla S Type, JMS Throttle Controller, Lambo doors, Monster stereo, GM LED rear tail lights, BMR swaybars/End Links/Trailing Arms, tinted dark and murdered out.[/br] Car kicks ass! $20k.. and I get 20mpg with my foot in it, everywhere I go!.... Say somethin about V6's now...

07-24-2020, 07:13 AM	#4
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	I have a 2ss with the eject and set the seat all the way back touching the back seat then put my hand on the door frame. Ive tried it without the auton eject but it's too tight. Try putting your seat back. __________________

07-24-2020, 05:55 PM	#9
Corky Drives: 2019 1SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Harrisburg,Pa. Posts: 74	Buy an extra set of seat cover upholstery...Jump in and out without any concern or daily torment and a few years down the road when it lets loose simply replace it..By the time you replace the second cover you'll need more than the seat.. __________________ 1st Gen ground effects kit GBA black , GM CAI , Velossa Ram Air, Expel PPF, illuminated door sills, Upgraded door panels with spectrum lighting

07-24-2020, 06:00 PM	#10
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Before getting out put the seat all the way back. It helps when you get back in. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

07-24-2020, 07:02 AM	#3
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	I flip the wheel all the way up getting out it helps me a little with room on the front end.

07-24-2020, 04:48 PM	#7
L8Apex Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 299 View My Garage	lol don't drag your ass across it when you get in/out and it will last years longer

07-24-2020, 05:35 PM	#8
Dagstar Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 305	I just kind of vault myself over the bolster and make sure I don't wipe my ass with it.

07-24-2020, 08:17 PM	#11
I`m Batman Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 393	I roll out on the way out... meaning my right foot hit the ground first.

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