[xstntl]

Wow - just noticing that there is a wear spot on the side bolster on the driver side. I've known about the potential for wear and am careful getting in and out. Bummer. Didn't ever have this problem with my 911 (14-way) but I assume my 718 (18-way) is lower and I'm getting in weird.

Anyway, any of yous using any type of side bolster protectors? Found some that look like a seat bra but takes away from the aesthetics.

 

[CupraLeon]

There are some 9H ceramic coatings for leather that might help against wear.
For the spot showing some wear you can use colourlock to repair it.

 

[JazzCatGab]

xstntl, I noticed right off the bat I was having the same issue. But I'm old and I'm chunky (aka fat). So, because I already have to stand with my back to the seat and lower my butt in first, swinging the legs in afterward, I've started putting my left hand on the side of the seat and gently pushing myself toward the front of the seat as I lower my bulbous body down. So far it's working fine.

 

[GregW]

xstntl, I noticed right off the bat I was having the same issue. But I'm old and I'm chunky (aka fat). So, because I already have to stand with my back to the seat and lower my butt in first, swinging the legs in afterward, I've started putting my left hand on the side of the seat and gently pushing myself toward the front of the seat as I lower my bulbous body down. So far it's working fine.

I saw a video that detailed how to get in and out of a low Porsche seat that was just about what you describe.

Some things that work for me:

When I get out I will push with my hand on the door sill area or the seat back.

I've given myself as much room as possible to enter and exit at the expense of a bit of memory work and button pushing. **I adjust the seat (I have 14 way seats and the memory option) and steering wheel to give maximum ease of entry/exit and program that into the key. I adjust everything to my driving position and program that into button #2. Then, to enter--Unlock the car. Enter. (I grab door armrest to keep me from scraping the seat hard.) With the door unlatched and the ignition off I click #2 and the seat adjusts for driving. To exit--key out, open the door and push the key button on the door. (With the ignition off and the door cracked a single press works. With the door closed and/or the ignition on the buttons must be held until the moving is complete.)

I like a somewhat 'laid back' seat position and when I used the Comfort Entry option it didn't adjust the seat-back forward but pushed it hard into the bulkhead, stretching the covering on the rear of the seat, stressing the mechanism and then stopping before the comfort position was reached.

 

[717R]

I saw a video that detailed how to get in and out of a low Porsche seat that was just about what you describe

Hi GregW

Possible to share the link to the video? I’m still trying to find the best way in/out without stressing the leather, doors panels and of course, look as cool as possible. Thanks.

 

[Pavanseth]

I saw a video that detailed how to get in and out of a low Porsche seat that was just about what you describe

Hi GregW

Possible to share the link to the video? I’m still trying to find the best way in/out without stressing the leather, doors panels and of course, look as cool as possible. Thanks.

My CS was purchased CPO and I noticed the same bolster wear as described. What I do now is place my hand over the worn area so that my backside slides over my hand instead of the seat. Getting pretty good at it now too ?.

 

[GregW]

Hi GregW

Possible to share the link to the video? I’m still trying to find the best way in/out without stressing the leather, doors panels and of course, look as cool as possible. Thanks.

Mate, at my age I don't care if I look cool getting in or out--I'm just happy to be able to do it. Before I purchased my Boxster a woman at the gym said, "Not a good choice, it's too hard to get in and out." I replied, "After my test drive I don't care. I'll get in if I have to crawl."

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I can't remember the exact video but it was a longer YouTube video about Porsches that had those instructions as a short sequence--maybe a Chris Harris? I don't think the video showed the process, there was a fair bit of "talking heads".

It went something like:
Open door.
Stand with back to the car or side on facing forward.
Put your hand on the side bolster of the seat back and use your arm muscles to control the sitting.
Back to seat--sit. Side on--put one leg in and then twist to sit with back to passenger door. (Personally I get sort of half backwards/side on, put one leg in, lean gently forward and use the door armrest for stability and to stop clothes abrading the seat back as I sit.)
Rotate bum on seat until facing forward.
Reverse for getting out.
(Depending on how wide I can get the door on exit I may use the door sill to push on rather than the seat back.)

Once I found what worked for me (shortish and fattish and old ) it proved easy, and after 23,000 km the seats are as new.

 

[JazzCatGab]

GregW, I suspect from the detail of your explanation (with which I agree) that you have retained more brain matter over time than I have. Well done you!