Drivers seat - side scuffing badly

[moinmoin]

sticks out too far

Following this tread for a while and I am wondering: is everybody or anybody using the "easy entry" feature, provided you car has it?

For the members who need to know: the Easy Entry feature slides the driver's seat back all the way when the driver exits the car, and in my case, the side bolster is almost completely obscured by the B-pillar and seat belt.
When I get into the car and press the start button, the seat slides into the previously established position...with me in it.
The side bolster never get's touched in any way....and I have plenty of space to get in and out @ 200 lbs.

Just saying

 

[AV8R]

Following this tread for a while and I am wondering: is everybody or anybody using the "easy entry" feature, provided you car has it?

For the members who need to know: the Easy Entry feature slides the driver's seat back all the way when the driver exits the car, and in my case, the side bolster is almost completely obscured by the B-pillar and seat belt.
When I get into the car and press the start button, the seat slides into the previously established position...with me in it.
The side bolster never get's touched in any way....and I have plenty of space to get in and out @ 200 lbs.

Just saying

Yep, I do that, bolster well out of way for entry and exit. Good observation theory though.

 

[moinmoin]

Yep,

Well then, showing any damage yet ?

Black Nappa, 6,800 km, happy to report, that my seats are still pristine - knock on wood

 

[Ivansito]

Maybe the issue is more about accommodating and adjusting to a heavily booster seat from what we, in the past, are use too.
For example, me coming from a 2015 Explorer Sport ,I had to get use to entering such a low car. I admit ,I must have bump my head going into my car at least 5 times before my body and instincts took over unconsciously. I am not joking, be conscious of how you are entering and exiting. Be aware of what is making contact and where you hands grab while exiting.

 

[Never thought]

Here a pic of what I am talking about.View attachment 6953

OMG! That is freaking awful

 

[moinmoin]

You are making a good point: Some drivers have to learn (or re-learn) how to enter this car.

My F150 is so different, like most SUVs, just open the door and slide in sideways, maybe climb up a step. That's it.
This car reminds me of my '88 Mustang which had RECARO seats that I installed. Very similar to the Stinger. Had to watch my head too. Maybe my muscle memory helped a little to get back into the swing of things ...

 

[AV8R]

Well then, showing any damage yet ?

Black Nappa, 6,800 km, happy to report, that my seats are still pristine - knock on wood

No damage only owned for 3 weeks

 

[moinmoin]

3 weeks

It's great, isn't it?!

 

[STNGRNV]

You are making a good point: Some drivers have to learn (or re-learn) how to enter this car.

The question is do other cars of similar type require you to do ballet to keep from damaging the leather? Or is this a quality control problem? My buddy has a Range Rover that is 10 years old and his leather looks immaculate (and I promise he didn't join Cirque Du Soleil to learn how to "properly" get in and out). Right now this is my biggest concern about the Stinger. I keep cars a long time. If I buy the Stinger I will likely have it at least 10 years (maybe more if it holds up). Honestly, I wish they had another option besides leather.

 

[eljay]

I know this is posted elsewhere, but check out the bolster at 1:37.

 

[Kazz]

In settings, I have the driver's seat going backwards to the shorter of the set points. When the seat's in this position, I don't hit the bolster. If I get out of the car while it's running and then get back in, the seat's not moved back and I do hit the bolster. Since, for now, I'm the only driver, I have the seat settings button #2 on the door set to the slid-back position. IF I remember, I'll hit that button to put the seat back before I get out when the car is running.

Dunno if that'll help anyone. But I imagine that's a reason my bolster shows no wear at 7,000 mostly city-errand-running miles.

 

[phxgt]

I see a few lumps from beneath the vinyl (it is vinyl on the side isn't it?) But not wear.

As others have mentioned the are easily the biggest most supportive bolsters I've ever seen for a car seat. And you do need to get in front of it when you enter the vehicle.

 

[CoconutRob]

In settings, I have the driver's seat going backwards to the shorter of the set points. When the seat's in this position, I don't hit the bolster. If I get out of the car while it's running and then get back in, the seat's not moved back and I do hit the bolster. Since, for now, I'm the only driver, I have the seat settings button #2 on the door set to the slid-back position. IF I remember, I'll hit that button to put the seat back before I get out when the car is running.

Dunno if that'll help anyone. But I imagine that's a reason my bolster shows no wear at 7,000 mostly city-errand-running miles.

Great idea, but do you think this is acceptable wear for a bolster if your technique was not used?

 

[Madman]

Following this tread for a while and I am wondering: is everybody or anybody using the "easy entry" feature, provided you car has it?

For the members who need to know: the Easy Entry feature slides the driver's seat back all the way when the driver exits the car, and in my case, the side bolster is almost completely obscured by the B-pillar and seat belt.
When I get into the car and press the start button, the seat slides into the previously established position...with me in it.
The side bolster never get's touched in any way....and I have plenty of space to get in and out @ 200 lbs.

Just saying

Original poster here. I have easy entry activated on fullest setting......bolster is munted.

 

[gilthanis1]

The easy entry feature is great, as long as your not tall enough to have the seat back so far that the easy entry feature doesn't work. I thought it wasn't working myself, but even testing 2 other Stingers they did the same thing. If you drive with the seat slid back far enough, the easy entry feature does not work, and simply moves the steering wheel up. I've driven cars all of my driving life, and almost all of them lowered/customized in some way, so I guess it's 2nd nature to me. My seats are OK, and I'm 330lbs.

 

[Kazz]

Great idea, but do you think this is acceptable wear for a bolster if your technique was not used?

Nope.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Here is how one must enter a Stinger!

The moon roof is big enough! No moonroof, it’s gonna hurt!

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

I know this is posted elsewhere, but check out the bolster at 1:37.

That’s a tester model and has got some wear on it. Not good at all.
There is another video with a reviewer say 5k miles are on his tester and it rattles and squeaks and more. Sigh.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

I found the video with the not perfect review. The rattles are at about 15 minutes. He shows a lot of good and where Kia skimped on it. Good watch.

 

[Madman]

UPDATE: Yesterday 22nd May my drivers seat upper section leather was replaced under warranty. Looks good. I will be keeping an eye on it. The "rear hatch noise" at low speed when the body flexes (mentioned in other posts as a known TSB) was also attended to.
Last week my car was shunted by a car that was rear ended - almost no damage but the rear bumper brackets are broken internally and one of the reversing sensors is now hiding inside the bumper.....now, the interesting thing I was told by Kia is......a local guy brought his Stinger in for a service recently. Apparently he was &%$#ing about with the traction control and smashed into a parked car. This was in November - took till February to get it fixed because "there were no spare parts available". Anyone want to admit to it and confirm?