Good point. I agree - it would likely need to be a big change for me to consider. Trade-in value will need to make sense. I was told by my dealer that Acura plans to produce the ITS for three years before moving towards electrification so knowing that, I do not think there will be big changes.
No new features would be worth sinking $10-$20k more in the hole.
I agree, it would be a huge benefit if they improve the seats. Already I am using the footrest as a brace around tight corners. Cant imagine long stints on the track. The bolstering does not support the driver enough, considering the performance of the ITS.
I don't agree with this assessment. I haven't been necessarily driving at 10/10ths, but I have put the car through a reasonable pace on back roads already and didn't notice any lack of bolstering. I maybe use my foot/leg as a brace under normal conditions but if I do I did it with my Porsches as well, and every one I've had has had adaptive sports seats. The microsuede offers great grip so I don't slide, and bolstering is adequate for 99% of what anyone should be doing on the street.
I understand your point of view. I owned a 1991 CRX Si, which I used as a commuter - I also tracked and solo-raced it. Also owned a 1992 prelude SVR, which I used only for rallycross. And a 2004 Civic SIR - Commuter and tracked it. The stock seats on the CRX were really good, as well as the SVR's seats. The SIR seats were really good for that time period. As mentioned, I don't feel the ITS seats are sufficient enough for the vehicle's performance - comparing the vehicles I used to own. But I understand the purpose of these seats vs the Type R, which are at a different level, but the Type R's overall performance is similar. Many will not track the ITS.
