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Weak Seat Motors

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I recently did a test drive of a Model Y. Amazing vehicle, but I was surprised and disappointed to find out that the seat motors for both driver and passenger are too weak to adjust the seat without me lifting myself off of them. I am a large dude (350). I've never had this problem in other vehicles. Do you think this was a fluke of the particular one I drove, or is this a general issue with the Model Y? I'll admit, it was pretty embarrassing. However, if anyone from Tesla is reading this, it should be a pretty easy fix. I hope that there are solutions besides aftermarket actuators. Thoughts?
 
If I had to guess I think it's just the motors Tesla uses in the seats. I have a model 3 and noticed if I press back against the seat while putting my seat belt on the seat will not make it to to correct position for my profile and I have to move the back of the seat up more. After figuring this out , I make sure I'm not pushing back against the seat while it's moving and it gets to position fine. I come in at 220.