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I've said this before about the pool noodles: They will kill your back in the long run. The key to MB seats is to have a firm cushion with which to sit on and this makes it easier for the passenger because it allows for slight changes in posture during the drive, which eliminates stress. And then come the springs, which effectively dampen any undulations you might encounter. Using pool noodles to stiffen the seats will only make you absorb them instead, not the seats, hence a bad back.
This info is even on the factory brochures. Not exactly in that detail since they didn't hear of pool noodle fixes back then.
Believe me, I've tried it, and I hated the pool noodle fix. The best fix is to get a good used foam pad from another MB (the orange ones) and stuff another 1/2 inch layer of soft foam between the pad and the spring frame, and then reinstall everything back. Nothing feels as great as properly formed seats that align to your body contours (hence being called anatomically correct seats).
I myself got two nice foam pads from 1980's w123s and I'm sure they should fit in w115 seats since they look very similar. They're very cheap too. I realized I spent more on the pool noodle fix than on the OE foam pad repair!
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