REVIEW: ExtendMySeat driver's seat extenders

[Boo]

Originally Posted by hill

I think jimbo & I did these review ... what ... around July 19th? ... sorry for the delay. I sent my review to the manufacturer ~ here's a copy for the rest of you folks:

ReviewExtendMySeat.pdf

As for side curtain airbag effects, whether or not the air bags are made inoperable (I'm thinking that's your concern) turns on how the extension/mods are done. These won't do that. The only effect with these types would be that your head/torso are farther back ... just as if you'd tilted your seat back to get more length.

Many thanks hill for your extensive and helpful review.

I also did this form thanks around that time.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by JimboK

Introduction

I can extend my legs enough for the seat to mostly support my thighs. (I say “mostly” instead of “completely” only because my thighs extend beyond the seat.)

Just a simple idea to protect seat and add a little thigh support. It's not just you, it's a pretty short seat bottom compared to many cars.

Covered Seat Cushion, More Thigh Support, Less Than $10

[Tripod137]

Originally Posted by hill

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As for side curtain airbag effects, whether or not the air bags are made inoperable (I'm thinking that's tripod's concern) turns on how the extension/mods are done. ....

Actually, I am referring to the steering wheel airbag.

I think we changed software since the issue came up, but hopefully I can find the messages that refer to some issue where the seat distance seems to have some effect on the "strength" of the steering wheel airbag and how moving the seat back further (beyond stock rails) may have some negative effect on the steering wheel airbag.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by Tripod137

Actually, I am referring to the steering wheel airbag.

I think we changed software since the issue came up, but hopefully I can find the messages that refer to some issue where the seat distance seems to have some effect on the "strength" of the steering wheel airbag and how moving the seat back further (beyond stock rails) may have some negative effect on the steering wheel airbag.

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[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by sorka

No offense, but what good is a seat extender since the steering wheel can't come out far enough with the seat back as far as it goes in stock form? I'm 6' 5" and can't put the seat all the way back because the steering wheel is too far away for proper reach.

When is someone going to machine a splined steering wheel extender????

Sorka,
I hear what you're saying. Some have said, if you shove the seat back a few inches, just move the seatback forward .... ah, not that simple. At your height, 6'5", you may be out of headroom before you can be happy reaching the steering wheel, maybe not. These brackets would help out though.

So, again, the lack of seat height adjuster and telescopic steering wheel (and larger seat bottom) keep the really tall ones from seat nirvana in a Gen2. The salt in the wound is the Gen3 driver's seat is so good. Toyota took the Gen2 seat issue seriously and made the Gen3 seat top notch.

[hill]

Originally Posted by cycledrum

Sorka,
I hear what you're saying. Some have said, if you shove the seat back a few inches, just move the seatback forward .... ah, not that simple. At your height, 6'5", you may be out of headroom before you can be happy reaching the steering wheel, maybe not. These brackets would help out though.
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Like my review mentioned ... I'm 6'-5". Legroom is the issue. Headroom is not an issue in the prius ... unless your leg inseam is only 24" ... in which case you may want to get back into your UFO and return to your home world

Originally Posted by Tripod137

Actually, I am referring to the steering wheel airbag.

I think we changed software since the issue came up, but hopefully I can find the messages that refer to some issue where the seat distance seems to have some effect on the "strength" of the steering wheel airbag and how moving the seat back further (beyond stock rails) may have some negative effect on the steering wheel airbag.

What kind of software? I've heard of little people having their seat jacked so far forward that their chest/face is right up next to the steering wheel air bag, causing injury ... but never from the opposite range. I'd be interested to hear what you find on that.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by hill

Like my review mentioned ... I'm 6'-5". Legroom is the issue. Headroom is not an issue in the prius ... unless your leg inseam is only 24" ... in which case you may want to get back into your UFO and return to your home world

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[crayola]

I sat in a Toyota Avalon a couple of weeks ago. All I can say is that car was designed for people over 6 feet tall. You could fit 4 line-backers in the car comfortable with full gear on. When I bought the my Prius totally ignored seating comfort, I was so hyped on the mpg and hybrid drive system. The Camry Hybrid and Prius are almost the same as far as interior space goes.

Now I wish Toyota would make the Avalon into a hybrid also

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by crayola

I sat in a Toyota Avalon a couple of weeks ago. All I can say is that car was designed for people over 6 feet tall. You could fit 4 line-backers in the car comfortable with full gear on. When I bought the my Prius totally ignored seating comfort, I was so hyped on the mpg and hybrid drive system. The Camry Hybrid and Prius are almost the same as far as interior space goes.

Now I wish Toyota would make the Avalon into a hybrid also

I imagine you have a Gen2 Prius. Try the 2010 Prius ... legroom is off the hook (good!). It's just much better seating.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by hill

I think jimbo & I did these reviews ... what ... around July 19th? ... sorry for the delay. I sent my review to the manufacturer ~ here's a copy for the rest of you folks:

As for side curtain airbag effects, whether or not the air bags are made inoperable (I'm thinking that's tripod's concern) turns on how the extension/mods are done. The extendmyseat mod won't cripple the curtain air bags. The only effect of installing the extendmyseat mod is that your head/torso are farther back ... just as if you'd tilted your seat back to get more length. JimboK touched on that a bit in HIS review.

Hill and JimboK

Can one of you or both verify that the extendmyseat brackets -

do not raise the height of the seat bottom in any way?

IOW, the seat bottom is not lifted or lowered when in same position as stock mount, and the tilt of the rails is virtually the same as stock.

IOW, a raised back end of seat bottom would be bad, and same height or slightly lowered at back would be good.

I ask because always possibility of damage to my seat braces, and I may need these brackets someday. Hopefully they are produced for years to come.