Gen III seat in Gen II?

maximizer · 10-07-2009, 01:14 PM

With all the seat mods out there and the favorable ratings of the new prius seats, is it possible to put a Gen III seat in a Gen II? without bolt modification and plugging in the same connectors? A plug and play type mod? Hopefully . . . anyone with both Generations in the garage that can take a look?

Gaujo · 10-07-2009, 01:35 PM

bumpalicious!

That would be so nice

Gaujo · 10-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Man this would be such a significant upgrade, I wish it was getting more traction! Has anyone heard anything about someone trying the swap??

I'm going to post this in gen III as well to see if anyone responds

macmaster05 · 10-13-2009, 09:35 PM

Do Gen III cloth seats have lumbar support? If they don't, I can't justify it.

Paradox · 10-13-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmaster05

Do Gen III cloth seats have lumbar support? If they don't, I can't justify it.

Leather has lumbar (power), cloth does not...

I must be a strange driver, but I never mess with my lumbar even on long trips. What I would use, had the Prius had it, is seat cushion adjustability for the front and back as separate positions. Basically, yes, it does need a 6 or more way power drivers seat.

cycledrum · 10-15-2009, 01:09 AM

I measured the width between front bolts on the Gen3 driver's seat - it's about 16.5"

Unfortunately, the Gen2 is about 15.5".

Although I don't know for sure, I seriously doubt the electrical connectors and pinout are the same on the Gen3 and Gen2.

There's a way to do it, but wouldn't seem easy. Plus, if you get that nicer Gen3 seat in your Gen2 and no telescopic steering wheel, you might be disappointed.

One more thing, a Gen2 driver seat w/ airbag from Toyota costs about $2,500, and the Gen3 seat might cost more. Used Gen3 seats will come available as cars get wrecked.

If you need more seat travel, like I did, get a set of www.extendmyseat.com brackets.

10-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#1
maximizer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 1 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Gen III seat in Gen II? With all the seat mods out there and the favorable ratings of the new prius seats, is it possible to put a Gen III seat in a Gen II? without bolt modification and plugging in the same connectors? A plug and play type mod? Hopefully . . . anyone with both Generations in the garage that can take a look?

10-07-2009, 01:35 PM	#2
Gaujo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 41 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Gen III seat in Gen II? bumpalicious! That would be so nice

10-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#3
Gaujo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 41 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Gen III seat in Gen II? Man this would be such a significant upgrade, I wish it was getting more traction! Has anyone heard anything about someone trying the swap?? I'm going to post this in gen III as well to see if anyone responds

10-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
macmaster05 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 117 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Gen III seat in Gen II? Do Gen III cloth seats have lumbar support? If they don't, I can't justify it.

10-15-2009, 01:09 AM	#6
cycledrum Prius Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 1,420 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 31 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Gen III seat in Gen II? I measured the width between front bolts on the Gen3 driver's seat - it's about 16.5" Unfortunately, the Gen2 is about 15.5". Although I don't know for sure, I seriously doubt the electrical connectors and pinout are the same on the Gen3 and Gen2. There's a way to do it, but wouldn't seem easy. Plus, if you get that nicer Gen3 seat in your Gen2 and no telescopic steering wheel, you might be disappointed. One more thing, a Gen2 driver seat w/ airbag from Toyota costs about $2,500, and the Gen3 seat might cost more. Used Gen3 seats will come available as cars get wrecked. If you need more seat travel, like I did, get a set of www.extendmyseat.com brackets. __________________ Brett 09 Spectra Blue Mica Package #5 : 06 Prius driver's seat - remounted 2 5/8" back, 7/8" foam added in headrest covers, inverted auto-dimming rearview mirror Last edited by cycledrum; 10-15-2009 at 11:19 PM.

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