legroom ... seat rails ??

ramarren · 09-03-2006, 12:18 PM

I seem to recall seeing a thread on here that suggested the front seat rails could be reset back about an inch or so for improved legroom on the 2006 Prius. I can't find the thread at present ...

If this is true, is it something "normal" to request a dealer to do or is it something that requires intelligence? (note my cynicism is strong this morning ... ;-)

I have enough room to be comfortable with the seat at the rearmost position, stock, but it would sure be nice to be able to notch it back another half inch to an inch for some flexibility and relief when on a long trip. I'm planning to drive to NY from California around Thanksgiving time so would like to see what can be done to provide this before then.

thanks
Godfrey

BTW: now up to 1250 miles, just filled the tank the third time. MPG so far was 43.2, 43.2, 44.9 ... I like this trend!

galaxee · 09-03-2006, 07:29 PM

the dealer won't do anything like that for you, it's a safety issue they won't take liability for. they really don't support any changes in the seat since it's so critical in the case of an accident.

mcbrunnhilde · 09-03-2006, 07:56 PM

I have heard of at least one person taking their Prius to a place that does mods for handicapped people to have the rails set back several inches. I can't remember if it was on PriusChat or the Yahoo 2G group though...

BadD · 09-04-2006, 10:27 AM

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I have heard of at least one person taking their Prius to a place that does mods for handicapped people to have the rails set back several inches. I can't remember if it was on PriusChat or the Yahoo 2G group though...
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BadD · 09-04-2006, 10:38 AM

My dealer referred me to Toyota Mobility 800-331-4331 for modifications for accessibility. Don't know if they'll be helpful.

ramarren · 09-05-2006, 11:14 AM

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My dealer referred me to Toyota Mobility 800-331-4331 for modifications for accessibility. Don't know if they'll be helpful.
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Thanks, I'll check that out. Another inch of adjustable legroom would make a difference to me, judging by a 200+ mile drive I made yesterday. Oh to be cursed with long legs... ;-)

Godfrey

Tom_06 · 09-05-2006, 12:22 PM

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Oh to be cursed with long legs... ;-)

Godfrey
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Well, I guess that suggests another approach:

http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/La-Pa/L...Shortening.html

- Tom

ramarren · 09-05-2006, 12:48 PM

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Well, I gues that suggests another approach:

http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/La-Pa/L...Shortening.html

- Tom
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thanks but no thanks!

BadD · 09-05-2006, 06:31 PM

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Thanks, I'll check that out. Another inch of adjustable legroom would make a difference to me, judging by a 200+ mile drive I made yesterday. Oh to be cursed with long legs... ;-)

Godfrey
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I just spoke to Toyota Corp. who checked with Mobility. Modifications will affect the warranty. Is it worth it? My legs hurt all the time and I would not mess with the warranty. I'll probably be trading it in. Good luck.

aaf709 · 09-05-2006, 06:38 PM

Some have installed Recaro seats. There's a problem with losing the side airbag (a resistor is used to fool the car that it's still there), they're willing to lose that for less pain.

Instead some have added lumbar support to the OEM seats. Maybe that would help.

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09-03-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
ramarren Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Posts: 96 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I seem to recall seeing a thread on here that suggested the front seat rails could be reset back about an inch or so for improved legroom on the 2006 Prius. I can't find the thread at present ... If this is true, is it something "normal" to request a dealer to do or is it something that requires intelligence? (note my cynicism is strong this morning ... ;-) I have enough room to be comfortable with the seat at the rearmost position, stock, but it would sure be nice to be able to notch it back another half inch to an inch for some flexibility and relief when on a long trip. I'm planning to drive to NY from California around Thanksgiving time so would like to see what can be done to provide this before then. thanks Godfrey BTW: now up to 1250 miles, just filled the tank the third time. MPG so far was 43.2, 43.2, 44.9 ... I like this trend!

09-03-2006, 07:29 PM	#2
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 8,932 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	the dealer won't do anything like that for you, it's a safety issue they won't take liability for. they really don't support any changes in the seat since it's so critical in the case of an accident.

09-03-2006, 07:56 PM	#3
mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 596 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have heard of at least one person taking their Prius to a place that does mods for handicapped people to have the rails set back several inches. I can't remember if it was on PriusChat or the Yahoo 2G group though...

09-04-2006, 10:38 AM	#5
BadD Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 13 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My dealer referred me to Toyota Mobility 800-331-4331 for modifications for accessibility. Don't know if they'll be helpful.

09-05-2006, 06:38 PM	#10
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Some have installed Recaro seats. There's a problem with losing the side airbag (a resistor is used to fool the car that it's still there), they're willing to lose that for less pain. Instead some have added lumbar support to the OEM seats. Maybe that would help.