Seat comfort

[BadD]

To the many who find the seats uncomfortable, how did you resolve the problem? I've had my '06 one week and what I save in gas will be given to a chiropractor. This is the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever been in. It is not noticeable in a few short test rides. My salesman said he was unaware of concerns with the seats, and I was beginning to think it was my imagination. Thank goodnes I found this forum, although maybe a little too late.

I would be willing to retrofit the seats (you guys got real technical (but helpful) in explaining how and where this was done. But I'm not sure if it is only the issue of the seat's distance (or lack of), or the height adjustment (or lack of), the seat angle, position of the steering wheel, lack of thigh support, or some combination of all.

Have those who are in agreement just gotten use to any or all of these issues? Can anyone help me with these questions?

[efusco]

I don't think there will every be any universal agreement on the cause of the seat being uncomfortable other than the fact of its lack of adjustability. This is b/c each of our anatomy is different and those with long legs will have different problems than those with back problems, and those with long torsos and short legs...

For me I find everything about it fine except for the lack of thigh support at the front of the seat...I've pretty much managed to get around that by using a wedge shaped cushion with the thick end at the front. It raises me up slightly in the seat and doesn't look OEM, but it has worked out fairly well as a solution for me.

Also, if I had my 'druthers' I'd like the seat to go back another 2 inches...there's plenty of room back there and it would just about eliminate the thigh support issue for me b/c my leg would be more horizontal to the floor that it is up closer where I have to keep my knee bent upward a bit.

[hycamguy07]

What about retroing a new seat to replace the old ones in front?

Did/do they offer lumbar support systems?

I only find my legs go to sleep on long trips.

[pete bogumill]

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To the many who find the seats uncomfortable, how did you resolve the problem? I've had my '06 one week and what I save in gas will be given to a chiropractor. This is the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever been in. It is not noticeable in a few short test rides. My salesman said he was unaware of concerns with the seats, and I was beginning to think it was my imagination. Thank goodnes I found this forum, although maybe a little too late.

I would be willing to retrofit the seats (you guys got real technical (but helpful) in explaining how and where this was done. But I'm not sure if it is only the issue of the seat's distance (or lack of), or the height adjustment (or lack of), the seat angle, position of the steering wheel, lack of thigh support, or some combination of all.

Have those who are in agreement just gotten use to any or all of these issues? Can anyone help me with these questions?
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hi there i am 6 - 3 and love the prius . what i do when you have the seat all the way back then click back adjustment back a couple clicks and that helps a lot. i have a bad back and this helps tremendously! try it. pete

[Claudia]

I've been wondering if those seat covers from Hawaii, the Wet Okole (sp?) would add enough cushioning to be a help. I think the seats could have used a little extra padding - it's one reason I'm considering the seat covers.

[Godiva]

I use this:



Cool Rest Back Support.

I like it so much I bought three.



I use this on planes.

[BadD]

Thanks to all who replied. Any other suggestions, out there? These "trial and error" solutions can be quite costly and time consuming, so I'd love to narrow down the problem. I think it is the thigh issue (for me).

[aaf709]

As priusguy04 suggested, you remove the seat and replace it with a Recaro. You have to add a resistor to fool the computer into thinking you still have a side airbag.

darelldd added lumbar support (and heat) for about $200.

I don't have a problem with the seats (other that having power seats would be nice), but I rented a Prius for 2 weeks to see how it would feel.

[Joe Mama]

I use a seat cushion with 10 variable speed motors and heat; it plugs in to the 12v outlet.
Cost $14.99 US dollars.

[BadD]

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I use a seat cushion with 10 variable speed motors and heat; it plugs in to the 12v outlet.
Cost $14.99 US dollars.
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What is the name of it and where did you get it?

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As priusguy04 suggested, you remove the seat and replace it with a Recaro. You have to add a resistor to fool the computer into thinking you still have a side airbag.

darelldd added lumbar support (and heat) for about $200.

I don't have a problem with the seats (other that having power seats would be nice), but I rented a Prius for 2 weeks to see how it would feel.
[/b]

Very helpful, thanks. Still not sure if this is the problem. Basically, my legs ache and almost numb. Any physical therapist Prius drivers out there?