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Urgh. My seat.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Turk01, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. Turk01

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    I had enough of my Prius seat, I'm driving 2 hour 30 min everyday and its not comfortable, I tried all the lumber support crap no good, Im not a tall guy 5'6, I don't have back problems but the Prius seat is gonna give me one.
    Im a vehicle technician, I sit and drive all different cars every day so Im going to measure and pick the best comfortable seat.
    I know whats involved at replacing the seat. I have a very smart electrician friend that I can ask help if required on electrical issues.

    I see a lot of people complaining about the prius seats so I might do a tutorial or something with video footages but I think you must have some experience in mechanics or engineering. I mean a guy who works at the bank can't do this kinda job.
    Anyways I will start measurements tuesday.
    I have my eyes on bmw and mercedes heated electric seats.
     
    #1 Turk01, Sep 5, 2015
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    sounds good. someone put in a leather camry seat with a very nice write up. all the best!(y)
     
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    The new Camry seat feels better. I wonder if Avalon seats fit. Will you replace just the driver's seat? I would definitely be interested in a tutorial when you make the switch. (y)
     
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    That would be great!
    I'm not really bothered with the seat but would like to see how swapping goes.
     
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    Ok guys, after searching for a good seat I found one, these seats are so expensive tho£200 - £250 so I waited for a long time to find a cheap one and it was worth the wait, I managed to find one for £110 inc delivery 2015 bmw 1 series F20 driver seat.

    It came today and it took me 1 hour to swap it with my prius seat. All I need to do is the electrical part airbag and air pump on the seat.
    Just to let you know I'm so glad I changed it, its so comfortable. Its worth it for £110.
    image.jpeg
     
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    wow, that's beautiful. congrats!(y)
     
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    if you get the chance check out Volvo C80 and S80
    said to be the best seats around in many car reviews
     
    #7 sidecar, Nov 23, 2015
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    Do you have a DIY?
     
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    THATS LOOKIN' GOOD!
     
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    Thanks for the replies.
    At first I really wanted the Volvo seat but went for the BMW because of the leg rest extension, but If any c80 or s80 comes I will test and take measurements and see if they can fit the new shape Prius because I really want the new shape now, my Prius is at 150,000miles,
    sorry I can't do a long write up atm but I took lots of shots while doing it, I unbolt the rails of both seats and transferred it but I had to cut and modify few legs and brackets so the driver seat adjustment can work.
     
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    Very interesting! I'm actually planning on doing this myself - I got my favorite seats already but I didn't spend too much time measuring so hopefully they fit - the Prius seats seem kind of not very wide.
    I'm currently on a business trip - so I won't have the chance to work on my project for at least another month!
    If you have any photos I would greatly appreciate if you could send them to christos_adam at yahoo!

    I'm also trying to see if I can transfer the skin and seat heaters to the rear bench.
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    Waa them seats look really nice! I like them, I will try send them pictures to your email address.
    Just 1 advice start with the passenger front seat first, you also have a lot of wiring to do, you are correct prius seats are not that wide, measurements 40x40

    GOOD LUCK...
     
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    you guys are good!(y)
     
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