Hi everyone~ I've noticed this forum has some very neat mods that have resulted in some very good looking cars! I don't have any major complaints about the comfort level of my Prius just yet but I was driving an older friend over the weekend and he commented how uncomfortable my car was! =O Two issues: 1) Comfort of the seats 2) Shock absorption from bumps in the road I read in one thread that there is a lumbar support cushion/frame that I can buy to make the seats more comfortable...are there any other suggestions? What can I do to help my Prius have a more comfortable ride? I'm a bit worried because I drive my dad around on occasion and I'm not sure how comfortable he is in my car. He hasn't complained but he's not the type bring these things up, more the type to put up with it. Thank you for your time.
Comfort is too often the trade off for high gas mileage cars... Pillows and blankets are an easy way to make a custom fit for those who need it...
Tell your friend to get out and walk! j/k!!! I see your car is a 2011 so the oem shocks I'm guessing are still in decent shape. How about tire pressure? Are they set to the recommended air pressure? If your tires need replacing, I would check out TireRack to see which tire had a high rating for comfort. I suspect that the rear beam axle is mostly to blame and there's nothing that can be done to improve that.......
The harsh ride is largely a side effect of the LRR tires. When I replaced my Gen II OEM tires with Michelin X tires the ride improved.
