Hello! I need some suggestions about new seats?

[TimberTiger]

Hi there. I have a 2007 Yaris that I bought in March of 2007! I love my car, but my only complaint is that the seats are SOOOO uncomfortable! If you've ever rode in the car non-stop from Oregon to L.A. you probably know what I'm talking about.

I do ALOT of driving. I'm almost at 100k miles, I'll hit the mark in about two months probably.

But anyway, are there any seats that one might suggest? I've never done any modifications to my car before, I've just finally got tired of my legs going numb and my back killing me after a short 2 hour drive.

I like the idea of the racing seats, but I've only sat in those for maybe 20 minutes all together. I don't know if I liked them because they were different or if they really were that comfortable on my spine!

Thank you for any input!:tongue:

[Dadams]

That's the only drastic change I can think of off the top of my head.... Personally Id love to have some race-class seats Brides to be specific :P IMO the way they make you sit gives a more postured kind of feel so they're more comfortable then stock seats. I'm sure there's something else out there though. Ill do some research to see if there's any type of luxury type aftermarket seats out there and Ill get back to you! Oh and welcome to YW!!

[josh044]

I'm curious on this too. I'd really like to fit some WRX seats into my car. I had WRX seats in a Legacy, so comfortable. I doubt that would be a simple process though.

I'd be curious if any stock Toyota seats are somewhat of any easy swap.

[Dadams]

The only foreseeable difficulty I can see is changing out the seat brackets but other then that just do the measurements and you should be good!

[mr_miles]

lol i just did the Portland to LA drive myself, and i cant wait to get new seats. I'm going with corbeaus, hopefully. my main issue with the yaris seats is how high they sit.

if you get wrx seats in i might have to change my mind, lol...

[bzinn 1]

It took me a long time of sitting in peoples cars at shows and cruises and going to some local business's that sell Sparco and Recaro seats.We don;t have any local Bride retailers but I have sat in several of their models as well.

After this I made a decision on what I wanted my seat to be for and what look I wanted.

Although I drive a lot,most of it is shorter than two hours in the car.

Some models I found very comfortable were the Sparco 100,an entry level cost seat and it honestly was comfy.Also the Corbeau A4 was awsome as well.

Another was a very cradling Recaro that was $1500 a seat and although it would of fit the look and use it was way over budget.

The Bride digo was one I also liked the look and feel of but again was way out of budget.

If you want a great fixed back seat the Sparco Evo is available in 3 differant sizes and actually was very comfy but I don't think it would do me well for long trips.I did not care for the feel of most the Bride fixed back seats......they felt like they were made for someone taller than me.

I ended up with Corbeau FX1 Pro.....great seat,but not comfortable for long trips,it fit me well,I am 5'4" and only 165lbs.....many of my larger friends find it way too snug.

One last thing.........make sure the seats you buy will fit a chicks ass......ohhh how I wish a woman could fit in my seats without that bitchy look......

[Dadams]

.make sure the seats you buy will fit a chicks ass......ohhh how I wish a woman could fit in my seats without that bitchy look......
+1 :thumbsup:

[CPALK719]

im sure its as simple as getting some brackets to fit whatever seat you want. i have recaros stock from the factory in my evo and they are very comfortable. I also have dc5 recaros in my del sol, which if your a BIG american guy like myself, they aren't so comfortable but they look so bad ass. lol

[bzinn 1]

So any luck on seats yet....

[why?]

i don't get why people don't like the stock seats. To me they are perfect for sporty driving. At 6'2" though, they are way to high When I get some cash I am going to replace the drivers one with a lightweight carbon fibre seat and modify the steering wheel as well, but i don't have that type of cash right now.

[SAV912]

i don't get why people don't like the stock seats. To me they are perfect for sporty driving.

:bellyroll:

Are you serious? Yaris seats are flatter than three day old McDonald's burgers. Minivans have burst out laughing because they have bigger bolsters than my car does. :frown:

-C

[Spidermandud]

Man, I'ma go with why? on this one .. Compared with the Blazer I used to own, or the Suzuki Samurai I've got. . The yaris' seats are a frigging godsend haha. Then again, maybe that's not much to compare to! :D

[weedtank]

any recommendations on something comfortable (30+ highway miles each way) but with bigger bolsters than stock seats?

[vten]

i had a couple complements from the ladies when they sat in my recaros ...." umm this seat is perfect for my butt"...." I feel like someone is hugging me from the back" ...those kind of complements :thumbup:

[Kioshi]

LOL!

TimberTiger, where in NorCal are you located? Sit in a few of my friends seats and let me know which you like...we will even offer to give you a ride with them through some spirited driving ;)

Let me know.

[TickleTimeTim]

LOL!

TimberTiger, where in NorCal are you located? Sit in a few of my friends seats and let me know which you like...we will even offer to give you a ride with them through some spirited driving ;)

Let me know.

Now thats a great idea.

[TimberTiger]

bzinn 1make sure the seats you buy will fit a chicks ass......ohhh how I wish a woman could fit in my seats without that bitchy look......

I'll keep that in mind so I'm not driving around with a bitchy look on my face all because of my seats. :P Also, no luck on seats...I'm not sure where to look. And I have to save up. I'm in college, so it might be a while.

[TimberTiger]

LOL!

TimberTiger, where in NorCal are you located? Sit in a few of my friends seats and let me know which you like...we will even offer to give you a ride with them through some spirited driving ;)

Let me know.

Redding area. That actually sounds like a pretty good idea.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I've driven from the Bay Area down to SoCal before. I thought the seats were fine, but I do have an '07 S sedan (and apparently different seats from a different '07 S sedan). I've been in worse seats before.

Come to our next NorCal meet and you can try sitting in my car.

[Kioshi]

You live FAR.....:eek:

Not to worry, Kaotic has done long drives down to SoCal and others too.
We can have meets near Sacramento/Roseville? That will cater to you better, I hope. And you can try our seats out then.

Or come to Mountain View for our upcoming meet in March.