Having my stock driver's seat custom-fitted and stiffened

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A local upholsterer did some real nice work on my '09 'Vette driver's side seat (which, in stock form, was less comfortable than my Yaris's seat).

The Yaris seats really aren't bad for a car in this price range, but some high density foam and a little more webbing/wires can yield a HUGE improvement in the right hands. I am particularly interested in more mid-back support, more lumbar support and stiffer side-bolsters for improved lateral support while cornering hard.

The goal is to have a seat that's roughly on-par with the stock 2009 Fit seats. I expect it to run me around $250.

Finding someone do to this type of work can be tough, since many are afraid to touch a seat that has a built-in airbag (even though the airbags are located in dedicated compartments).

I'll post some pics and give a detailed written summary once I get the car back.

BTW: I love this little car. I've had a lot of "fancy rides," yet I like this car better in many ways. The TRD shocks/springs/rear bar totally transform the driving experience with very little sacrifice in ride quality. Mine is a 5 speed manual - base 3 door hatch with the upgrade package. I also replaced the shifter with the leather wrapped TRD shifter. Doing so unexpectedly improved shift quality, since the OEM plastic ball apparently flexes enough to adversely impact shifter precision.