Lower Seat Height? - Toyota Yaris Forums

BassAssassin · 08-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I've searched the forums extensively for a way to lower the height of the stock Yaris driver's seat. The only answer I kept coming up with was installing an aftermarket Recaro seat or something similar. I'm only slightly more than 6' tall, but I feel like I'm sitting really high in the car. Is there any way to lower the height of the seat without buying a new seat altogether? New seat brackets maybe? I looked at the bracket from Wedge Engineering, but I'm not sure if it would work with the stock seat.

P.S. Yes, the stock height adjustment is at its lowest setting.

DevilGirl · 08-12-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BassAssassin

P.S. Yes, the stock height adjustment is at its lowest setting.

I didn't even know that the stock seat had a height adjustment to it!?!?

What I did notice (only after searching the car and then reading the manual), is that the jackstand is tucked under the driver's set (not that it would be all that hard to relocate to the cargo area)......

BassAssassin · 08-12-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I didn't even know that the stock seat had a height adjustment to it!?!?

Yeah, I didn't realize it at first either. I read about it in the manual and was excited to try it out. Lo and behold the seat was already in its lowest position

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mrbond · 08-12-2009, 01:30 PM

DevilGirl, I should probably clarify that only the sedans got height-adjustable seats. It sucks, I know.

As for new seat brackets, email certain manufacturers directly. They'll most likely answer the questions you have.

Good luck!

DevilGirl · 08-12-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbond

DevilGirl, I should probably clarify that only the sedans got height-adjustable seats. It sucks, I know.

Oh pooh!!! Oh well. I actually like having my seat the height that it's at. I never did like sitting as low as I did in my prior sedans. Particularly after I got used to driving a 95 Grand Chereokee for awhile. Makes it easier to get in out of the vehicle, at least IMHO. Then again, I was raised around trucks and SUV's.

advocate · 08-13-2009, 05:48 AM

I'm 6'2" and I can tell you I'd kill to be able to lower the LB seats ><

Jrilla · 08-13-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm just going to post here so I get emails in case some one comes up with a solution. I know I could stand to go down about 4 inches, but I would settle for just about anything noticeably lower if someone can come up with something. I'm 6'3" and I still have plenty of headroom, but I feel too high, and reclining the seat helps that, but then I can't comfortably hang my arm out the window since it is so far forward after reclining.

BassAssassin · 08-14-2009, 09:00 AM

Seriously, I almost feel like I'm not driving the car, I'm just kind of sitting on top of it going along for the ride. FWIW this thread (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=sparco) is pretty informative. Especially the 3rd post down. I'm not sure if anyone has tried either option, though.

MadMax · 08-14-2009, 12:40 PM

Put some DF210s on it, that'll lower your sitting position!

alexxxita · 09-01-2009, 11:50 AM

I have a new 2009 automatic transmission Yaris Hatchback.

But I have one BIG problem. I'm 5'11 tall, and if I get the seat comfortable so that I have plenty of leg room, I can't comfortably reach the steering wheel. If I get the seat closer to where I can reach the steering wheel, my knees are up to the steering wheel and in my keys!

Is there a way to replace the steering wheel to make it longer and lower when I'm at a comfortable position in the seat? This is only my second car and I have no idea what is possible in this situation.

Any info in appreciated.

TheRealEnth · 09-01-2009, 12:32 PM

you dont put ur seat recline all the way back

cali yaris · 09-01-2009, 12:40 PM

I am quite sure that Wedge can make a lowered bracket for the stock Yaris seat. I have my stock seats; maybe I can take them down there and see about a deal (aka "Group Buy") for several sets of lowered brackets?

What say you?

Katie's Yaris! · 09-03-2009, 12:55 PM

^ I would definitely be in!

Yaris Hilton · 09-03-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrilla

I'm 6'3" and I still have plenty of headroom, but I feel too high, and reclining the seat helps that, but then I can't comfortably hang my arm out the window since it is so far forward after reclining.

Oh no, you didn't say that! I cringe when I see people driving along carelessly dangling their arms out the window. I can't believe anyone would do that. Good way to go home with a nub.

lilredrocket · 09-03-2009, 01:54 PM

How much would brackets for just the driver seat be?

mrbond · 09-03-2009, 02:00 PM

Woah, I'd definitely be interested in that, provided it's not like $200 each

YaYa1320 · 09-10-2009, 11:53 PM

Put me down for one!!! I'm 6'4 and would pay $100 AT LEAST to sit a couple inches lower just on the drivers side!!! Would the sedan height adjustable drivers seat fit in the HB??? There is a sedan at the junkyard here...

YarisSedan · 09-11-2009, 12:36 AM

I am in on a group buy. It feels like im driving my moms minivan thats how high i feel sitting up. I know that putting spacers and tilting the seat helped a little bit. Espcially with legroom but id much rather have the seat even lower.

08-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
BassAssassin Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 14	Lower Seat Height? I've searched the forums extensively for a way to lower the height of the stock Yaris driver's seat. The only answer I kept coming up with was installing an aftermarket Recaro seat or something similar. I'm only slightly more than 6' tall, but I feel like I'm sitting really high in the car. Is there any way to lower the height of the seat without buying a new seat altogether? New seat brackets maybe? I looked at the bracket from Wedge Engineering, but I'm not sure if it would work with the stock seat. P.S. Yes, the stock height adjustment is at its lowest setting.

08-12-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	DevilGirl, I should probably clarify that only the sedans got height-adjustable seats. It sucks, I know. As for new seat brackets, email certain manufacturers directly. They'll most likely answer the questions you have. Good luck! __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

09-01-2009, 11:50 AM	#10
alexxxita Drives: Yaris 2009 Dark Grey Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 3	Steering Wheel or Driver Seat Options for 2009 Yaris? I have a new 2009 automatic transmission Yaris Hatchback. But I have one BIG problem. I'm 5'11 tall, and if I get the seat comfortable so that I have plenty of leg room, I can't comfortably reach the steering wheel. If I get the seat closer to where I can reach the steering wheel, my knees are up to the steering wheel and in my keys! Is there a way to replace the steering wheel to make it longer and lower when I'm at a comfortable position in the seat? This is only my second car and I have no idea what is possible in this situation. Any info in appreciated.

09-01-2009, 12:32 PM	#11
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	you dont put ur seat recline all the way back __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

09-01-2009, 12:40 PM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I am quite sure that Wedge can make a lowered bracket for the stock Yaris seat. I have my stock seats; maybe I can take them down there and see about a deal (aka "Group Buy") for several sets of lowered brackets? What say you? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-13-2009, 05:48 AM	#6
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	I'm 6'2" and I can tell you I'd kill to be able to lower the LB seats ><

08-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
Jrilla Drives: 09 Yaris 4Dr Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 20	I'm just going to post here so I get emails in case some one comes up with a solution. I know I could stand to go down about 4 inches, but I would settle for just about anything noticeably lower if someone can come up with something. I'm 6'3" and I still have plenty of headroom, but I feel too high, and reclining the seat helps that, but then I can't comfortably hang my arm out the window since it is so far forward after reclining.

08-14-2009, 09:00 AM	#8
BassAssassin Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 14	Seriously, I almost feel like I'm not driving the car, I'm just kind of sitting on top of it going along for the ride. FWIW this thread (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=sparco) is pretty informative. Especially the 3rd post down. I'm not sure if anyone has tried either option, though.

08-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Put some DF210s on it, that'll lower your sitting position!

09-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#13
Katie's Yaris! Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 513, Ohio Posts: 10	^ I would definitely be in!

09-03-2009, 01:54 PM	#15
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	How much would brackets for just the driver seat be? __________________

09-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#16
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	Woah, I'd definitely be interested in that, provided it's not like $200 each __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

09-10-2009, 11:53 PM	#17
YaYa1320 YaYa Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 117	Put me down for one!!! I'm 6'4 and would pay $100 AT LEAST to sit a couple inches lower just on the drivers side!!! Would the sedan height adjustable drivers seat fit in the HB??? There is a sedan at the junkyard here...

09-11-2009, 12:36 AM	#18
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I am in on a group buy. It feels like im driving my moms minivan thats how high i feel sitting up. I know that putting spacers and tilting the seat helped a little bit. Espcially with legroom but id much rather have the seat even lower. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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