Seats help - Toyota Yaris Forums

WernerK · 08-26-2007, 12:59 AM

I have a 4 door Yaris sedan (2007) and the front seat is killing my back. I am thinking about replacing it with one with better lumbar support. Anyone have any ideas where I can get a decent seat?
I have thought about getting a Toyota seat from a car parts yard, or maybe buying a new Recaro driver's seat if they make it for the Yaris. Right now, I have a pillow I slide behind the lower back and it helps a bit.
I don't mind paying the dealer or some shop to install the seat if its a problem to do it yourself.

black2yaris · 08-26-2007, 01:30 AM

i was looking at raisin the seat a few inches

jdium · 08-26-2007, 06:38 AM

I wanted to prune my seats...no raisin here

WernerK · 08-26-2007, 10:51 PM

Thanks guys. I heard Corbeau makes a decent seat. If not, I'll check with Recaro to see if they make something. Sonds like they might have a better seat in Canada on the Yaris.

black2yaris · 08-27-2007, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jdium

I wanted to prune my seats...no raisin here

that might leave a stain !

Razr · 08-27-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WernerK

Thanks guys. I heard Corbeau makes a decent seat. If not, I'll check with Recaro to see if they make something. Sonds like they might have a better seat in Canada on the Yaris.

You will *definately* be able to fit a Recaro in your Yaris, it's just a matter of getting the right rail kit, which is no problems for a Toyota. However, be warned that the better Recaro's ain't cheap by any stretch of the imagination. It's a helluva whack for such a cheap car - I suppose if you look at it as an investment beyond the Yaris it's more justifiable though.

As for brands that specialize in making comfortable commuting/touring chairs, the only real one that comes to mind is Recaro. Next time you're flying in business class, check out who made the seats ;)

No matter what you do it's just not going to match the cosmetics of the car though - whether that bothers you or not is all personal preference I suppose.

Razr · 08-27-2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by black2yaris

i was looking at raisin the seat a few inches

I'm guessing your OEM seats don't have height adjust?!? If you added even 3 inches to my OE chair when it's jacked up your face would be in the windscreen and your feet up your clacker.

WernerK · 08-28-2007, 10:51 PM

Yeah, those Recaro are great. I care nothing about the color or whether it matches anything on the car. I just need comfort, and it is cheaper than selling the car and getting another car with a more supportive seat.
A neighbor said there is a recently wrecked Lexus in the car junk yard (Crazy Ray's) and it might be worth a try for the driver's seat. I go to look at the Recaro< Sparco, and Corbeau seats Wednesday, so one of them will be installed or at least ordered.
Thanks again for the info.

08-26-2007, 12:59 AM	#1
WernerK Drives: 2007 4 door Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Seats help I have a 4 door Yaris sedan (2007) and the front seat is killing my back. I am thinking about replacing it with one with better lumbar support. Anyone have any ideas where I can get a decent seat? I have thought about getting a Toyota seat from a car parts yard, or maybe buying a new Recaro driver's seat if they make it for the Yaris. Right now, I have a pillow I slide behind the lower back and it helps a bit. I don't mind paying the dealer or some shop to install the seat if its a problem to do it yourself.

08-26-2007, 06:38 AM	#3
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	I wanted to prune my seats...no raisin here __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

08-26-2007, 10:51 PM	#4
WernerK Drives: 2007 4 door Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Yaris aftermarket seats Thanks guys. I heard Corbeau makes a decent seat. If not, I'll check with Recaro to see if they make something. Sonds like they might have a better seat in Canada on the Yaris.

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08-26-2007, 01:30 AM	#2
black2yaris The Man In Black Lives View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Pearl L/B 'o7 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 477	i was looking at raisin the seat a few inches

08-28-2007, 10:51 PM	#8
WernerK Drives: 2007 4 door Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Yeah, those Recaro are great. I care nothing about the color or whether it matches anything on the car. I just need comfort, and it is cheaper than selling the car and getting another car with a more supportive seat. A neighbor said there is a recently wrecked Lexus in the car junk yard (Crazy Ray's) and it might be worth a try for the driver's seat. I go to look at the Recaro< Sparco, and Corbeau seats Wednesday, so one of them will be installed or at least ordered. Thanks again for the info.