Recaro Power Heated Seat Install Begins
#21
I would like nothing more than to have comfortable seats in my fit. My husband is afraid we'll void the 36,000 mile warranty if we switch the seats out, though. We only have 5,000 miles on our 2011. It's a big problem for me because I'm only 5'2" and the headrests push my head down when I'm driving. Makes me insane on long trips!
Try to put a cushion up on the seat. The problem with the seat (well, one of the problems) is the big curve on the lumbars. Instead of trying to modify this, you simply need to add something up to make the seat more straight. I added a 1 inch cushion and it works. It's not perfect for me because I have other back problems, but it worked perfectly for the small woman and it helped me drive 2000 miles last month for a long trip from Canada to North Carolina back and forth!
Try it and I'm sure it will help. Good luck!
P.S. You can also try to modify seat alignement. I added 6 washers at the back of the rails and now I seat straight as hell.
Last edited by Fitter123; 07-08-2011 at 12:09 AM.
#22
I would like nothing more than to have comfortable seats in my fit. My husband is afraid we'll void the 36,000 mile warranty if we switch the seats out, though. We only have 5,000 miles on our 2011. It's a big problem for me because I'm only 5'2" and the headrests push my head down when I'm driving. Makes me insane on long trips!
#23
Thanks for the advice! I'm gonna try a seat cushion for now, but I'm checking at a junk yard tomorrow for replacement headrests. Hopefully this is an inexpensive fix. When I pay off the car I'll consider new seats then. I LOVE the idea of heated and cooled seats ^_^
#25
I feel spoiled every time I drive the Fit now. I've actually taken it on a couple long drives and I feel better when I get out than when I got in. Best modification I've ever done to a car.
#27
Can't believe I missed this thread.
I would've done the same thing, but it might have stayed there till I figured out the install. (maybe for months)
Your DIY explains everything quite detailed and easy to follow, which is making me think about getting a Recaro drivers side seat.
Do the cooling fans provide sufficient cooling during intense summer days?
I checked the link provided, and also did a search and found that some Recaro seats come with airbag, was there any reason you didn't opt for the airbag? any pro's and con's (besides the obvious ones) ?
+ reps for a great DIY, and adding another thing to my list which I have no time, or money for (YET!)
Your DIY explains everything quite detailed and easy to follow, which is making me think about getting a Recaro drivers side seat.
Do the cooling fans provide sufficient cooling during intense summer days?
I checked the link provided, and also did a search and found that some Recaro seats come with airbag, was there any reason you didn't opt for the airbag? any pro's and con's (besides the obvious ones) ?
+ reps for a great DIY, and adding another thing to my list which I have no time, or money for (YET!)
#29
Thanks! It's totally worth the effort.
#32
No idea what the stock seat weighs but it's not super light. I would guess I added 10-15 lbs or so if that. It's not a real heavy seat.
The leather recaros I've had in audis were heavy. Like 65 lbs each.
The leather recaros I've had in audis were heavy. Like 65 lbs each.
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