IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Solutions to lack of side bolstering in seats

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-11-13, 09:25 PM
  #1  
lexuscrit
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
lexuscrit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Solutions to lack of side bolstering in seats

So I absolutely love my newly purchased 08 IS350 but can't stand the lack of side bolstering in the front seats. I feel like I can't really take advantage of the handling of the car without sliding around in the seat. I know the new f-sport has increased bolster size and I tried to find how much a set of front seats would cost from sewell but couldn't find them on their site. Has anyone found a way to increase their side bolstering on the stock seats or have any suggestions? Thanks.
Old 03-11-13, 10:46 PM
  #2  
edgeucated
Pole Position
iTrader: (4)
 
edgeucated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: socal
Posts: 3,131
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

you could swap in the IS-F seats. Will give you very nice bolstering but it'll come at a pretty penny...
Old 03-12-13, 10:04 AM
  #3  
knguyenk
Lead Lap
 
knguyenk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by edgeucated
you could swap in the IS-F seats. Will give you very nice bolstering but it'll come at a pretty penny...
I sat in an IS-F and their seats have ample side bolstering and is quite comfortable. But the amount of money for such a swap...
Old 03-12-13, 11:26 AM
  #4  
Kurtz
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Kurtz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NC
Posts: 7,810
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by knguyenk
I sat in an IS-F and their seats have ample side bolstering and is quite comfortable. But the amount of money for such a swap...
Plus no venting- a serious loss for a southern car
Old 03-12-13, 11:29 AM
  #5  
red02gmc
Driver School Candidate
 
red02gmc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How small are you? I'm 6'1" 240 and I find there's plenty of side bolstering in the IS.
Old 03-12-13, 05:11 PM
  #6  
lexuscrit
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
lexuscrit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

5'7" 145, a small fry :-)
Old 03-12-13, 05:13 PM
  #7  
lexuscrit
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
lexuscrit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm thinking about purchasing a CG lock, I had one on my Elise and it worked great, at least my rear would be firmly in place.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Alizia
IS F (2008-2014)
20
02-21-21 11:15 AM
vraa
IS F (2008-2014)
28
07-20-16 06:31 PM
mazgru
IS F (2008-2014)
9
09-04-12 05:55 AM
sincityIS
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
8
09-07-09 12:03 PM
bsteven43
IS F (2008-2014)
21
10-30-08 05:18 PM



Quick Reply: Solutions to lack of side bolstering in seats



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:24 AM.