comfy seats
05-01-2016, 04:50 PM
#1
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Join Date: 05-01-2016
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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comfy seats
Friends, I need your help. I've had my '11 for 4 years now and it's the best car I've ever driven...with one large drawback. These seats are not what you'd call cushy. My wife is disabled with severe back pain and long rides are just terrible for her. Looking for seats yields nothing. Now there's discussion for replacing with a small SUV. HELP! If I can get something plush out of a caddy or similar would save my beloved wagon...and keep an extra 20G of debt off my back.
05-01-2016, 05:27 PM
#2
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You say a search turned up nothing?
I turned this up.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...m-56780/page2/
I turned this up.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...m-56780/page2/
05-01-2016, 05:29 PM
#3
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Location: Welland,Ont Canada
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Welcome to the site!
You can adapt any seats you want into your ride! Just be sensible and save about it!
One member just installed Corvette seats in his HHR
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...ve-them-56780/
You can adapt any seats you want into your ride! Just be sensible and save about it!
One member just installed Corvette seats in his HHR
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...ve-them-56780/
05-01-2016, 07:02 PM
#5
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Join Date: 08-26-2008
Location: Sequim Washington
Posts: 1,488
Here's a Thought...
How about buying some different types of seat cushions.
There are many to choose from.
Go look around and buy one from a store that will let you return it if it isn't what you need.
I would start with WalMart just because I bought one there and it has worked fine for me. No hassle to make a return. It may also give you a better idea what feels best once you have tested a few.
You can still go to the seat Option if you need to.
It is a pretty big undertaking buying and changing seats, never mind what if you do not like it once installed.
The passenger seat in the HHR is fairly low so a little lift should work just fine.
Just my 2 cents worth.
SF
How about buying some different types of seat cushions.
There are many to choose from.
Go look around and buy one from a store that will let you return it if it isn't what you need.
I would start with WalMart just because I bought one there and it has worked fine for me. No hassle to make a return. It may also give you a better idea what feels best once you have tested a few.
You can still go to the seat Option if you need to.
It is a pretty big undertaking buying and changing seats, never mind what if you do not like it once installed.
The passenger seat in the HHR is fairly low so a little lift should work just fine.
Just my 2 cents worth.
SF
Last edited by Silverfox; 05-01-2016 at 08:48 PM.
05-01-2016, 10:17 PM
#7
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Location: Claremont, CA
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My wife has had back issues for many years due to a car accident. She too cannot ride in the HHR for more than 20-30 minutes. When we got married I had 1998 Corvette convertible and she was fine in those seats. Our son has a a Nissan Altima with the zero gravity inspired seats (from 2013 on) and she is fine in those as well. You might want to see if they would work (my guess is they are too wide0
This can be an issue because I cannot buy a car just because I like it, she needs to be comfortable in what ever I drive and we have road tested many that that simply do not work for her.
I am looking to trade in the HHR because I am not a big fan of it and the maddening process will begin. I find something i like and we have to road test it to see if she can ride in it. If not I start all over. I wish we could afford another Vette since i know it will work
This can be an issue because I cannot buy a car just because I like it, she needs to be comfortable in what ever I drive and we have road tested many that that simply do not work for her.
I am looking to trade in the HHR because I am not a big fan of it and the maddening process will begin. I find something i like and we have to road test it to see if she can ride in it. If not I start all over. I wish we could afford another Vette since i know it will work
05-02-2016, 07:09 PM
#8
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Join Date: 08-10-2008
Location: Snellville, GA
Posts: 239
Have you had a look at RECARO seats? I have a set that has been in my 75 Opel Sportwagon for years, most comfy seats I have ever sat in. There are several models that are HIGHLY adjustable. If you do some looking on Ebay, Craiglist, etc, you might even find a set of the RECARO Orthopedic seats, these were designed for people/drivers with back problems.
05-02-2016, 07:30 PM
#9
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I'd also look at, Tea Seats. Available thru Yogi's
TEA's Custom Design Seats
Or
Wise Guys
http://www.wiseguys-seats.com/2016/w...12-Catalog.pdf
They both make great product, I've had both in hot rods I've built over the years, very comfortable!
I had a very painful collision back on June 7,1971, messed up my back and it hurt to drive, well 45 years later and I'm fine in the HHR!
TEA's Custom Design Seats
Or
Wise Guys
http://www.wiseguys-seats.com/2016/w...12-Catalog.pdf
They both make great product, I've had both in hot rods I've built over the years, very comfortable!
I had a very painful collision back on June 7,1971, messed up my back and it hurt to drive, well 45 years later and I'm fine in the HHR!