dannyp84
dannyp84 Reader
2/22/22 5:33 p.m.

I've been trying to sort the bugs out on my IS300 sportcross, fixing the little irksome things that keep it from being an ideal daily.. (though the lousy mpg is likely unavoidable). One of the things I don't like about it is that the factory seat is neither supportive on the windy roads where I live, nor terribly comfortable on long drives. I've done a few skid pad events with this car and would like to do some track days at Mid Ohio, and on the skid pad I found myself sitting on top of the seat bolster on tight corners. 

Ideally I'd like to replace just the driver seat with something that has more aggressive bolstering, but retain manual sliding and recline functions. I've considered replacing the Lexus seat with something from another car, but I'd probably be best served by a seat with an off the shelf rail/bracket option to make it fit. Has anyone found a seat they're happy with as far as lateral support that's not terrible for long drives? I'm maybe a bit less than medium build, about 5'9" and around 150 lbs if that helps. Also, the passenger seat will likely remain stock to accommodate various passengers, and so that I can retain the folding table function that's unique to the Sportcross.

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ PowerDork
2/22/22 5:35 p.m.

I sold a pair of BRZ seats to a guy who was putting them into an IS300- no idea how that worked out for him, but they were decently comfortable and fully manual.

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand Reader
2/22/22 7:54 p.m.

Too bad somebody doesn't build universal drop in and out side bolsters. Or maybe bolstered seat covers.

chandler
chandler UltimaDork
2/22/22 8:41 p.m.

I have a set of early conquest buckets that would be perfect. Fully manual and adjustable. I got them to put in my 300ce but it never happened.

dannyp84
dannyp84 Reader
2/23/22 11:20 a.m.

In reply to VolvoHeretic :

That would be nice, and while we're wishing I want adjustable lumbar too..

Captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/23/22 5:06 p.m.

What is your height, weight, waist and shoulder size? What's supportive for someone who's 6'2, 270 with a 42" waist isn't going to be supportive for someone 5'9 185 with a 34" waist. 

dannyp84
dannyp84 Reader
2/23/22 5:20 p.m.

In reply to Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) :

5'9," 146 lbs, 30 waist, not sure shoulder width but I'm a medium t shirt.

Captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/23/22 5:26 p.m.

In reply to dannyp84 :

That will put you in the sweet spot for aftermarket seats. Everything from a sparco sprint (not great for road trips) to RaceTech RT4119W. 

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