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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: AJMBLAZER on April 03, 2005, 03:53:53 PM

Title: Anyone else think their GV's seats are kinda stiff
Post by: AJMBLAZER on April 03, 2005, 03:53:53 PM

So I love the little thing so far and my fiance is absolutely bonkers about it.  However on the 3 hour road trip down to the 'rents' houses we've noticed that the seats are a bit firm.  My rear was pretty uncomfortable by the time we got there and she was grumbling too.  Anyone come up with any alternatives or solutions?

I've looked at some of the Wet Okle seat covers but OY!  That's a lot of cash...

Title: Re: Anyone else think their GV's seats are kinda s
Post by: INGERSOL on April 04, 2005, 07:46:05 AM

i HAVE TWO SUGGESTIONS.

You could have a local upholsterer open up the stitching of the seats and insert a chunk of high-density foam to make the seat more comfortable.  This will cost a few bucks, but you dont have to throw out or replace the seats...just modify them.

Personally, I found just reclining the seat a little further back meant that my spine was no longer in line with my bum so that when I hit the bumps, it wasn't so jarring to my spinal cord.  You may find this reclined seating position silly, but its a no cost option.

Title: Re: Anyone else think their GV's seats are kinda s
Post by: AJMBLAZER on April 04, 2005, 03:04:44 PM

Thanks, I'll have to look into those. :)

Title: Re: Anyone else think their GV's seats are kinda s
Post by: the_maplebar on April 04, 2005, 05:53:49 PM

I have the ZR2 Tracker and I think my seats are great.  They are firm enough to give you support, but soft and contoured enough to be very comfortable.  I have been on a 20hr road trip, and a couple 8-10 hr trips and been very comfortable the whole way (that is after I found how to adjust the lumbar support).  Probably not too cheap of a replacement unless you find one in a junkyard.

Title: Re: Anyone else think their GV's seats are kinda s
Post by: JDMCRX on April 05, 2005, 08:15:58 AM

I love my 2001 seats drive in them for 12 hours plus every weeeknd