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Old 14-12-2013, 02:56 PM   #1
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Default Seat comfort in LV LX 2010

Apologies if this has been answered in the past...

I recently bought a 2010 LV LX focus and although on the test drive it felt comfortable after an hour or so the lumber support was digging into my back. It is not adjustable.

I love this car, it drives and handles so well it bumped all the others (mazda, hyundai, lancer) out of the competition. But comfort is important so am taking it to a motor trimmer in Melbourne to see what can be done.

Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences to watch out for?

Has anyone replaced the seats in that model with different ones. If so which ones?

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Old 14-12-2013, 05:36 PM   #2
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Need to be careful if the seats have curtain airbags in the side of them as replacing them with seats without compatible airbags will upset the body computer
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Old 20-12-2013, 10:45 PM   #3
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Thanks for your advice. Motor trimmer confirmed that.
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Old 29-12-2013, 10:30 PM   #4
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Just an update. Had both front seats done. What a change. Can highly recommend motor trimmer Peter Blackman in Melbourne. (Moorabbin).
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Old 03-01-2014, 12:25 AM   #5
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Default Re: Seat comfort in LV LX 2010

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Just an update. Had both front seats done. What a change. Can highly recommend motor trimmer Peter Blackman in Melbourne. (Moorabbin).
Hi Mara88, I am interested in doing something like that to the front seats in my 2012 Focus Trend so can I ask what the cost was.

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Old 07-01-2014, 12:32 AM   #6
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No problem. It cost $250 a seat. I rang around and was quoted between $150 and $300 per seat. Decided to go with a recommended trimmer. Really worth it. Would have ended up spending more at the chiro!
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Old 30-12-2013, 01:16 PM   #7
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Default Re: Seat comfort in LV LX 2010

Happy to hear that you're happy but are you able to show us a before-and-after photo please?
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Old 30-12-2013, 02:33 PM   #8
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Would be happy to however a photo would not show any change as I didn't actually change the fabric upholstery.

Essentially I had the lumber support removed in the back and extra cushioning in the seat with superior foam.

I sat in an audi the other day and my seats are more comfortable. Worth the money and really happy I did it.
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Old 01-01-2014, 12:58 PM   #9
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OK. Thanks.
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