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Old 07-26-2010, 03:06 AM
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My fiancee and I agree that my new xB (as much as I love it), isn't the greatest on long trips as far as comfort goes. Does anyone have any advice about some better seats for a '10 xB?
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if you are looking into aftermarket seats, i would go for BRIDES that are reclinable. One of the best comfy seats that I've ever sat on. Or you can get some clazzio leather seat covers, which I heard were pretty comfy as well.
Another choice are Sparco seats, especially the Torino's or Milano's
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Recaro FTW!!

also
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=190596
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I dont have any aftermarket seats (Im searching as well) but from what I see and hear, seems like for the price and quality, Corbeau's may be the way to go...
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I had the CR1s in my tC and were great.
Adjustable, lumbar support and they hug you.
Made driving x30 better!
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http://www.corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/lg1/

these are really comfy I sat in them at sema
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Originally Posted by 1GreeKtC
I had the CR1s in my tC and were great.
Adjustable, lumbar support and they hug you.
Made driving x30 better!
Exactly the set I was thinking of... finally agree on sumthing. lol
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Sparco FTW
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Thanks for the help. Also, if I pull the trigger, I know I'll lose my side airbags (obviously). Do you need to do anything special so it won't throw a code? If it throws a code, will all airbags become not functional?
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I couldn't help but notice the ten month delayed response.
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Why not go with clazzio? cheaper, and from what I hear much more comfortable and you won't loose the airbag. Also you can get heated seat inserts for them and you won't need aftermarket seatbelts which get uncomfortable.
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I've also heard of a company called Wet Okole for seat covers....anyone every heard/bought from them?
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