Rostra Lumbar in 2006?

I'll find out since I just ordered a pair of lumbar kits from Rostra for my 2006 Prius. I just got the car and haven't had time to delve deeply into it to see where I'll tie in for the 12v. I was thinking initially that maybe I could tie into one of the cigarette sockets with a fuse. I really need to get the service manuals on this car.

So far I've ordered this, the side mouldings from Sigma and the BT stiffening plate.

-Aaron

~425 miles on the car, already over 46MPG.
Driftwood Pearl, package #7, Fremont, CA.


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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaronw @ Apr 28 2006, 06:58 PM) [snapback]246962[/snapback]</div>

I was just browsing there website and could not find the Lumbar application for the Prius. How much did you pay for each kit? Did you have to phone your order in? When do you expect your order?

I've hated my seats ever since i've purchased my vehicle. I went to Brookstone and purchased a lumbar support for the seat. It's functional but, always moves when i get out of the vehicle. I would love something that's built into the seat and adjustable.

I'd like to hear about your lumbar comfort once you've received/installed your kits.

 

http://66.70.95.71/heaters/heaters.asp

I used to work for this company in Denver. Mention my name (Curt the Prius guy) and they'll treat ya right!

As far as install goes, it was a 3 out of 5 on the difficulty scale. Took about 3 hours total for 2 seats. I've done many of these lumbar systems and they are great.

Prius seats are pretty easy to work with. I just unplugged the airbag and seat belt connections, unbolted the seat and out it comes.

The fabric itself is held in place with various clips and springs and whatnot. Then "peel" the fabric up halfway up the seat back to place the bladder. The airbag is there in the side and u can look at it, but it won't fall out or anything. I used a 12 V source on my bench to inflate the lumbar and move it around to find the best spot to attach it using the supplied zip ties.

Power in the car was easy. In both kick panels there were a couple of wires that tested as ACC (switched) and are pretty good sized so choose whichever. I don't recall the colors, sorry. I always test using a multi-meter.

Any other install questions, just ask. I'd love to help.

Good luck. Adding power lumbar has made all the difference in a comfortable adjustable seat.

Curt.

 

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How does one get to the wires in the center console? I want to tap in to the aux power there which should be fine. I haven't done anything in years with wiring in cars... is there an easy way to remove the center console to get to the wiring?

 

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Just pull the whole front of the the thing off (forward), and you can get under there to the wires. There isn't much slack in those wires though, so full removal of the console may be needed.

 

I just ordered a set of lumbar supports for my prius at the place "finman" suggested. I hope there not too difficult to install.

I'll finally stop hearing my fiancé complaining about her back when we drive for over 30 minutes.

 

phumpher: Any chance you can post pics. I am very interested in putting those lumbars in but am afraid taking the seat apart. It would be great having something to look at while doing it. Thanks a bunch!

 

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The only question I have is how to take the console apart now... it looks like there's about 8 screws that need to be undone.

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for pads to sit on... I drove about 4 hours yesterday and am still sore.

 

Phumber,

You are the man! Thanks a lot. I'll give this a try.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(phumpher @ May 1 2006, 10:58 PM) [snapback]248426[/snapback]</div>

Well done, and thank you! I especially like the cautions at the end.

 

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phumpher -

My last email to you may have hit your spam filter. Didn't hear back...

Was curious as to the current draw from the pump motor and the seat heaters. And can I assume that you didn't have any issues with the heater installation? On the site, it says something about not installing them in seats with side air bags...

I'll probably order up the set tomorrow.

 

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Now that you bring this up, i'm a little worried. I just ordered a set and I have side air bags.

I'll give them a call tomorrow.

I also need to ask them if the Lumbar support AND the Seat heaters can be installed together.

I'll let you all know after i talk to them.

 

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SaeGai06,
I have installed both, no problems. My wife uses them alot, seems hot outside to me and she's got the seat heaters on. "Relax the back" or something like that is what I get told. All in all, some of the best mods I done in terms of smiles received.
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That's great. May I ask what combo you went with? I'm guessing Catrek Seat heaters and Which lumbar supports?

Thanks

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(phumpher @ May 5 2006, 07:21 AM) [snapback]250186[/snapback]</div>

Thanks Phumper - I will, just to make sure all is working. I was just thanking you, and asking the questions you've just answered here.

I was planning on ordering the heaters from the same place as the bladders that Curt suggested. No idea how these compare to what you installed.
http://66.70.95.71/heaters/heaters.asp