Built in inflatable lumbar support for about $25

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  1. 01prius190K

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    image.jpeg I added a lumbar support using an airshim from hardware store, some 6 mm fuel line I had laying around, silicone sealant and a couple of hose clamps.

    Here's some pics
     
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    thanks! but there's only one pic.:cool:
     
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    That doesn't look like a Gen4 seat. What air supply does it have to inflate?
     
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    info says 2015 tesla model s.
     
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    G4 cloth seat...air supply is the BP style inflator which came with the airshim. Pushbutton deflaye
     

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    Here's a pic of the shim installed between the hard plastic frame and the swayback cushion.
     

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    Will try a video in the near future of the system in action...
     
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    You're kidding, right?
     
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    Not kidding. Look for yourself.

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    i am a kidder, but not in this instance. there was no way to know what car you were referring to until post #5, thanks!(y)
     
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    @bisco, I thought of you yesterday morning. As I drove tpe private road to park, my thoughts went something like this:

    "What is that car with the large black Lexus cowcatcher coming the other direction?"
    (sees logo) "Oh, it's a Toyota"
    (looks in rearview mirror) "Oh, it's a Prime. :cry: "
     
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