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  • Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:30:33 EST
    try a set of seats from a Merkur...Xr4Ti or Scorpio..they are super comfy and have inflatable lumbar supports chris
  • Re: Air Lumbar supports for vanagon seat ?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:41:12 -0700
    The inflatable lumbar supports in Ford pickup truck seats fit beneath the upholstery and work very well. I have seen them installed in other...
  • Air Lumbar supports for vanagon seat ?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:08:40 -0800
    ...support that fits nice with vanagon seats ?? like this http://www.sportstek.net/archi-lumbar.htm or http://www.sitincomfort.com/babaresesu.html ..etc
  • Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:03:42 -0800
    ...Stock Seats & Lumbar Support I have a set of 87 Vanagon seats out of a wolf..... that I will be re-upholstering. Would like...
  • Re: Front seat replacements
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:48:55 -0500
    ...The seats in my 86 (the GoldBrick) are more comfortable...but worse on my back, so for them I use an add on lumbar...
  • Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:17:20 -0700
    ...One of the upgrades is an inflatable lumbar bladder. These things are pretty cheap ( approx $50.00) and can be inserted pretty easliy. Might...
  • Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
    Historical mailing list - lchase
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:23:58 -0800
    ...Would like to add a "pump up - inflatable" lumbar support to the drivers seat. I know Recaro makes one ........ Has anyone done this or...
  • Re: [Syncro] Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:55:56 -0700
    I always thought that the 70's SAAB Sonetts had a clever lumbar pad. It was basically a semi arch shaped pad that could...
  • Re: what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:29:44 -0500
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > had an inflatable bladder for lumbar support.. > For a cheap inflatable lumbar support, go to your local Medical supply house...
  • Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
    Historical mailing list - Chris brown
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:24:55 EST
    Back in my upholstery shop days, I installed inflatable lumbar supports in my friend's '66 camper and in my own '86 Honda Civic...
  • Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:29:59 -0700
    these types of items for the headrests and for the lumbar used to be readily available at flaps and walmart type shops. they have...
  • Re: [vanagon] Seats Seat Heaters
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 04:20:11 EST
    ...Not that I don't like Vanagon > seats, my souse and I are looking for more lumbar support and > adjustments like out Jetta TDI...
  • Re: try to beat this deal of the day.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 03:11:44 EST
    ...pair 12-way power adjust leather (with lumbar, etc.) bucket seats with matching leather back seat, console, wiring and switches, perfect condition , from 1995...
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:36:49 -0500
    My back thinks so (I've had back surgery, but continue to have occassional lumbar issues). My passengers like the added leg support. On...
  • Project: Lumbar supports done!
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:03:01 -0800
    After looking everywhere for a suitable lumbar pad (suitable to my price range and desired shape), I finally found a solution: Digging around in...
  • Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:23:07 -0600
    I have a McKenzie Super Roll in both of my cars. It's the only thing that lets me sit and drive in comfort...
  • Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - Peabo 711
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:48:23 -0700
    Karl, I had some work done to the seat in my Porsche and i asked the upholstry shop to install some lumbar foam. Instead...
  • Seat wanted - 1990 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:40:29 -0700
    ...Back problems force me to finally do something about changing the stock setup, where the lumbar support needs to be modified to fit better...
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:40:13 -0800
    ...the existing seats I realize it wont be exact but i'd think you could realy get a better lumbar design & better back support
  • Re: heated seats
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 22 Dec 2002 05:17:04 EST
    ...It even covers the "lumbar" area ! cheers, Steve
  • what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 01:24:18 EST
    ...too bad, they were very comfy leather, and had an inflatable bladder for lumbar support.. chris [text/html]
  • Re: front seats for 90 syncro westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 22 May 2016 15:13:53 -0400
    ...Better lumbar support, soft headrest and recline better. Larry A. On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Richard Thorpe <rthypno@yahoo.com...
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:51:09 -0700
    ...so (I've had back surgery, but continue to have > occassional lumbar issues). Ouch! > My passengers like the added leg support. I am sure...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:21:23 -0700
    ...I've thought about doing that as these ones aren't that comfortable for me since there's no lumbar support. I do have...
  • considering a westy
    Historical mailing list - John R. Jetty
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 04:05:04 -0800
    ...What I am wondering is how well can you fit lumbar inside / outside it I am mostly concerned f plywood and the other sheets...
  • Volvo seats in a Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:50:13 EST
    ...They have great support and the firmness and especially great lower back support (I think this is lumbar support?) There is a knob on...
  • Raising the seat back
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Tue, 18 May 2004 16:38:58 -0700
    ...an extension. > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in the right > place. > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > '86 Volvo 240DL wagon...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:41:35 -0400
    ...I've thought about doing that as these ones > aren't that comfortable for me since there's no lumbar support. I do > have...
  • Re: vanagon front seat ideas? what other seats fit? what have some of you
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Tue, 9 Sep 2003 20:33:38 EDT
    ...Adjustable lumbar support, passenger seat lays way back. With the VW seats, I`m usually putting my pillow on top of my seat, after...
  • Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 01:00:03 EST
    In a message dated 11/12/02 6:19:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes: > Another thing I actually remember seeing...
  • Re: heated seats
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:39:30 -0800
    ...Inflatable lumbar support 3. Upper massage hi/lo 4. Lower massage hi/lo Over all, it's quite comfy. It helps a lot after...
  • cool swival seats FS on ebay
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:53:52 EST
    ...look very comfortable, like they recline and appear to have a lumbar adjust bar on the sides, and map pockets on the back. the...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:26:01 -0700
    ...I've thought about doing that as these ones > aren't that comfortable for me since there's no lumbar support. I do have...
  • Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:19:00 EST
    ...with inflatable lumbar supports.. good luck finding any, though.. the merkur was only sold here '86-'90 chris
  • Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:11:29 -0500
    Hi all, I've recently discovered that my posture and back are much better when I stuff a properly-shaped soft object between my...
  • Re: Driver's seat & pain
    Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
    Mon, 1 Jun 1998 01:03:59 -0400
    ...You may also see an inflatable model (a "bubble" for the lumbar). In my opinion a pillow in back of the pad would serve...
  • Re: Head rest tip.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:23:52 EDT
    ...the scorpios have these neat front seats with "inflatable" lumbar supports (you squeeze this 'lil bladder, and it inflates the seat) ;<) chris
  • Re: Raising the seat back
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 18 May 2004 19:57:28 -0400
    ...an extension. > > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in the right > > place. > > > > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > > '86 Volvo 240DL wagon...
  • Driver's seat & pain
    Historical mailing list - holly & david estes
    Sun, 31 May 1998 15:38:36 -0800
    ...There isn't any and the springs or supports or whatever they are are pushing through in the butt and the lumbar area. Makes...
  • Carpet kits installation
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:41:02 -0400
    ...modern era (leather heated seating with full reclining backs and adjustable lumbar support, sound proofing, no metal exposed on the doors...) But as that...
  • Re: what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:11:01 -0800
    ...too bad, they were very comfy leather, and had an > inflatable > bladder for lumbar support.. > chris [text/html]
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - William B
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:16:12 -0500
    ...the existing seats > I realize it wont be exact but i'd think you could realy get a better > lumbar > design & better back support >
  • Re: considering a westy
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 09:39:36 EST
    ...What I am wondering is how well can you fit lumbar inside / outside it I am mostly concerned f plywood and the other sheets...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 18 May 2004 19:05:20 -0400
    ...They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in the right place. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW...
  • Upholstery Shop Reccomendations
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:55:08 -0600
    ...Also want an internal adjustable lumbar support added to the drivers seat. Perhaps the inflatable type used in recarro seats. If you have dealt...
  • Re: Memory Foam
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 6 Nov 2004 11:58:23 -0600
    ...I have a bad disc in the middle of my back, and lumbar stenosis at L-3-4&5. Nothing gives me a good...
  • Re: front seats for 90 syncro westy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 22 May 2016 19:26:44 +0000
    ...right angle grinder, they will slide into the vanagon tracks.  Better lumbar support, soft headrest and recline better. Larry A. On Sun, May 22...
  • Re: considering a westy
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 08:54:59 -0800
    ...connection. >What I am wondering is how well can you fit lumbar inside / outside it I >am mostly concerned f plywood and the other...
  • Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:32:49 -0800
    ...with inflatable lumbar supports.. > > good luck finding any, though.. the merkur was only sold here '86-'90 > > chris >
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:31:09 -0400
    ...Sewfine offered an insert for lumbar support, which I happily added. On Oct 8, 2009, at 7:37 AM, Peter T. Owsianowski wrote: > Kim...
  • Re: Need '99 EV prices and available options
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 22:34:15 +0100
    ...rear 240 144 seat with lumbard support 95 57 sweavel seat right 330 198 sweavel seat right, with lumbard support 425 255 jump seat...
  • Re: Eurovan seats in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:53:02 -0400
    ...They recline much more and give better lumbar support. The ones I used were from an older hardtop EV, not a camper. I saw...
  • Re: On being a Vanaslob (was: sad decline)
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:24:56 -0600
    ...noise" due to the undamped spring that's roughly in the lumbar vertebrae area. best results are achieved with Don Ho ukulele music plink...
  • Re: considering a westy
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Mon, 2 Mar 1998 06:31:04 -0800
    ...After which... > What I am wondering is how well can you fit lumbar inside / outside it Not very well, due to the stuff in...
  • Re: Raising the seat back
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 18 May 2004 17:15:03 -0700
    ...an extension. > > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in the right > > place. > > > > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > > '86 Volvo 240DL wagon...
  • Re: Raising the seat back
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Wed, 19 May 2004 09:38:00 -0700
    ...an extension. > > > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in the right > > > place. > > > > > > > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > > > '86 Volvo 240DL wagon...
  • Re: Let's Talk About Seats
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:03:19 -0700
    ...The top of the line recaros have all sorts of air conditioning, electronic memory positioning, lumbar lumber, front back up and down and round...
  • Modified Seat Report
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:19:53 -0700
    ...DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net effect:&nbsp; I have lumbar support nearly where it should be, the arm rests are correctly located...
  • Neato camp chairs for the van
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 12:25:52 -0700
    James, The only thing about the chair I do not like is it lacks lumbar support in a major way. I would like to...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:04:27 -0700
    ...I've thought about doing that as these ones aren't that comfortable for me since there's no lumbar support. I do have...