Ping: Ray: Seat Extenders?

Hey. Ray, I know that for some model Toys there were seat rail extenders
available.
What seemed odd to me was that they were only available for some models.
Aren't all the seat rails pretty much the same?

I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.

I know I should be talking to someone at Toyota, but I was just wondering
why some were available for some cars, and not others.

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09...[color=blue]
> Hey. Ray, I know that for some model Toys there were seat rail extenders
> available.
> What seemed odd to me was that they were only available for some models.
> Aren't all the seat rails pretty much the same?
>
> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
>
> I know I should be talking to someone at Toyota, but I was just wondering
> why some were available for some cars, and not others.
>[/color]

AFAIK, none of the models offered seat rail extenders. There are seat belt
extenders available for any model at no charge, but their use is limited to
a specific individual.

I recall reading somewhere that the Guinness Book of World Records' World's
Tallest Man drove a VW Beetle with the front seat removed and drove from the
back seat.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
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> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]

That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?

--
"The envious man thinks that if his neighbor breaks a leg, he will be
able to walk better himself." ~ Helmut Schoeck

"badgolferman" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:xn0erg79q92896q001@news.readfreenews.net...[color=blue]
> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]
>
> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?
>[/color]

I try to be helpful whenever I can. If Hachi can't get comfortable in the
car, he could give it to me, who would provide it with a loving home and
give it plenty of exercise.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
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> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]
>
> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?[/color]


I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
so much that I wanted it.

Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.

I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!

I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!


Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :(

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:49:44 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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>
> "badgolferman" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:xn0erg79q92896q001@news.readfreenews.net...[color=green]
>> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]
>>
>> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
>> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
>> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?
>>[/color]
>
> I try to be helpful whenever I can. If Hachi can't get comfortable in the
> car, he could give it to me, who would provide it with a loving home and
> give it plenty of exercise.[/color]


Get me an '05 Civic with similar miles, and I'll ship it out! ;)

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:34:00 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.gts> wrote:
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>On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]
>>
>> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
>> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
>> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?[/color]
>
>
>I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
>so much that I wanted it.
>
>Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
>rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
>computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
>
>I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
>
>I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
>
>
>Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
>Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color]

Really!
Good seating posture is everything! Learned that the hard way by
owning a top of the line domestic car - had a very hard time lasting
500 miles (in 24 hrs) on a trip. Did 1300+ miles (in 24 hrs) in a
van with no problem with either my bottom, back or shoulders. Credit
goes to the better upright straight back seating in a van seat.
90% of my selecting a new vehicle was based on "good seating" posture
and adequate room. I selected the Sienna instantly when I got behind
the wheel. I looked at all the 'rice burners'. I'm 6' even and 165
lbs in good health so I technically should fit in anything.

mo

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.gts> wrote in message
news:fekQg.3229$Se.2217@trndny03...[color=blue]
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:49:44 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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>>
>> "badgolferman" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:xn0erg79q92896q001@news.readfreenews.net...[color=darkred]
>>> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>>>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>>>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
>>>
>>> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
>>> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
>>> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?
>>>[/color]
>>
>> I try to be helpful whenever I can. If Hachi can't get comfortable in
>> the
>> car, he could give it to me, who would provide it with a loving home and
>> give it plenty of exercise.[/color]
>
>
> Get me an '05 Civic with similar miles, and I'll ship it out! ;)[/color]

Hmmm.... tough choice: Civic or tC!

Sorry, all I have are a '97 Avalon, "03 Sequoia, and "00 LS. I wouldn't
exactly call them sporty.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:17:19 +0000, MO full name wrote:
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> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:34:00 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.gts> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>>>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>>>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
>>>
>>> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
>>> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
>>> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?[/color]
>>
>>
>>I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
>>so much that I wanted it.
>>
>>Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
>>rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
>>computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
>>
>>I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
>>
>>I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
>>
>>
>>Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
>>Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color]
>
> Really!
> Good seating posture is everything! Learned that the hard way by
> owning a top of the line domestic car - had a very hard time lasting
> 500 miles (in 24 hrs) on a trip. Did 1300+ miles (in 24 hrs) in a
> van with no problem with either my bottom, back or shoulders. Credit
> goes to the better upright straight back seating in a van seat.
> 90% of my selecting a new vehicle was based on "good seating" posture
> and adequate room. I selected the Sienna instantly when I got behind
> the wheel. I looked at all the 'rice burners'. I'm 6' even and 165
> lbs in good health so I technically should fit in anything.
>
> mo[/color]


Unfortunatley, I was overwhelmed by the performance. I also have a Supra,
and the performance was as good as my Supra!

The looks played into it, but, as they said in the thread about the xB,
you don't look at it while you're driving it!

Hachi -

Not trying to be too critical, but I think you mentioned you are 250+.
I used to be that way, lost 75 pounds and it made a world of difference
Made my car a lot faster too! ;-)

The tC is not a particularly easy car to get in and out of (compared to
my Matrix), but that's the price you pay for driving something lower to
the ground. I have no problem with the driving position, I'm 6-1 with
an average frame.



Hachiroku wrote:[color=blue]
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> >> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
> >> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
> >> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.[/color]
> >
> > That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
> > it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
> > or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?[/color]
>
>
> I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
> so much that I wanted it.
>
> Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
> rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
> computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
>
> I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
>
> I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
>
>
> Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
> Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color]

>[color=blue]
> And you want to talk about hard cars to get in and out of?!
>
> Let me tell you about my Supra!!!
>[/color]

Hell yes, i thought my celica was hard to get into until i tried a
supra - had to basically fall into the supra and be pulled back out and
im 6'1 and a meaty 200lb.

.... *compared* to the Matrix. That has to be one of the easiest cars
in the world to get in and out of and to drive, perfect for my
daughter.


Hachiroku wrote:[color=blue]
> On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:58:12 -0700, Mark wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Hachi -
> >
> > Not trying to be too critical, but I think you mentioned you are 250+.
> > I used to be that way, lost 75 pounds and it made a world of difference
> > Made my car a lot faster too! ;-)
> >
> > The tC is not a particularly easy car to get in and out of (compared to
> > my Matrix), but that's the price you pay for driving something lower to
> > the ground. I have no problem with the driving position, I'm 6-1 with
> > an average frame.[/color]
>
> Ya, but the problem is the length of my legs!
>
> I can get my gut around the steering wheel...
>
> And you want to talk about hard cars to get in and out of?!
>
> Let me tell you about my Supra!!!
>
>[color=green]
> >
> >
> >
> > Hachiroku wrote:[color=darkred]
> >> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
> >> >> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
> >> >> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
> >> >
> >> > That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
> >> > it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
> >> > or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?
> >>
> >>
> >> I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
> >> so much that I wanted it.
> >>
> >> Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
> >> rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
> >> computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
> >>
> >> I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
> >>
> >> I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
> >>
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
> >> Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color][/color][/color]

Maybe you need some arm extenders Hachi ;-)


Hachiroku wrote:[color=blue]
> On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:58:12 -0700, Mark wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Hachi -
> >
> > Not trying to be too critical, but I think you mentioned you are 250+.
> > I used to be that way, lost 75 pounds and it made a world of difference
> > Made my car a lot faster too! ;-)
> >
> > The tC is not a particularly easy car to get in and out of (compared to
> > my Matrix), but that's the price you pay for driving something lower to
> > the ground. I have no problem with the driving position, I'm 6-1 with
> > an average frame.[/color]
>
> Ya, but the problem is the length of my legs!
>
> I can get my gut around the steering wheel...
>
> And you want to talk about hard cars to get in and out of?!
>
> Let me tell you about my Supra!!!
>
>[color=green]
> >
> >
> >
> > Hachiroku wrote:[color=darkred]
> >> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
> >> >> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
> >> >> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
> >> >
> >> > That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
> >> > it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
> >> > or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?
> >>
> >>
> >> I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
> >> so much that I wanted it.
> >>
> >> Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
> >> rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
> >> computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
> >>
> >> I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
> >>
> >> I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
> >>
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
> >> Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color][/color][/color]

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:58:15 -0700, Coyoteboy wrote:
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>>
>> And you want to talk about hard cars to get in and out of?!
>>
>> Let me tell you about my Supra!!!
>>[/color]
>
> Hell yes, i thought my celica was hard to get into until i tried a
> supra - had to basically fall into the supra and be pulled back out and
> im 6'1 and a meaty 200lb.[/color]

Actually, I'm 5'11" and weigh about 250, and have no problem, even with
the roof ON!