08-06-2017, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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Retrofitting lumbar support
I realise some have done this themselves but I'm not confident and don't really have the time so I'm looking for recommendations for a company that could carry this out from anyone that's had this done.
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08-06-2017, 03:51 PM | #2 |
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It couldn't be a simpler mod. Pull the plastic seat back down and off. Insert the plastic lumbar bag behind the wire seat frame. Re fit seat back. Literally a 5 minute job.
I've even got spare replacement plastic pins that retain the seat back if you PM me as you will damage them removing the seat back. |
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08-06-2017, 04:04 PM | #3 |
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Hi i'd like to do this mod, where did you get the plastic lumbar bag from?
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08-06-2017, 05:41 PM | #5 |
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So does it come with the four way control switch and then you code it? What about the seat bolsters?
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08-06-2017, 06:44 PM | #6 | |
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Purely lumbar support; no bolsters.
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08-07-2017, 12:42 AM | #7 | ||
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As on the electronic version you can move the bladder up and down. |
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08-07-2017, 07:11 AM | #8 |
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Yes you place the bladder and it remains fixed there - it's a 15 minute job to do (faster if you wanted) and a lot cheaper than retrofitting the OEM (but not quite as good)
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I've even started searching breakers for a replacement seat as I figured they might cut a deal with mine as a part ex but nothing around at the moment. Will have a look around for a new bladder |
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08-08-2017, 04:10 AM | #13 | |
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Remember and declare the mod on your insurance |
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08-08-2017, 11:36 AM | #14 |
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I have bought the inflatable bag but not fitted it yet. I had researched how to do it. You also need a plastic A4 folder cover and put that between the springs and the bladder. That way, when you inflate the bladder it pushes against the plastic folder cover and inflates into your back rather than inflating through the springs...if you get what I mean.
See these pictures. The bladder would go behind it like it does with the electrically operated ones. The flaps on the card hold it in place on the springs. I have just got to work out how to attach the bladder to the plastic card so that it doesn't move. There is a rim around the bladder with holes in that could be used to secure it to the card by some means. You would only secure one side though (like the original electric one is only secured to the card at the top and hangs down) Last edited by sensible; 08-08-2017 at 11:56 AM.. |
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08-15-2017, 02:31 PM | #18 |
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Did you do it with a backing card or did you just put the infatable bag behind the springs? If yoy did, did you secure the bag to the card? I haven't got round to doing mine yet so just wondering.
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lumbar support inflation pad tube and bulb routing
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