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Hi all -
This forum is great. I put into practice what I read about getting optimum mileage and it jumped from 38 around town to 56. I actually got 62 MPG on one 35 mile stretch that included lots of hills (net altitude change = 0 ft) and a long stretch of rough dirt road.
My current mission with the vehicle is to find, purchase and install front seats that are fully adjustable and would more adequately support my 6'4", 250 lb frame. A cursory investigation has turned up a couple of models made by Recaro, the STYLE and the ORTHOPED. They both have a wide range of power assisted adjustments plus <optional> lumbar support and full support for my thighs, half of which are hanging in mid-air with the factory supplied seats. They are certainly not inexpensive, running from $900 - $1500 depending on the model and the options, but they are well made and have strong warranty support.
What I'm wondering is if anyone else shares this situation, or has had different seats installed, or has words of wisdom, caution, praise or condemnation <lol, tongue in cheek>.
Also, can anybody shed light on the availability and advisability of 17" wheels for the Prius?
Thanks in advance...
This forum is great. I put into practice what I read about getting optimum mileage and it jumped from 38 around town to 56. I actually got 62 MPG on one 35 mile stretch that included lots of hills (net altitude change = 0 ft) and a long stretch of rough dirt road.
My current mission with the vehicle is to find, purchase and install front seats that are fully adjustable and would more adequately support my 6'4", 250 lb frame. A cursory investigation has turned up a couple of models made by Recaro, the STYLE and the ORTHOPED. They both have a wide range of power assisted adjustments plus <optional> lumbar support and full support for my thighs, half of which are hanging in mid-air with the factory supplied seats. They are certainly not inexpensive, running from $900 - $1500 depending on the model and the options, but they are well made and have strong warranty support.
What I'm wondering is if anyone else shares this situation, or has had different seats installed, or has words of wisdom, caution, praise or condemnation <lol, tongue in cheek>.
Also, can anybody shed light on the availability and advisability of 17" wheels for the Prius?
Thanks in advance...