# Replacing Seats

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 29, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499 "2011-08-29T01:03:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![jankster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@jankster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jankster)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/1 "2011-08-29T01:03:12Z")

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I have a 2010 Jetta TDI that I absolutely love for its performance and mileage. I drive around 33k to 34k a year, and the one thing that I have a hard time with is the lack of lumbar support in the driver’s seat. I have seen car seats for sale online, but how do I now which used seats for other cars will work with mine? I was thinking perhaps an Audi seat would be most comparable? Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated!!

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/2 "2011-08-29T01:04:18Z")

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How about a seat from a VW GTI? That should bolt in, and I found it very comforable.

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**Author:** ![jankster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@jankster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jankster)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/3 "2011-08-29T01:11:11Z")

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Thanks, perhaps I could make a trip to the dealer and test out other vw seats first. My parents have an Acura, and the lumbar support on their RL makes me want to steal it!

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**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/4 "2011-08-29T02:30:44Z")

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Or just go to an auto upholstery shop and ask about adding the lumbar support. All it is is a rubber air bladder behind the seat.

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**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/5 "2011-08-29T02:55:38Z")

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I used to use a wedge shaped cushion for lower back support while driving. This might be a cheap way to remedy your problem.

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**Author:** ![TXdealer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@TXdealer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TXdealer)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats/67499/6 "2011-08-29T14:36:25Z")

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Your seat has a side airbag in it, in addition to probably a weight sensor. I would not suggest switching the seat.