With mine, I could reach back and pull the headrest while pushing into the seat to lock it in place. It would stay that way until I reached back and pulled the headrest forward again, almost like pulling a windowshade or projector screen down, then pulling it to unlock it and raise it again. I experimented with using cable-ties to hold it in the forward position, but once I put the Clazzios on there, it was a real pain to get the fit just right with the headrests moving, and I was afraid I was going to tear the holes round the headrest posts, so I just left it alone.

 

I hate the seats on my Gd. Got those lumbar supports from the 99cent store and it did magic.

 

Dude! It worked! I was able to rock the headrest back to the original position. What a relief! Thanks! And I thought I was gonna have to lose an arm and a leg at the dealer. So now I'm back to the original uncomfortable position of something pushing on my spine from the new uncomfortable position of something pushing on my head (and neck).

 

I bought the Obus Forme back rest and seat - an expensive option that might look and feel uncomfortable for some drivers. However, I regularly have a 10- hour drive to my work site, and this solution has saved my back and eliminated numb legs. Driving my old Fit became fun again.

 

I bought a 2015 FIT about 3 weeks ago and within 40-60 miles started experiencing serious back troubles. The car seems pretty good other than the seat problem. I am 63 and in good shape I traded in a 1999 tacoma with a bench seat and I've driven numerous cars in the recent past and many more since I started driving. The FIT is the first car that has given me back problems. And when I say back problems I am not talking about discomfort I am talking about real pain and back spasms. I now have the seat bolstered with additional lumbar cushions (one was not enough) so at least I am not having back spasms but the seat is still in a league of it's own as far a discomfort and it is still painful to drive more than 15 or 20 miles at a crack.

If you want to avoid back problems either now or in the future (this seat cannot be good for back health even if it gives you no problems currently) do not buy this car.

 

Wrong section.

 

and no problems with back from my car. My back hurts almost any day when I wake up because of the work I do. It loosens over time. I have taken several long trips on the Fit and had no more problems than normal. I do take breaks no more than every three hours when driving though. Getting up to move and stretch is a good idea.

 

Is this truly an adjustment or something you have tried? My Honda dealer knows nothing of a seat adjustment which changes the pressure plate and there is nowhere in the manual that indicates an adjustment for seats or headrests unless it is not in my manual.

Anyone try this? If this changes the seat and headrest it would surly help many with the discomfort in our seats.

 

we've had only one case of back fatiue in a fit and he solved hs ithRecaro type seats froma salvage yard. we got involved to make the fitment, which wasn't difficult. No problems with back since. Think the seats came fro a Fiesta or Golf.

 

What a coincidence I test drove the Nissan Nismo with Recaro seats and they were great. I'm ordering a set for my classic Nissan-truck and I may get another set for my 2013 Fit. Any suggestions for that install? I'm guessing just drill and bolt but I would loose the seat airbags.

 

oops ! your insurance company and the safety naz may be a problem if they find out you removed the air bags from your 'safety net'.