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 Marginal Satisfaction September 17, 2008
poorly constructed. Purchased for a work vehicle: I do not anticipate it lasting the season. Securing to the seat a nightmare: had to buy tiny bungee cords to make up for the whimpy string manufacture sent.
 Real Deal - Install Details September 11, 2008
For those looking for beaded seat cushions, this is the real deal.
Beads are decent quality and nylon mesh construction is adequate for the job. Varnish appears like it will last (no obvious bubbles or chipping). Great value for price, here.
The neck portion runs about 21" of the total length.
We have a huge seat Town Car, and this covered it with inches to spare, actually.
The install went okay on two different cars (the other is a bucket-seat car, non-American make).
Steps for install:
-Position the cushion how you'd like it for length, running the neck between the posts on the headrest. (Some cars may require you to remove the headrest and re-insert between the beads, if the neck of the bead cushion doesn't run between posts easily. This should be rare, as most of the major car manufacturers buy seats from the same car seat suppliers, these days).
-With a piece of twine, "weave" through the beads, by going under-and-over, in a "D"-shpaed pattern. Using a "D" shape will spread the stress over a larger number of beads and angles. The "D" pattern should face down, so that the 'straight part' goes between the posts and the curved, support part dips down about 3-4 inches. [tip: if you loop around the headrest posts, rather than just running the twine across them, loop going across the the front and leading to the back, i.e. clockwise on the left and counter-clockwise on the right. It's *not* a big difference, but it will spread the tension somewhat better).
-Make sure it is *very* snug, by wiggling everything and making sure the twine "seats" along the path of least resistance (usually at beads' edges).
-Tie it off with a square knot (or any non-slipping knot). [n.b. some headrests have a button to push or slide at the base of one of the posts, to allow them to retract, in case you are wondering why the darn thing won't go back down, after you pulled it up...]
Secure the seat portion by going all the way around the middle, using the same under-over method. (Leave a little play, about 1/2 inch, so that the seat can recline, without the bead cushion getting too taught).
Rather than twine, I used a softer cord, for this (the parachute cord, with core removed), to spare the fabric on the seats the force of high tension twine.
I was also able to hide the cord in the crease of the seat, so it is not visible for people in the back seat (or something for kids to see and want to play with ...).
This method has put up with a lot of twisting and turning, without much ado, so far.
Works great! September 10, 2008
I don't know what the fuss is, I've had mine for a month or two and it works great!
I feed it through the headrest and with a short piece of cord, shoelace actually, tied it to the hand bar on the back of the seat of my Honda Odyssey. I don't bother tying the sides down. I am 6' 230lbs and have no trouble. Maybe for those with a superwide butt it would be.
Works as adverstised, keeps the backside cool in the hot days of summer!
Good quality, looks nice too.
best seat in the house September 7, 2008
We bought our first pair last year for a road trip. They are fantastic. Easy riding and comfortable all day in the car with no "hot seat". This pair is a gift to friends who also are on the road a lot. You'd never imagine how comfortable they are until you try them. Once you do, you won't be without 'em. On the downside, I did have to retie them because the cords that come with them tend to fray quickly. A little nylon cord and they're good to go.
Fantastic Product September 5, 2008
Komfort Beads Wood Beaded Seat Cushion.
Fantastic product. No more lower back pain after long trips. Everything it is advertised to be - AND MORE!
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