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are the seats the same for passenger and driver side?

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Old 04-15-08 | 10:31 PM
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I want to swap the driver side to the passenger side, are they the same ?
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Old 04-15-08 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by blk250
I want to swap the driver side to the passenger side, are they the same ?
thanks in advance for input.
May i ask why you are doing this?
Old 04-15-08 | 10:35 PM
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uhhh... how are u gonna move the seat controls?... I think its going to be very inconvenient for the controls to be facing the center...
Old 04-15-08 | 10:39 PM
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the driver side is fading out faster. Just a thought, i will check them out this weekend. Maybe the control unit/ switch can be swapped or something.
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lol wtff........
Old 04-15-08 | 11:22 PM
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You also have side mounted airbags, if you exchange the seats the airbags will be deploying in the middle instead of on the side.
That's why they tell you don't put a seatcover over your seats.

If you want to sit in the other seat to even the wear out maybe you can convert your car to be right hand drive.
Old 04-15-08 | 11:23 PM
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drivers side is always gonna fade faster. in, out, in, out. takes a toll on the seats.
Old 04-15-08 | 11:28 PM
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for me the passenger seat fades out faster.. LOL
Old 04-15-08 | 11:49 PM
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thankz all 4 ur input, too much work. & 4 others we all have goood laughes !!!!
Old 04-16-08 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tfz_hebe89
for me the passenger seat fades out faster.. LOL
......baaaahahahaha i get it
Old 04-16-08 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tfz_hebe89
for me the passenger seat fades out faster.. LOL
Are you a rural delivery mail carrier (LOL)?
Old 04-16-08 | 08:55 AM
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try conditioning it more often
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Originally Posted by SpaceCadet
try conditioning it more often
Yes, in all seriousness, I had great success with minimizing the fade with the Lexus leather cleaner and conditioner. It is two separate bottles available in the parts department at the dealer. Should be under $20 for both. While you’re at it, pick up the dash/vinyl protectant, I love this stuff because it is non-greasy and smells like cherries.
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cool thanks
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Originally Posted by Brian231
Are you a rural delivery mail carrier (LOL)?
LOL..I'm just so **** about the tidyness of my car but my passenger isn't.. recently one of my passengers made a tear in my leather seat. I was so pissed off!! I posted this in the detailing section if you want to look at the tear.


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