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Adding lumbar support to passenger seat

Edit: SOLVED, see comments

I have a K4 Hatchback GT-Line Limited (Canada). For cost cutting reasons, Kia outfitted the driver's side with power controls and lumbar, while the passenger side is fully manual with zero lumbar support.

My partner is 4'11" and sinks into the passenger seat so much her legs are kicked up, but she fits fine in my driver's seat thanks to the lumbar support. It's quite uncomfortable for her.

Is there any reasonable way to retrofit the lumbar support on the passenger side short of importing an AUDM or UKDM seat? Finding a mesh lumbar support that's only 1 ft wide is pretty difficult, a foam support would prevent the cooled and heated seats from functioning as intended. An aftermarket lumbar bladder is also an option. I can't find any clear parts diagrams or pictures for this car's seats unfortunately, so until I open up one of the seat backs, I have no idea what I'm dealing with, where the heating elements are, etc.

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Need stylistic advice - White winter rims?

I need to get 17 inch winter rims for this bad boy.

I was thinking of getting these, hoping for a yellow Lancer Ralliart look.

The bolt pattern, size, and offset is perfect for the K4.

Is white + yellow a dumb idea? Should I go with matte silver instead like the trim pieces? I'm really struggling to picture it for some reason, but I feel like satin white wheels on a popping colour would work.

EDIT: I've received a lot of excellent suggestions, but I do have some criterion:

  • Must be winter approved (salt / brine resistant coating)
  • Must be 17x7.5 or 17x8
  • Must have an offset of roughly +42mm (7.5 inch width)
  • Must have a lug pattern of 5x114.3 with a centre bore of at least 67.1
  • Must be available for sale in Quebec
  • Must be under $250 CAD per wheel before taxes

For reference, my stock rims are 18x8 with a +56 offset.

EDIT 2: I think I've decided on getting the 720 Form FF6 after comments mentioning similar looking wheels, a lower spoke count and thicker spokes. I'm willing to stretch my budget for them, especially since they are flow formed and higher quality than the Dai I was originally looking at. I'm still sold on the white since I couldn't find a matte silver rim that fit my taste and budget.

I will pull the trigger tomorrow morning. Let me know if you have more comments. Thanks all!

EDIT 3: Can't make up my mind lmao. I inquired with a local shop about getting some light gray Sparco rims. See comments.

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