mick43 Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I've yet to find a comfy driving position in std leather seat that doesn't give me back ache after 45mins I'm a medium build average Joe at 5' 10" Any one else find the same problem and find a good way/process to adjust seat ? Probably due to having too much adjustment Quote
Maccaman Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 No problem for me. I'm 6ft average build & have never been uncomfortable in my leather seats. I assume you sit back in your seat & are not leaning forward, as this will create back ache? Quote
mbs Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I'm also 5'10" but dont have a problem with the seat, I do have the back set quite upright. Quote
Lexx Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I used to get back ache after 30 mins driving. but that was in any car! Had a 2 hour Amatsu massage sessions (google it) and Im fine now. Drove all the way to Le Mans in a oner last year! Quote
M13KYF Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 6ft 2 and no problem for me either. One member did post that they suffered back problems but the only case so far on here. I do have the seat set to the furthest back it will go Quote
martinmac Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Standard six hour drives but no problems for me. Hevent sat in it for three weeks though bad back Quote
marzman Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I had major spinal surgery last year, and im not kidding, the only place my back doesnt hurt is when im in the car. Not much help for you, but try adjusting your seat slightly before each journey and see if you can find a position that works. Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 One thing to try is the CG lock, it pulls you into the seat and holds you there... Also good for spirited driving in the twisties! Quote
rtbiscuit Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 i know what you mean about the seat, took a little while for me to adjust mine, still not perfect. i suffer at my hips, and i think it is due to the bolsters, and me having a wider backside. as it pushes my legs in a way that makes my hip ache. although now it is not really noticable. i found i had to raise the seat between the bolsters, not all the way up, but higher. and that helped alot. Quote
stanski Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I spend about 13 hours a week in mine on the motorways and no problems? Leather seats nice and firm - ensure your backrest is fairly straight so your not straining your lower spine and that your legs have the stress taken off them by the seat base - unfortunately there is no easy solution you have to just try different positions but dont keep changing them too often your body needs time to adjust to it? As an aside do you drive any other car or just this? If so I you will get some backache as your changing from car to car - I get this in the van sometimes? Just a thought? Quote
Stew Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I find the Zed very comfortable. I just reach out and have my wrists touch the wheel rim without pulling my back or neck. Foot on clutch and adjust seat so the knee is slightly bent. I find it works for me and gives you good control. Quote
mick43 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 thanks chaps good to know it's not a poor design... and just me finding comfy position and advice how to achieve it Quote
stanski Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Looks like an opportunity to have a new forum Calendar - owners and their driving positions! Get everyone to take pictures of how they sit in the Zed! Quote
drewbie Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Looks like an opportunity to have a new forum Calendar - owners and their driving positions! Get everyone to take pictures of how they sit in the Zed! A part time pole dancer at work likes to sit in mine topless ! .................................or roofless as she puts it. Quote
WoREoD Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 This isnt a joke but I used to have problems after an hour. Cured it by taking my wallet out of my trousers back pocket - no problems after that! Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Looks like an opportunity to have a new forum Calendar - owners and their driving positions! Get everyone to take pictures of how they sit in the Zed! A part time pole dancer at work likes to sit in mine topless ! .................................or roofless as she puts it. To quote MY350Z.COM...... Pics or I call BS! Quote
Stew Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Drew - I'm with fiddy. Oh and you don't mess with him! Quote
Darren-B Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 This isnt a joke but I used to have problems after an hour. Cured it by taking my wallet out of my trousers back pocket - no problems after that! Share the wealth Quote
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