Those long drives!

[azian_advanced]

Those long drives are the reason I refuse to get an aftermarket exhaust.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

God bless our infinitely patient and tolerant spouses.

Although... mine's not exactly "infinitely patient and tolerant"...
But she puts up with my antics on a daily basis, so I guess it's pretty damned close.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

Those long drives are the reason I refuse to get an aftermarket exhaust.

Yep... Me too.
Also, I'm thinking about sound dampening in the corners. The drone of the wheels gets to me sometimes.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

Those long drives are the reason I refuse to get an aftermarket exhaust.

Have to get the right one.

Mine has no drone at highway cruising speeds. I get tired of hearing road/tire noise though. Nothing that music can't fix but on shitty roads, I kinda wish I had ear plugs.

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Yep... Me too.
Also, I'm thinking about sound dampening in the corners. The drone of the wheels gets to me sometimes.

Drive hard on the right road then you wont care!

I just came across this [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np5Zk0aX6VQ"]Fearlessly Longboarding Down Norway’s Steep Mountain Roads - YouTube[/ame]


God I envy you. >___>
:b urnrubber:

[gravitylover]

I dunno but I love the drivers seat. I guess my ass is just better padded than some... Yup, some road noise and a firmish ride > Sports Car. Tough to get in and out? Yup > Sports Car. I sure don't mind getting (well) over 30mpg on the road, even doing 15-20 over. I do at least 3 hours a day five days a week and regularly think that this is a really good commuter car and when I do get to do little road trips it just eats up the miles and is a pleasure to be in. Yeah I've had better road trip cars but not by much.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Drive hard on the right road then you wont care!

God I envy you. >___>
:b urnrubber:

Oh sure! Roads like that are the reason I bought this car.

I believe the video of Swedish hipster kids was from Geiranger.
Lovely roads in that area, a little narrow though.



No, the tire noise doesn't bother me on roads like that
It's the highway traffic that gets to me sometimes.

But hey, don't envy me. Envy the Swiss. They've got so many awesome mountain passes, it's pure heaven.

[Justin.b]

Originally Posted by Dake

Personal preference I suppose, but the FR-S is the most comfortable long-hauler since my old '87 Celica. I'm 40 years old and I've done fifteen and a half hours only stopping for as long as it takes to fill up, Texas to Ohio (and then back the other direction four days later) with no ill-effects. The only thing I've added is the armrest like the one in Humdizzle's post. Meanwhile, my wife's Yaris - and most every car with more chair-like seating position - kills my back and legs after 45 minutes.

I will admit that I wouldn't mind having the wheel telescope a bit more. Like Extrashaky, my longer legs have me with the seat all the way back and that put's the wheel the tiniest bit too far. I drive like that normally and I've grown used to it, but on long road trips I've found it's a bit more comfortable over all to drive with the seat one click forward from full back.

Same here. 40's and this thing is fantastic for long drives. I arrive completely refreshed and without any kind of back / leg / butt pain.

My Miata has modified and lowered suspension, and that kicks the crap out of me on a long drive (I was really beat up after LA - Boston and Boston - Miami - Boston drives...).

-Justin

[nova.86]

Maybe I suck at positioning my self and it's only one week driving this car (500 miles), but when I'm in the freeway (mild traffic, speeds vary between 60-70 my foot kinda feels uncomfortable pushing down the accelerator pushing down to pick up speed, letting go, and repeating (I drive for an hour) I think it's because my right leg is at an angle while driving, I don't have long legs though so I probably just suck at positioning and need to learn how to adjust my seat properly lol.

[fumanchu1]

Originally Posted by nova.86

Maybe I suck at positioning my self and it's only one week driving this car (500 miles), but when I'm in the freeway (mild traffic, speeds vary between 60-70 my foot kinda feels uncomfortable pushing down the accelerator pushing down to pick up speed, letting go, and repeating (I drive for an hour) I think it's because my right leg is at an angle while driving, I don't have long legs though so I probably just suck at positioning and need to learn how to adjust my seat properly lol.

Might need to be a bit closer (I assume from what you are saying your leg is extended quite a bit when on the gas pedal), may need to lower seat a bit if you can also, both should alleviate the pressure on your leg and reduce discomfort.

[nova.86]

Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Might need to be a bit closer (I assume from what you are saying your leg is extended quite a bit when on the gas pedal), may need to lower seat a bit if you can also, both should alleviate the pressure on your leg and reduce discomfort.

I sit far enough where my left foot can go all way down the clutch, sometimes it feels like I'm too close, but I guess it's messing around and see what feels more comfortable each time. How would you describe the correct way to sit?

[fumanchu1]

Originally Posted by nova.86

I sit far enough where my left foot can go all way down the clutch, sometimes it feels like I'm too close, but I guess it's messing around and see what feels more comfortable each time. How would you describe the correct way to sit?

Can't remember the name of the video (believe it is a Porsche video) but it is about setting up your seat for a proper driving position (much more compact than a lot of people's actual seating style). I assume it will be easy to find if you google Porsche proper seating or something like that.


I sit far enough where my left foot can go all way down the clutch: When push down on the clutch fully is your leg completely straight/extended? If so I believe you should still have a slight bend in your knee (that would also reduce pressure on the leg)

[Packofcrows]

Found out without any interior mods, car is average comfy for:

X<2hrs in hwy
x<40min in street

Once interior is changed (i.e. pillow for your butt, car seat cover [leather/pvc or whatever cheap plastic is called], seat raised a little in front where knees bend, added a type of right hand rest or back neck rest):

X<4hr drive yes it doubled!
X<1hr street driving.

This is from past 1.5-2 months testing. Helps when you find comfy shoes too!

[nova.86]

Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Can't remember the name of the video (believe it is a Porsche video) but it is about setting up your seat for a proper driving position (much more compact than a lot of people's actual seating style). I assume it will be easy to find if you google Porsche proper seating or something like that.


I sit far enough where my left foot can go all way down the clutch: When push down on the clutch fully is your leg completely straight/extended? If so I believe you should still have a slight bend in your knee (that would also reduce pressure on the leg)

Yeah my leg is fully straight, I see. That makes sense, I'll look up a video. Thanks