Is my pain normal?

[gzpermadi]

Originally Posted by Laika

If you're like me, you're going to need to dedicate some time to really finding that perfect driving position. The worst thing you can do here is settle. The second mistake you can make is not taking advantage of all the adjustable features in your car (seat, steering wheel, mirrors) and set them according to things you can't adjust (pedals/shifter).

I am very comfortable in my car and it's because I found my perfect seating position and I won't move it for anything. If I can offer you one good tip; Set your driving position up with your back fully against the seat. You should be comfortable driving with your head against the head rest. This isn't going to work for everyone but for me it's the difference between constantly fumbling to find a good position and being perfectly comfortable. This position also gives you the advantage for higher G turns.

that and this:
http://yel.pca.org/the-correct-driving-position/

I found this setup with wrist on top of steering wheel is very good.
Face should be fully straight forward when the back of your head is against the headrest.

The seat distance and angle will be automatically adjusted to correct position by doing 2 above. :happy0180:

[kthxbai]

Kinda going out on a limb here and don't want to sound like a stalker, but I've seen you post about your car for a few months now here on the forum. My profession is working with student-athletes at a small college rehabing them from injury or keeping a particular trouble area in shape so as to prevent injury. Reading your description leads me to ask what activities you were involved in prior to your drive back from Tampa? Repetitive lifting, a crazy night of bowling, a whirlwind weekend of adult softball, epic weekend with time attack etc? I've made a trip in my FRS from central FL to ATL 2 weeks after I bought the car and drove back 5 days later; also I've made the trip to and from Tampa from close to Daytona and cannot say that driving only 2 hours could cause this pain in your elbow.

Seating position could be a fair argument, but my fiancee and I switch between my FRS and his tC every week (we both take turns having the FRS for a week stretch b/c we both love driving it) and I can honestly say I don't think I can ever remember where I have my seat set in the FRS when I first get my car back. Yet, still do not have any pain in my elbow.

[boredom.is.me]

Thanks all. Even though I'm only 5'9"-ish, I have relatively long legs. I found the perfect spot for my legs. I guess I'll play around with the wheel a little more.
@kthxbai
Stalker...nah I'm just messing around. There aren't any real activities to talk about. I longboard and fly RC. There definitely isn't any lifting involved.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by kthxbai

Kinda going out on a limb here and don't want to sound like a stalker, but I've seen you post about your car for a few months now here on the forum. My profession is working with student-athletes at a small college rehabing them from injury or keeping a particular trouble area in shape so as to prevent injury. Reading your description leads me to ask what activities you were involved in prior to your drive back from Tampa? Repetitive lifting, a crazy night of bowling, a whirlwind weekend of adult softball, epic weekend with time attack etc? I've made a trip in my FRS from central FL to ATL 2 weeks after I bought the car and drove back 5 days later; also I've made the trip to and from Tampa from close to Daytona and cannot say that driving only 2 hours could cause this pain in your elbow.

Seating position could be a fair argument, but my fiancee and I switch between my FRS and his tC every week (we both take turns having the FRS for a week stretch b/c we both love driving it) and I can honestly say I don't think I can ever remember where I have my seat set in the FRS when I first get my car back. Yet, still do not have any pain in my elbow.

Don't forget marathon mastur... Never mind.

[boredom.is.me]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Don't forget marathon mastur... Never mind.

Haha, I was waiting for that. Remember that I said left arm. :happy0180:

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

Haha, I was waiting for that. Remember that I said left arm. :happy0180:

<-- Something like that.

[m.wood0213]

I hold the wheel at 6 with left arm and rest it on the door rest. I bought an aftermarket armrest and I am completely comfortable.

[CrazyWookiee]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72qpgA7Cr_4"]Porsche Human Performance: Optimal Seating Position - YouTube[/ame]

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

Thanks all. Even though I'm only 5'9"-ish, I have relatively long legs. I found the perfect spot for my legs. I guess I'll play around with the wheel a little more.

Don't forget seatback angle! 90% of the students I get at the track have the seat *way* too laid back, to a degree that they can't be in full control on the track, and often to a degree that they are *increasing* strain and fatigue on their arms and back in the real world.

Arms should be *quite* bent at the elbows (nearly 90 degrees) with shoulders supported by the seatback and hands at 9 and 3.