Uncomfortable seats

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I can identify any way I wish.

That's right! You go, girl.

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I was surprised to learn that the passenger seat didnt.

I was disappointed but understand that it was all about hitting that price point. Still mulling over the idea of getting some JDM seats. Mrs. Ultra would like to sit higher.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I can identify any way I wish.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's right! You go, girl.

Great

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Great

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

May b stating the obvious but have you tried a wide range of height adjustments? Start at the very lowest and give it a couple of pumps up every other time you drive it and see if you hit a sweet spot. That is what I did.

What height adjustment? At 6’0” with 32” inseam I’m already only 2 fingers from the ceiling with the seat all the way down. The rear view mirror already blocks my view of the road ahead, I don’t want to go any higher.

I want negative shims for the seat brackets!

If OP is actually 6’4” with a 32” inseam, his torso is 4” longer than mine. I don’t even get how he fits in the car period lol. I don’t see how OP fits without slouching. With a 32” inseam and the seat 2 clicks from the back I can’t reach the pedals.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

What height adjustment? At 6’0” with 32” inseam I’m already only 2 fingers from the ceiling with the seat all the way down. The rear view mirror already blocks my view of the road ahead, I don’t want to go any higher.

I want negative shims for the seat brackets!

If OP is actually 6’4” with a 32” inseam, his torso is 4” longer than mine. I don’t even get how he fits in the car period lol. I don’t see how OP fits without slouching. With a 32” inseam and the seat 2 clicks from the back I can’t reach the pedals.

Not saying to crank it up but even a single pump could change his angle enough to relieve some of the pressure.

This may be easier than lowering the seat

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not saying to crank it up but even a single pump could change his angle enough to relieve some of the pressure.

This may be easier than lowering the seat

I prefer this, it’s lighter:

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

I prefer this, it’s lighter:

Harder to stick your head through tough.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

I was having a lot of trouble with the seats. Did a few things:

1. don't rotate the pelvis towards the clutch too much, straighten it out and try keeping it that way
2. Don't be too upright or too reclined. Both will cause problems
3. work your abs and lower back (crunches + deadlifts) - worked for me
4. massages help as well

[alphasaur]

I'm approx 240 at 5'9 with approx 28" thighs and I wear 38s. Only times I've had leg pain is after muscle spasm (piriformis) /disc issues probably from years of beating on my body. Sitting correctly (i.e with a proper s curve in your spine) and a lumbar pillow will hopefully help you. Car is definitely uncomfortable if you're having back issues.

Good luck!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You're sitting too far back. You're just used to having to put the seat all the way back out of habit. This seat actually has a nice angle for longer legs.

Pro tip I learned from my HPDE coach: With arms pulled back so shoulder blades sink into the seat, hands should be able to droop over the top of the steering wheel, wrists bent.

Oh, ya ......... easy for YOU to do -

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, ya ......... easy for YOU to do -

Actually, it isn't. I have one of these. Could easily go double... if that was a thing.

[Sapphireho]

Take a look a NASCAR driver and how close they are to the steering wheel. There is a reason. You can move the wheel much faster with bent arms than straight. When I used to race, I was MUCH closer to the wheel than when street driving.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Harder to stick your head through tough.

Nah, Acme product, works fine, well if you're a coyote.

[86-75309]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Take a look a NASCAR driver and how close they are to the steering wheel. There is a reason. You can move the wheel much faster with bent arms than straight. When I used to race, I was MUCH closer to the wheel than when street driving.

I recall reading that researchers recommend having at least 10" of space between your chest and the face of your steering wheel's airbag. I'll have to see if that conflicts with the "shoulders back, hook wrist over wheel rim" distance.