Drivers Seat Right Side Controls Jab into my Leg - Anyone got a Fix??

TheFunologist · 07-28-2010, 06:56 AM

I've been Test Driving the 2010 370Z Coupe and Roadster and they have the same same Drivers Seat. Anyone feeling the right side of the seat's controls giving you a charlie horse in the outside of your right leg?? I want to buy this car sooooo bad but after an hour of driving it my leg felt like someone had kicked me mid outside quad!

Is there a remedy? Something you folks did to fix this - I'm 6' 210 lbs and hoping there is a fix - it's the only thing holding me back!

Thanks for the help

ProfessorDave · 07-28-2010, 07:02 AM

Did you consider a sport or base model? I'm guessing you are referring to the touring power seat controls, which you won't find in a base or sport without that package.

Vegitto-kun · 07-28-2010, 07:10 AM

I have been driving around in the sport+touring package for about 4 months now

no problems here.

TheFunologist · 07-28-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Did you consider a sport or base model? I'm guessing you are referring to the touring power seat controls, which you won't find in a base or sport without that package.

Thanks Dave - will check it - funny the Dealer did not mention this option - Thanks again for the insight

Mt Tam I am · 07-28-2010, 11:27 AM

I had to get in my car to figure out what you were experiencing. The electric seat controls do put a little pressure on your quad, but so little I never noticed it.
Relocation of switches must be possible too, but avoiding touring seats may be best solution.

shadoquad · 07-28-2010, 11:38 AM

I'm much bigger than you, OP, and I have a base model. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but I'm not getting stabbed in the leg, either.

3SeventyZ · 07-28-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm much bigger than you, OP, and I have a base model. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but I'm not getting stabbed in the leg, either.

Yep, I haven't noticed this issue in my base model at all.

Soygen · 07-28-2010, 04:32 PM

I'm 6' - 185 and I have never noticed this. My nuts get crushe sometimes when I'm hitting the clutch and brake though. I don't like to think of the fix for that problem.

SkyZ · 07-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soygen

I'm 6' - 185 and I have never noticed this. My nuts get crushe sometimes when I'm hitting the clutch and brake though. I don't like to think of the fix for that problem.

oh easy fix to that problem. just stay in first

never haf to hit the clutch again.

mspeasl · 07-28-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soygen

I'm 6' - 185 and I have never noticed this. My nuts get crushe sometimes when I'm hitting the clutch and brake though. I don't like to think of the fix for that problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyZ

oh easy fix to that problem. just stay in first

never haf to hit the clutch again.

I've got a better fix than that............ Let the wife or girl friend drive

Lemers · 07-28-2010, 06:17 PM

If your really sold on leather seats bit don't like the controll hitting your leg you can have aftermarket leathe installed on the base seats. Some dealerships even offer this. All you need to do is ask.

sonic370 · 07-28-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

If your really sold on leather seats bit don't like the controll hitting your leg you can have aftermarket leathe installed on the base seats. Some dealerships even offer this. All you need to do is ask.

that's a good idea any idea on what that might cost to change to leather.
even though i think the cloth is good quailty

Lemers · 07-28-2010, 09:20 PM

Just a shot in the dark but I think somewhere between $1200 to $2000. Now you can get itaftermarket too but with the dealer it would be added into the cost of your car and financed.

OldGuy · 07-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Installation of Katzkins in my 370 base was about $1300. Got the black perforated leather with red background. They're rich and in my opinion nicer than the Nissan version.

ProfessorDave · 07-28-2010, 10:13 PM

Regarding the crushed nuts issue, I believe a read a disclaimer in the manual that clearly states the the increased testosterone most men experience while driving the Z can cause this problem. The fix involves driving a buick for 30 minutes to return everything back to normal. Or 15 minutes in a ford focus.

07-28-2010, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheFunologist Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 4 Drives: 08 Saturn Astra XR Rep Power: 15	Drivers Seat Right Side Controls Jab into my Leg - Anyone got a Fix?? I've been Test Driving the 2010 370Z Coupe and Roadster and they have the same same Drivers Seat. Anyone feeling the right side of the seat's controls giving you a charlie horse in the outside of your right leg?? I want to buy this car sooooo bad but after an hour of driving it my leg felt like someone had kicked me mid outside quad! Is there a remedy? Something you folks did to fix this - I'm 6' 210 lbs and hoping there is a fix - it's the only thing holding me back! Thanks for the help

07-28-2010, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Did you consider a sport or base model? I'm guessing you are referring to the touring power seat controls, which you won't find in a base or sport without that package. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

07-28-2010, 06:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	If your really sold on leather seats bit don't like the controll hitting your leg you can have aftermarket leathe installed on the base seats. Some dealerships even offer this. All you need to do is ask. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-28-2010, 09:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Just a shot in the dark but I think somewhere between $1200 to $2000. Now you can get itaftermarket too but with the dealer it would be added into the cost of your car and financed. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-28-2010, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Regarding the crushed nuts issue, I believe a read a disclaimer in the manual that clearly states the the increased testosterone most men experience while driving the Z can cause this problem. The fix involves driving a buick for 30 minutes to return everything back to normal. Or 15 minutes in a ford focus. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

07-28-2010, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	I have been driving around in the sport+touring package for about 4 months now no problems here.

07-28-2010, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I had to get in my car to figure out what you were experiencing. The electric seat controls do put a little pressure on your quad, but so little I never noticed it. Relocation of switches must be possible too, but avoiding touring seats may be best solution.

07-28-2010, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I'm much bigger than you, OP, and I have a base model. The seats aren't the most comfortable, but I'm not getting stabbed in the leg, either.

07-28-2010, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Soygen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 163 Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6MT Rep Power: 15	I'm 6' - 185 and I have never noticed this. My nuts get crushe sometimes when I'm hitting the clutch and brake though. I don't like to think of the fix for that problem.

07-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Installation of Katzkins in my 370 base was about $1300. Got the black perforated leather with red background. They're rich and in my opinion nicer than the Nissan version.

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