Lower back pain from cloth seats

ddvette9 · 10-31-2012, 06:22 PM

After an hour driving on the cloth seats my lower back burns so bad and I'm only 25 yikes!! These seats suck I'm 50k miles in and travel a lot I don't know how my lower back lasted 3 years. Anyone have similar problems and solutions.

buddyZ · 10-31-2012, 06:26 PM

You should of got a G37 then brah

shadoquad · 10-31-2012, 06:30 PM

I agree with buddyZ. I'd say that the leather ones are comfier, but they're not. I've driven both.

A G37 is quite comfy though.

ShutokuZ · 10-31-2012, 06:54 PM

I actually have spinal stenosis and disk degeneration on my L4/L5. I have pain all the time (bending/lifting) however I have gotten used to the pain. With being said, I have zero pain sitting in the cloth seats

shadoquad · 10-31-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

I actually have spinal stenosis and disk degeneration on my L4/L5. I have pain all the time (bending/lifting) however I have gotten used to the pain. With being said, I have zero pain sitting in the cloth seats

I don't have much discomfort, either. I've driven my Z to events 11+ hours away and had some foot pain or leg pain. The leather seats caused me some irritation because of my "generous" physique

Astrosfan · 11-01-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

I actually have spinal stenosis and disk degeneration on my L4/L5. I have pain all the time (bending/lifting) however I have gotten used to the pain. With being said, I have zero pain sitting in the cloth seats

Same here. I find these sets to b way more comfortable than my previous cars and the Altima rental i had recently. My sciatica was killing me after about 10 mins in the Altima..

I take everything out of my pockets before getting in my car. that might help you. you could also get a lumbar support pillow?

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-01-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I agree with buddyZ. I'd say that the leather ones are comfier, but they're not. I've driven both.

A G37 is quite comfy though.

Having owned one i have to agree... BUT, my wider friends thought my seats were too narrow even in the G. If you're body stature leans to overweight? The Z or G is not going to be the most comfy car in the world due to how narrow seating is.
This is where, mustang,camaro, challenger and even naturally crappy vette seats win. The bolstering in those cars accommodates wider bodies than most Japanese and some European sports cars.

DEpointfive0 · 11-01-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Having owned one i have to agree... BUT, my wider friends thought my seats were too narrow even in the G. If you're body stature leans to overweight? The Z or G is not going to be the most comfy car in the world due to how narrow seating is.
This is where, mustang,camaro, challenger and even naturally crappy vette seats win. The bolstering in those cars accommodates wider bodies than most Japanese and some European sports cars.

My fat *** sits in the 370 just fine, LOL!!! And I promise, I've gotta be in the top 1% of height/weight of 370 drivers, LOL

OldGuy · 10-31-2012, 07:06 PM

Got pain under left thigh from the firm seat bolster. Shifted my weight over to the right a bit and I've been okay ever since. But, hey, I'm allowed, I'm an OldGuy (almost 65 and still enjoying my Z---simply at slower speeds)!

poorazn · 10-31-2012, 07:07 PM

My back doesnt bother me, its my right butt cheek that aches in the seat after 3-4 hours

DJ-of-E · 11-01-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

After an hour driving on the cloth seats my lower back burns so bad and I'm only 25 yikes!! These seats suck I'm 50k miles in and travel a lot I don't know how my lower back lasted 3 years. Anyone have similar problems and solutions.

You're seat setting must be something wrong then. Even when my back gave out due working out, the Z's seats are still has some support to lower back. Make sure the seat isn't "baller low rida" status.

invader19 · 11-01-2012, 03:15 AM

Get some Recaros

falconfixer · 11-01-2012, 05:08 AM

As dumb as this sounds, take your wallet out of your back pocket. You'd be amazed how having that back there will offset your spine and throw everything out of wack.

B&W_Evader · 11-01-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

As dumb as this sounds, take your wallet out of your back pocket. You'd be amazed how having that back there will offset your spine and throw everything out of wack.

2nd the wallet thing!

Also, check your seat height, the lumbar support does not move with the seat so raising and lowering the seat can have a huge effect on where the pressure goes on your back. I've have the seat at the very bottom so my head doesn't hit the ceiling. My back would like it a little higher but I've lived with worse.

3 hours without a stretch is about my limit on these seats.

leighspped · 11-01-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by invader19

Get some Recaros

One if my favorite mods

10-31-2012, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	Lower back pain from cloth seats After an hour driving on the cloth seats my lower back burns so bad and I'm only 25 yikes!! These seats suck I'm 50k miles in and travel a lot I don't know how my lower back lasted 3 years. Anyone have similar problems and solutions.

10-31-2012, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	You should of got a G37 then brah UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

10-31-2012, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I agree with buddyZ. I'd say that the leather ones are comfier, but they're not. I've driven both. A G37 is quite comfy though. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

10-31-2012, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I actually have spinal stenosis and disk degeneration on my L4/L5. I have pain all the time (bending/lifting) however I have gotten used to the pain. With being said, I have zero pain sitting in the cloth seats UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

10-31-2012, 07:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
poorazn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 370Z BC M6 Sprt Rep Power: 15	My back doesnt bother me, its my right butt cheek that aches in the seat after 3-4 hours Liam370z likes this.

10-31-2012, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Got pain under left thigh from the firm seat bolster. Shifted my weight over to the right a bit and I've been okay ever since. But, hey, I'm allowed, I'm an OldGuy (almost 65 and still enjoying my Z---simply at slower speeds)!

11-01-2012, 03:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 13	Get some Recaros

11-01-2012, 05:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 77	As dumb as this sounds, take your wallet out of your back pocket. You'd be amazed how having that back there will offset your spine and throw everything out of wack. shadoquad, Mr&Mrs, BeemaaZ and 5 others like this.

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