Pain in the a$$!

Xavier6401

Well like the title states, my 370z has literally gave me a pain in my buttocks area, more so my hip. I've never driven a standard car before and at first I attributed the pain in my left hip to not being used to a clutch. Well 4 months down the road, I figured my body would be used to it by now, but the pain is still there. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so, how they corrected it!?

SouthArk370Z

Try adjusting the lumbar support.
Take your wallet out of your pocket when driving.

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Datsun240Z71

It took me several weeks of trial and error to get my seat adjusted properly. And the wallet removal is a good idea too.

The seats in the Z are far different from my previous daily driver... a 2008 Versa.

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tWeEzY

my only gripe is the seat. No pain but cant have my wallet in pocket. I understand the seat's purpose but I'm not a fan.

madwi

Wallet out is #1 thing I did to make it more comfortable. I have moved onto a money clip that can hold a card or two. Makes for easy front pocket carrying and it gets rid of the BS I don't need to be carrying in the first place.

kenchan

yah, i too keep my wallet in my front pocket while driving. that and wearing looser pants.

also even one click tilt on the seat back angle can change things.

Justice97

Make sure you are not at full extension with your leg when clutch is depressed. Your leg should be slightly bent, not stretching to get it(the clutch) pushed in.
As for wallet one should never carry a wallet in your back pocket. Over time your hips will become crooked and it can create spine problems later.
Make sure your driving comfortabley, not trying to look cool. The car takes care of any dork like appearances you may have.

DjSquall

Make sure you're sitting in the center of the seat. I know it sounds stupid, but I have the habit of sitting slightly to the side and I don't realize it until my back starts to hurt from being awkwardly bent.

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harordr

This happens to me too! It gets to the point sometimes where im twisting my body sideways on the expressway so im only sitting on my right cheek haha. I keep trying to adjust my seat but havnt found the sweet spot yet.

Riptide67

I've never had an issue with the seats in both of my Z cars. I like them over most OEM seats. No matter the car, I always remove my wallet. It's super uncomfortable having that thing in there.

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Xavier6401

Well I've never driven with my wallet in my back pocket, so I know for sure that's not the problem. I'm gonna have to consider the sitting in the middle of the seat, cause I do tend to sit more to the right side. I notice that my hip only bothers me when I rotate my leg, I can walk/run without feeling any pain. I think it has to do with how my long legs have to sort of wrap around the steering wheel, putting my leg in an awkward angle and then pushing through with it for the clutch is just not something my hip is used to, maybe like stated above, I need to watch how far I extend my leg. Thanks for the input guys! And as far as the elderly cushion goes, I didn't think any part of my body would need "elderly" assistance for another 50 years haha

Pintsize725

Have you been screened for scoliosis? Just a thought.

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