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Old 04-05-2014, 02:46 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Sign up for a Pilates class. Great for your core and mobility for legs, hips and shoulders. The instructors and scenery in the class will make up for any ribbing your buddies give you.
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My back pain was so severe with these base seats, I had to do something or give up the car. Changing seats is just a shot in the dark. You don't know what the results will be and there are no returns. I bought a seat cushion, made with a steel frame, USA, called Sacro-Ease, by McCarty's. Absolutely no more pain, and I take long road trips. I got the one with an extra inch of pad in the seat section.
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Alot of guys with wallet problems....Do you guys carry wallets like george costanza, or what?
I've had a wallet in my back pocket for almost 40 years, even (gasp) when driving, no issues. I've also never had a doctor tell me that I shouldn't carry my wallet in my back pocket for fear of hip or back issues
Maybe some of you guys need to get a purse. (or a european carry-all)
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I used to have to take my wallet out of my back pocket for long trips until I changed to an All-ETT wallet https://www.all-ett.com/ . They won't impress anyone for looks, but if you want a thin wallet, they are terrific.

I've only had two--I got the original all-nylon about ten years ago. It was a little too flimsy but probably would have lasted forever. I bought the leather model when they were introduced and am still using it. I haven't had to remove my wallet while driving since I bought the first one.
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Try carrying a concealed weapon with a 40" waist. I don't go anywhere without it.
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Conceal carry with a fat wallet..lol
I remove both on long trips though.

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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.
This is wonderful advice if this is your first manual car. If your short like me I will find that is u have a sport model with no power seats one click up is too close and one click back your stretching out. Play around with the seat closer and as other mentioned no crap in your back pockets and adjusting the lumbar. With all of these things I have no doubt u will find a comfortable seat position. Oh and if no one mentioned it u may need a good chiropractic adjustment to get ya straightened back out. Good luck bro
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This is wonderful advice if this is your first manual car. If your short like me I will find that is u have a sport model with no power seats one click up is too close and one click back your stretching out. Play around with the seat closer and as other mentioned no crap in your back pockets and adjusting the lumbar. With all of these things I have no doubt u will find a comfortable seat position. Oh and if no one mentioned it u may need a good chiropractic adjustment to get ya straightened back out. Good luck bro
My biggest grip about the car. I've managed to find my best position, but I had the one click too close, one click too far. I was in between the two positions. Had to choose one and play with the seat angle to get comfortable!
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My biggest grip about the car. I've managed to find my best position, but I had the one click too close, one click too far. I was in between the two positions. Had to choose one and play with the seat angle to get comfortable!
Try one click close then tilt back one click

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That's exactly what I did!
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My "mother in law's" old crone friends told my wife that "he'll have joint issues with that sports car, har har", you can imagine.....
So far just taking the wallet out of my back pocket is all I've done. I'm not a "tip toe" driver, I drive with the ball of my foot, not the toes, so far I've had no issues, at first I had some stiffness on the clutch leg, but after I got accustomed to it no issues since.
I do go the gym regularly to keep limber. At 53 you gotta take what you can get.
OP may have to experiment to find the best position. Some folks just have back alignment issues with these cars, that's why I got mine for a steal with 11K on the speedo.
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Bucket seats, sports car, you CANNOT have anything in your back pockets while driving. Spend time getting seat position and steering column as comfy as possible.

Lumbar support in this car kinda sucks, so the rest is just accepting and adapting.
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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.
I used to put my wallet in back pocket. Then I found a girlfriend and she usually carries a purse.
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I may need to just keep trying different seat positions! I do notice that because I have long legs, I have to put my knees at an angle so they're on the side of the steering wheel and when I push through for the clutch my leg goes through a weird rotating extension. I think that's where I'm getting the pain. I can walk/run without any pain, but as soon as I rotate my leg it hurts. I think a telescoping steering wheel would help, so my knees wouldn't sit in the way of the steering wheel. I'll keep on stretching and adjusting my seat and hopefully I won't have to give up on the 370! Thanks for all the input!!
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