Pain in the a$$!

madmike23 · 04-07-2014, 04:12 PM

I'm in X-ray, work with orthopedic doctors and I've seen many people with hip or lower back problems. I'd say go see a doctor. If you feel a sudden pain through your back and/or legs, it could be your SI Joint. Riding with your knees high can cause more bending of your lower back/pelvis. Being a big guy and cramming yourself in such a tiny space can hurt in the long run.

Xavier6401 · 04-07-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

I'm in X-ray, work with orthopedic doctors and I've seen many people with hip or lower back problems. I'd say go see a doctor. If you feel a sudden pain through your back and/or legs, it could be your SI Joint. Riding with your knees high can cause more bending of your lower back/pelvis. Being a big guy and cramming yourself in such a tiny space can hurt in the long run.

Ya I have noticed my back gets a little sore and so does my knee, I'll definitely look into getting an x-ray. Appreciate it!

RonRizz · 04-07-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Bucket seats, sports car, you CANNOT have anything in your back pockets while driving.

Did an 18 1/2 hr drive to florida in 2012, and another 18 1/2 home with wallet firmly placed in back pocket. No nerve damage, crushed disks, sciatica, ect, ect..... And no pilates before trip. I wouldn't say you CANNOT have it there, just that some chose not to.

JARblue · 04-07-2014, 05:19 PM

I'm a fairly large guy at 6'-1" fluctuating between 210 and 240 lbs depending on my eating/activity ratio.

When I drive the Z spiritedly, I consistently find myself sitting primarily on my right a$$ cheek, with the left one up on the left bolster of the seat. This isn't very comfortable even with my level of a$$ cushioning, and it can irritate my back muscles, too. I have to reposition myself constantly. Thankfully, this isn't something I do often enough to make it a real problem. The car is my DD, so I treat her with respect and the occasional flogging. If I start to track/autoX the car, I'll definitely have to pick up some racing seats.

That being said, I find the Z incredibly comfortable for long distances. In every car I've owned, and most cars I've ever ridden in long distances, I constantly find myself trying to get comfortable. Cruising on the highway in the Z, I am able to get comfortable once, and drive to my destination without any other adjusting.

RonRizz · 04-07-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'm a fairly large guy at 6'-1" fluctuating between 210 and 240 lbs depending on my eating/activity ratio.

When I drive the Z spiritedly, I consistently find myself sitting primarily on my right a$$ cheek, with the left one up on the left bolster of the seat. This isn't very comfortable even with my level of a$$ cushioning, and it can irritate my back muscles, too. I have to reposition myself constantly. Thankfully, this isn't something I do often enough to make it a real problem. The car is my DD, so I treat her with respect and the occasional flogging. If I start to track/autoX the car, I'll definitely have to pick up some racing seats.

That being said, I find the Z incredibly comfortable for long distances. In every car I've owned, and most cars I've ever ridden in long distances, I constantly find myself trying to get comfortable. Cruising on the highway in the Z, I am able to get comfortable once, and drive to my destination without any other adjusting.

madmike23 · 04-07-2014, 06:17 PM

Well sometimes it not the actual ride of distance. It's just the action of getting in and out of the car that can trigger symptoms on larger people. I remember a sales guy struggling to get out of the car.

madwi · 04-07-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ohohoh123456

I used to put my wallet in back pocket. Then I found a girlfriend and she usually carries a purse.

Money clip is so much cheaper in the end game though.

4r3s · 04-08-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ohohoh123456

I used to put my wallet in back pocket. Then I found a girlfriend and she usually carries a purse.

Does she carry your balls in there too?

Mt Tam I am · 04-08-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Money clip is so much cheaper in the end game though.

I gave up on the wallet years ago. I had a money clip with a Mexican 50 peso gold coin all set in 14K gold. This was cool until I lost it for a few months, it fell between something.

When I found it with a couple hundred dollars in it and realized that the gold alone was worth nearly $2K, I sold it, and now just fold and stuff the money in my front pocket along with an expired drivers liscense.

So I agree that in the end a money clip is cheaper, just do not follow my foot steps.

JARblue · 04-08-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

now just fold and stuff the money in my front pocket along with an expired drivers license.

tWeEzY · 04-08-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

Well sometimes it not the actual ride of distance. It's just the action of getting in and out of the car that can trigger symptoms on larger people. I remember a sales guy struggling to get out of the car.

I always get a kick out of seeing people get in and out. I think they struggle more when getting out. Those not in the best shape seem to complain about how low the car is to the ground.

Mt Tam I am · 04-09-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I gave up on the wallet years ago. I had a money clip with a Mexican 50 peso gold coin all set in 14K gold. This was cool until I lost it for a few months, it fell between something.

When I found it with a couple hundred dollars in it and realized that the gold alone was worth nearly $2K, I sold it, and now just fold and stuff the money in my front pocket along with an expired drivers liscense.

So I agree that in the end a money clip is cheaper, just do not follow my foot steps.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

RE: expired drivers liscense. Yes because it bends and pieces are missing, but it allows me to buy cold medicine.

I have the unexpired in my glove box in case of police request.

But when I leave the real one in the car, it gets me through.

edconline · 04-09-2014, 11:37 PM

I know when I put the stock seats back in for a road trip, I feel like I could drive for days with a gatorade in my back pocket, forks in my front pocket and nails behind my back lol. Of course they feel that spacious and comfortable if you get in and out of these all the time:

That said, I have a ritual at startup anyways, whether I am driving for 2 minutes or 2 days. This ritual includes putting my phone in the mount, putting my wallet in the door pocket and putting my keys in the centre console, as well as going through my pre-launch checklist. So no worries about things in my pockets

Datsun240Z71 · 04-10-2014, 06:15 AM

If you carry a wallet, check out Big Skinny wallets. I got one and it is amazingly thin.

Xavier6401 · 04-11-2014, 01:17 PM

Ok so idk if it'll work but I'm going to be getting the RJM clutch and they're gonna fabricate it so the clutch is farther to the left so I don't have to have my leg at an angle, hopefully this will relieve some pain!

04-07-2014, 05:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I'm a fairly large guy at 6'-1" fluctuating between 210 and 240 lbs depending on my eating/activity ratio. When I drive the Z spiritedly, I consistently find myself sitting primarily on my right a$$ cheek, with the left one up on the left bolster of the seat. This isn't very comfortable even with my level of a$$ cushioning, and it can irritate my back muscles, too. I have to reposition myself constantly. Thankfully, this isn't something I do often enough to make it a real problem. The car is my DD, so I treat her with respect and the occasional flogging. If I start to track/autoX the car, I'll definitely have to pick up some racing seats. That being said, I find the Z incredibly comfortable for long distances. In every car I've owned, and most cars I've ever ridden in long distances, I constantly find myself trying to get comfortable. Cruising on the highway in the Z, I am able to get comfortable once, and drive to my destination without any other adjusting. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-09-2014, 11:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	I know when I put the stock seats back in for a road trip, I feel like I could drive for days with a gatorade in my back pocket, forks in my front pocket and nails behind my back lol. Of course they feel that spacious and comfortable if you get in and out of these all the time: That said, I have a ritual at startup anyways, whether I am driving for 2 minutes or 2 days. This ritual includes putting my phone in the mount, putting my wallet in the door pocket and putting my keys in the centre console, as well as going through my pre-launch checklist. So no worries about things in my pockets __________________ View Journal Audio Build

04-10-2014, 06:15 AM	#44 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	If you carry a wallet, check out Big Skinny wallets. I got one and it is amazingly thin. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

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04-07-2014, 04:12 PM	#31 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 11	I'm in X-ray, work with orthopedic doctors and I've seen many people with hip or lower back problems. I'd say go see a doctor. If you feel a sudden pain through your back and/or legs, it could be your SI Joint. Riding with your knees high can cause more bending of your lower back/pelvis. Being a big guy and cramming yourself in such a tiny space can hurt in the long run.

04-07-2014, 06:17 PM	#36 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 11	Well sometimes it not the actual ride of distance. It's just the action of getting in and out of the car that can trigger symptoms on larger people. I remember a sales guy struggling to get out of the car.

04-11-2014, 01:17 PM	#45 (permalink)
Xavier6401 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Blacksburg, Va Posts: 68 Drives: '11 Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 11	Ok so idk if it'll work but I'm going to be getting the RJM clutch and they're gonna fabricate it so the clutch is farther to the left so I don't have to have my leg at an angle, hopefully this will relieve some pain!