Jay Somerset

On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:45:33 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote:

>
> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> > Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
> > back of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20
> > minutes. It gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had
> > a passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
> >
>
> Your just getting older
>
> try making the seat height lower of higher this may help,
>
> Steve.
>
It sounds like a nerve is getting pinched. I also have had this problem so
many years. Seat position is key, and different seats need different
settings.

In my A6, I had to move the seat nearer the steering wheel (to reduce leg
stretch), tilt the seat itself back a bit, and put the backrest in a more
upright position. If possible, try to get all your joints (hip, knee,
ankle) as close to 90 degrees as possible. Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.

Use cruise control whenever possible -- this lets you relax your right leg.

Good luck.

Jay Somerset

On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:45:33 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote:

>
> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> > Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
> > back of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20
> > minutes. It gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had
> > a passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
> >
>
> Your just getting older
>
> try making the seat height lower of higher this may help,
>
> Steve.
>
It sounds like a nerve is getting pinched. I also have had this problem so
many years. Seat position is key, and different seats need different
settings.

In my A6, I had to move the seat nearer the steering wheel (to reduce leg
stretch), tilt the seat itself back a bit, and put the backrest in a more
upright position. If possible, try to get all your joints (hip, knee,
ankle) as close to 90 degrees as possible. Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.

Use cruise control whenever possible -- this lets you relax your right leg.

Good luck.

Jay Somerset

On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:45:33 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote:

>
> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> > Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
> > back of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20
> > minutes. It gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had
> > a passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
> >
>
> Your just getting older
>
> try making the seat height lower of higher this may help,
>
> Steve.
>
It sounds like a nerve is getting pinched. I also have had this problem so
many years. Seat position is key, and different seats need different
settings.

In my A6, I had to move the seat nearer the steering wheel (to reduce leg
stretch), tilt the seat itself back a bit, and put the backrest in a more
upright position. If possible, try to get all your joints (hip, knee,
ankle) as close to 90 degrees as possible. Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.

Use cruise control whenever possible -- this lets you relax your right leg.

Good luck.

KWS

I know this is an automotive group, but don't overlook the obvious. Tell
your doctor. It's probably just the seat, but why mess with it?

Ken


"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
back
> of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20 minutes. It
> gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had a
> passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
>
>

KWS

I know this is an automotive group, but don't overlook the obvious. Tell
your doctor. It's probably just the seat, but why mess with it?

Ken


"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
back
> of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20 minutes. It
> gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had a
> passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
>
>

KWS

I know this is an automotive group, but don't overlook the obvious. Tell
your doctor. It's probably just the seat, but why mess with it?

Ken


"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5v2dnWL0BNQz333cRVn-hQ@comcast.com...
> Okay...here's a weird one...I'm 6'5" and I've noticed, lately, that the
back
> of my right thigh begins to ache after driving for about 20 minutes. It
> gets so bad, that my toes feel numb. I'm driving an A4....had a
> passat...didn't have that trouble. Are the seats smaller?
>
>