ruined my life
#31
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Re: ruined my life
Jay writes:
>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.
The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
performance driving schools. With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
jmo
Dave
(comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>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.
The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
performance driving schools. With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
jmo
Dave
(comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
#32
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Re: ruined my life
Dave LaCourse wrote:
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
#33
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Re: ruined my life
Dave LaCourse wrote:
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
#34
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Re: ruined my life
Dave LaCourse wrote:
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
>Jay writes:
>
>>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.
>
>The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
>shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
>be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
>performance driving schools.
Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI
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Re: ruined my life
I used to get back pain after a long drive until quite by coincidence I
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
#36
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Re: ruined my life
I used to get back pain after a long drive until quite by coincidence I
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
#37
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Re: ruined my life
I used to get back pain after a long drive until quite by coincidence I
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
>I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
>driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
>due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
>is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
>was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
>A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
>any back pain at all!
>
> Dennis
>
> Chas wrote:
>> "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> newsYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
>>
>>>My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
>>>leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
>>>tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
>>>think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
>>
>>
>> Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
>> driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
>> culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
>> about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
>> next day!!!
>>
>> IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
>> feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
>> causing tension especially down the lower leg.
>>
>> I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
>> driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
>> and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
>> haven't noticed *any* pain since.
>>
>> FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
>> 03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
>> other than how comfortable it is.
#38
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Re: ruined my life
On 29 Jan 2005 17:53:25 GMT, davplac@aol.comPirate (Dave LaCourse) wrote:
> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
> jmo
>
> Dave
> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Jay.
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> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
> jmo
>
> Dave
> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Jay.
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#39
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Re: ruined my life
On 29 Jan 2005 17:53:25 GMT, davplac@aol.comPirate (Dave LaCourse) wrote:
> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
> jmo
>
> Dave
> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Jay.
(remove dashes for legal email address)
> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
> jmo
>
> Dave
> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Jay.
(remove dashes for legal email address)
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Re: ruined my life
On 29 Jan 2005 17:53:25 GMT, davplac@aol.comPirate (Dave LaCourse) wrote:
> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
> jmo
>
> Dave
> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Jay.
(remove dashes for legal email address)
> Jay writes:
>
> >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.
>
> The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
> shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
> be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
> performance driving schools.
This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
> With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
> skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
> different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
> comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
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> (comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
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Jay.
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