**Cant find a comfortable seating position in my X. Help**
Apr 29, 2011, 04:37 PM
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**Cant find a comfortable seating position in my X. Help**
Im 6 feet tall and an am having a tough time finding a comfortable driving/seat position in the evo x.
At first everything was fine, but after a while my lower back started hurting because of the lumbar support on the recaros was pushing on my back. So I moved the seat closer to the steering wheel. \_ .. ()
Then that took care of my lower back problem, however, a week later my left knee started to hurt from being to close (shifting a lot). So I moved the seat back again \_ …. ()
Now my lower back is hurting again! I cant sit in the car more than 20 minutes because my left knee starts killing me and my lower back aches. Anyone who is six feet tall, whats your seat position like?
Please help, this is making me hate driving my car. By the way I hold the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o’clock. Elbows are slightly bent. So do I push the seat closer and lean back more \_..() ? Or push the seat back and keep the back more straight? L….()
Thanks guys!
*EDIT*
\_ is the seat
() is the steering wheel
... is the distance between the seat and steering wheel (not actual clicks when you physically move it, just a visual representation of distance)
At first everything was fine, but after a while my lower back started hurting because of the lumbar support on the recaros was pushing on my back. So I moved the seat closer to the steering wheel. \_ .. ()
Then that took care of my lower back problem, however, a week later my left knee started to hurt from being to close (shifting a lot). So I moved the seat back again \_ …. ()
Now my lower back is hurting again! I cant sit in the car more than 20 minutes because my left knee starts killing me and my lower back aches. Anyone who is six feet tall, whats your seat position like?
Please help, this is making me hate driving my car. By the way I hold the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o’clock. Elbows are slightly bent. So do I push the seat closer and lean back more \_..() ? Or push the seat back and keep the back more straight? L….()
Thanks guys!
*EDIT*
\_ is the seat
() is the steering wheel
... is the distance between the seat and steering wheel (not actual clicks when you physically move it, just a visual representation of distance)
Last edited by nefarious_Saint; Apr 29, 2011 at 05:02 PM.
Apr 29, 2011, 05:03 PM
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I'm 5'11 and I had the same problem. I drive almost straight up and my back stopped hurting. The only downside is my back starts to feel sore if I'm driving for more then an hour and a half 
. You can't really drive and EVO like you're "dippin' on fo fo's" lol
. You can't really drive and EVO like you're "dippin' on fo fo's" lol
Apr 29, 2011, 05:03 PM
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No one will be able to tell what seating position will be comfortable for YOU, you just need to mess with it and find that sweet spot. IF you cant... maybe aftermarket seats are in your near future.
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I'm 6'5'', but it seems my legs are a little long and my arms are a little short.....so my seat isn't all the way back like i'm used to since that means 5th gear is way too far....
I suggest sitting upright, seem to work for me
I suggest sitting upright, seem to work for me
Apr 29, 2011, 05:35 PM
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I'm 5'10" and I have my seats slightly reclined, almost straight. I have driven 5 hours straight in the EVO and my back is fine, the only problem is my neck though. I wish I could adjust the headrest too.
Apr 29, 2011, 05:38 PM
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Ok, but how far away do you guys sit from the wheel?
Apr 29, 2011, 05:50 PM
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I'm 6'0 and the trick is to have no "gangsta lean" on the seat. It's meant for the driver to be at the proper driving position. Your arms should be slightly bent when on the steering wheel. I'm mostly legs so i tend to sit further away from the steering wheel. Like others say, you're really going to have to experiment with different positions.
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I'm 6'5 about 250lbs and I have the seat one click from the furthest setting with the seat entirely upright. If you're trying to get your lean on go buy a Grand Am.