Hey guys,
I have a friend who just got a 2K7 G35 sedan. He loves the car but is having back pain when sits in his drivers seat. He has a 30 minute drive to work. Has anyone had a simular problem or does anyone have any suggestions what he can do to make him more comfortable?

 

Maybe he can try adjusting the lumbar support? Seriously though, there is not enough information (such as friend's age, physical condition, circumstantial limitations etc etc) that can help answer your question.

 

Whenever I get a new car, I always go through about a month of messing with the seat positioning until it doesn't affect my back, legs, neck etc. Maybe he just needs to keep trying different configurations until comfortable one comes up.

Also, if he's not used to the power, he might be physically reacting preemptively to the g-forces (I do that all the time) like pushing your chest/neck forward to react to the car wanting to jerk you backwards. A lot of the older 2007 models had a sensitive throttle that (while causing the passengers to get whiplash) could be causing him to tense his back/neck muscles?

Just a thought.

 

S or the base seat? I took my X for 19 hours trip one way with 5 quick stops and back with 4 quick stops and no issue at all.

 

The body needs to adapt to any new car but after a few weeks, any comfort issues should be gone.
If there if still discomfort while driving after the "break-in period", your friend should try some minor adjustments to their seating position. A slight change of angle to the seat back, or bringing the seat slightly closer to the steering wheel can have huge affects.
I was getting a sore shoulder while driving the G when I first bought it. a few very small changes to my seating position and it's perfect now.

 

I noticed the lumbar settings, even at full lumbar extension isn't as agressive as some other models. He may need to purchase a separate lumbar cushion, should be able to find one at most major auto parts stores or online.

 

My sport seats are unconfortable after the 2 hour mark. They are on the hard side.

 

You need more lower lumbar support.

 

That was my initial thought about the sport seat when I testdrove the S model. My body did not like it. I think you can take the support bar out from the back part and it helps. I know I like my base version seat. Not as supporting as the sport model on the sides but more comfier for my back.

 

^this. That was the only thing that kept us from owning an "S". Our 07 & 09s have both been Non-sport Journies. I could live w/ the sport seats but my wife just couldn't get comfortable in them at all, and it's her daily driver.
And if the wife's not happy it will definately affect my happiness

 

A couple of suggestions: 1) your friend should try making changes once a week or so to see if the pain starts to lessen. Also, is it lower back pain, upper back pain, etc? If it's upper, could be seat angle. If it's lower, the suggestions on varying the lumbar support are good ones - I find that sometimes my back feels tight and I need to move the support in or out.

2) for long drives, it's necessary to change positions periodically. On the drive back from Atlanta to Houston, I would change the seat position pretty significantly every couple of hours - sometimes more recline and closer, other times straighter. Felt good the entire way.

My commute is now 30 minutes each way, and no back problems.

 

maybe get one of those seat pads massagers

 

perfect for the G

lol

 

ill trade him seats, thats if he has sport seats?

 

Tell him to take his wallet out of his back pocket.