Back stiffness
09-11-2018, 03:32 PM
#1
Back stiffness
I might just be getting old, but can’t seem to get comfortable in the C43. Tried loads of seat positions and keep having lumbar pain.
Anybody else has this? Any suggestions?
Anybody else has this? Any suggestions?
09-11-2018, 04:51 PM
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09-11-2018, 10:15 PM
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09-12-2018, 05:31 AM
#7
yep I thought the normal seats would be more comfortable than the amg performace buckets, but so far its just been a strain. im trying to be most upright and flat base and they try different inflation on the lumbar for now.
Last edited by A_J; 09-12-2018 at 05:38 AM.
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09-12-2018, 12:21 PM
#8
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I have the standard seat with upgraded leather, I haven’t had any issues with them. I did spend a good while setting up the leg extension and lumber though.
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09-12-2018, 05:26 PM
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Though this may be slightly blasphemous here, given that it comes from the BMW side of things, the basics apply pretty well across all brands and might help you with the comfort and back issues.
At the BMW Performance Center course the instructor advised at the beginning to find a good seating position and advised to diligently follow this adjustment sequence:
1. first, vertically adjust your seat as high as possible (but leave at least one inch clearance from the roof) and incline the backrest so that your upper body sits at an angle of about 100 degrees with your thighs;
2. then, horizontally adjust the seat distance from the pedals by positioning the LEFT foot against the footrest so that the upper body can be comfortably "pinned" against the backrest by pushing the left foot against the footrest. Surprisingly, this adjustment needs to be quite precise, within about half an inch - and too near or too far becomes rapidly obvious.
3. then, adjust the driving wheel distance and height until you can fully cross your arms on the wheel without separating your back from the backrest; the wheel distance is much more important than its height, which can then be adjusted (and re-adjusted) to your liking;
4. only then start twiddling with side, lumbar and thigh supports -- and don't forget to always memorize the settings.
After a while you may need to repeat the whole sequence because some adjustments influence the others and your body also needs to adjust, but at least in the case of several of the BMW owners that tried this, they found that after a while the discomfort was fully gone.
YMMV
At the BMW Performance Center course the instructor advised at the beginning to find a good seating position and advised to diligently follow this adjustment sequence:
1. first, vertically adjust your seat as high as possible (but leave at least one inch clearance from the roof) and incline the backrest so that your upper body sits at an angle of about 100 degrees with your thighs;
2. then, horizontally adjust the seat distance from the pedals by positioning the LEFT foot against the footrest so that the upper body can be comfortably "pinned" against the backrest by pushing the left foot against the footrest. Surprisingly, this adjustment needs to be quite precise, within about half an inch - and too near or too far becomes rapidly obvious.
3. then, adjust the driving wheel distance and height until you can fully cross your arms on the wheel without separating your back from the backrest; the wheel distance is much more important than its height, which can then be adjusted (and re-adjusted) to your liking;
4. only then start twiddling with side, lumbar and thigh supports -- and don't forget to always memorize the settings.
After a while you may need to repeat the whole sequence because some adjustments influence the others and your body also needs to adjust, but at least in the case of several of the BMW owners that tried this, they found that after a while the discomfort was fully gone.
YMMV
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09-13-2018, 04:47 AM
#10
Though this may be slightly blasphemous here, given that it comes from the BMW side of things, the basics apply pretty well across all brands and might help you with the comfort and back issues.
At the BMW Performance Center course the instructor advised at the beginning to find a good seating position and advised to diligently follow this adjustment sequence:
1. first, vertically adjust your seat as high as possible (but leave at least one inch clearance from the roof) and incline the backrest so that your upper body sits at an angle of about 100 degrees with your thighs;
2. then, horizontally adjust the seat distance from the pedals by positioning the LEFT foot against the footrest so that the upper body can be comfortably "pinned" against the backrest by pushing the left foot against the footrest. Surprisingly, this adjustment needs to be quite precise, within about half an inch - and too near or too far becomes rapidly obvious.
3. then, adjust the driving wheel distance and height until you can fully cross your arms on the wheel without separating your back from the backrest; the wheel distance is much more important than its height, which can then be adjusted (and re-adjusted) to your liking;
4. only then start twiddling with side, lumbar and thigh supports -- and don't forget to always memorize the settings.
After a while you may need to repeat the whole sequence because some adjustments influence the others and your body also needs to adjust, but at least in the case of several of the BMW owners that tried this, they found that after a while the discomfort was fully gone.
YMMV
At the BMW Performance Center course the instructor advised at the beginning to find a good seating position and advised to diligently follow this adjustment sequence:
1. first, vertically adjust your seat as high as possible (but leave at least one inch clearance from the roof) and incline the backrest so that your upper body sits at an angle of about 100 degrees with your thighs;
2. then, horizontally adjust the seat distance from the pedals by positioning the LEFT foot against the footrest so that the upper body can be comfortably "pinned" against the backrest by pushing the left foot against the footrest. Surprisingly, this adjustment needs to be quite precise, within about half an inch - and too near or too far becomes rapidly obvious.
3. then, adjust the driving wheel distance and height until you can fully cross your arms on the wheel without separating your back from the backrest; the wheel distance is much more important than its height, which can then be adjusted (and re-adjusted) to your liking;
4. only then start twiddling with side, lumbar and thigh supports -- and don't forget to always memorize the settings.
After a while you may need to repeat the whole sequence because some adjustments influence the others and your body also needs to adjust, but at least in the case of several of the BMW owners that tried this, they found that after a while the discomfort was fully gone.
YMMV
But ill give this a try over the next few days and report back.
Its strange ive never had this in any cars before.
