Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

long drive in the z = PITA

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-27-2006, 07:48 AM
  #81  
Brocken
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Brocken's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The seats are fine for me and I'm a big guy(6'1, 290). What I have a problem with is the position your whole body is in. My legs get cramped after 20 min and there's nowhere to move them. My left arm gets sore from resting it on the high window sill and my right shoulder hurts because the armrest is so low.
The seat itself doesn't bother me, decent support and doesn't cut into my legs.
Old 12-18-2008, 05:47 PM
  #82  
SolarOrangeZ
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
SolarOrangeZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sacramento/Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question

Sorry to bring this old thread back to life....but I am planning on taking my Z from Sacramento, CA to South Carolina. Any recommendations, I have clear bra on there but I still want a nose mask to I'm already looking to buy that.....what else do yall recommend?
Old 12-18-2008, 06:57 PM
  #83  
The Brickyard Rat
350Z-holic
iTrader: (1)
 
The Brickyard Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sacramento, Ca.
Posts: 6,940
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You probably would have been better off starting a new thread; not everyone will get to the third page to answer you.

You might consider adding a lumbar support:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...latelumbar.php

Other suggestion is time; be sure you have plenty. Also, if your going this time of year I'd drop down to Socal and take southern route across country... avoid snow & ice.

Sounds like fun to me; enjoy the ride.
Old 12-18-2008, 07:41 PM
  #84  
THe Emperor
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
THe Emperor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Misawa, Japan
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

The Z kills my back after an hour.
Old 12-18-2008, 10:21 PM
  #85  
ICE350z
Registered User
 
ICE350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Got you all beat, Ive driven 32 hrs straight with my 06 ZR, I'm in the ARMY im from new jersey and im stationed in Texas. Ive done the trip from TX to NJ and I tell you what, its more than pain in the ***. Thats the last time im ever driving that trip again, Im going to flat bed my ZR from now on. The trip was like 1600 miles from TX to NJ. Once i got to NJ i had to change oil right away and scrape off all the dead bugs on my windshield. I taped my front bumper up so I wouldnt get any rocks chip off my paint job, i got all type of weird looks from people I was passing by. My ZR made the trip safely, I checked everything under the hood and under the car, even checked my rims and tires and there was not a single dent or scrape. That was my last trip that I really got to enjoy my ZR, I bought it late december 06 then the 07 HR engine came out man I was pissed off. I only got to put 2600 miles on my car before I deployed to Iraq.
Old 12-18-2008, 10:48 PM
  #86  
Arondos
Registered User
 
Arondos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oakdale CA, USA
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm 43. 6 foot and about 230. Did NoCal to Bremerton WA (near Seattle) and back 3 days later with just stops for gas and some quick eats. No complaints. I did change the seat position a couple of times.
Old 12-18-2008, 11:29 PM
  #87  
tanabe350z
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
tanabe350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: texas
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i had that problem 2 but with a quick adjustment if the seat and lumbar i felt very comfortable
Old 12-18-2008, 11:46 PM
  #88  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier MemberSuper Moderator
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,781
Received 2,333 Likes on 1,681 Posts
Default

No probs with mine , 4 hours to NCSD every few months
Old 12-19-2008, 06:38 AM
  #89  
VO...
Administrator
iTrader: (25)
 
VO...'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Down Under & Dirty
Posts: 58,609
Received 2,747 Likes on 1,836 Posts
Default

One of our forum members has everyone beat, for the longest road trip in a Z. Member = Longbowe and his father went cross country, up to Canada, then back cross country:

https://my350z.com/forum/lounge-off-...ml#post6222501

During his road trip he made stops at a few forum members homes. When he came to Houston, me and the old lady took him and his father out for some dinner and brewskies:

https://my350z.com/forum/6222501-post46.html
Old 12-19-2008, 06:40 AM
  #90  
VO...
Administrator
iTrader: (25)
 
VO...'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Down Under & Dirty
Posts: 58,609
Received 2,747 Likes on 1,836 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SolarOrangeZ
Sorry to bring this old thread back to life....but I am planning on taking my Z from Sacramento, CA to South Carolina. Any recommendations, I have clear bra on there but I still want a nose mask to I'm already looking to buy that.....what else do yall recommend?
I have a nose bra. It's really good for road trips, as long as it doesn't rain. A soggy nose bra is not a good thing...
Old 12-19-2008, 08:49 AM
  #91  
Get_Zwole
Registered User
iTrader: (34)
 
Get_Zwole's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: oklahoma city
Posts: 7,908
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i drove 6 hours to austin stayed for a meeting then an hour later drove 6 straight hours back to OKC it was pretty nice for me lol. I had to get out and stretch my legs about every 3 hours but other then that it was a very pleasent drive. I enjoy taking the Z on roadtrips alot. I think its really comfortable for being a sports car.
Old 12-19-2008, 09:20 AM
  #92  
Velocity350Z
Registered User
 
Velocity350Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: N. California
Posts: 497
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

My Z leather seats are very comfortable. Zero body pain issues.
Old 12-19-2008, 09:50 AM
  #93  
tumadreslover
Registered User
 
tumadreslover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I slept in my Z for the first week i got it, was paranoid someone would try to molest it. I slept like a baby in Z, 19 5'11 175
Old 12-19-2008, 09:59 AM
  #94  
sbZenth
Registered User
iTrader: (23)
 
sbZenth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SP, Maryland
Posts: 2,249
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tumadreslover
I slept in my Z for the first week i got it, was paranoid someone would try to molest it. I slept like a baby in Z, 19 5'11 175
ive actually slept in my z before as well. in the passenger seat, i thought it was comfy as hell.

Ive driven 4 hour trips a lot, and the only thing that hurts is my ear...
(exhaust is way too loud for long trips. need to do something about that... haha)
Old 12-19-2008, 10:22 AM
  #95  
huntdogg
Registered User
 
huntdogg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Indiana, USA
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

6'4" 210 lbs here. I've taken the Z on several 2-3 hr trips and have never had problems with my back. I have an 07 touring, FWIW
Old 12-19-2008, 11:58 AM
  #96  
Konad
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Konad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
"Pain in the a$$"

So until recently I hadn't driven 2+ hours at a time in the Z, but I've done it twice this month and both times my butt and lower back started to ache in the last half hour or so.... and im only 22!

Anyone else have this happen?

BTW- i have a touring with the leather seats

Anyone have COMFORTABLE aftermarket seats in? I have sparco torinos I plan to put in soon.
I had the same problem yesterday. 8 hours in the Z after about 4 my lower back and *** started hurting, now today my *** is actually sore. I'm 22 also!
Old 12-19-2008, 12:39 PM
  #97  
Dr. Venture
Registered User
iTrader: (19)
 
Dr. Venture's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dirty Jersey
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

you've just to find that sweet spot thats comfy for you and your body.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Obadabot
Maintenance & Repair
16
06-18-2023 11:31 PM
ars88
Zs & Gs For Sale
18
04-04-2016 07:52 AM
hajwoj
Autocross/Road
27
11-01-2015 05:25 PM
_bit
New Owners
5
10-02-2015 07:49 AM
Depravity
Brakes & Suspension
14
10-01-2015 04:49 PM



Quick Reply: long drive in the z = PITA



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:06 PM.