[Machoguy]

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced lower back pain after sitting in the 350z cloth seats. I actually somehow herniated a disc in my back from those seats, but never thought much of it. Recently though, I heard someone else was having the exact same problem with their Z in the Washington D.C. area. Just wondering if anyone else has the same problem here.

 

[DiRN]

Sorry, can't say I have any back pain from the seats

 

[smoothz]

That's really strange. I have never heard of that problem. I find that the leather seats get uncomfortably warm (or my lower back does), but for the most part I like the seats. I wonder if it may be a pre-existing problem that got promoted by the stiff suspension or hitting a pothole...

 

[toykilla]

i had that problem, except mine stems from alot of lower back / hip injuries from skating..

Here is my solution.. it has worked for me:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspa...flatelumbar.php

it goes inside the seat and is easy to install..

 

[jinxxycat]

Good suggestion there Josh.... I have had no back pain (oh except the pain in the NECK called the husband when I am driving!

) Are you married? J/K I suggest you look into the lumbar support....are you sure the injury came from the seats or maybe it was injured and the seats just aggravated a previous injury like Josh???

 

[stl 350]

With in the first week of getting my Z, I had a stiff back for a couple of days. I think it was my body getting use to the seats. I am probably not the norm, I went from driving a ford explorer to the Z and I am also 6'5". If it has only been a couple of days it could be your body getting use to your new driving position.

 

[Patrick250]

Isn't there a TSB out on that?

 

[DiRN]

<span style="color:darkblue">First post and he's already being a smartass.

You're gonna fit right in

</span>

 

[steve350z]

i had problems before i got the Z, i only notice it after a long road trip but not with daily use

 

[jimmyo]

I am also experiencing lower back issues from my cloth seats. I've had the same problems (herniated disks) from long commutes in my Jeep. Thanks for the tip toykilla, I may try some additional lumbar support to alleviate the pain. Until I find the lumbar support I'll just have to self-medicate with a malty beverage.

 

[jinxxycat]

just do it after driving!

 

[Matthew Doucette]

Here is my solution.. it has worked for me:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspa...flatelumbar.php

it goes inside the seat and is easy to install..

toykilla, that's very cool. Can you post pics or vids of your install and usage? I might have to look into this. I found I want more lumbar support in my 350z seats too.

 

[LRG_Daytona]

My [little] brother is 6'6 and he has the same back issues when in my car or any car with bucket seats .. thats the reason why he didnt get a Z instead he bought a 550i but his spine is slightly twisted and hes going to therapy for it

 

[Kornercarver]

Wow............a thread from the dead. The original post is almost 9 years old.

 

[LRG_Daytona]

Lol you never know bro

 

[BrianHap]

HAHAHAHA!!! epic reply

 

[Yes Lower back issues]

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced lower back pain after sitting in the 350z cloth seats. I actually somehow herniated a disc in my back from those seats, but never thought much of it. Recently though, I heard someone else was having the exact same problem with their Z in the Washington D.C. area. Just wondering if anyone else has the same problem here.

Yes. I bought the Nissan 370Z 7 months ago and I now have lower back pain on both side’s of the lower rib cage. This is my 3rd Z but my first 370Z. I am seeing my doctor in a few days and I will contact Nissan about this issue