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JJ
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:35 am Post subject:
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My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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Charlie Derk
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:05 am Post subject:
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Perhpas you shouldn't drive so much. Or maybe try the A6 instead -
which is closer in size to the Passat
JJ wrote:
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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daytripper
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:49 am Post subject:
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:35:21 -0600, "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote:
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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I'm 6' 5" tall, 53 years of age.
I had two lumbar laminectomies before cy2000.
My B5 S4 is the most comfortable car I've ever owned.
Go figure...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
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Dave LaCourse
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:37 am Post subject:
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JJJ writes:
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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What you need is a Yugo. They are great trolling cars.
hth
Dave
(Quantum Synchro, 200T, S4, A6, and RS6 with nary an aching anything, and I'm
six one, 220 pounds and 67 years old. Now, those Yugos, well...... they'll
give ya a pain in the ass, which seems to be your problem.....d;o).......) |
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JimV
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:49 am Post subject:
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JJ wrote:
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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Didn't you drive it before you bought it? I'm 6'4" and I couldn't drive
my wife's A4 for very long. It's just not built for tall people. |
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Vass
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Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject:
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"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT
a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
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err... move it away from the Jetta to make more room for your legs ?
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Chas
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Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:50 am Post subject:
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"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is
NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this
vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
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Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after driving
my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the culprit -
for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent about 9 hours in
my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the next day!!!
IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced, causing
tension especially down the lower leg.
I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different driving
position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback and you can
'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I haven't
noticed *any* pain since.
FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his 03
Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything other
than how comfortable it is. |
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Dennis
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Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject:
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I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per
year due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The
thing is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only
5'9" but I was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy
was to buy an A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it,
I haven't had any back pain at all!
Dennis
Chas wrote:
| Quote: | "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is
NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this
vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after driving
my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the culprit -
for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent about 9 hours in
my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the next day!!!
IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced, causing
tension especially down the lower leg.
I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different driving
position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback and you can
'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I haven't
noticed *any* pain since.
FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his 03
Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything other
than how comfortable it is.
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AustinMini.OsiTech.Net
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Sat Jan 29, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject:
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Oh I see, Audi has a lovely scheme on there hands.
Buy A4 and they make you surfer through backaches and then they entice you
into a cushiony A8 - interesting.
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Looking for cheap Austin Mini, Wagon, Clubman, Mokes and other variants for
sale in the USA.
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:pDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
| Quote: | I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
any back pain at all!
Dennis
Chas wrote:
"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
next day!!!
IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
causing tension especially down the lower leg.
I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
haven't noticed *any* pain since.
FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
other than how comfortable it is. |
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Jay Somerset
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Sat Jan 29, 2005 9:07 pm Post subject:
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On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:35:21 -0600, "JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote:
| Quote: | My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My leg
is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being tall......is NOT a
good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I think this vehicle is
very close to the Jetta.......
It sounds like a nerve is getting pinched. I also have had this problem so |
many years. Seat position is key, and different seats need different
settings.
In my A6, I had to move the seat nearer the steering wheel (to reduce leg
stretch), tilt the seat itself back a bit, and put the backrest in a more
upright position. If possible, try to get all your joints (hip, knee,
ankle) as close to 90 degrees as possible. Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.
Use cruise control whenever possible -- this lets you relax your right leg.
Good luck. |
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Dave LaCourse
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Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject:
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Jay writes:
| Quote: | Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.
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The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
performance driving schools. With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
jmo
Dave
(comfort as good as it gets in an RS6) |
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Wolfgang Pawlinetz
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Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:42 am Post subject:
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Dave LaCourse wrote:
| Quote: | Jay writes:
Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.
The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
performance driving schools.
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Ack.
There's no sports car straight arm position anymore.
I got the sport seats in my A6 and unfortunately one cushion was
pressing on one nerve in my right hip.
I got it modified by a specialist car upholstery guy (the kind that
does luxury refurbishments on oldtimers). It took him only a bit and
cost me ~30 USD.
Since then the seat is bascially custom made for me, fits perfect and
lets me make 9 hour runs without any problems. And the best thing is:
You wouldn't notice that something was done, so well it was done.
Regards
Wolfgang
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5potnoodle
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Sun Jan 30, 2005 5:21 pm Post subject:
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I used to get back pain after a long drive until quite by coincidence I
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:pDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
| Quote: | I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
any back pain at all!
Dennis
Chas wrote:
"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
next day!!!
IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
causing tension especially down the lower leg.
I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
haven't noticed *any* pain since.
FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
other than how comfortable it is. |
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Jay Somerset
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Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:
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On 29 Jan 2005 17:53:25 GMT, davplac@aol.comPirate (Dave LaCourse) wrote:
| Quote: | Jay writes:
Also, set the steering wheel to
keep your elbows bent quite a bit. The "sports car straight arm" posture
will strain your neck, and this may be the source of the pinched nerve.
The best way to find seat position is to adjust the seat so that when your
shoulders are against the seat back and your arms extended, your wrist should
be resting on the top of the steering wheel. This technique is taught in many
performance driving schools.
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This is exactly the problem! This used to be favored for "performance
driving" but not as much these days. However, the point is that we are
seeking a strain-free seat position, particularly for someone with lower
back/sciatic problems. The straight-arm posture is exceedingly hard on the
cervical and lumbar regions.
| Quote: | With most cars that have adjustable seats, I am
skeptical when I hear someone say they aren't comfortable. There are so many
different combinations of the eight ways to adjust, that there *has* to be a
comfortable one for just about anyone, regardless their size.
jmo
Dave
(comfort as good as it gets in an RS6)
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Jay Somerset
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Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject:
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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:21:24 -0000, "5potnoodle" <leesehold@COLDmail.com>
wrote:
| Quote: | I used to get back pain after a long drive until quite by coincidence I
changed the mattress on my bed for one of those new foam type ones... can't
remember what back pain is anymore.
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Anything that reduces spinal trauma will help. But while in the car,
continue with a "healthy" posture. You will thak yourself several years
from now. :-)
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Ian
"Dennis" <dennis.gautreau@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:pDLKd.3893$g_3.3578@trndny08...
I had a similar issue with my A6 except it was my lower back. I'd been
driving A6's and 100's for 7 years putting on approximately 55-60K per year
due to my commute. I had a 91 100, 92 100s, and a 98 A6 Avant. The thing
is, they all had the same exact seats! I'm not a tall guy, only 5'9" but I
was experiencing pretty severe back pain every day. My remedy was to buy an
A8! It's like sitting in a recliner and since I bought it, I haven't had
any back pain at all!
Dennis
Chas wrote:
"JJ" <jakervik@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:xYWdncSLv9d952TcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
My A4 has ruined my life. I have extreme leg pain from this vehicle. My
leg is numb and aches...every time I drive...I guess....being
tall......is NOT a good thing. I had a passat....not problems...but I
think this vehicle is very close to the Jetta.......
Odd thing, I'm only 6' and my right leg used to ache terribly after
driving my A4 for more than an hour or so. Took me a while to notice the
culprit - for a while I thought was just getting old!! Then I spent
about 9 hours in my A4 over a couple of days and could hardly stand the
next day!!!
IMO, I think the main problem was there being very little 'spring' (or
feedback) in the gas pedal, causing ny foot to be lightly balanced,
causing tension especially down the lower leg.
I now drive a Ford Galaxy, which apart from a completely different
driving position also has an accelerator that has more positive feedback
and you can 'rest' your foot on - but need to press hard to go faster. I
haven't noticed *any* pain since.
FWIW my brother-in-law, who is 6'5" does about 2,500 miles a month in his
03 Passat (basically an earlier A4) and I've never heard him say anything
other than how comfortable it is.
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