Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:23:44 -0400 From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospamove this to reply to' myrealbox.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 driving seat
"Wheels of Error" <insertyournospamesshere.com> wrote in message news:9m5kn0hlvn5drjgvkscdl56rk10icdipitnospamcom... >I recently bought my first Saab, a 1998 9-5 2.3t SE auto. 8< 8< 8< 8< 8< > The other reason I bought it was Saab's reputation for unmatched long > distance driving comfort. With leather all round, it certainly looks > good, but although the passenger seats all win compliments from my > family and friends, I cannot get comfortable in the driving seat, no > matter how much I fiddle with the rake, height, lumbar support etc. Wheels, Do you carry a wallet in your rear pants pocket (as I do)? If so try removing it the next time you are on a long ride. I had a similar experience as you, and BTW I am built similarly to you, and I found a large amount of my discomfort was due to my spine being tilted ever so slightly from sitting on the wallet. BTW, my wallet is not all that thick either, only about 3/4", not like the huge pocket purses I see some guys toting around in the back pockets... The other thing that I find matters to back comfort on long trips is how far you are from the steering wheel. In order to have a comfortable reach to the wheel my legs are often cramped and the thigh/torso angle is too extreme. The trick there is to get a car with tele-scoping wheel so you can back up from the pedals and not have to drive with your arms out straight. Keeping the seat back more upright also helps accomodate the short arm / long leg situation. Good Luck, -Fred W
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