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CocoaKid · 12-22-2014, 11:55 PM

Hi, Im out on a bit of an adventure with my car right now. Ive spent the last few days driving from North Dakota, through the Black Hills and down Wyoming into Colorado. Drove through a very sketchy mountain pass today but made it to Flagstaff AZ now. Ill likely be in Las Vegas tomorrow, and heading up the California coast to Oregon the next day.

The problem is, after an hour or so on the road, my neck is killing me. Has anyone else had a problem with this and found a solution? I keep moving the seat up and down or around but to little avail!

Thank you (I've got some pictures too, virtually all are while driving inside the car lol). I'm thinking I'd put together a time lapse video with all the good roads too

CocoaKid · 12-23-2014, 12:45 AM

Thanks Comrando, I'll give those a try. It's been a pretty incredible journey so far. So many amazing areas in just SD (Black Hills) and CO, I really didn't want to leave CO. The roads out West of FT Collins , the 34 ,160 etc were amazing and tons of fun to drive. I'll likely be going back in the summer of 2015 when I've got my good summer tires on as I was pushing the Blizzaks to their limit.

Ill get an image host and put the pictures I took up here!

CAP'N B · 12-23-2014, 12:49 AM

No problems with my neck, but after traveling in the car 8 days we were glad to be home

trodecke · 12-23-2014, 12:59 AM

How far back do you lean your seat back? If it's leaned fairly far back then your neck can be at a bad angle and your neck muscles are having to work overtime to keep your head upright. I've got my seat back leaned back at about a 10-15% angle. I've driven 4 hours at a time (OKC to south Dallas) and I feel no discomfort at all.

CocoaKid · 12-23-2014, 01:20 AM

I could understand that CapN! I'm going back to the boring side of North Dakota though so enjoying it while it lasts!

I had my seat more vertical to start off Trodecke, I've leaned it back a bit more though since I found it helped a little bit. I'll lean it forward when I have to do a bit more behind the wheel ie lots of turns and curves etc

CocoaKid · 12-23-2014, 01:21 AM

I could understand that CapN! I'm going back to the boring side of North Dakota though so enjoying it while it lasts!

I had my seat more vertical to start off Trodecke, I've leaned it back a bit more though since I found it helped a little bit. I'll lean it forward when I have to do a bit more behind the wheel ie lots of turns and curves etc

Lumix · 12-23-2014, 01:56 AM

Move forward...WAY forward...bend your knees a lot.
Then telescope the steering wheel all the way towards you so you can lean back a bit without "reaching" for the wheel.
Getting in and out of the car will be slightly more difficult for you but the increased comfort is well worth it.

Spartan01 · 12-23-2014, 07:33 AM

Try the neck pillow like Comrando said,
also, what is your diet and water intake like?
Many people have terrible diets on road trips, this can really effect you, especially over long trips.
Drink lots of water, this one simple tip can help alleviate quite a lot of issues.

gajagfan · 12-23-2014, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumix

Move forward...WAY forward...bend your knees a lot.
Then telescope the steering wheel all the way towards you so you can lean back a bit without "reaching" for the wheel.
Getting in and out of the car will be slightly more difficult for you but the increased comfort is well worth it.

I agree 100%. I am about 6' 3" and do not have the seat anywhere near all the way back, knees are bent even when on the 3 pedals, and the wheel is all the way out. I have one hip replacement, need another and a knee this year, and with all that, the car is very comfortable to drive even on long trips.

john2012camaroSS · 12-23-2014, 08:18 AM

Stop at the bunny ranch and have one of those hotties work it out for you......

enzia35 · 12-23-2014, 08:26 AM

Neck no, back heck yes!

Dfault · 12-23-2014, 08:55 PM

I don't have any neck issues after driving long distances. I've already covered 12k miles in 3 months of having this new Camaro and it's way more comfortable in these Recaro's than in the stock SS seats.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-23-2014, 09:13 PM

Sounds like you might need to adjust your seat back. Drink more water.

all my problems driving long distances were solved as soon as I started sleeping better.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-p...n-driving.aspx

Scott 78 · 12-23-2014, 10:03 PM

I drive almost 200 miles every day to and from work. Moving the front of the seat all the way up and leaning the back of the seat a little more forward than usual, really helped my neck.

12-22-2014, 11:55 PM	#1
CocoaKid CocoaKid Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary Posts: 226 View My Garage	Need tip from long distance drivers! Hi, Im out on a bit of an adventure with my car right now. Ive spent the last few days driving from North Dakota, through the Black Hills and down Wyoming into Colorado. Drove through a very sketchy mountain pass today but made it to Flagstaff AZ now. Ill likely be in Las Vegas tomorrow, and heading up the California coast to Oregon the next day. The problem is, after an hour or so on the road, my neck is killing me. Has anyone else had a problem with this and found a solution? I keep moving the seat up and down or around but to little avail! Thank you (I've got some pictures too, virtually all are while driving inside the car lol). I'm thinking I'd put together a time lapse video with all the good roads too

12-23-2014, 12:49 AM	#3
CAP'N B Cajun Mariner Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS 15 Camaro Z/82 AGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Real Cajun,Golden Meadow, LA. Posts: 673 View My Garage	No problems with my neck, but after traveling in the car 8 days we were glad to be home __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel VVTLS3/A6 '15Camaro Z/28* Ashen Gray*

12-23-2014, 12:59 AM	#4
trodecke Drives: 2014 2SS/RS CRT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 365	How far back do you lean your seat back? If it's leaned fairly far back then your neck can be at a bad angle and your neck muscles are having to work overtime to keep your head upright. I've got my seat back leaned back at about a 10-15% angle. I've driven 4 hours at a time (OKC to south Dallas) and I feel no discomfort at all. __________________ Lifetime Camaro guy. 1979 Z28, 1987 LT, 2012 2LS, 2014 2SS/RS --CAI Cold Air Intake --Solo HFC

12-23-2014, 07:33 AM	#8
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Try the neck pillow like Comrando said, also, what is your diet and water intake like? Many people have terrible diets on road trips, this can really effect you, especially over long trips. Drink lots of water, this one simple tip can help alleviate quite a lot of issues. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

12-23-2014, 08:26 AM	#11
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Neck no, back heck yes! __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

12-23-2014, 12:45 AM	#2
CocoaKid CocoaKid Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary Posts: 226 View My Garage	Thanks Comrando, I'll give those a try. It's been a pretty incredible journey so far. So many amazing areas in just SD (Black Hills) and CO, I really didn't want to leave CO. The roads out West of FT Collins , the 34 ,160 etc were amazing and tons of fun to drive. I'll likely be going back in the summer of 2015 when I've got my good summer tires on as I was pushing the Blizzaks to their limit. Ill get an image host and put the pictures I took up here!

12-23-2014, 01:20 AM	#5
CocoaKid CocoaKid Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary Posts: 226 View My Garage	I could understand that CapN! I'm going back to the boring side of North Dakota though so enjoying it while it lasts! I had my seat more vertical to start off Trodecke, I've leaned it back a bit more though since I found it helped a little bit. I'll lean it forward when I have to do a bit more behind the wheel ie lots of turns and curves etc

12-23-2014, 01:21 AM	#6
CocoaKid CocoaKid Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary Posts: 226 View My Garage	I could understand that CapN! I'm going back to the boring side of North Dakota though so enjoying it while it lasts! I had my seat more vertical to start off Trodecke, I've leaned it back a bit more though since I found it helped a little bit. I'll lean it forward when I have to do a bit more behind the wheel ie lots of turns and curves etc

12-23-2014, 01:56 AM	#7
Lumix Drives: 2015 1LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Move forward...WAY forward...bend your knees a lot. Then telescope the steering wheel all the way towards you so you can lean back a bit without "reaching" for the wheel. Getting in and out of the car will be slightly more difficult for you but the increased comfort is well worth it.

12-23-2014, 08:18 AM	#10
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	Stop at the bunny ranch and have one of those hotties work it out for you......

12-23-2014, 08:55 PM	#12
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	I don't have any neck issues after driving long distances. I've already covered 12k miles in 3 months of having this new Camaro and it's way more comfortable in these Recaro's than in the stock SS seats.

12-23-2014, 09:13 PM	#13
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Sounds like you might need to adjust your seat back. Drink more water. all my problems driving long distances were solved as soon as I started sleeping better. http://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-p...n-driving.aspx __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-23-2014, 10:03 PM	#14
Scott 78 Drives: 2014 SIM SS 6M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beloit WI Posts: 301 View My Garage	I drive almost 200 miles every day to and from work. Moving the front of the seat all the way up and leaning the back of the seat a little more forward than usual, really helped my neck.