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jdsblueray2013 · 07-05-2014, 09:37 AM

Even though I love mine they are definitely not ergonomically friendly; but all things considered my 02 trailblazer hurts my back far worse than the Camaro.

LStick · 07-05-2014, 09:39 AM

Max ride time an hour or so before I have to get out and stretch.

Adjusting the seat doesn't alleviate the bottom seat cushion cutting off the circulation to my legs due to sitting at a slight angle.

But hey, that's only me.

Austin45 · 07-05-2014, 02:24 PM

I have a back injury from a motorcycle accident and my Camaro doesn't bother me.

myold88 · 07-05-2014, 02:36 PM

Love long trips in my SS- Comfortable as can be. If you want pain try a few hours
in my '06 Impala LT- It was a killer on the back after 3 or 4 hours.

scottykarate · 07-05-2014, 02:49 PM

I swear Saleen did some crap to narrow the bolsters in the cheek area...lol.
Seriously, it is narrower and my ergonomics suck. So, I get some tingling action once in awhile.

Camarodriver2 · 07-05-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2014silverbullet

Hey folks happy 4th of July!!!!!!!

Just wondering if anyone has developed back Pain after getting your camaro?

I drove it 700 miles home after buying in KY. No back pain and was so comfortable, I told my wife I could have turned around and drove it back.

It may not be the car - if you have a memory foam mattress pad, remove it. I did and my back pains stopped overnight.

homewrecker · 07-05-2014, 04:15 PM

Just wallet pain

beebumble · 07-05-2014, 06:44 PM

Wife complains about back and neck on just short drives... I drove from Boise to Dallas without any issues... Everyone fits a little different, that is to be expected I would think.

The wife's 4Runner kills my hip, she has no problems... Go figure.

tw78911sc · 07-05-2014, 07:05 PM

Drove from NC to NY and back, including three track days in 7 days, the only pain I felt was my wallet at the gas stations.

2012-1822 · 07-06-2014, 12:28 PM

Actually I have pretty bad back issues. And I'm perfectly comfortable to drive my car three hours or more. It's a lot better than my Silverado.

rickwelch69 · 07-14-2014, 01:36 PM

i found it took a long trip to find the right spot

fz4k98 · 07-14-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jdsblueray2013

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...and correlation does not equate to cause.

Example. Driving in tight traffic correlates to mpg increase.
Cause in this example is not tight traffic but may be wind resistance reduction due to closely drafting the semi in front of you.

M3hta1 · 07-14-2014, 10:22 PM

One thing might be riding with your wallet in your back pocket. Next trip take it out. I came from a 14' Silverado and didn't have an issue due to the upright position but did sitting in the camaro. Took my wallet out on longer drives and haven't since.

sswiss3000 · 07-14-2014, 10:37 PM

My Family is still making fun of me for this: about 1 week after I got my Camaro I drove it to a shopping mall, parked and got out of the car. Right at that moment I did something to my back and the only way I was able to keep my self from falling flat on the ground, was to lean over the coke bottle fender of my car.

It took me several minutes before I was able to slowly slide back into the car and drive home.

On the positive side, this was the only time I had any issues since and I don't really believe it was due to the car per say.

07-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#45
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I have a back injury from a motorcycle accident and my Camaro doesn't bother me. __________________

07-05-2014, 02:36 PM	#46
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Love long trips in my SS- Comfortable as can be. If you want pain try a few hours in my '06 Impala LT- It was a killer on the back after 3 or 4 hours. __________________

07-05-2014, 06:44 PM	#50
beebumble Be humble or buzz off Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 RY Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 157 View My Garage	Wife complains about back and neck on just short drives... I drove from Boise to Dallas without any issues... Everyone fits a little different, that is to be expected I would think. The wife's 4Runner kills my hip, she has no problems... Go figure. __________________

07-06-2014, 12:28 PM	#52
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Actually I have pretty bad back issues. And I'm perfectly comfortable to drive my car three hours or more. It's a lot better than my Silverado. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-14-2014, 10:22 PM	#55
M3hta1 USMC OIF 06-08 Drives: My wife crazy! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 262 View My Garage	One thing might be riding with your wallet in your back pocket. Next trip take it out. I came from a 14' Silverado and didn't have an issue due to the upright position but did sitting in the camaro. Took my wallet out on longer drives and haven't since. __________________ Comp Cam 227-239 115+3 / Kooks LT Headers and Catted Connection Pipes Factory NPP Exhaust, Fuse Pull / Roto Fab Cold Air Intake / Full Street and Dyno Tune

07-05-2014, 09:37 AM	#43
jdsblueray2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2ssrs Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chi town, south suburbs Posts: 613 View My Garage	Even though I love mine they are definitely not ergonomically friendly; but all things considered my 02 trailblazer hurts my back far worse than the Camaro.

07-05-2014, 09:39 AM	#44
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	Max ride time an hour or so before I have to get out and stretch. Adjusting the seat doesn't alleviate the bottom seat cushion cutting off the circulation to my legs due to sitting at a slight angle. But hey, that's only me.

07-05-2014, 02:49 PM	#47
scottykarate Drives: 2012 Saleen 620 Yellow Label #7/13 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX/ Loveland, Co Posts: 56	I swear Saleen did some crap to narrow the bolsters in the cheek area...lol. Seriously, it is narrower and my ergonomics suck. So, I get some tingling action once in awhile.

07-05-2014, 04:15 PM	#49
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	Just wallet pain

07-05-2014, 07:05 PM	#51
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	Drove from NC to NY and back, including three track days in 7 days, the only pain I felt was my wallet at the gas stations.

07-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#53
rickwelch69 Drives: 2016 1LT RS Turbo 4 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendale, AZ 85301 Posts: 155	i found it took a long trip to find the right spot

07-14-2014, 10:37 PM	#56
sswiss3000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Vert, L99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dekalb IL Posts: 360 View My Garage	My Family is still making fun of me for this: about 1 week after I got my Camaro I drove it to a shopping mall, parked and got out of the car. Right at that moment I did something to my back and the only way I was able to keep my self from falling flat on the ground, was to lean over the coke bottle fender of my car. It took me several minutes before I was able to slowly slide back into the car and drive home. On the positive side, this was the only time I had any issues since and I don't really believe it was due to the car per say.