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Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 6:39 am
by wertys
Has anyone experienced back pain from the 1992-1993 seats? Just wondering if that's erhard causing mine :-p thanks!

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 8:03 am
by Ryan
No, I love mine.

Lower or upper pain? If upper, sit more upright.... if lower.... idk what your problem is :P

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 8:28 am
by wertys
Loower

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 9:52 am
by Tavman_1213
Lower is also from your posture!! I am 6'6" so I know all to well about lower back pain in small cars! The seats in the 92-93 are good but I still get pain if I am in the car for more than a couple hour because of how I have to sit in the car to fit!!

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 11:03 am
by Daninski
Sounds like a little lower lumbar support is in order. Either strap a little pad to the lower portion of the back rest or repad the back. I wouldn't mind a little more support in my seats. I also suggest you do some core strengthening exercises.

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 12:36 pm
by wertys
6"2 here been trying to sit right but no change i might repad soon see if it helps and what do you mean by core strenghtening exercises? im french i dont understand EVERYTHING but im doing my best :-P

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 6:17 pm
by mikeinaus
why dont you try a 94+ seat from a junk yard? it would give you more head room and they are supposed to be more comfortable. or if you care that much you could find some nice seats off craigslist from another car and mod them to fit (welding skills required).

he means situps and activities that strengthen your abs.

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 7:31 pm
by mitmaks
Ya seats in mx-3 are not comfiest. I like my Cobra seats or even my truck, more comfortable

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 7:53 pm
by MrMazda92
94 seats give a TINY bit more room... I have both a 92 and a 94 front seat in my '92 at the moment(don't ask...), and the 94+ seat is less supportive in the lumbar region. It IS far more comfortable for broad shouldered people, as the 92 seats won't even let my upper back touch the seat.

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 9:52 pm
by Daninski
I have nice looking 94+ black seats and can't give them away. :shrug:

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 10th, 2012, 11:33 pm
by MrMazda92
Shipping would slay me, but if not I would take them! :lol:

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 11th, 2012, 9:23 am
by wertys
I still have my 94 seats but... I love my SE leather seats lol i installed them this autumn, would kill me to change back

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 13th, 2012, 2:57 am
by MrMazda92
I might add that 94+ seats don't like to clear the shoulder belt in 92-93 cars, the seat rail may not clear the bracket for the belt rather. Not the belt itself...

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 21st, 2012, 11:35 am
by Nd4SpdSe
Maybe I'm getting old or not used to driving, but about 2 hours (of 10) into my drive back home for Xmas, my lower back started to hurt, never happened before, used to almost live on the road, especially with my truck and my last job. I put i heated seat pads into the seats a few years ago, so I just cranked it, took off my thick winter jacket and let the pain melt away, feels great. But I never had an issue with the Mx-3 seats, even on 10-12 hours drives.

Re: Back pain from seats

Posted: January 21st, 2012, 2:12 pm
by Mooneggs
I've done ridiculously long road trips in both styles of seats and the 94 style are not as comfortable as the 92-93 IMHO... I've literally driven for days in the 92-93 including sleeping and I love them :love: :freak: