back ache

[mobile chicane22]

I have a 2003 996 with standard seats.

I have always suffered with a bit of back ache whilst driving it, I have tried fitting inflatable bladders to the seat back and base but have yet to come up with a driving position which is long term ( drive of 3/4 of an hour or more ) comfortable.

I don't get back ache in my works van or on my motorbike so I think its a seat position ergonomics thing.

I already have and use a cg lock which helps somewhat.

http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/

Is there anyone who specialises in setting up drivers seats, is it worth looking at the fully adjustable seats as an upgrade, do the ones from a 997 fit or is it 996 or same gen boxster seats.

any links or help greatly appreciated as its the one thing I dislike about an otherwise fantastic car.

[MrC986]

YHM

[mobile chicane22]

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[cp996]

Go to a chiropractor and do some core stability exercises. It'll be cheaper.

[franki68]

mobile chicane22 said:

I have a 2003 996 with standard seats.

I have always suffered with a bit of back ache whilst driving it, I have tried fitting inflatable bladders to the seat back and base but have yet to come up with a driving position which is long term ( drive of 3/4 of an hour or more ) comfortable.

I don't get back ache in my works van or on my motorbike so I think its a seat position ergonomics thing.

I already have and use a cg lock which helps somewhat.

http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/

Is there anyone who specialises in setting up drivers seats, is it worth looking at the fully adjustable seats as an upgrade, do the ones from a 997 fit or is it 996 or same gen boxster seats.

any links or help greatly appreciated as its the one thing I dislike about an otherwise fantastic car.

Interesting,I started having back issues when I had my 996 turbo,which went after the turbo was replaced .

[static2010]

I had the same issue with back ache in a 996. I could usually last about an hour & a half before having to get out for a walk & put a back support on before continuing.

After swapping to the 997. I can easily do several hours without a problem.
Well worth the change!

[Legacywr]

You should try a 964!

Just roll a jumper up, and place it in the small of your back!

[dasherdiablo1]

I had the same in my 996 and it was the start of the back problems I still have, I must say though the drivers seat gave mild back ache occasionally but the passenger seat would leave me feeling like a cripple on any journey over an hour - even worse if I fell asleep as a passenger as I would be stiff for hours and not in a Viagra way ;0)

[SalesManager]

I had back ache with every Boxster I had, 987 and 986. I had to sell my 987 due to awful back ache. My 997 with adaptive sports seats is excellent. The adaptive sport seats (as opposed to normal sport-seats) are brilliant you can adjust them in every way imaginable to support you perfectly.

My 964 is wonderful they are 8 way adjustable.

[dasherdiablo1]

Don't we all sound like a bunch of old men lol??? I'm my defence I was under 30 at the time :0)

[Se7enheaven]

The sports seats in my 996 turbo just about crippled me. I tried every possible seat angle / position but to no avail. Anything over an hour at the wheel was enough to start backache that would last days.

[Boo152]

cp996 said:

Go to a chiropractor and do some core stability exercises. It'll be cheaper.

Take up Yoga or Pilates, it will be even cheaper !

[Try5t]

I have always had to spec sports seats on every Porsche I had after the standard seats gave me back ache - never had a problem with the sport seats. But the new shape standard seats in the 991 have seem to be very good.