Does anyone's left leg go numb when driving 10 miles or more? Never had a problem with any other car but the 500. Could it be the raised edge of the seat digging in me or perhaps the position/angle of the seat?
General Drivers seat uncomfortable
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General Drivers seat uncomfortable
Males, if you sit too long on the loo your left leg gets pins and needles it's a specific anatomy thing so can understand.
Yes the seat is pretty uncomfortable. So is the suspension.
The 500 is not a car built for comfort.
My wallet is quite thin these days, not a problem there.
Best wishes
Southern
The 500 is not a car built for comfort.
My wallet is quite thin these days, not a problem there.
Best wishes
Southern
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Changing the seat could be an option
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It's weird. When I drive my wifes 500C Pop I get cramp in my left foot within minutes. In my 500C Lounge I don't. Have you tried adjusting the seat 'height' lever?
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Yes it's at the highest. Having it Lower feels like sitting on the floor.
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595?
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OK I know what a 595 was but I'm not understanding the point of changing a car which has possibly the same geometry seats? Also I'm not looking to spend £1000s more.
I think the other guy was meaning the 595 was more uncomfy then the standard 500
Usual case with sporty type stuff with very hard springs
That Being said I put a couple of washer's under the front seat mounting bolts to raise the front edge up a few MM to give my legs a bit more support
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Are you super tall? I`m just under 6` and haven't had any problems like that. Admittedly it did take a while to get the seat just right, but now it`s fine. Can easily do a four hour trip without issue.
If you want uncomfortable, try a Citroen Berlingo ... that killed my back
If you want uncomfortable, try a Citroen Berlingo ... that killed my back
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I'm 5ft 8insAre you super tall? I`m just under 6` and haven't had any problems like that. Admittedly it did take a while to get the seat just right, but now it`s fine. Can easily do a four hour trip without issue.
If you want uncomfortable, try a Citroen Berlingo ... that killed my back
Hi, there is a solution to this problem: fit a steering wheel spacer. It makes the steering wheel come 2" closer to you, so you can move the sit backwards, gain room for your legs, and drive the 500 for long trips being very comfortable.
Search for Vicky Piria racing driver testing steering wheel spacer on Youtube, you will find some explanations
Search for Vicky Piria racing driver testing steering wheel spacer on Youtube, you will find some explanations
