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Short legs + long seat base = back pain

  • 24-02-2013 5:31pm
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    A relative of mine bought a new Hyundai I10 in January. The test drives went fine but now she's developed bad back/leg pain because she's got short legs and the seat base is too long. Adjusting the seat in the usual way makes no difference. Her previous car was an Aygo which had a much shorter seat base.

    Does anyone know of a product (some sort of a full length back cushion) that would allow the driver to sit around two to three inches further forward in the seat while providing full back support?


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    tk123
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    How close is the driver to the steering wheel atm - she should be a minimum of 10 inches away to prevent the airbag causing damage?

    I'm short and got pedal extensions last year - at first I put off getting then because I was a embarrassed about it but it was the best decision ever! I'm back at a comfortable distance so I have a better view and it's eliminated any back/neck pain I used to have from being rigid in the seat because I was too close to the wheel. I had them fitted by mobility ireland - they were expensive at approx €350 (which when you think about it is not as expesive as broken ribs and face if the airbag went off) but they're removable and will be coming with me to my next car when this one craps out. I've tried the cushions, mesh lumbar support things etc etc - pedals ftw. Also its great not having to move the seat back when you get out lol - mine is electric so I'd be there ages waiting for it! :p

    Thank you boards because it was a thread on here that made me cop on that I was sitting waaay to close to the seat and was in danger! :pac:


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    Thanks for the reply - she's not dangerously close to the steering wheel so no worries there.

    I omitted an important bit of info in my first post but only realised it when I saw your reply. She bought an automatic and reach to the pedals is no problem for her right foot but the long seat base prevents her from putting her left foot flat on the floor of the car. She can use the footrest but still has the seat base putting pressure on the back of her left leg and causing sciatic pain.


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