Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!!

lil_red_Prius · 07-02-2008, 06:57 AM

I even have the nice leather seats, but after a few hours behind the wheel, my @ss was killing me. I had to stop every 1.5 hours just to walk around and stretch. @ss still hurt the next day. OUCH!!

Anyone suggest a really REALLY good seat insert? Maybe a gel one or something???

I'm not the heaviest guy in the world, but I do have some meat back there....I just never felt so sore after a drive as I did after the 600 miles to SC.

Buckland · 07-02-2008, 07:49 AM

We're half way through a 1200 mile trip and have had no problems.

Buck

lil_red_Prius · 07-02-2008, 08:18 AM

what can I say? I'm not a newbie to long trips. I went by myself from Philly to Tampa (1250 miles more or less) in my BMW and no problems. Got the Prius in January. took a 600 mile trip and I was hurtin'. Seats I guess ain't soft enough for my scrawny butt, leather or no leather.

I need an insert. but nothing too puffy. My head damn near hits the roof as it is!

edthefox5 · 07-02-2008, 08:24 AM

Howdy,
I'm from Clearwater! Look in the "relax the back" store locally. They have nice cushions.

lil_red_Prius · 07-02-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by edthefox5

Howdy,
I'm from Clearwater! Look in the "relax the back" store locally. They have nice cushions.

Hiya Neighbor! I live in Hillsborough County. I will check them out.

aha...there is one on Dale Mabry and one on 19, kind of my way home. I'll definitely check them out. thanks

Fraser · 07-02-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lil_red_Prius

Anyone suggest a really REALLY good seat insert? Maybe a gel one or something???

My wife and I both have problems with driving long stretches. Couple of intermediate suggestions, if you haven't considered them. Let your seat back recline a notch or two, combined with, possibly, moving your seat closer to the wheel. Adjust the position every 30-45 minutes, or whenever you start to feel uncomfortable. Tense your back, arm and leg muscles occasionally and then relax completely. You may still have some pain, but I would think it would not be as severe.

Wildkow · 07-02-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lil_red_Prius

I even have the nice leather seats, but after a few hours behind the wheel, my @ss was killing me. I had to stop every 1.5 hours just to walk around and stretch. @ss still hurt the next day. OUCH!!

Anyone suggest a really REALLY good seat insert? Maybe a gel one or something???

I'm not the heaviest guy in the world, but I do have some meat back there....I just never felt so sore after a drive as I did after the 600 miles to SC.

Yep worse seats I've ever had to sit on. Check out this member's solution.

http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...ats-prius.html

Wildkow

qbee42 · 07-02-2008, 08:57 AM

We have made some nine hour trips without any pain or suffering. Seat comfort is a highly personal thing, especially with the N.A. Prius, which has limited adjustments on the seats. If you are the right size and shape, the Prius seats are okay - not great, but not bad either. For the record, we have the cloth seats.

Tom

LOVL1TE · 07-02-2008, 09:27 AM

My first 2.5 hour trip in my 2008 Package 2 was very painful, and that's coming from a '99 accord with not-so-nice cloth seats to begin with. The good news is that my rear appears to be adjusting to them and that same pain is now rare and fleeting. But I don't know what would happen if I had to drive 3-4 (or more) hours straight...Relax the Back sounds like a good idea...

richard schumacher · 07-02-2008, 09:54 AM

You do mean that your butt hurt, and not your lower back? Do you keep your wallet in a back pocket?

07-02-2008, 06:57 AM	#1
lil_red_Prius Rollin' with my toy... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 68 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! I even have the nice leather seats, but after a few hours behind the wheel, my @ss was killing me. I had to stop every 1.5 hours just to walk around and stretch. @ss still hurt the next day. OUCH!! Anyone suggest a really REALLY good seat insert? Maybe a gel one or something??? I'm not the heaviest guy in the world, but I do have some meat back there....I just never felt so sore after a drive as I did after the 600 miles to SC.

07-02-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
Buckland Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cobourg Ontario Posts: 60 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! We're half way through a 1200 mile trip and have had no problems. Buck

07-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
lil_red_Prius Rollin' with my toy... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 68 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! what can I say? I'm not a newbie to long trips. I went by myself from Philly to Tampa (1250 miles more or less) in my BMW and no problems. Got the Prius in January. took a 600 mile trip and I was hurtin'. Seats I guess ain't soft enough for my scrawny butt, leather or no leather. I need an insert. but nothing too puffy. My head damn near hits the roof as it is!

07-02-2008, 08:24 AM	#4
edthefox5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 445 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! Howdy, I'm from Clearwater! Look in the "relax the back" store locally. They have nice cushions.

07-02-2008, 08:57 AM	#8
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,701 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! We have made some nine hour trips without any pain or suffering. Seat comfort is a highly personal thing, especially with the N.A. Prius, which has limited adjustments on the seats. If you are the right size and shape, the Prius seats are okay - not great, but not bad either. For the record, we have the cloth seats. Tom

07-02-2008, 09:27 AM	#9
LOVL1TE Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 16 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! My first 2.5 hour trip in my 2008 Package 2 was very painful, and that's coming from a '99 accord with not-so-nice cloth seats to begin with. The good news is that my rear appears to be adjusting to them and that same pain is now rare and fleeting. But I don't know what would happen if I had to drive 3-4 (or more) hours straight...Relax the Back sounds like a good idea...

07-02-2008, 09:54 AM	#10
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,131 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Took first long trip. My @ss was killing me!!! You do mean that your butt hurt, and not your lower back? Do you keep your wallet in a back pocket?

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