So it's been about two weeks since I have had my s2000 and ever since this past weekend I've started to notice some soreness in both my legs (hamstring and inner thigh to be exact). The pain started in my left leg on Friday (drove a lot in stop and go traffic) and continued through Sunday. It got worse on Saturday and I decided to not drive the S on Sunday. I realized I was getting really tense in traffic and on hills and needed to just relax when driving. Left leg pain GONE.

Starting about Monday I now have soreness in my right hamstring.I'm not screaming in pain, it is just really sore and a tad inflamed. I have tried messing around with my seating position with little to no luck. It hasn't got worse, but it hasn't got much better the last few days.

As for my seating position, I'm a bit close to the steering wheel (knees bent maybe 100-110 degrees?) with my thighs raised slightly above the seat.

- Should I pull my seat back to give my thighs more support?
- Is this normal?
- Has anyone else experienced this pain? Thoughts?
- I do have another car to use (automatic). Should I give the S a break?

I have tried searching this online with little luck...

 

I have noticed after several hours of driving, especially freeway driving, that my left leg, outboard of my knee and just above it, tends to get sore. I realize that my left foot rests on the foot rest (shock) and the right leg is not symmetrical when the cruise control is engaged. I try to keep them lined up to alleviate discomfort.

Therapeutic dose of ibuprofen is 800mg.

I hate driving in heavy traffic in the S. I avoid it at all costs.

 

I get a shooting pain in my left knee. Only when initially pressing clutch or walking up stairs. It's an old motocross injury. Believe it or not, those crazy copper compression knee braces work, for me. I wear them at night, helps this irritating problem.

 

Maybe this is why a few S2000 owners on here skip leg day so often.

 

Interesting topic.

I had an L4 lumbarectomy a couple years ago to treat pain running all the way down my leg (outboard side) to my little toe. Surgery went a long way to help my pain as it no longer goes down to my toe. I have found that any long term driving (over and hour or so) causes a burning sensation in my top left butt cheek. Even in my Acura TL with more comfy seats this happens.

I've had my S for about a year now and was scared I may not be able to keep her due to this issue. Luckily, it has not been any worse in the S than in the TL.

As mentioned above, heavy traffic (stop & go) throws everything out the window.

Since you are so new to your S, I would recommend building up your strength slowly. If anything starts to hurt, back off and drive the other car for a day or two. I would recommend a seating position a bit further back from the wheel. I find that it helps to be able to rest my clutch leg whenever possible.

Good luck!

 

It all depends on your age and physical ability. If you are having pains while your driving, not due to any prior injuries, then perhaps you should take that as an iniative to be healthier. I can drive the s2000 for hours on end without pain. I am short though, 5.6, so I have no problem stretching out

 

Maybe you can go to the gym and do some leg exercises? I would concentrate on the areas of your leg that are bothering you. Get on a hamstring machine and do five sets of comfortable weight for 10 to 12 reps. I think your body just isn't used to the different position you're sitting in and the movement of your leg.

 

Take your wallet out of your rear pocket.

 

Thanks for the replies everyone. I've decided to drive my other car for a while and as everyone has mentioned, work out and get healthy. I will report back in a few weeks

 

I never notice anything like this. No help for those that do, of course!

On motorcycles it seems a point of honor/manhood (sorry ladies) to keep the bike rolling all the time. Every time your feet touch the ground is an embarrassment and the mark of a rookie! Stick shift cars in traffic can be driven the same way minimizing stopping and gear changes. Rush hour and city traffic is still a PITA but these cars can be driven at less than maximum performance mode with minimal gear changes. My '06 certainly has enough torque to do this if I select the right gear.

At stops at lights put the car in neutral and get off the clutch. Saves wear on the throw-out bearing and stress on your leg. Highway rush hour try to minimize gear changes.

The S2000 has only a minimum of seating positions but I've managed to fine one that works for me. Probably by accident but it works.

-- Chuck