Solstice Elbow

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easy2grasp

Discussion Starter · 9 d ago

I have had my 2008 solstice GXP for about eight weeks now and have driven about 500 miles. I have developed a case of Solstice Elbow- otherwise known as olecranon bursitis on the left elbow. I told my doctor that I first noticed it when driving my new-to-me car. He said that is how I got it. He said he usually sees it with older people who sit in armchairs too much. I guess I qualify as older.
I searched the forum and learned all the post links for armrest cushions didn’t work anymore and the prior businesses were closed. But I did track down these on Amazon (as much as I hate giving Jeff Bezos more money.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KZRYNVY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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marksbug

· #2 · 9 d ago

I screwed my ankle up about 6 months after getting my solstice. 3 years later I got a automatic gxp and sole the manual as the ankle wasn't ever going to get better. ( do also have a small pillow on the console as I have a effed up right shoulder thanks to a slicing for $$ DR moron& cancer.it was the dr not the cancer.
check ebay!! it wont be amazon but it will still be china.

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kentlarue

· #3 · 8 d ago

easy2grasp said:
I have had my 2008 solstice GXP for about eight weeks now and have driven about 500 miles. I have developed a case of Solstice Elbow- otherwise known as olecranon bursitis on the left elbow. I told my doctor that I first noticed it when driving my new-to-me car. He said that is how I got it. He said he usually sees it with older people who sit in armchairs too much. I guess I qualify as older.
I searched the forum and learned all the post links for armrest cushions didn’t work anymore and the prior businesses were closed. But I did track down these on Amazon (as much as I hate giving Jeff Bezos more money.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KZRYNVY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
I measured those an they may be too wide to

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marksbug said:
I screwed my ankle up about 6 months after getting my solstice. 3 years later I got a automatic gxp and sole the manual as the ankle wasn't ever going to get better. ( do also have a small pillow on the console as I have a effed up right shoulder thanks to a slicing for $$ DR moron& cancer.it was the dr not the cancer.
check ebay!! it wont be amazon but it will still be china.

easy2grasp said:
I have had my 2008 solstice GXP for about eight weeks now and have driven about 500 miles. I have developed a case of Solstice Elbow- otherwise known as olecranon bursitis on the left elbow. I told my doctor that I first noticed it when driving my new-to-me car. He said that is how I got it. He said he usually sees it with older people who sit in armchairs too much. I guess I qualify as older.
I searched the forum and learned all the post links for armrest cushions didn’t work anymore and the prior businesses were closed. But I did track down these on Amazon (as much as I hate giving Jeff Bezos more money.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KZRYNVY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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HHGadget

· #4 · 8 d ago

i use this one. It is a tad too tall…

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love my solstice

· #5 · 8 d ago

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I can't find the thread on arm rests so I have posted here.
I had two cushions made with leather. one for the consul and the other on the door ledge.
What a difference! Driving is even more fun.

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WintR

· #6 · 8 d ago

Make sure you check the measurements shown on the ads against the space on the door armrests.

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JohnWR

· #7 · 8 d ago

love my solstice said:
I can't find the thread on arm rests so I have posted here.
I had two cushions made with leather. one for the consul and the other on the door ledge.
What a difference! Driving is even more fun.

I have merged these threads.

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The Silver Fox

· #8 · 8 d ago

I went to race car driving school 40 years ago. They taught me that you weren't in complete control of your vehicle unless you had a firm grip with BOTH hands on the steering wheel. I've been doing so ever since. When driving like this there's no need to rest either elbow on something. After this long I can drive all day long and into the night without my arms getting tired or needing to rest my hands/arms.

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WintR

· #9 · 7 d ago

Except now, they want us to keep our hands at 4 and 8, instead of 10 and 2, because of the airbag. Hard to keep elbows up in that position.

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hem06

· #10 · 6 d ago

The Silver Fox said:
I went to race car driving school 40 years ago. They taught me that you weren't in complete control of your vehicle unless you had a firm grip with BOTH hands on the steering wheel. I've been doing so ever since. When driving like this there's no need to rest either elbow on something. After this long I can drive all day long and into the night without my arms getting tired or needing to rest my hands/arms.

exactly why i did not but put a minor scratch in my 06 while driving next to another who totaled his car when we hit an moisture slick early am on the death curve of lsd. left hand on wheel right hand downshifting skills saved my survivor. his car totally blew up in the concrete divider.

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agent008

· #11 · 6 d ago

Both hands on the wheel at all times works for automatic vehicles. For manuals, a comfortable center console is helpful to support the elbow and firearm when you're shifting...

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marksbug

· #12 · 6 d ago

hands free driving, even when pulling a long travel trailer and passing a semi on a bridge. While playing cards with the kids in the back seat...GM's new truck.. I saw that complete commercial one time, after that I think they caught some crap and redacted some of it. different drivers drive different ways. even drivers with no arms. the manner you hold the wheel don't mean squat if you drive well. there are many drivers tht use 2 hands and no brains or skills.. those are the problem. along with the occasional dear/deer .

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rob the elder

· #13 · 6 d ago

LOL What a fun topic. In the truck that is an auto, I tend to drive with my right hand and rest my left arm on the door arm rest. But I also swith off frequently. In the Sol I drive with my left hand and have my right on the center arm rest. never had an issue with either pointing the car, reacting to emergencies or getting physical issues. But I can see how if one left their arm on the tiny arm rest for long periods of time it might become an issue.

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RedOne07

· #14 · 6 d ago

agent008 said:
Both hands on the wheel at all times works for automatic vehicles. For manuals, a comfortable center console is helpful to support the elbow and firearm when you're shifting...

Tell that to the examinator.

You will never get a license overhere when you do that. After shifting the hand goes back to the wheel. Of course you can handle the unexpected way better wirh two hands on the wheel.

In some cars resting your hand on the shifter can even cause damage.

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agent008

· #15 · 6 d ago

RedOne07 said:
Tell that to the examinator. You will never get a license overhere when you do that. After shifting the hand goes back to the wheel. Of course you can handle the unexpected way better wirh two hands on the wheel.

In some cars resting your hand on the shifter can even cause damage.

I never said rest the hand on the shifter. 😁 After shifting back to the wheel the hand goes. But during shifting having elbow and forearm support increases comfort and reduces fatigue...

SolCal

· #16 · 4 d ago

This is a fun topic. After nearly a decade of shifting in Los Angeles traffic I can say I never developed Solstice elbow. I do seem to have contracted a bit of Solstice knee driving my son's NA. I have to double clutch to get fourth gear. He blew the synchros racing. My GXP is down for reasons yet to be determined but since he's in the USAF and his car is in my garage, it's mine again.

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Wunderkind

· #17 · 4 d ago (Edited)

Having immersed in AutoX and some amateur TSD rallies in my younger days, I learned to always keep two hands on the steering wheel apart from shifting. It's a habit.
However I do understand during long stretches of cruising where one would relax an arm. Perhaps resting one's elbow is not optimal due to sitting position?

I like that knee pad idea. Saw some luxury sportscars/roadsters come with padding too.

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WintR

· #18 · 3 d ago

Well, seated with both hands in the modern recommended position, hands under the controls with thumbs just touching the spokes, my right elbow lightly contacts the console, the left, the pad I added to the door. Elbows drawn in to turn the wheel, of course. Cruising, contact both sides.

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