help had hip replaced

[cantdriveyet]

I had my left hip replaced and need to know how many #of pressure dose it take to press in a stock cluch on an 05 gt.....thanks , I all ready have the car but want info for the Dr......you know how they can be, thanks! well Dr said no go cause of the pain meds that I am taking....... so its nose to the treadmill so to say......but thanks for all your input. j

 

[ARTTII]

I don't know the exact # if you are looking for it to stay under a doctor restriction, but I will add this - Drive a couple, some are noticeably less than others. I think something changed from '06-'07 also... they have a different feel, from my experience.

 

[walter]

It's relatively light compared to other sports cars like the 350Z , G35 etc. but definitely heavier then some run of the mill manual transmission sedans.

Can't really be scientific about it.

 

[anthony05gt]

It's an overall light feel.

 

[Art161]

According to some specs I have, the maximum pedal effort is 34 lbs with nominal spring load.

 

[PSYKOSTEVO]

My clutch takes a lot of force to hold it down, but it's some aftermarket one that disengages at the floor. :-(

All the stock ones I have driven are easy to push in.

 

[xtweakerx]

if i were u, id go for the automatic. its just as fast as the 5speed.

and u can have fun racing it without breaking your hip.

Even though i have stick, if i was in your shoes id go auto.

 

[walter]

one of my coworkers had his hip replaced and he told me driving 5 speed actually helped him on the road to recovery especially if the seat was warm.

 

[Art161]

Sorry things didn't work out for you, cantdriveyet. Guess you will be in the market for an automatic, which I happen to like. Good luck with your recovery.

 

[kooldawg6]

I've read from several that the stock clutch is heavy. I drove a manual S197 for the first time just over a week ago('07 with 33K miles and original clutch)and it seemed relatively light. I can say after that hour drive, I miss the manual, but the way my auto runs(after the tune), I couldn't trade it!
Sorry about your Dr's call, but I would stick to the treadmill and get back in your manual Stang and continue your rehab!!!!!
It was difficult for me to stay off my motorcycle a few years ago after I broke my leg and the bike was fixed a few weeks before I got my cast removed and regained the use/strength of my leg and foot back! Keep us updated

 

[FoxBodyGT]

When did you have the hip replaced? I'm envisioning you wanting to drive home from the hospital? I doubt it, but just wondering. If your doc has lifted all of your restrictions, you'll be ok with driving a manual. If not, I wouldn't try it as depending on your seating style, you could be violating the "no hip flexion more than 90 degrees" restriction.

Yes, I know what I'm talking about as I see hip replacement patients every day as a physical therapist.

 

[ranger04]

Just take more meds and drive it like you stole it, what a great way to break in a new hip ha ha. "GOOD LUCK TO YOU".

 

[stanmckinney]

I used to drive manual. I have arthritis and now have an auto. I'd get an auto and not worry about it.

 

[NastyStang113]

Just take more meds and drive it like you stole it, what a great way to break in a new hip ha ha. "GOOD LUCK TO YOU".

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