Looking To Return To The Fold + A Seat Question

Anthony4579 · 01-22-2012, 08:02 AM

I am looking to return to the M3 club (either E90, E92, or E93) after a detour thru a number of great cars (went from an E46 M3 to a Porsche 997S to an Audi RS4 to my current car an Audi S5). I also had an E36 previously as well. As I have been test driving all three versions of the car (Coupe, Convertible, & Sedan) the one thing I noticed is that it seems the side bolsters on the seats are tighter on the coupe and sedan than on the convertible (convertible's seats are slightly differnt due to the integrated seat belt). Even with the pressure fully released on the bolsters I find them uncomfortable and I am not that big of an individual (always thought the seats in the E36 and E46 were very comfortable). Do they loosen up as they break in? Seat comfort might make the decision be the convertible. Thoughts on this would be appreciated!

Also, really enjoying going thru the forum looking at everyone's amazing M3's and getting ideas on potential Mods!

Thanks, Anthony

Superfly_M3 · 01-22-2012, 08:04 AM

I had a 535 with inflatable side bolsters. At nearly 80,000km they didn't work as good as new. Hope this helps.

mjposner · 01-22-2012, 10:38 AM

I know what you mean. I am a 6.1 210 pounder and I find the bolsters on some car unbearable. That said I love the seats in my E93. Plenty wide.

aus · 01-22-2012, 10:52 AM

Side bolsters and lumbar are adjustable on most cars.

MKE_M3 · 01-22-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Side bolsters and lumbar are adjustable on most cars.

+1, maybe even all M3's. I have the manual seats and my side bolsters and lumbar are both electronically adjustable. Make sure to adjust to full wide before you judge. I usually keep mine pretty tight, but loosen when I'm wearing a winter coat and sweater. I love the adjustability.

01-22-2012, 08:02 AM	#1
Anthony4579 New Member 13 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Audi S5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Looking To Return To The Fold + A Seat Question I am looking to return to the M3 club (either E90, E92, or E93) after a detour thru a number of great cars (went from an E46 M3 to a Porsche 997S to an Audi RS4 to my current car an Audi S5). I also had an E36 previously as well. As I have been test driving all three versions of the car (Coupe, Convertible, & Sedan) the one thing I noticed is that it seems the side bolsters on the seats are tighter on the coupe and sedan than on the convertible (convertible's seats are slightly differnt due to the integrated seat belt). Even with the pressure fully released on the bolsters I find them uncomfortable and I am not that big of an individual (always thought the seats in the E36 and E46 were very comfortable). Do they loosen up as they break in? Seat comfort might make the decision be the convertible. Thoughts on this would be appreciated! Also, really enjoying going thru the forum looking at everyone's amazing M3's and getting ideas on potential Mods! Thanks, Anthony
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Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I had a 535 with inflatable side bolsters. At nearly 80,000km they didn't work as good as new. Hope this helps.
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01-22-2012, 10:38 AM	#3
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	I know what you mean. I am a 6.1 210 pounder and I find the bolsters on some car unbearable. That said I love the seats in my E93. Plenty wide. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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01-22-2012, 10:52 AM	#4
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Side bolsters and lumbar are adjustable on most cars. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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