G8x M3/M4 seats review - standard vs carbon buckets

High Octane · 06-19-2021, 12:51 PM

I'm average size, 5'11 and 180.

I sat in the bucket seats for the first time the other day, and while they look amazing, they just don't have the comfort needed for me. It's a pain to get in and out of as well. When I'm driving, I want to be able to move my legs around a bit, not have my thighs together the entire drive. Reminds me when I had my Bride racing seat back in the day.

Long story short, fiance and I have both agreed that bucket seats are definitely a no-go.

TrentMeister · 06-19-2021, 01:17 PM

Those of us happy with the buckets are just built different

Maverik259 · 06-19-2021, 01:28 PM

lol a normal 5'10" 165lbs...gtfo. No wonder the carbon bucket seats are comfortable to you. My bull mastiff weighs almost as much as you. At that size I'm surprised you didn't just get the carbon buckets. That was the consensus from everything i read before the release was exactly that. For smaller guys the carbon bucket seats would be perfect and for anyone else good luck.

TheProdigy · 06-19-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

lol a normal 5'10" 165lbs...gtfo. No wonder the carbon bucket seats are comfortable to you. My bull mastiff weighs almost as much as you. At that size I'm surprised you didn't just get the carbon buckets. That was the consensus from everything i read before the release was exactly that. For smaller guys the carbon bucket seats would be perfect and for anyone else good luck.

Some serious attitude for a comment on carbon buckets 😂

TrentMeister · 06-19-2021, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

lol a normal 5'10" 165lbs...gtfo. No wonder the carbon bucket seats are comfortable to you. My bull mastiff weighs almost as much as you. At that size I'm surprised you didn't just get the carbon buckets. That was the consensus from everything i read before the release was exactly that. For smaller guys the carbon bucket seats would be perfect and for anyone else good luck.

Im 6'2 220 all shoulders and I fit great.

Greer · 06-19-2021, 03:17 PM

To those who have the carbon bucket seats:

With a hump in the seat of your crotch don't you rub across that when you move your legs from gas to brake?

seis-speed · 06-19-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

Those of us happy with the buckets are just built different

To be fair, years ago I did not understand buckets, then I got seat time in a lot of cars and now understand you always get buckets without hesitation and deal with all consequences because buckets are

TrentMeister · 06-19-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Greer

To those who have the carbon bucket seats:

With a hump in the seat of your crotch don't you rub across that when you move your legs from gas to brake?

Not at all, you don't notice it.

Idk what anyone else is talking about, it's no issue.

uniqueMR · 06-19-2021, 04:18 PM

I prefer cabon bucket seats.

MarineRaider · 06-19-2021, 05:38 PM

Let me start by saying I could have "lived" with them had the M3 I bought had them. I did not want them as I have a GT3 with Porsche Carbon buckets and that is enough.

However, I never got the chance to sit in them until a friend got a M4 with them and I finally spent time in the seats.

They are not as bad as I feared but my body type ( wide-shoulders) would have been tested over a period of time. They are very comfy once you drop in.

I have a friend who makes bolster protectors for Porsche CF Buckets and are a must for our seats. I think these will need them as well. I also don't like the loose fitting fabric in the center I am seeing on them , it would bug me over time.

But, you have to sit in them first, a must.

TheProdigy · 06-19-2021, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MarineRaider

Let me start by saying I could have "lived" with them had the M3 I bought had them. I did not want them as I have a GT3 with Porsche Carbon buckets and that is enough.

However, I never got the chance to sit in them until a friend got a M4 with them and I finally spent time in the seats.

They are not as bad as I feared but my body type ( wide-shoulders) would have been tested over a period of time. They are very comfy once you drop in.

I have a friend who makes bolster protectors for Porsche CF Buckets and are a must for our seats. I think these will need them as well. I also don't like the loose fitting fabric in the center I am seeing on them , it would bug me over time.

But, you have to sit in them first, a must.

Link to some bolster protectors?

MarineRaider · 06-19-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

Link to some bolster protectors?

Sorry, I should have been clearer, he only makes them for Porsche seats. He says after looking at the M ones that he cannot get the seamless OEM look he strives for. But these are as high as my Porsche ones and no way I would own these without something! The aftermarket hopefully will answer that need ASAP.

ztxny · 06-19-2021, 06:58 PM

Im 6'2 190lbs and theyre no issue for me. The middle CF piece does not bother me at all. I sit with the bolsters in the widest position but i can see how it could be bothersome to people 200lbs+ as it could poke your back while driving.

Greer · 06-23-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ztxny

The middle CF piece does not bother me at all.

So when you are going from gas to the brakes you do not feel the cumbersome hump?

ztxny · 06-23-2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Greer

So when you are going from gas to the brakes you do not feel the cumbersome hump?

honestly, not at all. i may have gotten accustomed to it i guess. sometimes i forget its even there.

Greer · 06-24-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ztxny

honestly, not at all. i may have gotten accustomed to it i guess. sometimes i forget its even there.

Great news, enjoy.

D_SheerDrivingPleasure · 06-24-2021, 12:45 PM

Anyone located in the NYC metro with the buckets that would allow me to try them on for size? None of my local deals have any inventory for me to experience in person. thx!

Greer · 06-27-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

Anyone located in the NYC metro with the buckets that would allow me to try them on for size? None of my local deals have any inventory for me to experience in person. thx!

They should be getting them in soon. I would definitely sit in the sports bucket seats before ordering them.

Zirenz2006 · 06-28-2021, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greer

To those who have the carbon bucket seats:

With a hump in the seat of your crotch don't you rub across that when you move your legs from gas to brake?

Not at all, you don't notice it.

Idk what anyone else is talking about, it's no issue.

^This

I don't notice the hump at all

Greer · 07-01-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

^This

I don't notice the hump at all

Thanks for letting me know.

bmwdrive · 08-28-2021, 01:42 AM

Is nobody bothered by the lack of lumbar support in the buckets? That is my main reason for planning to get the standard seats. I'm 6' tall and about 175lb and fit fine in the buckets but I'm worried my back won't be happy during a long drive. The G80 will be my daily. I love the look of the buckets though.

Nephro · 08-28-2021, 01:04 PM

I was lucky enough to sit in the buckets a few days ago. I’m 5’7” 160. They are amazingly comfortable and significantly easier to get in and out of versus the Porsche buckets that I have currently. I think it’s because the Porsche buckets sit lower down in the car so you have to haul yourself up and out more. The BMW seats took no additional effort to slip in and out. This may also be that I’m very used to the technique employed in the Porsche buckets over the years. I’m very happy I ordered the buckets for my 6MT. I had a sense that the center hump would not interfere with shifting though I was in a competition M4.

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High Octane First Lieutenant 311 Rep 333 Posts Drives: '24 BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	I'm average size, 5'11 and 180. I sat in the bucket seats for the first time the other day, and while they look amazing, they just don't have the comfort needed for me. It's a pain to get in and out of as well. When I'm driving, I want to be able to move my legs around a bit, not have my thighs together the entire drive. Reminds me when I had my Bride racing seat back in the day. Long story short, fiance and I have both agreed that bucket seats are definitely a no-go.
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TrentMeister Colonel 2860 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: g82 comp Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dana Point iTrader: (0)	Those of us happy with the buckets are just built different
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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	lol a normal 5'10" 165lbs...gtfo. No wonder the carbon bucket seats are comfortable to you. My bull mastiff weighs almost as much as you. At that size I'm surprised you didn't just get the carbon buckets. That was the consensus from everything i read before the release was exactly that. For smaller guys the carbon bucket seats would be perfect and for anyone else good luck. __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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Greer Colonel 1893 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	To those who have the carbon bucket seats: With a hump in the seat of your crotch don't you rub across that when you move your legs from gas to brake? Attached Images __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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MarineRaider First Lieutenant 1192 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (0)	Let me start by saying I could have "lived" with them had the M3 I bought had them. I did not want them as I have a GT3 with Porsche Carbon buckets and that is enough. However, I never got the chance to sit in them until a friend got a M4 with them and I finally spent time in the seats. They are not as bad as I feared but my body type ( wide-shoulders) would have been tested over a period of time. They are very comfy once you drop in. I have a friend who makes bolster protectors for Porsche CF Buckets and are a must for our seats. I think these will need them as well. I also don't like the loose fitting fabric in the center I am seeing on them , it would bug me over time. But, you have to sit in them first, a must. Attached Images
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ztxny Enlisted Member 112 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 21' BG/KO M4C Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Im 6'2 190lbs and theyre no issue for me. The middle CF piece does not bother me at all. I sit with the bolsters in the widest position but i can see how it could be bothersome to people 200lbs+ as it could poke your back while driving.
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D_SheerDrivingPleasure Captain 1093 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Anyone located in the NYC metro with the buckets that would allow me to try them on for size? None of my local deals have any inventory for me to experience in person. thx!
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bmwdrive Lieutenant 464 Rep 532 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Is nobody bothered by the lack of lumbar support in the buckets? That is my main reason for planning to get the standard seats. I'm 6' tall and about 175lb and fit fine in the buckets but I'm worried my back won't be happy during a long drive. The G80 will be my daily. I love the look of the buckets though.
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Nephro New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: ‘18 Porsche GT3, ‘15 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I was lucky enough to sit in the buckets a few days ago. I’m 5’7” 160. They are amazingly comfortable and significantly easier to get in and out of versus the Porsche buckets that I have currently. I think it’s because the Porsche buckets sit lower down in the car so you have to haul yourself up and out more. The BMW seats took no additional effort to slip in and out. This may also be that I’m very used to the technique employed in the Porsche buckets over the years. I’m very happy I ordered the buckets for my 6MT. I had a sense that the center hump would not interfere with shifting though I was in a competition M4.
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