G8x M3/M4 seats review - standard vs carbon buckets

M2Cmtl · 03-02-2021, 09:49 AM

Yeah, as good as they look I would want some seat time before ordering them.

jzmundy · 03-02-2021, 10:05 AM

The CF buckets are undoubtedly beautiful and a nice option to have for the G8x gen.

My biggest hesitation would be the potential for extreme wear on those lateral thigh bolsters. Not necessarily wear from myself, but from other folks getting in/out of the car. Like others have mentioned, that would totally kill my experience with them.

Sedan_Clan · 03-02-2021, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jzmundy

The CF buckets are undoubtedly beautiful and a nice option to have for the G8x gen.

My biggest hesitation would be the potential for extreme wear on those lateral thigh bolsters. Not necessarily wear from myself, but from other folks getting in/out of the car. Like others have mentioned, that would totally kill my experience with them.

Teach them how to ingress/egress.

snareman · 03-02-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You dudes need to get in shape. Lol!

I'm plenty in shape. I just don't want the hassle. Comfort over form in this case.

rak299 · 03-02-2021, 10:29 AM

You need to sit in the seats before deciding. I would be considered to be in the demographic "old and not limber", and my wife has mobility problems. It would be obvious that we would want regular seats. Wrong. I also have very long legs and the thinner seat back of the CF seats gave me more room. I had no problems getting in or out, and I could almost straighten my legs while driving. My wife has problems getting in and out of any car seat, but the rigid seat cushion side gave her a spot to press down with her hands when getting in or out. It was much easier for her. I think that our opinion would have been different if we were "wider".

Zirenz2006 · 03-02-2021, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Teach them how to ingress/egress.

I just plan on picking my wife up and placing her into the seat....problem solved

TheProdigy · 03-02-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hondamx693

Plot twist: OP works for BMW M in the carbon bucket department. Numbers are down so he makes post about how bad regular seats are

Lol if BMW wants to hire me, have them reach out.

Sedan_Clan · 03-02-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You dudes need to get in shape. Lol!

I'm plenty in shape. I just don't want the hassle. Comfort over form in this case.

....but most here are assuming the seats aren't comfortable simply because of the description (...and having no real world experience with them). They may very well be comfortable for extended duration drives.

solstice · 03-02-2021, 10:56 AM

My wife is a complete energizer bunny and since this is going to be her daily the CF buckets are a must. That extra 2-3 minutes to uncork the rear from them will give her a chance to take some well earned breaths before rushing to the next meeting etc

Game · 03-02-2021, 11:02 AM

Haven't sat in the carbon bucket seat (that should happen any day now), however the base seat is plenty comfortable and offers plenty of support. Definitely a great seat for a daily driver +.

DMD · 03-02-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Why shouldn't the regular seats be an option here? By spirited, do you mean tracking? I drive my F80 spirited, and have never caught myself thinking, "if only I had CF seats". I actually really like the ones I've sat in in Porsches, and I'm sure they're great for plenty of folks, but everyone?

Also, plenty of cars cost far more, and have chintzy shift paddles. Not sure why they would be special here. I think it's just become standard for many manufacturers to just lazily slap on whatever works. Annoying, but not unique to the G8x. I do feel like they're a bit far away on these interiors.

Thanks for the write up though!

Personally, I think the regular seats are more suited towards a 530 m sport or something of that sort rather than a M3. They were far too luxurious instead of sporty. I think if they had the f8x seats as the standard option and the carbon bucket as the added option, it would be much better off.

By spirited driving I'm referring to any canyon runs or pretty much anything that has some kinds of twists and turns, so a track would more than obviously apply to that.

In terms of the paddles, the F8x had premium paddles that were nice to the touch and unique to the car, wish they replicated that in the regular interior and made the carbon paddles in the carbon interior positioned identical to the f8x paddles.

Paddles for sure perplexed me on new car.

My f80 paddles may not be something special like a Ferrari, but they're placed well, good size and feel good.

New base paddles are unacceptable for a driver's car like this.

Carbon paddles honestly felt very cheap in person and weirdly placed far inwards. Who even makes these decisions, and based on what?

Can you tell I'm annoyed.

It's annoying to have to already plan on aftermarket paddles for either base or carbon replacement.

Sedan_Clan · 03-02-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DMD

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Why shouldn't the regular seats be an option here? By spirited, do you mean tracking? I drive my F80 spirited, and have never caught myself thinking, "if only I had CF seats". I actually really like the ones I've sat in in Porsches, and I'm sure they're great for plenty of folks, but everyone?

Also, plenty of cars cost far more, and have chintzy shift paddles. Not sure why they would be special here. I think it's just become standard for many manufacturers to just lazily slap on whatever works. Annoying, but not unique to the G8x. I do feel like they're a bit far away on these interiors.

Thanks for the write up though!

Personally, I think the regular seats are more suited towards a 530 m sport or something of that sort rather than a M3. They were far too luxurious instead of sporty. I think if they had the f8x seats as the standard option and the carbon bucket as the added option, it would be much better off.

By spirited driving I'm referring to any canyon runs or pretty much anything that has some kinds of twists and turns, so a track would more than obviously apply to that.

In terms of the paddles, the F8x had premium paddles that were nice to the touch and unique to the car, wish they replicated that in the regular interior and made the carbon paddles in the carbon interior positioned identical to the f8x paddles.

Paddles for sure perplexed me on new car.

My f80 paddles may not be something special like a Ferrari, but they're placed well, good size and feel good.

New base paddles are unacceptable for a driver's car like this.

Carbon paddles honestly felt very cheap in person and weirdly placed far inwards. Who even makes these decisions, and based on what?

Can you tell I'm annoyed.

It's annoying to have to already plan on aftermarket paddles for either base or carbon replacement.

....add that to the planning for the wheel gap, fender filling (..e.g. spacers, aggressive offsets, etc.), etc. This is the way it has always been.

snareman · 03-02-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

....but most here are assuming the seats aren't comfortable simply because of the description (...and having no real world experience with them). They may very well be comfortable for extended duration drives.

Oh, I believe they are likely comfortable once you get in to them. Maybe if that side bolster lowered for getting in an out. Although I'll still out the money towards the individual paint over the seats.

TheProdigy · 03-02-2021, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DMD

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

Why shouldn't the regular seats be an option here? By spirited, do you mean tracking? I drive my F80 spirited, and have never caught myself thinking, "if only I had CF seats". I actually really like the ones I've sat in in Porsches, and I'm sure they're great for plenty of folks, but everyone?

Also, plenty of cars cost far more, and have chintzy shift paddles. Not sure why they would be special here. I think it's just become standard for many manufacturers to just lazily slap on whatever works. Annoying, but not unique to the G8x. I do feel like they're a bit far away on these interiors.

Thanks for the write up though!

Personally, I think the regular seats are more suited towards a 530 m sport or something of that sort rather than a M3. They were far too luxurious instead of sporty. I think if they had the f8x seats as the standard option and the carbon bucket as the added option, it would be much better off.

By spirited driving I'm referring to any canyon runs or pretty much anything that has some kinds of twists and turns, so a track would more than obviously apply to that.

In terms of the paddles, the F8x had premium paddles that were nice to the touch and unique to the car, wish they replicated that in the regular interior and made the carbon paddles in the carbon interior positioned identical to the f8x paddles.

Paddles for sure perplexed me on new car.

My f80 paddles may not be something special like a Ferrari, but they're placed well, good size and feel good.

New base paddles are unacceptable for a driver's car like this.

Carbon paddles honestly felt very cheap in person and weirdly placed far inwards. Who even makes these decisions, and based on what?

Can you tell I'm annoyed.

It's annoying to have to already plan on aftermarket paddles for either base or carbon replacement.

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who expressed concerns over the paddles. Quite a weird move on BMW's hand but I guess it just takes getting used to.

Teutonic · 03-02-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

In my experience today, the regular seats provide no support. They might be good for casual day-to-day driving, but there's no chance of you staying in place if you try any spirited drives. I tried to deflate the lumbar support and increase the bolstering to its max and I still barely felt any support.

I am sorry, but as a guy who tried them both and drove both for over a day each, I can say that your statement is WAY OVEREXAGERATED.

This is like saying that all other seats or even previous M vehicles have no support whatsoever when that is sir -pure and simple- a lie.
All those people that own an M in here are pretty much satisfied with those seats. And I strongly believe that BMW seats are one of the best out there, especialy on lateral support. And I own and owned many vehicles.

Yeah, I get that the new CF seats are very “woo” for some and can be better in certain -rare- circumstances, yet, I personally I found them way less confortable and a pain to leave with them on a daily vehicle. And I used that new M for a day only.

Or my BMW’s -at least for me-, are all every day vehicles.
And by the way, some are not “grocery getters” as I forbid all kind of groceries in my toy for example.
I am a spririted driver all the time and anytime the circumstances permit and the M regular seats are the best blend for luxury, comfort, sportiveness and support. I even raced my vehicles and those seats where ultra enough.
So, yeah, forgive me for taking your comparo with a big grain of salt as that is just not true.

So for me the regular M seat is just the perfect blend for what the vehicle is : a daily sport luxury sedan and not a kidney breaking kart...

Cdn_Bimmer · 03-02-2021, 02:07 PM

Having visited a local dealer and tried out the M Sport seats, I'm happy I went with them in my build. They're far more supportive than most will ever need unless you're on a track and are wildly comfortable at the same time

I would argue that unless you're going to track your car regularly, which the majority of buyers likely won't, the regular sport seats are more than enough for "spirited driving".

My frozen dark grey G80 Comp is scheduled for pickup April 14, and has the sport seats. Can't wait.

freshxdough · 03-02-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pcai

At least they introduced the option of carbon paddles in this gen. You are still stuck with those awful plastic paddles in M5, M8 etc. and that forces you to get aftermarket paddles.

You can install the new G80 paddles on all G series wheels. I have them on my G01 M40i and they feel much better and longer than the normal paddles.

bngcruiser · 03-02-2021, 02:22 PM

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Has anyone confirmed/test fit these in an M2?

It's not even out yet, chill lol

Haha - even I laughed at this

Jcali86 · 03-02-2021, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdn_Bimmer

Having visited a local dealer and tried out the M Sport seats, I'm happy I went with them in my build. They're far more supportive than most will ever need unless you're on a track and are wildly comfortable at the same time

I would argue that unless you're going to track your car regularly, which the majority of buyers likely won't, the regular sport seats are more than enough for "spirited driving".

My frozen dark grey G80 Comp is scheduled for pickup April 14, and has the sport seats. Can't wait.

Please take a few pics for me as this is my color, but it's not an option in the US so I have to individual it. I don't need too many, around 1000 in the day, 1000 around sunset and 1000 at night should do

Jcali86 · 03-02-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bngcruiser

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Originally Posted by Jcali86

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Originally Posted by bngcruiser

Has anyone confirmed/test fit these in an M2?

It's not even out yet, chill lol

Haha - even I laughed at this

I actually just remembered one of the accounts ran by a shop got some of the seats in a while back. Might have to search a while for the account/post but they might be able to help with fitment etc if you come across it.

TargaM2 · 03-02-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Teutonic

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Originally Posted by ProdigyM2

In my experience today, the regular seats provide no support. They might be good for casual day-to-day driving, but there's no chance of you staying in place if you try any spirited drives. I tried to deflate the lumbar support and increase the bolstering to its max and I still barely felt any support.

I am a spririted driver all the time and anytime the circumstances permit and the M regular seats are the best blend for luxury, comfort, sportiveness and support. I even raced my vehicles and those seats where ultra enough.
So, yeah, forgive me for taking your comparo with a big grain of salt as that is just not true.

You "raced" your vehicle with the oem seats ?
I dont think so.
You maybe did a fun trackday but you certainly didnt race anything.
For one thing you cant fit a harness to the oem seat & you aren't competing anywhere in anything without a harness etc.

frankiebones · 03-02-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

....add that to the planning for the wheel gap, fender filling (..e.g. spacers, aggressive offsets, etc.), etc. This is the way it has always been.

Oh c'mon of all the f***ing things to complain about! lol.

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jzmundy Major 991 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: F97 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	The CF buckets are undoubtedly beautiful and a nice option to have for the G8x gen. My biggest hesitation would be the potential for extreme wear on those lateral thigh bolsters. Not necessarily wear from myself, but from other folks getting in/out of the car. Like others have mentioned, that would totally kill my experience with them. __________________ Then - E53, E85, E92, E82, F15, F80, G01 Now - F97, Macan S
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