How comfortable are the carbon seats?

M0J0 · 09-01-2021, 12:14 PM

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

chicagofan00 · 09-01-2021, 12:17 PM

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snareman · 09-01-2021, 12:23 PM

Several threads on this.

Like this 12 page thread for instance.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1803904

M0J0 · 09-01-2021, 12:30 PM

Yea, I should have searched.

2011ninja · 09-01-2021, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

I don't have extended seat time but did sit in them.

Very comfortable.

If you're not a "fit" person ingress egress may be a challenge clearing side hip bolsters.

TexasEd · 09-01-2021, 12:39 PM

I sold my 2021 last week because of the M carbon seats. I reordered same car except 2022 with interior/exterior colors and standard seats; more comfortable and a large $ savings.

Triton88 · 09-01-2021, 12:41 PM

couple things with the seats.

1) they are not easy to get in and out of so i would try it if you would be on the fence or have an dexterity issues in lower back / legs

2)great for track driving

3) no problems for commuting around 30 minutes

4) drove 3 hours one way over the weekend, it was tough, the back support is great, but the thigh bolsters don't give enough space to move my leg around, i could probably push to 4 hours in the seat, but after that i would need to stop and stretch

5) absolutely gorgeous

pikcachu · 09-01-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

They are comfortable

My issue is getting in and out. I feel you will end up putting wear on them very soon

Don't think they are for daily driving but they would be great at the track

Specially if you have new people in your car often that don't know how to properly get in and out to avoid destroying those high shoulders on the seat bottom

MauiSteve · 09-01-2021, 01:31 PM

Many have said if you're over about 220 lbs then it is not likely you will find them comfortable. I'd rather have the ventilation with regular seats anyway and skip the ingress/egress acrobatics.

Dynamic3 · 09-01-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasEd

I sold my 2021 last week because of the M carbon seats. I reordered same car except 2022 with interior/exterior colors and standard seats; more comfortable and a large $ savings.

Whoa, were you able to recoup a decent amount of the '21 purchase price I hope?

Delmoney335 · 09-01-2021, 03:52 PM

Get them. That is all

Lexura · 09-01-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic3

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Originally Posted by TexasEd

I sold my 2021 last week because of the M carbon seats. I reordered same car except 2022 with interior/exterior colors and standard seats; more comfortable and a large $ savings.

Whoa, were you able to recoup a decent amount of the '21 purchase price I hope?

I did the same as TexasEd. The buckets are not for me for my daily driving specially for long drives. I am certain that they are great on the track though. Traded in the car and ordered an AWD G82 coming early or mid October.

cory9917 · 09-01-2021, 05:46 PM

Get the carbon buckets...Its not really a hard decision. they make the car much more special, save a bit of weight and are extremely comfortable depending on your body type.
For me they have been as or more comfortable then my gt4 18ways, miles ahead of my QV standard sets (worst seats I've ever sat in) and overall just an amazing seat. Slightly difficult to get into but nothing like a Porsche carbon bucket.
You'll regret not getting them.

MAMBA_M3 · 09-01-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

Anyone who tells you they are "very comfortable" is yoga stretching. I daily drive a 718 gt4 and having sat in both the m3 buckets and the standard seats, I can confidently say the buckets are firm/stiff/snug. If you're 25 and single sure it wont be an issue and you'll be fine.

If you have a family or daily drivability/comfort is more than a 20% factor, I highly suggest the standard seats.

The m3 buckets are more adjustable than the gt4, but not significantly more comfortable IMO.

So be eyes wide open that it's about as comfortable as sitting on a roller coaster seat lol

They look ill though, if i didn't have a family no question I would option them.

Just keeping it 💯 with you and trying to provide a balanced perspective

BRAKE! · 09-01-2021, 06:07 PM

I drove both the standard seats and the carbons at the track (at M school), the standard seats are excellent on the track, and you really don’t notice much difference in how they hold you in vs the carbon seats. I really think the only big advantage for the carbon seats is aesthetics

In terms of comfort - the carbon seats are comfortable once you get in, but getting out is cumbersome.

AndroidRobot · 09-01-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M2USIAST

Quote:

Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

Anyone who tells you they are "very comfortable" is yoga stretching. I daily drive a 718 gt4 and having sat in both the m3 buckets and the standard seats, I can confidently say the buckets are firm/stiff/snug. If you're 25 and single sure it wont be an issue and you'll be fine.

If you have a family or daily drivability/comfort is more than a 20% factor, I highly suggest the standard seats.

The m3 buckets are more adjustable than the gt4, but not significantly more comfortable IMO.

So be eyes wide open that it's about as comfortable as sitting on a roller coaster seat lol

They look ill though, if i didn't have a family no question I would option them.

Just keeping it with you and trying to provide a balanced perspective

I agree, the buckets are great for the non-family types here. I have a wife, no kids, but if she hates the seats I guess it's time to find a new wife

I guess we will find out if it arrives next week or this week. I'm not as young anymore but I feel this wl be the last true BMW M3 they make and I want mine to be special.

MAMBA_M3 · 09-01-2021, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

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Originally Posted by M2USIAST

Quote:

Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

Anyone who tells you they are "very comfortable" is yoga stretching. I daily drive a 718 gt4 and having sat in both the m3 buckets and the standard seats, I can confidently say the buckets are firm/stiff/snug. If you're 25 and single sure it wont be an issue and you'll be fine.

If you have a family or daily drivability/comfort is more than a 20% factor, I highly suggest the standard seats.

The m3 buckets are more adjustable than the gt4, but not significantly more comfortable IMO.

So be eyes wide open that it's about as comfortable as sitting on a roller coaster seat lol

They look ill though, if i didn't have a family no question I would option them.

Just keeping it with you and trying to provide a balanced perspective

I agree, the buckets are great for the non-family types here. I have a wife, no kids, but if she hates the seats I guess it's time to find a new wife

I guess we will find out if it arrives next week or this week. I'm not as young anymore but I feel this wl be the last true BMW M3 they make and I want mine to be special.

You're a better man than me to (almost?) pull it off

AndroidRobot · 09-01-2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M2USIAST

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

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Originally Posted by M2USIAST

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Originally Posted by M0J0

I am getting ready to submit an order. I am on the fence on the carbon seats. They look really cool, but this will be my daily. I also love vented seats.

Anyone who tells you they are "very comfortable" is yoga stretching. I daily drive a 718 gt4 and having sat in both the m3 buckets and the standard seats, I can confidently say the buckets are firm/stiff/snug. If you're 25 and single sure it wont be an issue and you'll be fine.

If you have a family or daily drivability/comfort is more than a 20% factor, I highly suggest the standard seats.

The m3 buckets are more adjustable than the gt4, but not significantly more comfortable IMO.

So be eyes wide open that it's about as comfortable as sitting on a roller coaster seat lol

They look ill though, if i didn't have a family no question I would option them.

Just keeping it with you and trying to provide a balanced perspective

I agree, the buckets are great for the non-family types here. I have a wife, no kids, but if she hates the seats I guess it's time to find a new wife

I guess we will find out if it arrives next week or this week. I'm not as young anymore but I feel this wl be the last true BMW M3 they make and I want mine to be special.

You're a better man than me to (almost?) pull it off

I have them on my car, no kids, been married for 11 years. my wife said get them, so if she's doesn't like them then I can't do much at this point. it's in transit from the port to dealership right now. Full loaded G80 AWD with every CF option except side skirts and aero flicks.

speedmaster20d · 09-01-2021, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasEd

I sold my 2021 last week because of the M carbon seats. I reordered same car except 2022 with interior/exterior colors and standard seats; more comfortable and a large $ savings.

is it correct to assume you may some good profit in the process ?

speedmaster20d · 09-01-2021, 11:59 PM

I echo what everybody said, try the bucket seats before you order them or you may end up with a car that is useless for you. I am 5'9 150lbs and I found the buckets extremely uncomfortable. I really wanted them because of the looks and the cutouts so I gave it three shots but could not stand it.
The back support is great but getting and out was tough like sitting in and getting out of a bath tub. The hip bolster is very aggressive and because of the weird raised center piece (for your bits and pieces presumably

) there is very little lateral leg movement possible which made the seats unusable for long drives for me.

just try them before buying

kmualim · 09-02-2021, 12:03 AM

I love the look of carbon bucket seat. But man… it’s a bit uncomfortable for long drive. I live in OC and need to drive to LA for work. It’s really bad for me.

But this is just IMO, so please don’t take it personal. I owned an M3C with a carbon bucket seat. So I’m just saying how I feel.

But the look is great and it really wrap you nicely compared to regular seat.

Again, just IMO.

hellokitty · 09-02-2021, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kmualim

I love the look of carbon bucket seat. But man… it’s a bit uncomfortable for long drive. I live in OC and need to drive to LA for work. It’s really bad for me.

But this is just IMO, so please don’t take it personal. I owned an M3C with a carbon bucket seat. So I’m just saying how I feel.

But the look is great and it really wrap you nicely compared to regular seat.

Again, just IMO.

Yikes… I did that same commute for 4 years and burned myself out lol

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Triton88 Private 123 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2021 BG M3C, 2016 Focus RS Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Northern Cali iTrader: (0)	couple things with the seats. 1) they are not easy to get in and out of so i would try it if you would be on the fence or have an dexterity issues in lower back / legs 2)great for track driving 3) no problems for commuting around 30 minutes 4) drove 3 hours one way over the weekend, it was tough, the back support is great, but the thigh bolsters don't give enough space to move my leg around, i could probably push to 4 hours in the seat, but after that i would need to stop and stretch 5) absolutely gorgeous
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cory9917 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2021 Black G82 Comp Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: British Columbia, Canada iTrader: (0)	Get the carbon buckets...Its not really a hard decision. they make the car much more special, save a bit of weight and are extremely comfortable depending on your body type. For me they have been as or more comfortable then my gt4 18ways, miles ahead of my QV standard sets (worst seats I've ever sat in) and overall just an amazing seat. Slightly difficult to get into but nothing like a Porsche carbon bucket. You'll regret not getting them.
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speedmaster20d First Lieutenant 348 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 21 G80 comp BG. 2018 F80(sold) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Bay iTrader: (0)	I echo what everybody said, try the bucket seats before you order them or you may end up with a car that is useless for you. I am 5'9 150lbs and I found the buckets extremely uncomfortable. I really wanted them because of the looks and the cutouts so I gave it three shots but could not stand it. The back support is great but getting and out was tough like sitting in and getting out of a bath tub. The hip bolster is very aggressive and because of the weird raised center piece (for your bits and pieces presumably ) there is very little lateral leg movement possible which made the seats unusable for long drives for me. just try them before buying __________________ 2018 M3 Competition SO II : sold 2021 M3 Competition BG
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