M Carbon Bucket Seats and female passengers

Mp63 · 06-02-2021, 02:24 AM

Unless I get custom cushion to over height the hump

akkando · 06-02-2021, 03:10 AM

Just get the seats you want. She can get the seats she wants in her car. In ten years you're going to be driven around in an electric car by AI and you'll never be able to buy bucket seats again.

golovko · 06-02-2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

Agreed but they are a downgrade from the F80 ZCP seats. Once you grow accustomed to the support (not JUST on the track but during DD), you cant go back.

I wouldn't agree with that. I find them to be an upgrade overall from the F80 ZCP seats. A lot more comfortable for sure and the adjustable headrest is also a big improvement.

jpsimon · 06-02-2021, 08:00 AM

Get the buckets!!

Neophyte · 06-02-2021, 08:29 AM

There's always a back seat, especially if it's the M3.

jpsimon · 06-02-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Neophyte

There's always a back seat, especially if it's the M3.

Good call, tell her it'll feel like you're chauffeuring her around. Just get the buckets.

evilalien · 06-02-2021, 10:58 AM

Just in case we're getting to close to being sexist in this thread, I'll point out that kilts are also a thing.

I think the most significant problems I've heard about with the seats are:
- deep bolsters make getting in and out annoying, which might be fine until you have a tweaky back or knee and still need to drive somewhere... not what I want in an DD
- the inner-thigh piece restricts how people sit, can get in the way or rub on the MT

When I test drove an M3C with the seats, I loved them and was convinced I had to have them. Then I actually thought about it, and the realities of living with those seats (and how annoying it'll be for my wife) and decided it was a hard pass.

To each their own... they are wonderful and functional, and have trade-offs. I'm not willing to make those trade-offs.

Greer · 06-03-2021, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by miles_early

I hated them at first. Now I love them. However, I don't daily mine. If this was a daily, I'd probably prefer standard.

Yes, there's the rub: How are these buckets seats for daily city driving?

Pantagathus · 06-03-2021, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by evilalien

Just in case we're getting to close to being sexist in this thread, I'll point out that kilts are also a thing.

I think the most significant problems I've heard about with the seats are:
- deep bolsters make getting in any out annoying, which is might be fine until you have a tweaky back or knee and still need to drive somewhere... not what I want in an DD
- the inner-thigh piece restricts how people sit, can get in the way or rub on the MT

When I test drove an M3C with the seats, I loved them and was convinced I had to have them. Then I actually thought about it, and the realities of living with those seats (and how annoying it'll be for my wife) and decided it was a hard pass.

To each their own... they are wonderful and functional, and have trade-offs. I'm not willing to make those trade-offs.

If a dude rocks up in his M3 while wearing a kilt and going commando, and decides to give everyone a show while getting out, I would have absolutely nothing but respect for him

speedmaster20d · 06-03-2021, 02:02 AM

they are very hard to get in an out daily and will make female passengers uncomfortable and quite embarrassed when getting in and out with skirts, evening dress etc. in view of other people. The middle carbon cup (whatever it is) is just stupid IMO. this isn't a racing car and I don't care for these seats in this car.

Driven some 911's and even a 488, even in that car seats weren't as aggressive and quite easy to get in and out and no raised middle part to separate your legs.

I am glad the buckets are optional and not the sport seats.

my 2 cents YMMV

speedmaster20d · 06-03-2021, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mephisto

I'm actually amazed at how quickly and easily she dropped into that seat.

LOL looks like she had practiced quite a bit for this video...still she literally dropped herself into the seat.

she looks quite tall and is wearing high heels. a 5-6 to 5-8 lady would literally have to open her legs wide and hang one off the thigh bolster to get out like coming out of a bath tub.

miles_early · 06-03-2021, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Greer

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Originally Posted by miles_early

I hated them at first. Now I love them. However, I don't daily mine. If this was a daily, I'd probably prefer standard.

Yes, there's the rub: How are these buckets seats for daily city driving?

It really just comes down to how often your getting in and out of the car. If I was a process server, the car would already be traded in.

Once you're in the seats, there really is no discomfort at all. Now I haven't taken a road trip in them either, so I can't comment on sitting in them for hours.

KevinGS · 06-03-2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by miles_early

It really just comes down to how often your getting in and out of the car. If I was a process server, the car would already be traded in.

Once you're in the seats, there really is no discomfort at all. Now I haven't taken a road trip in them either, so I can't comment on sitting in them for hours.

And therein lies why I had to pass on these awesome looking seats, admittedly comfortable for many once you're in them. It's the constant ingress and egress. And for whatever reason, when I drive the car, I tend to jump in and out quite a bit, for a variety of reasons. And I just can't imagine navigating those high thigh bolsters regularly, especially with the Silverstone interior I ordered (fast wear issues on the bolsters).

But my goodness, what an awesome looking seat. It was so tempting.

I may bite the bullet and buy the upper carbon seatback covers, just to feel like I got a seat upgrade.

BimmerFix · 06-03-2021, 09:05 AM

Why are we only discussing skirts/dresses ? Majority of the time women are in jeans/pants

Unless your lady friend is a Victoria secret model , this is overblown to epic proportions.

This is more of a special occasion issue, more so than an everyday problem. At least for me

OF Hero · 06-03-2021, 09:32 AM

Couple of questions for those that have the carbon buckets:

1). How is it for a tall person (6'4'')?

2). Is it noticeably "thinner" than the standard seats, this providing more significant leg room for rear passengers? Or does it just look that way in pictures?

BimmerFix · 06-03-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OF Hero

Couple of questions for those that have the carbon buckets:

1). How is it for a tall person (6'4'')?

2). Is it noticeably "thinner" than the standard seats, this providing more significant leg room for rear passengers? Or does it just look that way in pictures?

I can answer #2 and let someone else chime in on question 1.

Yes the buckets are thinner, and rear passengers do have more leg room. But I wouldn't say it a substantial difference.

frankiebones · 06-03-2021, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

I'm nervous for Friday now but it is what it is. Luckily if I don't love them I work from home and don't drive far.

3 days and 300 miles in, I am doing better....much better.

frankiebones · 06-03-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OF Hero

Couple of questions for those that have the carbon buckets:

1). How is it for a tall person (6'4'')?

2). Is it noticeably "thinner" than the standard seats, this providing more significant leg room for rear passengers? Or does it just look that way in pictures?

They will be better for a tall person given you can position the seat substantially lower than the standard seats. I feel like I'm sitting on the floor. It has a very ferrari-esque feel to it.

SteveinArizona · 06-03-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mp63

Spot on! She said she can't sit like a guy besides behind the wheel. She needs to be comfortable crossing legs or to one side. Looks like it's an uphill battle. Comfort seats or dog-house. Thanks for the advices.

Very easy decision unless you like sleeping on the sofa.

BadBoostedBMWM3 · 06-03-2021, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

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Originally Posted by golovko

and don't forget the added ventilated seat option too! I love the "base" M seats, nice upgrade from the seats in the F80.

Agreed but they are a downgrade from the F80 ZCP seats. Once you grow accustomed to the support (not JUST on the track but during DD), you cant go back.

Agreed on f80 ZCP comment. However, I selected base seats because I wanted the cooled seat function, which I enjoy. But, I still think that I should have got the carbon buckets.

frankiebones · 06-04-2021, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BadBoostedBMWM3

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

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Originally Posted by golovko

and don't forget the added ventilated seat option too! I love the "base" M seats, nice upgrade from the seats in the F80.

Agreed but they are a downgrade from the F80 ZCP seats. Once you grow accustomed to the support (not JUST on the track but during DD), you cant go back.

Agreed on f80 ZCP comment. However, I selected base seats because I wanted the cooled seat function, which I enjoy. But, I still think that I should have got the carbon buckets.

I am in love with the look of the carbon seats.....but I'm 5'9" 180 and built and they are crushing my lats each day.

Only 2 years, 11 months, and 26 days left on my lease no big deal.

SickGTR · 06-04-2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

Why are we only discussing skirts/dresses ? Majority of the time women are in jeans/pants

Unless your lady friend is a Victoria secret model , this is overblown to epic proportions.

This is more of a special occasion issue, more so than an everyday problem. At least for me

Just tell her to hike that shit up and drop that peach down. DONE

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