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Big guys (250-300 pounds) and bucket seats?
Who has them that's a big guy.
The seats looks incredible but looks so uncomfortable for the big dudes. Thinking of selling my f83 and picking up a g80 but having second thoughts on the bucket seats (for the comfort) looks wise the buckets are the best looking seats in the market.
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They aren't really designed for really big people, based on what I've read on the forums.
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Ok thanks regular seats it is. Unless I lose 100 pounds. Lol
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I'm 5'10 and weigh 170 and I find them perfectly snug. It really all depends on how your weight is distributed though. You could weigh 170 pounds but be a gym rat with a very wide upper back and you will hate these seats.
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I'm 6'2, 245 and I tried them out at the dealer. They were not comfortable for me. I ordered the regular seats. They look awesome, but just not made for someone my size.
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I would draw the line at 6' 200lbs. I could not see myself sitting there in long commutes or going in and out. Now, if they were interchangeable, like for track days, then heck yeah. They keep you in place around tight corners.
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Bucket Seat Owner here....I would say absolutely not.
Im 6' and about 190, and they are just snug enough that I can fit, but I wouldnt want to take a 3 hour road trip. The limit is definitely somewhere around 190-210lbs depending on your build in my opinion. I dont think height is as much of an issue, but definitely weight and build. |
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as as average to small sized person (5'8" / 155lbs) not heavy set or thin they're perfect. I can't imagine someone significantly larger being comfortable in them at all.
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I'm 5'11" 200lbs, and think they're incredibly comfortable for a bucket seat. I see people of the same size giving two completely different opinions on the seats, so really you just have to try them yourself to be certain
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I'm in a debate whether or not to add this to my build. About once a month I do 1-day 6-8hr roundtrip drives -- will I hate myself in bucket seats? Otherwise 95% of the time, my total daily commute is about 1hr
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The buckets obviously look cooler, but I got them because they make the drive much more engaging. You're one with the car in the buckets and can feel the car communicating to your body much more clearly. However, if your car is going to be more of a grand tourer on the highway, then comfort is probably a little more important |
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Depends on your build and comfort level but I'd be worried that those long drives will become a little tiresome. Personally I kinda wish I had the buckets since I don't do a lot of daily driving or long drives, but the comfort seats are very nice too and I get huge compliments on them also. |
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They're actually rather comfortable for longer drives. Sat in them for 4 hours with no complaints. I wasn't sore or anything when I got out.
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