2024 M3 MT6: Drivers Seat feels a Bit Off

01gsxr1000 · 10-24-2023, 09:17 PM

Hello Everyone,

I received my car about three weeks ago and it has taken a little time to get used to everything about it. Love about 95% of it. What has not begun to feel normal is the driver's seat. The right side bolster sticks out noticeably by feel, making solid contact with my right shoulder blade/back of the arm no matter what position or movement I make - turning, shifting, or just cruising down the road. I don't really seem to come into contact with the left-side bolster, only when getting in and out of the car. The gap on the left side seems significant between my left shoulder blade and the bolster. It is almost like the seat is misaligned or twisted. I didn't notice or feel any issues with the front passenger seat. I have tried to dismiss the feeling it but it is just like the princess and the pea!

Has anyone else felt this on either side of their seats? Any thoughts on a solution?

TIA

nearwater4me · 10-25-2023, 07:12 AM

Sports seats or CF buckets?

01gsxr1000 · 10-25-2023, 02:13 PM

Sport,

nearwater4me · 10-26-2023, 07:17 AM

Hmm, that's weird. I personally didn't feel anything like that on my sports seats with the 6MT.
I assume you've found the ideal driving position... do you see any asymmetry on the bolsters?

a1gio2 · 10-26-2023, 08:45 AM

It's askew

nearwater4me · 10-26-2023, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by a1gio2

It's askew

I know it was the case with the F87 to meet side impact safety ratings, but is it the same with the G8x chassis?

Laguna01///M3 · 10-26-2023, 12:30 PM

Always thought it was me. Never felt “centered” when driving.

Revan24 · 10-26-2023, 01:31 PM

Definitely feel the same like the lower back is off center a bit.

vasillalov · 10-26-2023, 01:57 PM

I don't see any issues with mine. '23 6MT with Sport seats. I don't think this has anything to do with the transmission. This is not a 6MT vs 8AT thing.

pizza240 · 10-27-2023, 07:54 AM

I only ever notice that the lower side bolster on my left seems to be a bit intrusive, but that's probably just because of my physical build. No asymmetry.

You should do some measurements with a level against the side bolster—measuring to the edge of the headrest on both sides of the seat to help judge symmetry.

Stockholmarn · 10-28-2023, 02:04 AM

I'd check in with a chiropractor first. I did earlier this year and it straightened me right up!

smithf80 · 10-28-2023, 08:13 AM

10-24-2023, 09:17 PM	#1
01gsxr1000 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Base (MT6) Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	2024 M3 MT6: Drivers Seat feels a Bit Off Hello Everyone, I received my car about three weeks ago and it has taken a little time to get used to everything about it. Love about 95% of it. What has not begun to feel normal is the driver's seat. The right side bolster sticks out noticeably by feel, making solid contact with my right shoulder blade/back of the arm no matter what position or movement I make - turning, shifting, or just cruising down the road. I don't really seem to come into contact with the left-side bolster, only when getting in and out of the car. The gap on the left side seems significant between my left shoulder blade and the bolster. It is almost like the seat is misaligned or twisted. I didn't notice or feel any issues with the front passenger seat. I have tried to dismiss the feeling it but it is just like the princess and the pea! Has anyone else felt this on either side of their seats? Any thoughts on a solution? TIA
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10-25-2023, 07:12 AM	#2
nearwater4me Colonel 1916 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: '22 G82 Base Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GA iTrader: (1)	Sports seats or CF buckets?
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10-25-2023, 02:13 PM	#3
01gsxr1000 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Base (MT6) Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sport,
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10-26-2023, 07:17 AM	#4
nearwater4me Colonel 1916 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: '22 G82 Base Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GA iTrader: (1)	Hmm, that's weird. I personally didn't feel anything like that on my sports seats with the 6MT. I assume you've found the ideal driving position... do you see any asymmetry on the bolsters?
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10-26-2023, 08:45 AM	#5
a1gio2 Private First Class 215 Rep 151 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	It's askew
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10-26-2023, 12:30 PM	#7
Laguna01///M3 IG @WBucco 1398 Rep 817 Posts Drives: '22 PB G80 6SPD Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Always thought it was me. Never felt “centered” when driving.
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10-26-2023, 01:31 PM	#8
Revan24 New Member 18 Rep 18 Posts Drives: G80 M3; ND2 Miata; Model YP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Definitely feel the same like the lower back is off center a bit.
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10-26-2023, 01:57 PM	#9
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose 1121 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan, 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i E90 [8.00]	I don't see any issues with mine. '23 6MT with Sport seats. I don't think this has anything to do with the transmission. This is not a 6MT vs 8AT thing.
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10-27-2023, 07:54 AM	#10
pizza240 Lieutenant 801 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I only ever notice that the lower side bolster on my left seems to be a bit intrusive, but that's probably just because of my physical build. No asymmetry. You should do some measurements with a level against the side bolster—measuring to the edge of the headrest on both sides of the seat to help judge symmetry. __________________ previous BMWs: '02 M3 6MT, '17 M240ix, '19 M2C 6MT
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10-28-2023, 02:04 AM	#11
Stockholmarn Private First Class 435 Rep 192 Posts Drives: G81 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	I'd check in with a chiropractor first. I did earlier this year and it straightened me right up! __________________ Current: G81 & R60 Former: E28 535iA, F21 M135i, F22 M235i, F31 330i, E46 318i, G21 M340i, G80 M3cx
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