[playswcars]

"Standard" Seats every time for me.

One word:

Ventilation.


Some of us sweat, you know.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Thormic

Mind blowing that so few people mention that you can get ventilated seats when you're choosing standard ones. That was a dealbreaker for me. Also if you have massive/muscular thighs, CF seats can feel uncomfortable after a while.

Originally Posted by DBV

Absolutely. Vastly more performance focused than the sport seats.

Same. I have ventilated seats in my X5 and love them. As for the CF buckets: I have a more athletic/muscular build and while up around my shoulders they juuuust about still work, the thigh bolsters are too hardcore for my thunder thighs.

I'm leg dominant as well (…all those squats, dead lifts and power cleans will do that), but at 5'10" and about 200 lbs., I didn't find issue with the seats. They are snug for sure, and being black & hung adds more difficulty (…harrrrrrr, 'Tis a joke ….).

[Greer]

Re: durability, how do the bucket seats look after 1 year of ownership?

[timstah]

Can the M3/M4 emblem/logo on the buckets be swapped with the emblem on the regular seats?

Selling my M4 for an xdrive but want to transfer the seats over and retain the emblems for the respective cars

[anitasanger]

Originally Posted by TheProdigy

The regular seats should not be an option on an M3. Although the carbon buckets can be stiff for a casual driver, they provide the exact comfort that you would expect while having serious rigidity of a carbon fiber bucket.

The exact comfort "you" would want, perhaps, but there are thousands of M3 drivers who aren't you.

For starters, I can't comprehend why anyone would ever advocate for fewer options in/on anything. Options are a beautiful thing. A consumer asking to have his consumer options limited is lunacy. By this logic, there'd be a single 3 series, a single 5 series, etc. And colors? Who needs them? Why not harken the ghost of Henry Ford and offer only black?

Second, an M3 is a 4-door sports sedan, for the love of Pete. Collaring family men with mandated racing seats, which will be used for taking junior to baseball practice, is preposterous. We're not talking about a McLaren, a lambo, or heck, even a vette. There's seating for 5 and 4 OLD MAN DOORS, just like your grandpa's Crown Vic. I can appreciate suspension of disbelief, believe me, I can! By all means, imagine that your trip to Starbucks is the Monaco Grand Prix, but please, don't force your delusions on the rest of us. All of us don't need orange leather and a carbon fiber dick piece.

If a person wants buckets, can afford buckets, and most importantly, can fit in buckets without bouts of exquisite, thigh-carving pain—then please, order shiny buckets. But to suggest that the ticket for entry become gate-kept by youth, agility, or the size of one's musculature/frame/BMI, is mind-numbingly ignorant.

Again, we're talking about a 4 door sedan meant for spirited driving. Loosen the leather racing suit, my man. I fear that the cramped seat, coupled with the full leather onesie has left your brain in want of oxygen.

[TheProdigy]

Originally Posted by anitasanger

The exact comfort "you" would want, perhaps, but there are thousands of M3 drivers who aren't you.

For starters, I can't comprehend why anyone would ever advocate for fewer options in/on anything. Options are a beautiful thing. A consumer asking to have his consumer options limited is lunacy. By this logic, there'd be a single 3 series, a single 5 series, etc. And colors? Who needs them? Why not harken the ghost of Henry Ford and offer only black?

Second, an M3 is a 4-door sports sedan, for the love of Pete. Collaring family men with mandated racing seats, which will be used for taking junior to baseball practice, is preposterous. We're not talking about a McLaren, a lambo, or heck, even a vette. There's seating for 5 and 4 OLD MAN DOORS, just like your grandpa's Crown Vic. I can appreciate suspension of disbelief, believe me, I can! By all means, imagine that your trip to Starbucks is the Monaco Grand Prix, but please, don't force your delusions on the rest of us. All of us don't need orange leather and a carbon fiber dick piece.

If a person wants buckets, can afford buckets, and most importantly, can fit in buckets without bouts of exquisite, thigh-carving pain—then please, order shiny buckets. But to suggest that the ticket for entry become gate-kept by youth, agility, or the size of one's musculature/frame/BMI, is mind-numbingly ignorant.

Again, we're talking about a 4 door sedan meant for spirited driving. Loosen the leather racing suit, my man. I fear that the cramped seat, coupled with the full leather onesie has left your brain in want of oxygen.

I genuinely don't understand your passionate writing trying to belittle my beliefs on a post from 1.5 years ago. I hope your opinions suit your personal needs and you enjoy your weekend 👍🏼

[Lakeside]

Originally Posted by anitasanger

The exact comfort "you" would want, perhaps, but there are thousands of M3 drivers who aren't you.

For starters, I can't comprehend why anyone would ever advocate for fewer options in/on anything. Options are a beautiful thing. A consumer asking to have his consumer options limited is lunacy. By this logic, there'd be a single 3 series, a single 5 series, etc. And colors? Who needs them? Why not harken the ghost of Henry Ford and offer only black?

Second, an M3 is a 4-door sports sedan, for the love of Pete. Collaring family men with mandated racing seats, which will be used for taking junior to baseball practice, is preposterous. We're not talking about a McLaren, a lambo, or heck, even a vette. There's seating for 5 and 4 OLD MAN DOORS, just like your grandpa's Crown Vic. I can appreciate suspension of disbelief, believe me, I can! By all means, imagine that your trip to Starbucks is the Monaco Grand Prix, but please, don't force your delusions on the rest of us. All of us don't need orange leather and a carbon fiber dick piece.

If a person wants buckets, can afford buckets, and most importantly, can fit in buckets without bouts of exquisite, thigh-carving pain—then please, order shiny buckets. But to suggest that the ticket for entry become gate-kept by youth, agility, or the size of one's musculature/frame/BMI, is mind-numbingly ignorant.

Again, we're talking about a 4 door sedan meant for spirited driving. Loosen the leather racing suit, my man. I fear that the cramped seat, coupled with the full leather onesie has left your brain in want of oxygen.

I sat in a TV G80 with buckets yesterday and it was awful. I would have scratched the vehicle off my list due to the discomfort. And no, I don’t have a high BMI. I do have wide shoulders and a back that has seen better days.

[Habber]

Originally Posted by anitasanger

The exact comfort "you" would want, perhaps, but there are thousands of M3 drivers who aren't you.

For starters, I can't comprehend why anyone would ever advocate for fewer options in/on anything. Options are a beautiful thing. A consumer asking to have his consumer options limited is lunacy. By this logic, there'd be a single 3 series, a single 5 series, etc. And colors? Who needs them? Why not harken the ghost of Henry Ford and offer only black?

Second, an M3 is a 4-door sports sedan, for the love of Pete. Collaring family men with mandated racing seats, which will be used for taking junior to baseball practice, is preposterous. We're not talking about a McLaren, a lambo, or heck, even a vette. There's seating for 5 and 4 OLD MAN DOORS, just like your grandpa's Crown Vic. I can appreciate suspension of disbelief, believe me, I can! By all means, imagine that your trip to Starbucks is the Monaco Grand Prix, but please, don't force your delusions on the rest of us. All of us don't need orange leather and a carbon fiber dick piece.

If a person wants buckets, can afford buckets, and most importantly, can fit in buckets without bouts of exquisite, thigh-carving pain—then please, order shiny buckets. But to suggest that the ticket for entry become gate-kept by youth, agility, or the size of one's musculature/frame/BMI, is mind-numbingly ignorant.

Again, we're talking about a 4 door sedan meant for spirited driving. Loosen the leather racing suit, my man. I fear that the cramped seat, coupled with the full leather onesie has left your brain in want of oxygen.

You have to go buckets just to get the opposite of what this guy has.

[HNSKP]

Originally Posted by Greer

Re: durability, how do the bucket seats look after 1 year of ownership?

Seats have held up well after 14 months and almost 7000 miles. I'm very careful to avoid rubbing the bolster. Don't see a need to buy a bolster cover.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I find the buckets simultaneously more comfortable and supportive than the porsche 18 way seats that cost $2800 over the standard 4 ways.

[masab321]

I am really happy with standard seats. They are comfy and yes I needed the Ventilation option as well.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by HNSKP

Seats have held up well after 14 months and almost 7000 miles. I'm very careful to avoid rubbing the bolster. Don't see a need to buy a bolster cover.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I find the buckets simultaneously more comfortable and supportive than the porsche 18 way seats that cost $2800 over the standard 4 ways.

I don't care for Porsche's 18-ways either.

[TheProdigy]

Originally Posted by Habber

You have to go buckets just to get the opposite of what this guy has.

Sometimes I wonder if keyboard warriors will ever disappear

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by TheProdigy

Sometimes I wonder if keyboard warriors will ever disappear

In general……….never. Unfortunately anonymity is "courage" and people feel much more cavalier behind a computer screen. I'm not referring to anybody specifically nor the exchange that was quoted. I'm just speaking generally about keyboard warriors.

[TheProdigy]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

In general……….never. Anonymity is "courage".

I can easily say I ordered my 2nd g80 and it will have buckets once again 😂

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by TheProdigy

I can easily say I ordered my 2nd g80 and it will have buckets once again 😂

I love the buckets. I wouldn't order a G8X without them, but I concede that not all body types work well with them.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by TheProdigy

Never said they'd fit everyone, but I wouldn't belittle a person's opinion and say they lack oxygen in their head lol

Agreed! It went a bit too far. Lol!

[NorCalAthlete]

Skipped the buckets on mine. Tried them both on test drives and just hangouts / meetups; they don't work for me. My shoulders are too broad and hips too narrow plus they're a PITA to get in and out of and I have a bad back/leg/shoulder.

[forumlurker]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

I have a bad back/leg/shoulder.

same

[Bl0ck]

I love them, but what tips do you give your passengers to get out of them?

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by Bl0ck

I love them, but what tips do you give your passengers to get out of them?

I usually say “hey let’s take your car”

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Skipped the buckets on mine. Tried them both on test drives and just hangouts / meetups; they don't work for me. My shoulders are too broad and hips too narrow plus they're a PITA to get in and out of and I have a bad back/leg/shoulder.

Any pics of your car bro?

[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Any pics of your car bro?

Here ya go