Thigh support electric adjust gone?

shachiku · 04-27-2021, 04:24 PM

I am pretty sure I have the comfort package, there is electric adjustment for everything in the front seat but thigh support, it’s adjusted manually for some reason... did I get f***d by the dealer?

20201 m850i GC

Resjudicata · 04-27-2021, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

I am pretty sure I have the comfort package, there is electric adjustment for everything in the front seat but thigh support, it’s adjusted manually for some reason... did I get f***d by the dealer?

20201 m850i GC

It's manual on all the coupe and convertible. I don't know about the gran coupe.

limeypride · 04-27-2021, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

I am pretty sure I have the comfort package, there is electric adjustment for everything in the front seat but thigh support, it's adjusted manually for some reason... did I get f***d by the dealer?

20201 m850i GC

It's manual on all the coupe and convertible. I don't know about the gran coupe.

Same on all. The 8s got the cheap seats — good, but not as good.

shachiku · 04-27-2021, 07:00 PM

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

Resjudicata · 04-27-2021, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

There's more just give it time, and a couple software upgrades.

xmanpro · 04-27-2021, 09:07 PM

Yeah these seats aren't as high tech as the M5 or x5/6m seats. No massage function.

Hey at least we got the ass blower!

unfoundnemo · 04-28-2021, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmanpro

Yeah these seats aren't as high tech as the M5 or x5/6m seats. No massage function.

Hey at least we got the ass blower!

this is where they chose to focus on weight savings, obviously

unfoundnemo · 04-28-2021, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

This is where I think calling them a 6 series made more sense. I suppose I get what they were trying to do, but the finish on the 7 series is definitely going to focus more on luxury than the 8 which prioritizes the sportiness. Even my X7 has nicer buttons, trim, etc. than what you get with an 8.

I believe I read somewhere that they simply couldn't fit the seat from the 5 into the 8, so they had to make something new. I'd imagine making the footprint for the motors smaller was needed most to get the seat lower to the ground. They took out this function along with massaging and the mid-seat hinge that you get in the 5... that one I miss a bit more. I do find myself starting to wish I could tilt the top half of the seat forward a bit, but adding a helmet helped.

That being said, I'd still take an 8 over a 5 or 7 any day. Different cars for different reasons.

Resjudicata · 04-28-2021, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

This is where I think calling them a 6 series made more sense. I suppose I get what they were trying to do, but the finish on the 7 series is definitely going to focus more on luxury than the 8 which prioritizes the sportiness. Even my X7 has nicer buttons, trim, etc. than what you get with an 8.

I believe I read somewhere that they simply couldn't fit the seat from the 5 into the 8, so they had to make something new. I'd imagine making the footprint for the motors smaller was needed most to get the seat lower to the ground. They took out this function along with massaging and the mid-seat hinge that you get in the 5... that one I miss a bit more. I do find myself starting to wish I could tilt the top half of the seat forward a bit, but adding a helmet helped.

That being said, I'd still take an 8 over a 5 or 7 any day. Different cars for different reasons.

I think you nailed it there's different cars for reasons.

FBMWWINS · 04-28-2021, 08:39 AM

Indeed I miss that function too being motorized! But most of all having a thigh support pull out lever feels and LOOKS cheap on such an expensive car, regardless to whom it caters. The motorized (electrical) version I had on my F06 previously was definitely spot on and also zero trouble/worries about whether it aligns/latches back perfectly because that is the case on the electrical one but not always on the mechanical one which you have to push a little firmer to ensure it retreats completely. But then again I agree I will keep my 8 series over any other current BMW models!

jjasonSU · 04-28-2021, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

This is where I think calling them a 6 series made more sense. I suppose I get what they were trying to do, but the finish on the 7 series is definitely going to focus more on luxury than the 8 which prioritizes the sportiness. Even my X7 has nicer buttons, trim, etc. than what you get with...

6 had power supports btw

xmanpro · 04-28-2021, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjasonSU

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Quote:

Originally Posted by shachiku

Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable

This is where I think calling them a 6 series made more sense. I suppose I get what they were trying to do, but the finish on the 7 series is definitely going to focus more on luxury than the 8 which prioritizes the sportiness. Even my X7 has nicer buttons, trim, etc. than what you get with...

6 had power supports btw

I miss those seats

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 04-30-2021, 10:12 AM

My friend moved mine also when he was checking out my car the other day.

My OCD forced me to put it back so it looks uniform with the other side.

My 7 was electronic control so I was looking everywhere for the button to adjust

I realized at the end it was an old school manual adjustment.

I guess I expected more but it is what it is.

04-27-2021, 04:24 PM	#1
shachiku New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW M850i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thigh support electric adjust gone? I am pretty sure I have the comfort package, there is electric adjustment for everything in the front seat but thigh support, it’s adjusted manually for some reason... did I get f***d by the dealer? 20201 m850i GC
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-27-2021, 07:00 PM	#4
shachiku New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW M850i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Wow are you serious rofllll wtf!!! This suppose to be the highest tier of cars bmw make and they cheap out on the thigh support adjustment?!?!? Wtf unbelievable
	Appreciate 2 Resjudicata1607.00 xmanpro3178.50 Quote

04-27-2021, 09:07 PM	#6
xmanpro Lieutenant Colonel 3179 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: 24 M8C 24 X6MC 21 M3C Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah these seats aren't as high tech as the M5 or x5/6m seats. No massage function. Hey at least we got the ass blower! __________________ 2024 M8C; 2024 X6MC; 2021 G80 M3C; 2022 P992140 RETIRED: 2021 F93, 2021 F96,2019 F82 M4C, 2018 F80 M3C, 2018 F86 X6M- black fire, 2015 F13 M6, 2015 F10 M5, 2012 F10 550i M-Sport, 2012 F13 650i X-Drive, 2009 E60 535i M-Sport, 2007 E60 530i
	Appreciate 2 Resjudicata1607.00 unfoundnemo1921.50 Quote

04-28-2021, 08:39 AM	#10
FBMWWINS Captain 605 Rep 909 Posts Drives: M8C Coupé & M240i Coupé Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Indeed I miss that function too being motorized! But most of all having a thigh support pull out lever feels and LOOKS cheap on such an expensive car, regardless to whom it caters. The motorized (electrical) version I had on my F06 previously was definitely spot on and also zero trouble/worries about whether it aligns/latches back perfectly because that is the case on the electrical one but not always on the mechanical one which you have to push a little firmer to ensure it retreats completely. But then again I agree I will keep my 8 series over any other current BMW models!
	Appreciate 1 Resjudicata1607.00 Quote

04-30-2021, 10:12 AM	#13
MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 332 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	My friend moved mine also when he was checking out my car the other day. My OCD forced me to put it back so it looks uniform with the other side. My 7 was electronic control so I was looking everywhere for the button to adjust I realized at the end it was an old school manual adjustment. I guess I expected more but it is what it is. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote