[JoeyO]

Anyone else notice that the regular seats inside the F30 don't tilt upwards as much as other manufacturers seats? When I say seat, I mean the actual seat part, the surface your butt sits on. Not the back part.

That's the only darn thing that's preventing me from purchasing a nice F30. It feels like my upper thighs aren't supported because they're not touching the seat. It makes me feel like I'm sliding off my seat and down into my foot well. Add a tad more angle and it'd be perfect. Is there any modification, short of putting a rolled towel under my thighs, out there that can change this?

I know a lot of people are fans of the sport seats, but that's not really an option for me. I felt the side bolsters on the sport seat were very uncomfortable against my torso.

[pazzo]

I find that the seat extension helps greatly in support of the legs and the tilt is sufficient.

[JoeyO]

The seat extension isn't the problem. It can stretch a mile, but if my upper thighs aren't touching it, it's only supporting air.

[CLittle]

Did you tilt the seats as far as they go? Maybe lifting the seat height would help too. If not, then maybe you are sitting too close to the steering wheel.

[jc]

The seats in the f30 are poor compared to the e90. They have obviously tried to shed weight from them.

Are the 4 series convertible seats a new seat?

The current seat isn't good enough - the pics seem to suggest the convertible has better padding?

anyone?

[DesertSmokeBBQ]

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Anyone else notice that the regular seats inside the F30 don't tilt upwards as much as other manufacturers seats? When I say seat, I mean the actual seat part, the surface your butt sits on. Not the back part.

That's the only darn thing that's preventing me from purchasing a nice F30. It feels like my upper thighs aren't supported because they're not touching the seat. It makes me feel like I'm sliding off my seat and down into my foot well. Add a tad more angle and it'd be perfect. Is there any modification, short of putting a rolled towel under my thighs, out there that can change this?

I know a lot of people are fans of the sport seats, but that's not really an option for me. I felt the side bolsters on the sport seat were very uncomfortable against my torso.

You can widen the side bolsters on the sport seats

[BLUEFIRE]

I bought F30 328i luxury line with standard seats because I had no problem with my other car E90 316i with standard seats. I don't feel comfortable with F30 standart seats because you can't give proper angle for the part that you seat on and I felt the same thing as you. I parked E90 near F30 and made the lowest position in both seats than I sew that E 90 seat has more angle. Second problem: The upholstery is more wider than E90. I'm sliding from the seat upholstrey in the curves although I have normal body sizes (179 cm., 75 kg.). Lateral supports are not enough a specially upside parts. You will have this problem when you buy and start to drive. (You can not understand in the gallery and test drive). So I strongly offer you to buy F30 with sport seats. If you don't inflate the lateral supports I thınk you wıll feel comfortable.

[JoeyO]

Interesting. I sat in the sport seats this weekend and they were an improvement over the standard seats. They did seem to angle the bottom seat portion just slightly more. Plus, the side bolsters were't as bad as I previously remembered.

The only way to get the sport seats on an 328xdrive is to order sports Line or MSport line, right?

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Interesting. I sat in the sport seats this weekend and they were an improvement over the standard seats. They did seem to angle the bottom seat portion just slightly more. Plus, the side bolsters were't as bad as I previously remembered.

The only way to get the sport seats on an 328xdrive is to order sports Line or MSport line, right?

Have you played with the tilt. You can get some significant tilt going. The seat cushion tilts both fore and aft.

Yes, sport seats are only on the Sport and M Sport lines.

[bri1042]

Every time I read a thread on this subject I feel like I need to apologize. BMW clearly came into my bedroom and measured me while I was asleep for the seat dimensions. Creepy as all get out, but they fit me like a glove. My only complaint is the minimal side-bolstering.

I had a loaner with Sport Seats and I still liked them better, though.

[WHL102]

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Interesting. I sat in the sport seats this weekend and they were an improvement over the standard seats. They did seem to angle the bottom seat portion just slightly more. Plus, the side bolsters were't as bad as I previously remembered.

The only way to get the sport seats on an 328xdrive is to order sports Line or MSport line, right?

In my '14 320Xi, I got the sport seats as part of the "Sport Package" on my "base" line. It includes anthracite headliner, sport steering wheel, sport seats, black kidney grilles, rear spoiler (RIP to mine!), and 18" style 396 rims with A/S tires. The RWD version gets the M sport suspension and staggered style 398 w/ mixed-perf tires. I think you are correct about the 328 and higher models.

[Stoofpilot]

I also am greatly disappoint ted in the side bolstering of the standard seats. It's like no side support art all. legs just slide off the side of the seats.

[chiefneil]

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Interesting. I sat in the sport seats this weekend and they were an improvement over the standard seats. They did seem to angle the bottom seat portion just slightly more. Plus, the side bolsters were't as bad as I previously remembered.

The only way to get the sport seats on an 328xdrive is to order sports Line or MSport line, right?

Not sure if you're aware, but you adjust the tilt of the seat cushion by rotating/twisting the lever that raises the seat up and down. I suspect many people aren't aware of this since it's a change from earlier models and somewhat non-intuitive.

IMHO the sport seats are definitely for people who are on the slimmer side. If you're a big guy or a gym rat with wide shoulders and big lats, be sure to spend some time in the sport seats to make sure they fit before buying.

[JoeyO]

Yea, believe me, I figured out how to adjust the sport seat. I played with it for a long time at the NY Auto show. I compared it with other makes/models. I think the sport seat tilts better than the regular seat.

[russellsdad]

When I first test drove a 335i at dealer couple months back, I drove a non-sport model. The seats definitely did not seem to tilt nor raise high enough for my taste. Was actually somewhat concerned about that prior to buying my car. But as soon as I sat in a model with sport seats, I was very happy with the tilt and height adjustment. So definitely the sport seats made a huge difference and is a must for me.

Note that I am a short guy of regular build I would say. So width of the seat bolsters was not an issue for me. I actually prefer the bolsters very snug. Reminds me of my old A1 GTI recaro-style seats.