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06-10-2009, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='906631' date='Jun 10 2009, 12:07 PM
I am 6'2" about 215 in good shape, i ride with the bolsters almost all the way in but it squeezes on my lats. i also like the higher part of the rear adjusted all the way forward and led extenders all the way out. seat fits me like a glove, but that damn STEERING WHEEL!
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
06-10-2009, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='906631' date='Jun 10 2009, 12:07 PM
I am 6'2" about 215 in good shape, i ride with the bolsters almost all the way in but it squeezes on my lats. i also like the higher part of the rear adjusted all the way forward and led extenders all the way out. seat fits me like a glove, but that damn STEERING WHEEL!
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
)With the main problem being getting the middle of my back comfortable I wonder if you taller guys just fit the seats better, for example when I adjust the top part of the seat so the headrest is just the right distance from my head the middle part of my back is miles away from the seat or im being compressed into the middle like a sandwitch lol
06-10-2009, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='906637' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:12 AM
yeah. duh. i guess i could set that.
by the way, this is my big post 2500! go me.
by the way, this is my big post 2500! go me.
Oh and by the way, congrats on 2,500.
06-10-2009, 09:40 AM
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To PhantomMark. I was actually thinking of that the other day. The back support fits exactly to the shape of my spine, so what happens when someone is shorter ? Probably gets that lumbar support to his neck! I think either those Germans are all big lads and cannot think people worlwide do come is all shapes and sizes or they are just stupid. I mean, i'm an engineer myself they put all of that thinking to the mechanics and simple staff like seat design and driving geometry they do screw up ..
I narrowed it down to what seems to be the problem. It seems the pedals are positioned way to forward in relationship with the steering. Also the steering dia is quite big and the vertical tilt (the fixed vertical not the one you adjust) is way too towards the windscreen. Anyway what can you do eh?
06-10-2009, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='907008' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:53 PM
spiros,
Do you have regular standard seats or the 20 way comfort / sport seats?
Do you have regular standard seats or the 20 way comfort / sport seats?
No, standard.
06-10-2009, 12:53 PM
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I wish she had this feature on her Mini I tend to drive that more than she drives mine.
I wish she had this feature on her Mini I tend to drive that more than she drives mine.
06-10-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='906631' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:07 AM
I am 6'2" about 215 in good shape, i ride with the bolsters almost all the way in but it squeezes on my lats. i also like the higher part of the rear adjusted all the way forward and led extenders all the way out. seat fits me like a glove, but that damn STEERING WHEEL!
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
whats 12 stone? i only speak American
06-10-2009, 01:15 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by spiros' post='905662' date='Jun 9 2009, 04:41 PM
or the E60's driving seat / arrangement is not as good ? I'm trying for the last 3 weeks to adjust it to where i want.. and failing. One week cannot get the height right and if i do my legs hitting on the lower dash. Other week i'm trying to get a nice position (legthwise) for the pedals and cannot get it to where it will be confortable for both the clutch and brake. And when i do the rake on the seat is wrong and feel like i'm on a rocket and going to take off... Not to mention the side support is not the best, when i drive aggressively i end up kissing the window ...Really starts to frustrate me.
I never had this problem with the E34 and the E39 had one of the best driving positions i've tried, fitted like a glove. Did anybody else find it abit difficult to settle in ,maybe even uncomfortable ?
I never had this problem with the E34 and the E39 had one of the best driving positions i've tried, fitted like a glove. Did anybody else find it abit difficult to settle in ,maybe even uncomfortable ?
http://www.ehow.com/how_2210762_adjust-ste...wheel-seat.html