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My Ride: Ordered 550i ED on 9/24/05. Titanium silver, priority one seating (black), steptronic, sports package, premium sound system, active steering, comfort access, power rear sunshades, navigation, head up display, rear door air bag
I thought I read somewhere that there was a weight limit for "comfort seats". I'm old (53 years) and pretty sure Alzheimers is in my future 
, I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.
Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
, I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
you'll need seat paramedics standing by! 
now I don't have a choice but to lose weight... 
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Never heard of that 
where exactly did you gather this information from?????? 
where exactly did you gather this information from??????
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Originally Posted by DUCKMAN' post='217004' date='Dec 29 2005, 06:47 PM
I thought I read somewhere that there was a weight limit for "comfort seats". I'm old (53 years) and pretty sure Alzheimers is in my future , I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.
Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
, I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
Uh, Duck....
I've never paid any attention to literature on "Comfort" Seats (as opposed to Torture seats; and Garden Salads, as opposed to Sewer salads), but I'd guess if you did read such statistics, they were in relation to the ability of the seat to circulate air and vibrate body parts under the surface of the sitter.
If you crush the little tubes that deliver the air, or damp the vibrating fingers, your FAT ASS will get hot and soaked.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='217007' date='Dec 29 2005, 05:49 PM
you'll need seat paramedics standing by!
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You guys are bad! seat paramedics! HAHAHAHHA
And those wife jokes! Yikes!!!! you better pray she doesnt read this board.
And those wife jokes! Yikes!!!! you better pray she doesnt read this board.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by DUCKMAN' post='217004' date='Dec 30 2005, 01:47 AM
I thought I read somewhere that there was a weight limit for "comfort seats". I'm old (53 years) and pretty sure Alzheimers is in my future , I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.
Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
, I could swear I saw that people over 250 pounds (114 kilograms) would exceed the seat's safety margins. I weigh like 160 pounds so it's not a problem for me. Maybe I am inventing this restriction to keep people with big butts out of my front seats. Kinda like the same pyschology used when you don't tell people about the locations of the cupholders. Out of sight, out of mind.Ok, I admit it -- I am biased against fat people. But won't people over 250 pounds possibly injure the seats?
in the front.
I have a friend who weighs around 250 pounds so I did not order the Comfort Seats nor cupholders
He seems pretty happy riding my car both in the front and the rear.
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