04-14-2015, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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I have not driven the i8 for weeks and today I took it out. I am still struggling to find a good seating position that is comfortable. The one I have set gives me very good visibility but seems to be bothering my back over time. I do have other BMWs M and I don't have the issue there. Therefore, is this an issue with me not finding the right setting or are the seats more uncomfortable. :
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04-14-2015, 04:05 PM | #2 |
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I'm kinda tall so I had to recline the seat more than I normally would to have decent headroom. Always would have to duck under the frame of the door getting in or out. It very much felt like driving in a lounge chair for me. I have overdeveloped neck muscles due to my line of work so the having to bend my head forward more than usual was alright we me. I could seating being an issue for some variation of bodies.
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04-14-2015, 06:46 PM | #4 |
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It doesn't seem to have as much lumbar support compared to the M:6 & 3 that I previously owned. The design of the i8 seats may have given way to the dimension of its low slung passenger cell, thereby offering only adequate padding and support. Now that I recall, my wife had an issue with the seats on the Porsche due to its low and stiff ride. Problem was addressed by custom making a 11" wide x 3" thick and 6" high memory foam pillow with leather matching the seats for lumbar support. Actually, problem was permanently solved when I traded in the Porsche.
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04-14-2015, 11:56 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. I hope that I can find a good seating position by continuing to experiment. Plan B may be a cushion, which I'd like to avoid.....as well as trading it in
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04-15-2015, 08:08 AM | #6 |
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don't trade it!
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04-15-2015, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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Wouldn't know what to trade it for anyways....I have driven so many cars and this is different and fun .....
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04-15-2015, 04:22 PM | #9 | |
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My Lotus Exige has carbon fibre seats with about 1cm of padding! Probably why I find the i8 so easy to hop in & out of, and also very comfortable |
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04-27-2015, 10:14 AM | #11 |
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I did notice that the i8's seats do not have as much support as the M's and they need larger side bolsters.
I was lucky enough to just sit in a spanking bran new i8 which was wicked, it was like if Apple made a sports car. The only real interior design flaw was that their were no proper well designed Grab Handles to help you get out of the car, they need to add them, otherwise it was all good. |
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04-27-2015, 09:22 PM | #13 |
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I think I am getting the hang of it now! Seems I found a better position but now I get lots of glare on the drive if the sun is setting behind the car while I am driving. Ugh.
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04-29-2015, 08:36 PM | #14 | |
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Otherwise I think the seats are quite comfortable considering there isn't any lumbar adjustment. I also wish there was more lateral support for when those times you drive your i8 hard |
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