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06-19-2012, 02:41 AM | #1 |
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1M Seat Height
When TimMc was in Darwin, he pointed out that my drivers seat was actually higher than on his 135i - during a lazy and innocent drive in secluded industria...
Upon closer inspection, my passenger seat was visibly lower (I had never noticed). I took it to the dealer yesterday and they had a look and 'reprogrammed' the car - lo and behold - it's about 2-3" lower! Seating position is much much better. TimMc thought it'd be good to post in case any other 1M owners have similar afflictions. THANKS TimMc! |
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06-19-2012, 03:54 AM | #5 | |
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Loving the SA in Darwin at the moment - they agreed there was an issue and sorted it right out immediately. |
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06-19-2012, 03:55 AM | #6 | |
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Maybe it is an Asian setting Then again, if was any lower I wouldn't be able to see over the door or the steering wheel. Hahahahaha |
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06-19-2012, 03:58 AM | #7 |
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Hahaha! Not going to get into that one!
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06-19-2012, 04:35 AM | #8 |
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I get the same on my 130i.. Driver seat fully low is probs an inch above passenger, just a thing with elec seats i guess? Gonna get then to look at it next seevice i guess lol
Note: d/s is still pretty low, and mot uncomfy.. But im used to sitting barely off the floor, i prefer it. Will eventually get perf seats, but til then... |
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06-19-2012, 07:02 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the "credit" and the "lazy and innocent drive" Kamal
As the 1M seat is the same as the 135's (and I guess any full electric seat optioned on a 1 series?), this issue could be relevant for more than just the 1M. That said, I've read several reviews of the 1M where they mentioned that the driver's seat was too high. I'd suggest dropping both your passenger & driver's seat to the minimum height and comparing. May be worth putting them both fully backward too for a more accurate comparison. |
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06-19-2012, 07:38 AM | #11 |
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Interesting - I am for one who seats quite upright and high up anyway
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I actually thought your seat was high too but thought you had it adjusted that way. Weird issue but glad you sorted it. |
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06-19-2012, 05:40 PM | #13 | |
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06-19-2012, 05:42 PM | #14 |
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It's very strange Donald. I would have never realised it unless TimMc pointed it out. The seating position is far better now!
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Always welcome for the drive Tim! |
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I'm for upright but not high up!
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Wierd issue indeed! |
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06-19-2012, 06:04 PM | #18 |
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So... a SW update (upgrade) allowed your drivers electric seat to travel lower than before?
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06-19-2012, 06:18 PM | #19 |
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They said reprogrammed. I'm assuming this is hard reset of the system. I lost all the setting in iDrive etc... Seat memory was intact however I expect that is localized to the seat hardware.
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Yeah 1500-2k a seat.. Recaros though so totally normal price |
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06-19-2012, 08:37 PM | #21 | |
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I thought BMWP was a bit more. But $1.5K - $2K is per seat is still a fair bit... |
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