Hitting your head on the roof

The Wind Breezes · 03-26-2016, 09:01 PM

I'm not super tall, just 6'. This has only happened to me a couple times, once about an hour after I got the car and the other day after the dealer reset my seating position. Both times the seat wasn't lowered all the way. Hitting big bumps / dips at speed will do it.

I would be rather surprised if somebody hasn't gotten injured from this. Has it happened to you?

AGAV13 · 03-26-2016, 09:29 PM

I've hit my head several times (6'2") mostly when I hit a bump/pot hole in the road. I've learned where the are and look ahead to find them in the road now and adjust my seat position accordingly. The only other issue I have is when I track my car with my helmet on.

iminhell1 · 03-26-2016, 11:02 PM

Germans must be short stumpy people. I'm also 6' and have to lean the seat back to fit.
Not really sure how I'll fit with helmet.

Huecifer · 03-27-2016, 10:42 AM

constantly

Jeff01234567 · 03-27-2016, 06:04 PM

I just came from a Scion FR-S and it's funny how you guys are complaining about hitting your head on the roof

I could never manage to hit my head on the roof of the FR-S, much less imagine doing it in the 135i. The Bimmer feels like an SUV in comparison.

I'm 5'6" so I guess that's why.

The Wind Breezes · 03-27-2016, 06:08 PM

Full list of advantages of being short:

1) Get to be a '60s astronaut
2) Can be a Soviet tank crewman
3) Can clear tunnels of VC
4) Won't hit head on roof of sports cars

Jeff01234567 · 03-27-2016, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

Full list of advantages of being short:

1) Get to be a '60s astronaut
2) Can be a Soviet tank crewman
3) Can clear tunnels of VC
4) Won't hit head on roof of sports cars

Haha number 4 is the sole reason why I don't hate being short. Driving is my passion/hobby so it's nice to have a body size that will nicely accommodate it.

iminhell1 · 03-27-2016, 06:33 PM

lowbudgethero · 03-28-2016, 09:08 AM

I just read this yesterday and was wondering wtf you guys were talking about, I must have accidentally adjusted my seat up and forgot to put it down. I only realized hitting a typical NJ highway expansion bump and slammed my head on the sun roof

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PopsnBurbles · 03-28-2016, 10:45 PM

Sunroof delete should help a bit. Time for a CF roof (I'll definitely do this on my 1er).

Gangplank · 03-28-2016, 10:55 PM

Lower the seat? I lowered mine today & kicked it back a bit too.

iminhell1 · 03-28-2016, 10:57 PM

internet says Matt is 6' 3".

03-26-2016, 09:01 PM	#1
The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hitting your head on the roof I'm not super tall, just 6'. This has only happened to me a couple times, once about an hour after I got the car and the other day after the dealer reset my seating position. Both times the seat wasn't lowered all the way. Hitting big bumps / dips at speed will do it. I would be rather surprised if somebody hasn't gotten injured from this. Has it happened to you?
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AGAV13 Captain 806 Rep 952 Posts Drives: AW 135is (#363/586) Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT 860 iTrader: (2)	I've hit my head several times (6'2") mostly when I hit a bump/pot hole in the road. I've learned where the are and look ahead to find them in the road now and adjust my seat position accordingly. The only other issue I have is when I track my car with my helmet on. __________________ CURRENT 2017 Boxster S ?718? (07/27/18) 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon - (10/28/18) SOLD 2013 BMW 135is #363/586 - AW, Black Boston Leather w/ Exclusive Blue Stitching, Prem., Tech, DCT, Heated Seats, HK
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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	Germans must be short stumpy people. I'm also 6' and have to lean the seat back to fit. Not really sure how I'll fit with helmet.
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Huecifer Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	constantly
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Jeff01234567 Second Lieutenant 218 Rep 244 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp, M-B A220 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2019 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00]	I just came from a Scion FR-S and it's funny how you guys are complaining about hitting your head on the roof I could never manage to hit my head on the roof of the FR-S, much less imagine doing it in the 135i. The Bimmer feels like an SUV in comparison. I'm 5'6" so I guess that's why.
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Full list of advantages of being short: 1) Get to be a '60s astronaut 2) Can be a Soviet tank crewman 3) Can clear tunnels of VC 4) Won't hit head on roof of sports cars
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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)
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lowbudgethero Captain 125 Rep 750 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	I just read this yesterday and was wondering wtf you guys were talking about, I must have accidentally adjusted my seat up and forgot to put it down. I only realized hitting a typical NJ highway expansion bump and slammed my head on the sun roof .
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PopsnBurbles Captain 192 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 135is :) 192/586 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is Coup ... [10.00]	Sunroof delete should help a bit. Time for a CF roof (I'll definitely do this on my 1er).
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Lower the seat? I lowered mine today & kicked it back a bit too. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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03-28-2016, 10:57 PM	#12
iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	internet says Matt is 6' 3".
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