Sport Seat Adjustment

barnsdale · 05-01-2013, 04:00 PM

LOL I've owned by car for a couple months today and I just saw the button to adjust the sport side bolsters...pretty damn cool. I thought because my seats are manual it didn't have this option and low and behold it does

Bigiggs · 05-01-2013, 11:24 PM

Also took me few days to find this incredible feature.

JimD · 05-02-2013, 06:51 AM

Getting the bolsters the right width for you helps in an autocross a lot. I think it also makes the seat more comfortable for normal driving.

Jim

ASPEC135i · 05-03-2013, 02:31 PM

What?!?? Where this button???

I have manual sport seats as well.

Nemco · 05-03-2013, 02:43 PM

See "backrest width" on attached. You should also have lumbar support - And now that I'm looking at the manual, I didn't realize you could raise and lower the lumbar bubble! Sweet.

Freon · 05-03-2013, 03:17 PM

Yeah I didn't realize I had this until I had my car for many months. It really is awesome for road racers and autocrossers. I tighten it for autocrossing, then set it a bit looser again for daily driving. Also nice for when you are wearing a thick coat in winter.

Dackelone · 05-03-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ASPEC135i

What?!?? Where this button???

I have manual sport seats as well.

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Originally Posted by Nemco

See "backrest width" on attached. You should also have lumbar support - And now that I'm looking at the manual, I didn't realize you could raise and lower the lumbar bubble! Sweet.

Manual seats only have the rocker switch to inflate/deflate the lumbar bladder bag. (the forward switch in the pic bellow)

That round switch with the arrows is only for cars with electric seats premium package.

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BMW did see the error of the ways though... bc on the F20 you can get manual seats with adjustable lumbar support.

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Sylon · 05-03-2013, 05:09 PM

I love this feature, nice little party trick.

bmw1racer · 05-03-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Manual seats only have the rocker switch to inflate/deflate the lumbar bladder bag. (the forward switch in the pic bellow)

I think you mean the side bolsters.

The manual seats have no lumbar adjustment... At least mine don't have 'em.

Dackelone · 05-03-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

I think you mean the side bolsters.

The manual seats have no lumbar adjustment... At least mine don't have 'em.

Yes, you are correct. I meant side bolsters. Although in my car... it does seem to also arch my back part of the seat too.

IF my car had that round switch... you could move the lumbar support up or down the seat back.

bmw1racer · 05-03-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

IF my car had that round switch... you could move the lumbar support up or down the seat back.

Yup... I would've liked that feature.

Bigiggs · 05-03-2013, 07:04 PM

The seats on this car are absolutely magical and perhaps arguably the best feature of the sports package. I have sat in many nice cars, albeit not many sports cars, and I have yet to find the support and comfort I have found in these puppies. The only other seats that I must say left me very impressed were the E60 M5 seats with the dynamic side bolsters which tightened to hold your body depending on which side the car was turned.

andrey_gta · 05-03-2013, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

BMW did see the error of the ways though... bc on the F20 you can get manual seats with adjustable lumbar support.

Attachment 855792

wonder where i can source F20 seats...

KarlMalden · 05-21-2013, 07:15 PM

Hey all - my side seat bolsters don't seem to stay inflated..at the very least they seem to deflate once the car is turned off and then I come back to it after a period of time. They may actually do it on relatively long drives as well because I always seem to be inflating them to keep them tight to my sides. Anyone have this problem or is a trip to the dealer in my future? Thanks all!

Marc

iGot1 · 05-21-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlMalden

Hey all - my side seat bolsters don't seem to stay inflated..at the very least they seem to deflate once the car is turned off and then I come back to it after a period of time. They may actually do it on relatively long drives as well because I always seem to be inflating them to keep them tight to my sides. Anyone have this problem or is a trip to the dealer in my future? Thanks all!

Marc

You probably have a leak in one the 'balloons', pipes, or the valve.. is it both sides that deflate and equally or just one. i am about to have one of the balloons(side bolsters) replaced under warranty as it won't stay inflated overnight whereas all of the other 3 in the car will. The dealer needed to keep the car overnight with their 'diagnostic equipment' attached to see where the leak was coming.. which is a euphemism for 'we don't trust what our customers tell us and need to see it for ourselves', which in their position i might also..

kloftus1044 · 05-21-2013, 08:49 PM

After the sales rep showed me the bolster adjustment, sport seats were a must-have. Soft, supportive, and comfortable for hours at a time. Truly my favorite feature in the car.

TheSt|G · 05-22-2013, 11:13 AM

The seats definitely outstrip the price point of the car. Some of the best I've had in any of my BMWs.

shah269 · 05-22-2013, 12:08 PM

Lubar would be tits...shame my car doesn't have it =(
Side yes =)
Lumbar no =(

MZWIE · 05-22-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Manual seats only have the rocker switch to inflate/deflate the lumbar bladder bag. (the forward switch in the pic bellow)

That round switch with the arrows is only for cars with electric seats premium package.

Attachment 855791

BMW did see the error of the ways though... bc on the F20 you can get manual seats with adjustable lumbar support.

Attachment 855792

Manual sport seats do not have lumbar adjustment. Only bolster adjustment.

thetuna · 05-25-2013, 01:36 PM

Wow! Thanks!
The driver's seat on my car was much 'looser' than the passener seat.
I always thought some huge fat guy must have owned my car before I did

FPSCanada · 10-27-2015, 01:33 PM

Resurrecting an old post here.... After nearly 6 months of owning my 135 I just noticed these switches for the side bolstering, and I cant believe the comfort ive been missing out on.... One question I have though, is can I overinflate these? I can't seem to find an answer (yes I've used the search button/Google.com for all you cheeky buggers Haha

) While holding down the front switch it just keeps pumping and doesn't stop. I'm quite skinny and don't want to overinflate and cause damage to the car just for my comfort.

Thanks.

swagon · 10-27-2015, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPSCanada

Resurrecting an old post here.... After nearly 6 months of owning my 135 I just noticed these switches for the side bolstering, and I cant believe the comfort ive been missing out on.... One question I have though, is can I overinflate these? I can't seem to find an answer (yes I've used the search button/Google.com for all you cheeky buggers Haha

) While holding down the front switch it just keeps pumping and doesn't stop. I'm quite skinny and don't want to overinflate and cause damage to the car just for my comfort.

Thanks.

No, you can't.

05-01-2013, 04:00 PM	#1
barnsdale Lieutenant 65 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6MT AY Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	Sport Seat Adjustment LOL I've owned by car for a couple months today and I just saw the button to adjust the sport side bolsters...pretty damn cool. I thought because my seats are manual it didn't have this option and low and behold it does
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05-01-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
Bigiggs Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 135is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD/DC/VA iTrader: (0)	Also took me few days to find this incredible feature.
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05-02-2013, 06:51 AM	#3
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Getting the bolsters the right width for you helps in an autocross a lot. I think it also makes the seat more comfortable for normal driving. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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05-03-2013, 02:31 PM	#4
ASPEC135i Lieutenant 16 Rep 566 Posts Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location iTrader: (0)	What?!?? Where this button??? I have manual sport seats as well.
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05-03-2013, 03:17 PM	#6
Freon Major 81 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (3)	Yeah I didn't realize I had this until I had my car for many months. It really is awesome for road racers and autocrossers. I tighten it for autocrossing, then set it a bit looser again for daily driving. Also nice for when you are wearing a thick coat in winter. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i 6MT Sport, AFE intake, Cobb AP, Apex 18x8.5+9.5, 255/275 PSS
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05-03-2013, 05:09 PM	#8
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	I love this feature, nice little party trick. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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05-03-2013, 07:04 PM	#12
Bigiggs Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 135is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD/DC/VA iTrader: (0)	The seats on this car are absolutely magical and perhaps arguably the best feature of the sports package. I have sat in many nice cars, albeit not many sports cars, and I have yet to find the support and comfort I have found in these puppies. The only other seats that I must say left me very impressed were the E60 M5 seats with the dynamic side bolsters which tightened to hold your body depending on which side the car was turned.
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05-21-2013, 07:15 PM	#14
KarlMalden New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Hey all - my side seat bolsters don't seem to stay inflated..at the very least they seem to deflate once the car is turned off and then I come back to it after a period of time. They may actually do it on relatively long drives as well because I always seem to be inflating them to keep them tight to my sides. Anyone have this problem or is a trip to the dealer in my future? Thanks all! Marc
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05-21-2013, 08:49 PM	#16
kloftus1044 Area man 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 Alpine White 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	After the sales rep showed me the bolster adjustment, sport seats were a must-have. Soft, supportive, and comfortable for hours at a time. Truly my favorite feature in the car.
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05-22-2013, 11:13 AM	#17
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	The seats definitely outstrip the price point of the car. Some of the best I've had in any of my BMWs.
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05-22-2013, 12:08 PM	#18
shah269 Major 316 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Lubar would be tits...shame my car doesn't have it =( Side yes =) Lumbar no =(
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05-25-2013, 01:36 PM	#20
thetuna Private 30 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2010 135i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CT, US iTrader: (0)	Wow! Thanks! The driver's seat on my car was much 'looser' than the passener seat. I always thought some huge fat guy must have owned my car before I did
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10-27-2015, 01:33 PM	#21
FPSCanada Private First Class 26 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Monaco blue Metallic BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	Resurrecting an old post here.... After nearly 6 months of owning my 135 I just noticed these switches for the side bolstering, and I cant believe the comfort ive been missing out on.... One question I have though, is can I overinflate these? I can't seem to find an answer (yes I've used the search button/Google.com for all you cheeky buggers Haha ) While holding down the front switch it just keeps pumping and doesn't stop. I'm quite skinny and don't want to overinflate and cause damage to the car just for my comfort. Thanks. __________________ Monaco Blue 135i
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