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mke135i · 01-24-2011, 04:24 PM

My 135i came with non-sport seats (bought used), and I'm planning a trip to Florida soon. Will I need a chiropractor appointment when I get there, or should I be ok? Any experiences on long trips with these seats? I don't have any back problems, and would probably sleep after about 12 hours of driving to recover.

HPFREAK · 01-24-2011, 04:46 PM

yes this is one of the biggest regret i have about buying my car. I should of got the the one with sport seats. These seats are fucking awful. How inthe world did they think that they were ok to put in any car is beyond me.

ErvGotti · 01-24-2011, 06:00 PM

Well I have the sport seats with the 8 way electic adjustable stuff and I've got to say they're probably not that much more cofortable and I've taken 12 hr trips in them.

BrokenVert · 01-24-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Well I have the sport seats with the 8 way electic adjustable stuff and I've got to say they're probably not that much more cofortable and I've taken 12 hr trips in them.

I disagree. Ive done a couple of ten hour stints in the sports and didnt have any issues.

Diver · 01-24-2011, 06:09 PM

Last time my car was serviced I drove a 328i loaner without sport seats. While not as nice as the sport seats in my 135i, they were comfortable and much better than Mustang seats.

tomegun · 01-25-2011, 12:51 AM

I haven't taken a long drive in a 1-series with sport seats, but I did it in a 335 with sport seats. Honestly, it was brutal. 3 hours or less, the sports seats are money, but I drove 3 days from Mississippi to Las Vegas - we did this when we moved back out here. To make things worse, my daughter was in her rear-facing seat so one of us was always in the back with her. The rear seats were even worse for a long drive. When I ordered the 335 my daughter wasn't born.

mrleisure · 01-25-2011, 01:13 AM

I did 40 hours in a Toyota Camry and was just fine. I can't imagine standard seats in a BMW could be much worse.

That being said, I have sport seats now in the 1.

R33K128i · 01-25-2011, 02:04 AM

I have no problem at all!

DriveHard · 01-25-2011, 09:40 AM

Juat remember to take everything out of your pockets..

phone / wallet / keys etc etc you will be a whole lot more comfy...

also on long trips in my OTB ( other than BMW) i roll a towell and put it in the crease of the seat... it makes a world of difference.. it feels funny at first but then it contours to your butt/back...

Other than that use cruise move your legs around and you should be fine.. the seats arent that bad.... but any long sitting position tends to get uncomfortable..

Have a safe drive... shiny side up

Red Bread · 01-25-2011, 10:34 AM

We don't have the sport seats in our 135i, and honestly, they're more comfortable on longer drives. Sure they suck at the track or when driving aggressively, but for longer drives, they're actually very comfortable. My M Coupe seats are much more aggressive, but painful for trips over three or four hours.

I also agree that taking everything out of your pockets will make things better in either seat.

mke135i · 01-25-2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated

Little1er · 01-25-2011, 01:57 PM

If you want a DIY to make your seats more comfortable, I found this over at e90
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=lumbar

alexckma · 01-25-2011, 01:58 PM

why would sport seats be better for long cruises....? I don't understand... I have both sport and non-sport (128i and a 328i) and for long trips I have to say the regular seats are more comfortable...

Tom K. · 01-25-2011, 02:04 PM

I've done 8,000 mile trips in both a Z3 & Z4 which had standard seats as well as in my 128i and E46 328i with sport seats. At the end of the day, there is very little difference - they are all very comfortable.

The only issue might be for someone very broad of beam who does not fit well within the sport seat's bolsters. They should probably opt for the standard.

And if anyone else suffers from herniated discs as I do, I'd recommend the ZPP (whichever seats you chose) as it contains the lumbar option.

Tom

mke135i · 01-25-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little1er

If you want a DIY to make your seats more comfortable, I found this over at e90
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=lumbar

Thank you for bringing that up

ChrisK · 01-25-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

We don't have the sport seats in our 135i, and honestly, they're more comfortable on longer drives. Sure they suck at the track or when driving aggressively, but for longer drives, they're actually very comfortable. My M Coupe seats are much more aggressive, but painful for trips over three or four hours.

I also agree that taking everything out of your pockets will make things better in either seat.

+1

I agree completely. The non-sport seats are less confining. I had them in my 135i.
If you are a bigger guy, don't even bother with the sport seats.

GO135i007 · 01-25-2011, 02:44 PM

I learned very quickly to start carrying my wallet, iTouch, etc in my jacket or front pockets which makes the ride much more comfortable. I think the seats are very comfortable. I haven't taken the car on more than a 2 hour drive though.

TMR013 · 01-25-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I disagree. Ive done a couple of ten hour stints in the sports and didnt have any issues.

+1

freshwhite335 · 01-25-2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Well I have the sport seats with the 8 way electic adjustable stuff and I've got to say they're probably not that much more cofortable and I've taken 12 hr trips in them.

I disagree. Ive done a couple of ten hour stints in the sports and didnt have any issues.

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01-24-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
mke135i Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 435 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Long trips on non-sport seats = pain? My 135i came with non-sport seats (bought used), and I'm planning a trip to Florida soon. Will I need a chiropractor appointment when I get there, or should I be ok? Any experiences on long trips with these seats? I don't have any back problems, and would probably sleep after about 12 hours of driving to recover.
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01-24-2011, 06:09 PM	#5
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Last time my car was serviced I drove a 328i loaner without sport seats. While not as nice as the sport seats in my 135i, they were comfortable and much better than Mustang seats. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

01-25-2011, 02:04 AM	#8
R33K128i 1b4d128 Drives: 2009 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 214 iTrader: (1)	I have no problem at all! __________________ 2009 BMW 128i

01-25-2011, 09:40 AM	#9
DriveHard Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,917 iTrader: (0)	Juat remember to take everything out of your pockets.. phone / wallet / keys etc etc you will be a whole lot more comfy... also on long trips in my OTB ( other than BMW) i roll a towell and put it in the crease of the seat... it makes a world of difference.. it feels funny at first but then it contours to your butt/back... Other than that use cruise move your legs around and you should be fine.. the seats arent that bad.... but any long sitting position tends to get uncomfortable.. Have a safe drive... shiny side up __________________ '11 128i M-Sport Pkg, Sport Susp., 6AT w/paddles, BMW Perf CAI,Charcoal Filter Delete, BMW Perf. Big Brake Kit, BMW Perf. Exhaust, Ferodo 2500's, Titanium shims,135 trunk lip, BMS-PBX Box-Map 3, Castrol RBF600 ,e93 FSB, , f30 Backing Plates,GC Camber Plates, Hankook RS-3's (Track setup) Last edited by DriveHard; 01-25-2011 at 09:41 AM. Reason: more ifo

01-25-2011, 02:44 PM	#17
GO135i007 First Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Alpine/Coral Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 322 iTrader: (1)	I learned very quickly to start carrying my wallet, iTouch, etc in my jacket or front pockets which makes the ride much more comfortable. I think the seats are very comfortable. I haven't taken the car on more than a 2 hour drive though. __________________ 09 BMW 135i Alpine/Coral 6MT ///M ZSP - cdv delete, fmic, RR down pipes, JB3, BMS dual intake

01-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 09 135 CPE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,835 iTrader: (8)	yes this is one of the biggest regret i have about buying my car. I should of got the the one with sport seats. These seats are fucking awful. How inthe world did they think that they were ok to put in any car is beyond me.

01-24-2011, 06:00 PM	#3
ErvGotti Major Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	Well I have the sport seats with the 8 way electic adjustable stuff and I've got to say they're probably not that much more cofortable and I've taken 12 hr trips in them.

01-25-2011, 12:51 AM	#6
tomegun Private First Class Drives: 128i, X3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: here Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	I haven't taken a long drive in a 1-series with sport seats, but I did it in a 335 with sport seats. Honestly, it was brutal. 3 hours or less, the sports seats are money, but I drove 3 days from Mississippi to Las Vegas - we did this when we moved back out here. To make things worse, my daughter was in her rear-facing seat so one of us was always in the back with her. The rear seats were even worse for a long drive. When I ordered the 335 my daughter wasn't born.

01-25-2011, 01:13 AM	#7
mrleisure Master Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	I did 40 hours in a Toyota Camry and was just fine. I can't imagine standard seats in a BMW could be much worse. That being said, I have sport seats now in the 1.

01-25-2011, 10:34 AM	#10
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,964 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	We don't have the sport seats in our 135i, and honestly, they're more comfortable on longer drives. Sure they suck at the track or when driving aggressively, but for longer drives, they're actually very comfortable. My M Coupe seats are much more aggressive, but painful for trips over three or four hours. I also agree that taking everything out of your pockets will make things better in either seat.

01-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#11
mke135i Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 435 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated

01-25-2011, 01:57 PM	#12
Little1er Private First Class Drives: '08 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 130 iTrader: (1)	If you want a DIY to make your seats more comfortable, I found this over at e90 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=lumbar

01-25-2011, 01:58 PM	#13
alexckma Lieutenant Drives: P. Panorama 10, L Gallardo 05 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hong Kong, Canada Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	why would sport seats be better for long cruises....? I don't understand... I have both sport and non-sport (128i and a 328i) and for long trips I have to say the regular seats are more comfortable...

01-25-2011, 02:04 PM	#14
Tom K. Major General Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,213 iTrader: (0)	I've done 8,000 mile trips in both a Z3 & Z4 which had standard seats as well as in my 128i and E46 328i with sport seats. At the end of the day, there is very little difference - they are all very comfortable. The only issue might be for someone very broad of beam who does not fit well within the sport seat's bolsters. They should probably opt for the standard. And if anyone else suffers from herniated discs as I do, I'd recommend the ZPP (whichever seats you chose) as it contains the lumbar option. Tom

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