Power seats?

CoralRed · 03-10-2008, 09:44 AM

i didn't get them because they are $1000!!! I'm saving my money for Mr. Steve Dinan.

randomquickness · 03-10-2008, 10:02 AM

I got them for the simple fact that every one of my previous vehicles had them and I'm afraid to chance getting the car and then wishing I had power seats!

malves85 · 03-10-2008, 01:43 PM

Ive never had power seats and dont plan on getting them. I currently drive a 2005 chevy cobalt coupe and dont have any complaints. I go to the gym atleast 3x a week and drive each time taking my girl and brother in my car. I am constantly moving my seat to let people in and out. It only takes 2 secs to adjust it back the way I had it. As far as comfort I also have no complaints. I drive in 2+ hours of traffic each day and never had any discomfort. BMW quality is way above chevy so Im actually looking forward to new manual seats.

john970 · 03-10-2008, 02:05 PM

Just wanted to chime in on how ridiculous 100lbs. in power seat motors is. The Tesla's motor (for the ENTIRE CAR) weights 70lbs and generates 200 horsepower. I'm thinking you'd have to be pretty fat to need that kind of power to move a seat. Based on how slow they move, I'd be shocked if it was over a 3-4 ounce motor. I've seen RC car motors in the 1/2 pound area generate almost a full hp.

Manual seats still need rails, joints, etc. The power seats might actually weight the same due to the lack of handles & knobs.

The difference is certainly less than a gallon of gas would weigh.

Bdh821 · 03-10-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

In your opinion maybe but for myself who suffers from lower back problems, I need it. On my current cars I always have the bladder filled to it's capacity to correct posture. I may end up having to keep a lumbar pillow in the car if the manual sport seats do not offer even the slightest support.

I'm in the same position as you. I do have it on my car and I have my lumbar adjusted all the way cuz my back sucks... But I really dont want premium package. too expensive for what you get IMO

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CoralRed Second Lieutenant 111 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 135i, e36/7, e91 times 2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	i didn't get them because they are $1000!!! I'm saving my money for Mr. Steve Dinan.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I got them for the simple fact that every one of my previous vehicles had them and I'm afraid to chance getting the car and then wishing I had power seats! __________________
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03-10-2008, 01:43 PM	#47
malves85 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 255 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Ive never had power seats and dont plan on getting them. I currently drive a 2005 chevy cobalt coupe and dont have any complaints. I go to the gym atleast 3x a week and drive each time taking my girl and brother in my car. I am constantly moving my seat to let people in and out. It only takes 2 secs to adjust it back the way I had it. As far as comfort I also have no complaints. I drive in 2+ hours of traffic each day and never had any discomfort. BMW quality is way above chevy so Im actually looking forward to new manual seats.
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03-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#48
john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to chime in on how ridiculous 100lbs. in power seat motors is. The Tesla's motor (for the ENTIRE CAR) weights 70lbs and generates 200 horsepower. I'm thinking you'd have to be pretty fat to need that kind of power to move a seat. Based on how slow they move, I'd be shocked if it was over a 3-4 ounce motor. I've seen RC car motors in the 1/2 pound area generate almost a full hp. Manual seats still need rails, joints, etc. The power seats might actually weight the same due to the lack of handles & knobs. The difference is certainly less than a gallon of gas would weigh.
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