Tall 135 drivers?

1-2MANY · 05-24-2011, 04:22 PM

Just 6 ft. here, but not a problem with the powered sport seats. Do prefer to make the seatback lean more with the steering wheel telescoped all the way back rather than sitting in an almost 90 degree angle.

tHegeRm · 05-24-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-2MANY

Just 6 ft. here, but not a problem with the powered sport seats. Do prefer to make the seatback lean more with the steering wheel telescoped all the way back rather than sitting in an almost 90 degree angle.

6'3" +1

gordongekko · 05-24-2011, 05:33 PM

I'm 8'1"

Vectors2final · 05-24-2011, 06:37 PM

GerryL · 05-25-2011, 01:01 PM

I was very surprised by the headroom in these. Thats actually one of the attractions to me. I like the taller greenhouse.

llowlife · 05-25-2011, 03:27 PM

6-3 and 230# Seat fits fine but I wish the steering wheel telescoped more. I prefer the wheel quite close to me. Headroom okay, Prefer the wheel in the down position but when it is there I can't see the speedo or tach well enough but I will adjust. All in all not bad. I do not have the sport seats with the high bolsters though. I'm more comfortable in a lower bolster seat and less confined. Hated my S4 seats. If I was to mess around on the track much though the bolsters might be nice.

Guildenstern · 05-25-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JimD

Head room is a function of your torso length and the size or your rear end.

This right there is most of my problem.

Tallbino · 05-26-2011, 03:13 PM

6'5 here, and have much better headroom than my s4. Haven't tried with a helmet yet but would imagine it will be a tight fit.

Mcdougal · 05-26-2011, 10:35 PM

I was able to sit in one and am happy to report that I fit easily! The dream is still alive.

KinoBoom · 05-27-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GO135i007

I'm 6'2" and I fit with plenty of room with the manual seats all the way down low. I sit kind of far back though.

I am 6'2 and fit very well with plenty room as well.

09 Titanium Silver 135i with sport package and sport power seats...

Wolfgarde83 · 05-29-2011, 12:02 AM

I'm 6'3 and I fit OK. I have the seat down at the lowest setting with a slight tilt backwards, and I'm several nothces from having the seat all the way back. I have maybe 2 inches of head room. That's with a sunroof too. I think without the sunroof you'd get a bit more space.

HondaGoneRogue · 05-29-2011, 02:23 AM

I'm 6'8" and fit fine with a couple different seat configurations. I have the power sport seats.

olds350 · 01-29-2019, 09:53 AM

bringing this post back from the dead files... I'm thinking about selling my '08 bullitt mustang and trying to find a non sunroof 128 for autox and track. I know, it's not the best choice, but I have such a hard time finding a car I can drive with a helmet on.

I'm 6'-4 and have a tall upper torso, so fitting into a car with a helmet is a bitch for me. Does anyone on here have a non sunroof car and is tall tell me if they fit ok with a helmet? What I really need is dimensions from the seat bottom at the hinge to headliner. In my current convertible, I have plenty of head room and it measures out at ~39" from the seat hinge to the head liner. The current convertible is too nice to make into a autox car, so I'm looking for a hardtop sans sun roof.

What do you non sun roof guys/gals measure?

EDIT: What is the proper way to measure seat to headliner distance? I think I may be off in the way I measured...

chris_flies · 01-29-2019, 11:59 AM

6'3" and I fit fine (128i with non-sport seats). With a helmet is another story, but I deleted my sunroof to fix that (and lose weight).

JimD · 01-29-2019, 12:03 PM

I keep a spreadsheet where I recorded headroom from published literature for my 2009 e88 (convertible) - not exactly what you are considering. The headroom for mine is supposed to be 38.6 inches.

Soterios · 01-29-2019, 12:22 PM

6'1" with a 35" inseam and I feel like I fit well. With a fullface I'm on the ceiling, though.

nachob · 01-29-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcdougal

I'm 6'5". Anyone close to my height driving a 135? Wondering if us taller folk fit in these cars.

The cars with manual seats go lower five you more headroom.

FrostyDC4 · 01-29-2019, 10:50 PM

6'1" and have plenty of room (even with my helmet on)

drewyn · 09-26-2021, 07:42 PM

Hello, looking at 2014 M135i -manual. Sadly we are in extended lockdown and this vehicle is well outside of my legal travel area for now and the foreseeable future .. Manuals are in short supply but this oner seems to tick all of the boxes (low ks, reasonable package options etc) We do have an x1 and my clown feet barely feet down in the driver well for the clutch. Does anyone with large feet on here own / or have owned this vehicle and could provide any insight on driving this model with large feet? I am a US 15/16 depending on the shoe ..

Thanks! '

BMWCCA1 · 09-26-2021, 10:20 PM

Don't know what our equivalent is to your 2014 M135i down-under (3-door? 5-door?) but in my 2013 128i E82 I wear size 45/11.5 Puma Speedcats so I don't push two pedals at once. "Normal" shoes just don't fit the pedal box but the Pumas are perfect.

drewyn · 09-26-2021, 11:10 PM

Thanks - its a 5 door " 2014 BMW 1 Series M135i F20 Manual MY14" ..

05-24-2011, 04:22 PM	#23
1-2MANY First Lieutenant 46 Rep 394 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (3)	Just 6 ft. here, but not a problem with the powered sport seats. Do prefer to make the seatback lean more with the steering wheel telescoped all the way back rather than sitting in an almost 90 degree angle.
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05-24-2011, 05:33 PM	#25
gordongekko Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI iTrader: (0)	I'm 8'1"
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05-24-2011, 06:37 PM	#26
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05-25-2011, 01:01 PM	#27
GerryL Private 9 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2012 135i with PPK- Space Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I was very surprised by the headroom in these. Thats actually one of the attractions to me. I like the taller greenhouse.
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05-25-2011, 03:27 PM	#28
llowlife Private First Class 6 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09' 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mn iTrader: (0)	6-3 and 230# Seat fits fine but I wish the steering wheel telescoped more. I prefer the wheel quite close to me. Headroom okay, Prefer the wheel in the down position but when it is there I can't see the speedo or tach well enough but I will adjust. All in all not bad. I do not have the sport seats with the high bolsters though. I'm more comfortable in a lower bolster seat and less confined. Hated my S4 seats. If I was to mess around on the track much though the bolsters might be nice. __________________ 09 135i Cobb e30 tune, VRSF DP's, 7"intercooler, Chargepipe w/ Tial BOV, RB PVC, Wavetrac LSD, KN air filter, More suspension upgrades than I can remember. Alpina tranny flash. I am putting the mods here in case I DO forget. Coming soon to a 135i near you, a one off exhaust and a one off oil cooler.
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05-26-2011, 03:13 PM	#30
Tallbino New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 650i [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	6'5 here, and have much better headroom than my s4. Haven't tried with a helmet yet but would imagine it will be a tight fit.
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05-26-2011, 10:35 PM	#31
Mcdougal Private 7 Rep 57 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Sedan Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I was able to sit in one and am happy to report that I fit easily! The dream is still alive.
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05-29-2011, 12:02 AM	#33
Wolfgarde83 Some say he bends corners into straights 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm 6'3 and I fit OK. I have the seat down at the lowest setting with a slight tilt backwards, and I'm several nothces from having the seat all the way back. I have maybe 2 inches of head room. That's with a sunroof too. I think without the sunroof you'd get a bit more space. __________________ *Wolfgarde83* 2008 BMW 135i \| Sedona Red \| 6MT \| M Sport \| Premium Package 1985 Porsche 944 \| Alpine White \| 5MT
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05-29-2011, 02:23 AM	#34
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	I'm 6'8" and fit fine with a couple different seat configurations. I have the power sport seats. __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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01-29-2019, 09:53 AM	#35
olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	bringing this post back from the dead files... I'm thinking about selling my '08 bullitt mustang and trying to find a non sunroof 128 for autox and track. I know, it's not the best choice, but I have such a hard time finding a car I can drive with a helmet on. I'm 6'-4 and have a tall upper torso, so fitting into a car with a helmet is a bitch for me. Does anyone on here have a non sunroof car and is tall tell me if they fit ok with a helmet? What I really need is dimensions from the seat bottom at the hinge to headliner. In my current convertible, I have plenty of head room and it measures out at ~39" from the seat hinge to the head liner. The current convertible is too nice to make into a autox car, so I'm looking for a hardtop sans sun roof. What do you non sun roof guys/gals measure? EDIT: What is the proper way to measure seat to headliner distance? I think I may be off in the way I measured... Last edited by olds350; 01-29-2019 at 02:34 PM..
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01-29-2019, 11:59 AM	#36
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	6'3" and I fit fine (128i with non-sport seats). With a helmet is another story, but I deleted my sunroof to fix that (and lose weight). __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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01-29-2019, 12:03 PM	#37
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I keep a spreadsheet where I recorded headroom from published literature for my 2009 e88 (convertible) - not exactly what you are considering. The headroom for mine is supposed to be 38.6 inches. __________________ 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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01-29-2019, 12:22 PM	#38
Soterios BXR 575 Rep 636 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	6'1" with a 35" inseam and I feel like I fit well. With a fullface I'm on the ceiling, though. __________________ 2012 135i M Sport Alpine White
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01-29-2019, 10:50 PM	#40
FrostyDC4 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 316 Posts Drives: C63S Sedan\|350Z Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Somewhere, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Nissan 350Z [0.00] 2012 BMW 135i [4.50]	6'1" and have plenty of room (even with my helmet on) __________________ C63S Sedan: Long Live The V8 350Z: The Very Poorman's 981 GT4
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09-26-2021, 07:42 PM	#41
drewyn Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X1, Subaru Forester Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Sydney, Aus iTrader: (0)	Driver well sizing Hello, looking at 2014 M135i -manual. Sadly we are in extended lockdown and this vehicle is well outside of my legal travel area for now and the foreseeable future .. Manuals are in short supply but this oner seems to tick all of the boxes (low ks, reasonable package options etc) We do have an x1 and my clown feet barely feet down in the driver well for the clutch. Does anyone with large feet on here own / or have owned this vehicle and could provide any insight on driving this model with large feet? I am a US 15/16 depending on the shoe .. Thanks! '
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09-26-2021, 10:20 PM	#42
BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2254 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	Don't know what our equivalent is to your 2014 M135i down-under (3-door? 5-door?) but in my 2013 128i E82 I wear size 45/11.5 Puma Speedcats so I don't push two pedals at once. "Normal" shoes just don't fit the pedal box but the Pumas are perfect.
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09-26-2021, 11:10 PM	#43
drewyn Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X1, Subaru Forester Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Sydney, Aus iTrader: (0)	Thanks - its a 5 door " 2014 BMW 1 Series M135i F20 Manual MY14" ..
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