Sport seat pains - Page 2

JoshGM · #1 02-03-2010, 08:51 AM

Boosh, can you check on the driver seat adjustment panel, I think there is a button for forward and backwards moving for the headrest or did I manually do mine???...hmn... I cant remember I rarely play around with seat adjustmnets as Its all in Computer Memory

Boosh · #2 02-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Well I think Mr Einstein was right about infinite stupidity.... I have been thinking that I have the Sport seats because I ordered the sport package. I actually have, I think, the multi-contour seats which, I believe is the more adjustable seat. Is multi-contour the same as "comfort" seats I've seen in other posts?

Having the contour seats, however, doesn't help my discomfort. The headrest only moves up/down electrically and only front/back with tilting the upper portion of the seat. This doesn't seem to effect the head position which is pushed forward by the headrest not allowing the upper back to mold into the top of the seat. In other words, the headrest front back position is not changeable on its own.

Now given the fact that I probably do have the multicontour option, I am rethinking the cause of the problem since others have voiced problems with the sports seats wishing they had the multi-contour...My ability to reason is diminished due to pain and lack of sleep. When I visited the dealer he was surprised to see how far tilted back I was sitting. He adjusted me forward which, at first, as with all new positions feel better but then reverts back to the pain.

spacey · #3 02-03-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosh

Well I think Mr Einstein was right about infinite stupidity.... I have been thinking that I have the Sport seats because I ordered the sport package. I actually have, I think, the multi-contour seats which, I believe is the more adjustable seat. Is multi-contour the same as "comfort" seats I've seen in other posts?

Having the contour seats, however, doesn't help my discomfort. The headrest only moves up/down electrically and only front/back with tilting the upper portion of the seat. This doesn't seem to effect the head position which is pushed forward by the headrest not allowing the upper back to mold into the top of the seat. In other words, the headrest front back position is not changeable on its own.

Now given the fact that I probably do have the multicontour option, I am rethinking the cause of the problem since others have voiced problems with the sports seats wishing they had the multi-contour...My ability to reason is diminished due to pain and lack of sleep. When I visited the dealer he was surprised to see how far tilted back I was sitting. He adjusted me forward which, at first, as with all new positions feel better but then reverts back to the pain.

Boosh,

I'll swap you and pay the difference!

spacey

bimmerpwr · #4 02-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Does comfort seat have headrest adjustment that pushes it forward and back? I have comfort seat, read the manual, played around with it a bit, but only way to push the headrest forward seems to involve tilting the upper half of the seat forward. This in tern creates uncomfortable seating position for me. So with comfortable seat position, I can't rest my head. Am I missing something? From manual, it seems that sport seat does have a button that pushes the headrest forward but comfort seats does not seem to have this feature?

spacey · #5 02-03-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerpwr

Does comfort seat have headrest adjustment that pushes it forward and back? I have comfort seat, read the manual, played around with it a bit, but only way to push the headrest forward seems to involve tilting the upper half of the seat forward. This in tern creates uncomfortable seating position for me. So with comfortable seat position, I can't rest my head. Am I missing something? From manual, it seems that sport seat does have a button that pushes the headrest forward but comfort seats does not seem to have this feature?

No the comfort seats do not have the headrest depth adjustment as the sport seats do. The only adjustments in the comfort seats headrests are the height - adjusted electrically, and manually you can push the middle of the headrest in a little creating something of a cradle for the back of your head. Of course that's only good if you can comfortably rest your head there

. They are much larger than the sports seats headrests though.

spacey

bimmerpwr · #6 02-03-2010, 12:29 PM

That sucks...thanks for info.

I like my current seat because whenever I get it, lumber support squeezes me in place and whenver I turn off the car, lumber support lets me go, found it pretty cool. I just wish there is a way to push the headrest forward a bit...

From my experience, I found E39M5 sport seat being very comfortable. But as far as comfortable seats go, Audi A8 has it nailed down. Even the seatbelt height was adjustable electronically. X5 comfort seat, although it's cool with lumber support, I wouldn't rate it highly.

JoshGM · #7 02-04-2010, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosh

Well I think Mr Einstein was right about infinite stupidity.... I have been thinking that I have the Sport seats because I ordered the sport package. I actually have, I think, the multi-contour seats which, I believe is the more adjustable seat. Is multi-contour the same as "comfort" seats I've seen in other posts?

Having the contour seats, however, doesn't help my discomfort. The headrest only moves up/down electrically and only front/back with tilting the upper portion of the seat. This doesn't seem to effect the head position which is pushed forward by the headrest not allowing the upper back to mold into the top of the seat. In other words, the headrest front back position is not changeable on its own.

Now given the fact that I probably do have the multicontour option, I am rethinking the cause of the problem since others have voiced problems with the sports seats wishing they had the multi-contour...My ability to reason is diminished due to pain and lack of sleep. When I visited the dealer he was surprised to see how far tilted back I was sitting. He adjusted me forward which, at first, as with all new positions feel better but then reverts back to the pain.

hmmmnn.... Boosh! Is it the car that is causing you this pain or you are just not getting laid!?

I recommend some exotic touch of massage, there after go do something harder with your waist.... believe me after that you wont even notice you are in a Sports seat, Comfort seat or even in a BMW Discomfort seat!....

London Lad · #8 02-03-2010, 01:21 PM

I have comfort seats (not the ones shown above)

With the seat adjusted correctly my head does not rest on the head rest while driving nor does it in any of the cars I own.

I have always thought of the head rest as an anti whiplash safety feature and for a passenger to sleep on. I wouldn't want it to touch my head while driving as it would get in the way when looking side to side and over my shoulder.

All just MHO of course.

London Lad · #9 02-03-2010, 02:04 PM

For the headrest to function as intended in an accident the centre of it should be at the level of your ears.

ABMW · #10 02-03-2010, 02:05 PM

I'd check with your CPA on the following, but you may be able to purchase the comfort seats and take a tax deduction as a result, for the purchase price, if you claim it's medically necessary to do so. (It's worth asking the question, at least)

Your sport seats can be sold on ebay, for probably close to $3k (I'm guessing on the value). Or, you can post them here and they'll be gobbled up in short order.

I believe I read someone was quoted about $6k for comfort seats from the dealer, somewhere on this board, but I could be wrong. But do know your sport seats are going to be in demand, so getting rid of them for a fair price is not going to be an issue.

I'd try trading them with a fellow BMW owner. It should be a simple affair, though keep in mind there is a pyrotechnic device within the seats, so maintain caution.

However, I believe there are only a few bolts and wire harnesses. My only question would be about the wire harness: Is the harness that is used for the sports seats the same as the one that's used for comfort seats?

I think someone here will be able to confirm that question, one way or another, but that's going to be the biggest issue you'd face, I'd imagine. Nonetheless, again, from this is from memory, but: I believe there are those who have had similar issues and have switched to Comfort Seats after the fact (at their own cost, of course).