Ventilated Seats (M40i)

M40i017 · 10-13-2019, 08:29 AM

To those with ventilated seats, how do you find them? I am finding it hard to find a comfortable spot to put my seat in..any suggestions on how to increase comfort?!

Any sport seats floating around, looking to possibly replace if available.

Thanks!

SteveX3M40i · 10-13-2019, 10:06 AM

Hi,
We have them on our 2018 M40i and I find them very flat and uncomfortable!
Cheers
Steve

ContactPatch · 10-13-2019, 10:15 AM

A new seat is probably the only option, unless you can alter your backside, a much more difficult proposition.

M40i017 · 10-13-2019, 12:34 PM

Does anyone have any resources for purchasing salvaged parts off a current G01?!

Any good websites or online auctions?

Cheeers

thekronoschef · 10-13-2019, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M40i017

To those with ventilated seats, how do you find them? I am finding it hard to find a comfortable spot to put my seat in..any suggestions on how to increase comfort?!

Any sport seats floating around, looking to possibly replace if available.

Thanks!

It's well documented that the ventilated seats are uncomfortable with very little side bolster support. I went black with blue stitching for this reason.

lmb80 · 10-14-2019, 07:26 AM

Have not had an issue with my ventilated seats. But did feel a difference with the unventilated seats.

JoeyO · 10-14-2019, 11:08 PM

Have you thought about adding a separate seat cushion? I bought a Thermarest cushion for long airplane flights (I hate airplane seats) but have found it’s pretty comfortable for driving on the highway as well.

I have this one and another larger square version which they since have discontinued.....

https://www.thermarest.com/products/....html?srd=true

M40i017 · 10-14-2019, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Have you thought about adding a separate seat cushion? I bought a Thermarest cushion for long airplane flights (I hate airplane seats) but have found it’s pretty comfortable for driving on the highway as well.

I have this one and another larger square version which they since have discontinued.....

https://www.thermarest.com/products/....html?srd=true

Thanks for the suggestion, but I am loooking for a more permanent option towards improved lateral support and bolstering.

Cheers

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SteveX3M40i First Lieutenant 541 Rep 382 Posts Drives: BMW iX40MSport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Sunny Abu Dhabi iTrader: (0)	Hi, We have them on our 2018 M40i and I find them very flat and uncomfortable! Cheers Steve __________________ Checkout my Instagram @carsandheels 2019 X3M40i - gone! 2023 iX40MSport
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ContactPatch Major 2114 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: It's Quick! Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	A new seat is probably the only option, unless you can alter your backside, a much more difficult proposition.
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M40i017 Private First Class 47 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Does anyone have any resources for purchasing salvaged parts off a current G01?! Any good websites or online auctions? Cheeers
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lmb80 New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Audi A4, Mazda CX-5 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Have not had an issue with my ventilated seats. But did feel a difference with the unventilated seats.
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JoeyO Captain 208 Rep 814 Posts Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Have you thought about adding a separate seat cushion? I bought a Thermarest cushion for long airplane flights (I hate airplane seats) but have found it’s pretty comfortable for driving on the highway as well. I have this one and another larger square version which they since have discontinued..... https://www.thermarest.com/products/....html?srd=true
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