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I have not played much with seat height yet. I definitely don’t currently have it as low as you describe. I just watched the Recaro video. I’m going to spot check the tips listed in it tomorrow or Wednesday.
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I sort of disagree on the part where it said to put the wrist on steering wheel. I am not sure if there was any mathematical consideration of the average people stats, common steering wheel position and seat design and the minimum of 10" distance from the airbag.
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Here’s a follow up to this topic. I don’t know if the OP will read it. Hope so.
I followed the Recaro video instructions. They helped. Part of this involved moving the seat farther forward, so that my left foot is planted on the dead pedal with a bit of knee flexion. It reminds me of the seating position when I drove stick shift, but without the third pedal. This pushes my lower back into the seat and makes my lower back more comfortable. I hope this helps someone.
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I normally keep my wallet in my right rear pocket. On long drives it starts to become painful. Taking the wallet out of my pocket and placing it in the console or globe box while I drive has provided significant relief (no pain if I remember to take it out at the start of the drive; reduced pain if I wait 'til pain starts).
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I would absolutely sit closer to the steering wheel if the seats automatically slide back on exit (they don't)!
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I had a ‘20 x3 30i with sensatec and ventilated. They were very uncomfortable. I also felt like I was always sitting more on my right side. Now I have a 24 x4 vernasca ventilated and have no issues. I know that doesn’t solve your problem but there’s definitely something off about the seats that year.
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Can it be coded in?
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Especially disappointing since Mercedes has had "Comfort exit" since a 2012 C Class I owned and they continue to support it. I even had it on my Acuras and I never considered them a true luxury make. The X3 is my first BMW and to be told I need an X5 to get this feature is ludicrous (especially now that the entry-level car is actually the X1)! |
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Theory being two seat memory positions per key/profile. Add an additional key and get two more. Hence, your wife can have her own setting on her key/profile etc. I get it’s not ideal, and isn’t MB exit, but it pay be a practical solution that may work for some. |
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However, given that it’s unlikely BMW will ever offer this as a retrofit on the G01, and some may not want to install additional third party electronics, I was simply suggesting a practical solution that may help some people. |
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I’m 6’5”. For me the X3 seats have been the most comfortable second only to my E70 X5 with the comfort seats.
Then came our Expedition. Those seats apparently designed for stereotypically large people. A giant cushion with no lateral support. Suddenly the X3 seats felt cramped. Out of curiosity, I went and sat in an G05 X5 with comfort seats yesterday and while they are bigger, my leg still hangs over the side bolster. Basically they aren’t that much bigger at all. Suddenly I don’t feel so bad about the size of the X3 anymore.
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I’ve had an X4 m40i for about 6 months and I am considering trading it in for an X5, solely because of the seats. I have the Vernasca leather, nonventilated seats. Car is great, look, performance, etc. Seats are killing me. For me it’s how narrow the seat bottom is and bolsters. Dig into my hips. Don’t think there is a way to address outside of a seat cushion, which I’ve done but don’t like the feeling of being disconnected from seat/heating element.
Nonetheless, I find it shocking how many people have had bad experiences with these seats. For a $70K car, I never would have imagined such an issue. Essentially they took the 3 series seats and put them in an SUV. Doesn’t seem like the best design idea, but sure it is profitable for BMW. Oh well I’m probably going to take a major loss on trade. But can’t have my car causing me pain. |
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