Seats too tall for wife

kilpatds · 08-04-2014, 07:01 PM

Looking at an M4.. but my wife finds the seats horribly uncomfortable. Specifically, she's short enough that her shoulder blades are too low: her shoulders get pressed in by the side bolsters.

So, obviously, Yellow Pages.* (Quick testing makes me think that moving the seat cushion up 3" relative to the seat back would be about perfect) Any suggestions that would be less ... idiotic looking?

tooch · 08-04-2014, 07:03 PM

a booster seat??

kilpatds · 08-04-2014, 07:10 PM

Only marginally less idiotic looking. Anything that won't constitute cause if she were to murder me?

DocWeatherington · 08-04-2014, 07:10 PM

Tell the wife start putting on some weight.. I meant, start getting her to eat more food to better fill in the seat.

kilpatds · 08-04-2014, 07:11 PM

Unfortunately, it's height not weight. I don't think she'll be up for taking HGH either...

tooch · 08-04-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kilpatds

Only marginally less idiotic looking. Anything that won't constitute cause if she were to murder me?

haha, man thats tough one I've seen people sit on pillows???

DocWeatherington · 08-04-2014, 07:14 PM

Hmm.. new car, new wife.. perhaps a younger taller model

Wah · 08-04-2014, 07:15 PM

Stadium seat pillow... bam!

04RC51 · 08-04-2014, 07:19 PM

Hit the gym, do some squats, get more back, sit higher. Problem solved.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR-NXv5Tma0

kilpatds · 08-04-2014, 07:20 PM

3" higher? That would be quite a lot of "back".

Milban · 08-04-2014, 07:21 PM

Look at more cars. They're all cheaper than marital strife. The process is valuable too. It lets her know she's more important than the car. After that she'll likely pick the M4 (or Posche), happily.

kilpatds · 08-04-2014, 07:22 PM

(more seriously... are their upholstry shops known in the BMW community? In Corvette Land, Caravaggio does some amazing stuff.)

Also: what do racers do? Those seats don't seem to have any slots for your shoulder belts?

G30 B58 · 08-04-2014, 07:48 PM

Swap in a 4 series front seat?

YMB_F80 · 08-04-2014, 08:05 PM

depends on how much you want it haha you can always change the seats out!

Sapper_M3 · 08-04-2014, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilpatds

(more seriously... are their upholstry shops known in the BMW community? In Corvette Land, Caravaggio does some amazing stuff.)

Also: what do racers do? Those seats don't seem to have any slots for your shoulder belts?

For those that want a 4/5/6 point harness, the answer is a seat swap.

savaho · 08-05-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Milban

Look at more cars. They're all cheaper than marital strife. The process is valuable too. It lets her know she's more important than the car. After that she'll likely pick the M4 (or Posche), happily.

If it's a 1-car family then yes. If she has her own car then get what you want!

Matteus · 08-05-2014, 02:07 AM

Time to put her on the rack. Must be one left over from the Spanish Inquisition that no-one's using any more.... Try fleabay.....

savaho · 08-05-2014, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matteus

Time to put her on the rack. Must be one left over from the Spanish Inquisition that no-one's using any more.... Try fleabay.....

Sorry man but that just went over my head. What do you mean?

This?

Matteus · 08-05-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by savaho

Sorry man but that just went over my head. What do you mean?

This?

Well you're on the right lines my friend, but what you've got there is something that just goes round. I was referring to a device that actually stretches you, like this....

karussell · 08-05-2014, 08:00 AM

sometimes i have a codriver thats 6'5" we have an extra sparco seat cushion for us normal height drivers. it gives a good 3" lift. you can get one upholstered in matching leather. thats probably best bet since its designed for adults. i bet a good upholstery shop can make something custom for you. too bad the side bolsters are not adjustable.

Fanta · 08-05-2014, 08:59 AM

Move the passenger sit aĺl the way to the front and she sit comfortable at the back.

BhamDavid · 08-05-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kilpatds

Looking at an M4.. but my wife finds the seats horribly uncomfortable. Specifically, she's short enough that her shoulder blades are too low: her shoulders get pressed in by the side

How tall is your wife if you don't mind me asking? I'm concerned about the same thing but haven't had the opportunity for the wife try the seats on at the dealership before I order the car.

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kilpatds Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	(more seriously... are their upholstry shops known in the BMW community? In Corvette Land, Caravaggio does some amazing stuff.) Also: what do racers do? Those seats don't seem to have any slots for your shoulder belts? Last edited by kilpatds; 08-04-2014 at 07:25 PM.. Reason: added 2nd question
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