Standard or Carbon Bucket Seats?

Mperor · 06-23-2021, 04:03 PM

With all the threads going about bucket seats or not, I am curious which has the majority...
Let's have a poll to see how many people here actually opt'd for bucket vs standard?

chicagofan00 · 06-23-2021, 06:38 PM

Went for the carbon buckets on my build. It will be a daily driver for me so here's to hoping I don't regret optioning them! 🤞🏻

Bimmer TiM3 · 06-23-2021, 08:38 PM

Carbon buckets are scorching hot!! Freaking awesome. But practical for a daily driver…nope. Not even close.

TrentMeister · 06-23-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Went for the carbon buckets on my build. It will be a daily driver for me so here's to hoping I don't regret optioning them! 🤞🏻

If you're holding any extra fat I'd say start eating salad

Mperor · 06-24-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

If you're holding any extra fat I'd say start eating salad

lol

Mperor · 06-24-2021, 08:15 AM

I also wanted the bucket, think it looks so bad a$$ and perfect look to complete the M3... I couldn't get it for Fjord, I tried!!! So I settled with the standard, but as I said it could be a blessing in disguise, since I plan to use my M3 as DD and I may ended up hating it (regardless, I will probably regret having the "look" of it)

Edit: if someone has any breakthrough on how to order Fjord, Fiona and Ivory with bucket in US, please let us know... @calbears has tried, but my dealer could not see the same screens (or flow) he provided

Delmoney335 · 06-24-2021, 10:07 AM

CF buckets were a no-brainer for me. Comfort or not , they look awesome. I'm sure they will be fine for daily driving as I don't even drive much anymore. I think I'd regret not getting them after if I went with the standard.

darrelljs · 06-24-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Went for the carbon buckets on my build. It will be a daily driver for me so here's to hoping I don't regret optioning them! 🤞🏻

Ditto. I'm a fairly lean 6'2" and decided to take the risk.

Darrell

Encanto · 06-24-2021, 12:16 PM

Tell your dealer to contact BMWNA VIP Ordering Specialist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mperor

I also wanted the bucket, think it looks so bad a$$ and perfect look to complete the M3... I couldn't get it for Fjord, I tried!!! So I settled with the standard, but as I said it could be a blessing in disguise, since I plan to use my M3 as DD and I may ended up hating it (regardless, I will probably regret having the "look" of it)

Edit: if someone has any breakthrough on how to order Fjord, Fiona and Ivory with bucket in US, please let us know... @calbears has tried, but my dealer could not see the same screens (or flow) he provided

opielm · 06-24-2021, 12:34 PM

I'm super happy with the standard+ventilation seats.

mmic77 · 06-24-2021, 03:00 PM

Changed my order to the carbon buckets after testing them. Using them in a daily driver will be interesting to say at least but they look phenomenal and are quite comfortable.

Trojan4evr · 06-24-2021, 05:22 PM

I've biting them nails ever since I ordered the carbon bucket seats. 5'11" 250lbs is not promising at all. I'm not using mine for a daily driver so, who knows...

Vanc2408 · 06-24-2021, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Encanto

Tell your dealer to contact BMWNA VIP Ordering Specialist.

Will this work? I spent a good 20 minutes with my dealer today trying to figure out how to configure fiona red bucket seats and had no success.

Seedster2 · 06-24-2021, 10:03 PM

If i didnt buy a floor model, I would have have been tempted to order.

Encanto · 06-24-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanc2408

Will this work? I spent a good 20 minutes with my dealer today trying to figure out how to configure fiona red bucket seats and had no success.

Your dealer should know that department and what they do for customers, that’s their job.

TrentMeister · 06-24-2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

I've biting them nails ever since I ordered the carbon bucket seats. 5'11" 250lbs is not promising at all. I'm not using mine for a daily driver so, who knows...

That's sketchy

Rob_G77 · 06-25-2021, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

I've biting them nails ever since I ordered the carbon bucket seats. 5'11" 250lbs is not promising at all. I'm not using mine for a daily driver so, who knows...

I think you're going to have a problem. I'm very close to your stature and while I can fit in the seats, it's just too snug of a fit.

Rob

Zirenz2006 · 06-25-2021, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer TiM3

Carbon buckets are scorching hot!! Freaking awesome. But practical for a daily driver…nope. Not even close.

that's your opinion...I daily them without issues, love them

barryc365 · 06-25-2021, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

I've biting them nails ever since I ordered the carbon bucket seats. 5'11" 250lbs is not promising at all. I'm not using mine for a daily driver so, who knows...

That sounds like it's going to be a real problem dude.

Look on the bright side, it's as good a motivator as any to loose a few lbs!

Too late to change the order? Have you sat in them yet?

DoubleDave · 06-25-2021, 06:10 AM

I’m 5’10” and 200lbs and there was no option to sit in them and test the fit for me. I sat in the standard seats and liked them so that’s what I went for. Here in Texas ventilated seats are a nice plus too.

scott.bednorz · 06-25-2021, 09:49 AM

Just wanted to make everyone aware that it looks like BMW is now offering the Fiona Red Carbon Buckets. I have an M3 Comp AWD allocation set for 8/34 production week that I was able to modify to Fiona Red with the Carbon Buckets. Tartufo was the only color that was limited to standard seats.

ManAndMachine · 06-25-2021, 09:55 AM

Not my DD so I went with the buckets,this is going to be a 2-3 time per week fun ride form me this time around 👍🏼

View Poll Results: Which seat option do you have on your G8x (present or on-order)
Standard	131	59.55%
CF Bucket	89	40.45%
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06-23-2021, 04:03 PM	#1
Mperor First Lieutenant 336 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 991 911S, G80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Standard or Carbon Bucket Seats? With all the threads going about bucket seats or not, I am curious which has the majority... Let's have a poll to see how many people here actually opt'd for bucket vs standard?
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06-23-2021, 06:38 PM	#2
chicagofan00 Major General 19266 Rep 8,084 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [10.00]	Went for the carbon buckets on my build. It will be a daily driver for me so here's to hoping I don't regret optioning them! 🤞🏻 __________________ Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
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Bimmer TiM3 Private First Class 251 Rep 142 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Competition Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Carbon buckets are scorching hot!! Freaking awesome. But practical for a daily driver…nope. Not even close.
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Mperor First Lieutenant 336 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 991 911S, G80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I also wanted the bucket, think it looks so bad a$$ and perfect look to complete the M3... I couldn't get it for Fjord, I tried!!! So I settled with the standard, but as I said it could be a blessing in disguise, since I plan to use my M3 as DD and I may ended up hating it (regardless, I will probably regret having the "look" of it) Edit: if someone has any breakthrough on how to order Fjord, Fiona and Ivory with bucket in US, please let us know... @calbears has tried, but my dealer could not see the same screens (or flow) he provided Last edited by Mperor; 06-24-2021 at 08:26 AM..
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Delmoney335 Captain 918 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 2021 BSM G80 comp Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	CF buckets were a no-brainer for me. Comfort or not , they look awesome. I'm sure they will be fine for daily driving as I don't even drive much anymore. I think I'd regret not getting them after if I went with the standard. __________________ 2021 G80 Comp
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opielm Private First Class 88 Rep 102 Posts Drives: G80 TBII 6MT Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm super happy with the standard+ventilation seats.
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mmic77 Private First Class 163 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Competition, 2020 GT4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Changed my order to the carbon buckets after testing them. Using them in a daily driver will be interesting to say at least but they look phenomenal and are quite comfortable. __________________ 2020 Porsche 718 GT4 miami blue 2023 M4 Competition brooklyn grey ordered: 992 GT3 Touring gone: 2020 Audi RS6 Avant nardo grey \| 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR \| 2016 Jaguar F-Type R \| 2015 BMW M4 F83 \| 2013 BMW 650i F12 \| 2011 BMW M3 E93
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	I've biting them nails ever since I ordered the carbon bucket seats. 5'11" 250lbs is not promising at all. I'm not using mine for a daily driver so, who knows... __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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DoubleDave Captain 1177 Rep 617 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	I’m 5’10” and 200lbs and there was no option to sit in them and test the fit for me. I sat in the standard seats and liked them so that’s what I went for. Here in Texas ventilated seats are a nice plus too.
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06-25-2021, 09:49 AM	#21
scott.bednorz Enlisted Member 315 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Lubbock, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [10.00]	Just wanted to make everyone aware that it looks like BMW is now offering the Fiona Red Carbon Buckets. I have an M3 Comp AWD allocation set for 8/34 production week that I was able to modify to Fiona Red with the Carbon Buckets. Tartufo was the only color that was limited to standard seats.
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ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	Not my DD so I went with the buckets,this is going to be a 2-3 time per week fun ride form me this time around 👍🏼
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