Faster way to move coupe seats up?

MatB · 01-17-2008, 09:07 AM

Hi,

I've just picked up (yesterday) a new E92 335xi. LOVE IT!!!! Everything about it.... except... despite the fact the the rear seat is surprisingly pretty roomy, I find it quite an ordeal getting into it. I've got the premium and sports pkg (so sports seat) and the only way that I've seen so far, to move the seats up enough for someone to easily climb in to the back is that button that electronically moves the seat... which takes an eternity. Is there a quicker, maybe manual way of moving the seat up enough to make it eaiser for someone to climb in to the back seat?

Thanks

NPDAN · 01-17-2008, 09:12 AM

That is actually the quicker of the 2. The switch on the lower portion of the seat is a lot slower.

335i4u2nv · 01-17-2008, 09:13 AM

make them manuel seats... duh!

Explorer3253 · 01-17-2008, 09:28 AM

haha..and thats why i ordered manual seats in the coupe. the SA kept asking me why I wouldn't go power. It makes no sense in a coupe to have power.

MatB · 01-17-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer3253

haha..and thats why i ordered manual seats in the coupe. the SA kept asking me why I wouldn't go power. It makes no sense in a coupe to have power.

Well, it's a little too late for that now is it. That reply really doesn't help me much.

getInline · 01-17-2008, 09:52 AM

I have the coupe and the power seats and the same issue. I knew it was goiing to be a pain when I bought the car but hey it's a small price to pay. Just have patience.

MatB · 01-17-2008, 09:57 AM

Thanks getInline... ya, very small issue really.. I was just hoping there was a workaround.

Couch · 01-17-2008, 10:00 AM

Why not use the handle at the top of the seat? Pull it and the back part of the chair shifts forward.

status38 · 01-17-2008, 11:38 AM

Just make your passengers climb in through the trunk, I think the rear seats fold down pretty quick!

MatB · 01-17-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by status38

Just make your passengers climb in through the trunk, I think the rear seats fold down pretty quick!

lol... Now that's the type of reply I was looking for... I like that idea.

Design1314 · 01-17-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

Why not use the handle at the top of the seat? Pull it and the back part of the chair shifts forward.

+1

Did you not see that??

Uberdude328i · 01-17-2008, 01:15 PM

Why power not manual? Because after you get done with people getting in and out of the back seat, that seat memory function comes in handy!

MatB · 01-17-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Design1314

+1

Did you not see that??

Ya, but it doesn't bring the seat up enough, just tilts the back of the seat down... that's still not enough room for any normal sized adult to climb in to that seat.

Michael Schott · 01-17-2008, 03:13 PM

I hate to be obvious and I know why you bought the sexier coupe but if you regularly need access to the rear seat maybe the sedan would have been a better idea.

Thanks, Mike.

Year's_End · 01-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer3253

haha..and thats why i ordered manual seats in the coupe. the SA kept asking me why I wouldn't go power. It makes no sense in a coupe to have power.

I dunno if you still have a chance, but I'd definitely change your order to get power seats. Why, you ask? Well I just had loaner 3er and it had manual seats. First, the amount of choices is much more limited to hoping that the seat positions slot into the right hinges, you know how sometimes you want that in between slot on manual seats? Second, There was no power lumbar support.

The BIGGEST dissapointment about the manual seats is that the bottom REAR of the seat is the only part that adjusts in height. The front is fixed to be flat in relation to the rear. The thing for me is that I like to make a sort of bucket seat by lowering the back all the way and raising the front all the way with the power seats.

But hey, if you don't like that cocoon feel then that's not too much of a biggie.

Year's_End · 01-17-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Schott

I hate to be obvious and I know why you bought the sexier coupe but if you regularly need access to the rear seat maybe the sedan would have been a better idea.

Thanks, Mike.

+1

AlanQS · 01-17-2008, 03:22 PM

In Britain, full electric seats are an $1,800 dollar extra for the four cylinder 2 litre cars - I'm glad I didn't specify them as an option as you guys have confirmed my suspicions. In Scotland as some of you may know, it rains a lot and waiting for a seat to slowly move forward would be a real wet pain.

karliejai · 01-17-2008, 03:24 PM

never drive anyone in the backseat. period. (as it slows down my 0 - 60 and 1/4 miles time... jk... i hate driving more than 1 person.)

Couch · 01-17-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatB

Ya, but it doesn't bring the seat up enough, just tilts the back of the seat down... that's still not enough room for any normal sized adult to climb in to that seat.

You callin us not normal size?!!!!

Just messing with you.

AJayE92 · 01-17-2008, 04:21 PM

Ive Had +3 people in my car numerous times and i've never had that problem at all, just use the latch to fold seat forward and they go in no problem

a 5'10 Guy has been in the back, and mostly girls but i've never had to use the electronical buttons to move forward just for someone to get in the back

Herknav · 01-17-2008, 04:23 PM

get the sedan...

AJayE92 · 01-17-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Herknav

get the sedan...

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Explorer3253 Lieutenant 61 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2014 f32 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (4)	haha..and thats why i ordered manual seats in the coupe. the SA kept asking me why I wouldn't go power. It makes no sense in a coupe to have power. __________________ '06 325Xi - Jet Black - SOLD, '08 328Xi - Jet Black, Coral, 6spd - SOLD, '07 328Xi - Jet Black, SOLD, '11 328Xi, Deep Sea Blue, Oyster/Black - SOLD '14 428XI, Alpine White, Coral, MSport, Auto, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats/Steering, Drivers Ass, Drivers+ - On Order for ED
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getInline Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (1)	I have the coupe and the power seats and the same issue. I knew it was goiing to be a pain when I bought the car but hey it's a small price to pay. Just have patience.
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MatB New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks getInline... ya, very small issue really.. I was just hoping there was a workaround.
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Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Why not use the handle at the top of the seat? Pull it and the back part of the chair shifts forward.
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Uberdude328i Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 97 328i, 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Why power not manual? Because after you get done with people getting in and out of the back seat, that seat memory function comes in handy!
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Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	I hate to be obvious and I know why you bought the sexier coupe but if you regularly need access to the rear seat maybe the sedan would have been a better idea. Thanks, Mike.
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AlanQS Colonel 243 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	In Britain, full electric seats are an $1,800 dollar extra for the four cylinder 2 litre cars - I'm glad I didn't specify them as an option as you guys have confirmed my suspicions. In Scotland as some of you may know, it rains a lot and waiting for a seat to slowly move forward would be a real wet pain.
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AJayE92 Lieutenant Colonel 53 Rep 1,580 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY L.I Born n Raised, Now In Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Ive Had +3 people in my car numerous times and i've never had that problem at all, just use the latch to fold seat forward and they go in no problem a 5'10 Guy has been in the back, and mostly girls but i've never had to use the electronical buttons to move forward just for someone to get in the back
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Herknav Won't drink the koolaid 2 Rep 179 Posts Drives: blown and all natural Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	get the sedan...
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