How comfortable are the Competition Package seats?

millerrh · 05-15-2019, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

That thing is too big. It's actually bad for you on firm seats since the vibration will create jerk movements in your back. Plush, small cushion. See my post above.

I took out the foam pad that comes with that thing and put in some shredded memory foam that came with my pillow. Now it is less big and a lot softer and fits between the bolsters. Seems very similar to your pillow and feels a lot better.

Only downside is that I notice the bolsters don't hug me as much using a lumbar support, so bracing on them when turning isn't as effective. Might just keep this thing in my car for long trips and learn to live without it most times for more enjoyment while driving.

chicagoshark · 06-05-2019, 05:10 PM

This may have been addressed. But I tried to sift through all of these responses and I didn't see it. Is the seat cushion, the part where our but actually contacts the seat, any different between the ZCP and non-competition seats? From my understanding it is not. Although I'm not positive about that. I'm skinny and have a bony butt, and a little extra cushion on the actual seat surface would be nice. Rarely if I'm driving a very long distance Ill actually sit on a question.

Payamm3 · 06-05-2019, 05:53 PM

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Do you have kids? I ask because those cut outs would look like ample opportunity for my two rascals to punch dad in the kidney.

My daughter tickles me through them

zorrro · 06-05-2019, 06:18 PM

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Do you have kids? I ask because those cut outs would look like ample opportunity for my two rascals to punch dad in the kidney.

My daughter tickles me through them

Mine does this.

Suds · 06-05-2019, 06:40 PM

I used to poke my dad in the ass with my feet under his seat when I was a kid. I guess you wil never get any respect with family.

Payamm3 · 06-05-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RobbyMack

Do you have kids? I ask because those cut outs would look like ample opportunity for my two rascals to punch dad in the kidney.

My daughter tickles me through them

Mine does this.

😂 that's her favorite feature of my car. She always says "daddy always keep this car please"

SD ///M4 · 06-05-2019, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagoshark

This may have been addressed. But I tried to sift through all of these responses and I didn't see it. Is the seat cushion, the part where our but actually contacts the seat, any different between the ZCP and non-competition seats? From my understanding it is not. Although I'm not positive about that. I'm skinny and have a bony butt, and a little extra cushion on the actual seat surface would be nice. Rarely if I'm driving a very long distance Ill actually sit on a question.

I have a 2016 non-ZCP M4 and my wife has a 2018 ZCP. I just went out and checked both cars in the garage. The seat bottoms seem to be the same to me. The bottom side bolsters might be slightly higher towards the front and/or firmer in the ZCP, but they're pretty close. Any difference might be because the M4 is two years older.

chicagoshark · 06-05-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by chicagoshark

This may have been addressed. But I tried to sift through all of these responses and I didn't see it. Is the seat cushion, the part where our but actually contacts the seat, any different between the ZCP and non-competition seats? From my understanding it is not. Although I'm not positive about that. I'm skinny and have a bony butt, and a little extra cushion on the actual seat surface would be nice. Rarely if I'm driving a very long distance Ill actually sit on a question.

I have a 2016 non-ZCP M4 and my wife has a 2018 ZCP. I just went out and checked both cars in the garage. The seat bottoms seem to be the same to me. The bottom side bolsters might be slightly higher towards the front and/or firmer in the ZCP, but they're pretty close. Any difference might be because the M4 is two years older.

Cool. I feel better with that haha

kolosy · 06-06-2019, 12:54 PM

i did 2 10 hour drives in my ZCP a couple of weeks ago. plenty comfortable.

NinjaBum · 06-07-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zorrro

Mine does this.

Oooo, is that mocha interior?

Got any more pics somewhere?

zorrro · 06-07-2019, 02:11 PM

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Mine does this.

Oooo, is that mocha interior?

Got any more pics somewhere?

Nope Cohiba. Avus exterior.

chicagoshark · 06-07-2019, 04:16 PM

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Mine does this.

Oooo, is that mocha interior?

Got any more pics somewhere?

Nope Cohiba. Avus exterior.

That might be my favorite interior. I love a dark brown. I had saddle brown on my 340, which was nice, but my wife as Java in her infiniti and it's beautiful.

theoluv · 06-08-2019, 11:23 AM

Could be a lil wider in the seat. 5'11 220...

NinjaBum · 06-08-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zorrro

Nope Cohiba. Avus exterior.

So awesome, I dont suppose you could PM me some more pics of the interior could you?

We just sent off a request to BMW NA for Daytona Violet + Cohiba individual combo, but having a hard time visualizing it.

On topic after driving a loaner M4 comp car for a couple of days they feel ok to me, 6'2 and ~200lbs. If I was any wider I think they might bother me though.

millerrh · 06-10-2019, 09:36 PM

After some time with these seats I am finding them surprisingly comfortable. At first I was very bothered by the lack of lumbar, but however I have my seat set up now, i'm actually feeling some pressure on my lumbar area, so it seems to be supporting it. Or now my back is more arched because of these seats in a bad way...lol.

One thing I did a bit differently that may help some folks out is that I actually have the seat slid forward a bit, so that my legs can fall to the side. This allows the outside of my hamstring to rest against the seat and I think this is providing the additional support I was looking for. My knee even rests against the center console a bit sometimes.

PhillyfaanM3 · 06-12-2019, 04:02 AM

I would say it really depends on the duration of the drive. In my opinion these CP seats are great for short trips (1-3 hrs). Last year I drove approximately 10 hrs from the Philadelphia area to the BMW performance driving center in SC and I could feel my back stiffening up. We stopped 2-3x to stretch & gas up. So, they're great for short (1-3 hr) spirited drives, but tough on longer drives.

M 4 FUN · 07-18-2019, 03:15 PM

The seats don't suit me so good. I'm 5,9" and a bit wide at my back so my upper body gets pushed forward a Little because of that. I had a lumbar support made by my Carpenter and that helps but it's not perfect. I bought the GTS Euro seats and i sit much better in these, even that they are fixed back seats.

Sedan_Clan · 07-18-2019, 06:10 PM

They are just as comfortable as the regular seats, assuming you find the regular seats comfortable.

Robotechnology · 07-19-2019, 07:10 AM

I wish the downwards adjustment range had one more inch (2.54 centimeters). That’s the difference I notice from the base seats. Want to set it just a little lower for it to feel just right for me.

PsychCA · 07-19-2019, 09:16 AM

Never had any comfort issues with these seats: road trip from Toronto to Dallas (TX) round trip, and did not have any discomfort, pains or whatever.

NinjaBum · 07-19-2019, 11:55 AM

Guess you don't have dem wide hips.

I drove from San Fran to NM and while not terrible I was definitely getting some sore spots when parts of me pushed on the bolster for too long.

Im not fat or anything either. Maybe cause I'm tall and my leg couldnt rest straight out and had to be bent and rest against the side? If I was short it would probably have been ok.

Beemerm3 · 07-29-2019, 08:03 PM

When I get off from driving to work my back hurts. Maybe I need to get used to it.

06-05-2019, 05:10 PM	#156
chicagoshark Captain 309 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	This may have been addressed. But I tried to sift through all of these responses and I didn't see it. Is the seat cushion, the part where our but actually contacts the seat, any different between the ZCP and non-competition seats? From my understanding it is not. Although I'm not positive about that. I'm skinny and have a bony butt, and a little extra cushion on the actual seat surface would be nice. Rarely if I'm driving a very long distance Ill actually sit on a question.
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Suds /M Enthusiast 1599 Rep 1,618 Posts Drives: Responsiblish Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lone Star State iTrader: (1)	I used to poke my dad in the ass with my feet under his seat when I was a kid. I guess you wil never get any respect with family. __________________ 2019 M2 Comp, Alpine White, DCT, track car build, 1/2 cage, AP Racing Brakes & Nitron Coilovers, BM3 Stage 1 93 Oct. 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS, Night Blue Metalic, PDK, COBB tuned 93 Oct. 2004 Audi A4 Avant USP 6mt, RS4 clutch, built motor, Garrett GT3071r "Big Ass Turbo" Motoza Tune
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06-06-2019, 12:54 PM	#163
kolosy Colonel 1487 Rep 2,019 Posts Drives: over potholes Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	i did 2 10 hour drives in my ZCP a couple of weeks ago. plenty comfortable. __________________ Current '21 DG X5MC, '22 X5M50i, '11 E90 M3 Recent Past '12 E92 M3 ZCP, '08 E93 M3, '18 F80 ZCP, '04 E46 M3 I think I have an M3 problem.
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06-08-2019, 11:23 AM	#167
theoluv Enlisted Member 21 Rep 35 Posts Drives: ALpine White M3 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Could be a lil wider in the seat. 5'11 220...
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06-10-2019, 09:36 PM	#169
millerrh Enlisted Member 5 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	After some time with these seats I am finding them surprisingly comfortable. At first I was very bothered by the lack of lumbar, but however I have my seat set up now, i'm actually feeling some pressure on my lumbar area, so it seems to be supporting it. Or now my back is more arched because of these seats in a bad way...lol. One thing I did a bit differently that may help some folks out is that I actually have the seat slid forward a bit, so that my legs can fall to the side. This allows the outside of my hamstring to rest against the seat and I think this is providing the additional support I was looking for. My knee even rests against the center console a bit sometimes.
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06-12-2019, 04:02 AM	#170
PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	I would say it really depends on the duration of the drive. In my opinion these CP seats are great for short trips (1-3 hrs). Last year I drove approximately 10 hrs from the Philadelphia area to the BMW performance driving center in SC and I could feel my back stiffening up. We stopped 2-3x to stretch & gas up. So, they're great for short (1-3 hr) spirited drives, but tough on longer drives. __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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07-18-2019, 03:15 PM	#171
M 4 FUN Captain 606 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 320 Si, M4 comp. M3 E46 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	The seats don't suit me so good. I'm 5,9" and a bit wide at my back so my upper body gets pushed forward a Little because of that. I had a lumbar support made by my Carpenter and that helps but it's not perfect. I bought the GTS Euro seats and i sit much better in these, even that they are fixed back seats. Attached Images
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25094 Rep 22,287 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	They are just as comfortable as the regular seats, assuming you find the regular seats comfortable.
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07-19-2019, 07:10 AM	#173
Robotechnology RDF 152 Rep 245 Posts Drives: F80/JCW Clubman/Z4MC/STI Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North NJ iTrader: (0)	I wish the downwards adjustment range had one more inch (2.54 centimeters). That’s the difference I notice from the base seats. Want to set it just a little lower for it to feel just right for me.
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07-19-2019, 09:16 AM	#174
PsychCA Lieutenant 194 Rep 421 Posts Drives: M3 E92 6MT - M3 F80 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2017 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Never had any comfort issues with these seats: road trip from Toronto to Dallas (TX) round trip, and did not have any discomfort, pains or whatever.
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07-19-2019, 11:55 AM	#175
NinjaBum Private First Class 149 Rep 137 Posts Drives: Java Green F80 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Guess you don't have dem wide hips. I drove from San Fran to NM and while not terrible I was definitely getting some sore spots when parts of me pushed on the bolster for too long. Im not fat or anything either. Maybe cause I'm tall and my leg couldnt rest straight out and had to be bent and rest against the side? If I was short it would probably have been ok.
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07-29-2019, 08:03 PM	#176
Beemerm3 First Lieutenant 59 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 16' BMW m3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	When I get off from driving to work my back hurts. Maybe I need to get used to it.
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