How comfortable are the Competition Package seats?

R N M · 10-10-2016, 10:09 AM

Did you not sit in one before?

Seats are one of the first things i check before choosing a car or options.

BickUW89 · 10-10-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by R N M

Did you not sit in one before?

Yes, I did, but my wife didn't. I thought the seats were a little less than perfect, but I could live with them. Didn't really have much of a choice, as the rest of the car checked all of my other boxes. TBH, I didn't want my wife to sit in them before I bought the car, cuz she would have tried to talk me out of it, and I wasn't going to put up with that.

Now, on the backside of my decision, I need to find a solution that will temper the whining.

Halewafa · 10-10-2016, 11:00 AM

Seems like two other options would be:

1. Take an alternate vehicle (assuming you have one) those 2 days a week.
2. Have her sit in the backseat.

There have been a few threads on this topic, not sure if they ever came up with a solution.

SakhirM4 · 10-10-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BickUW89

Yes, I did, but my wife didn't. I thought the seats were a little less than perfect, but I could live with them. Didn't really have much of a choice, as the rest of the car checked all of my other boxes. TBH, I didn't want my wife to sit in them before I bought the car, cuz she would have tried to talk me out of it, and I wasn't going to put up with that.

Now, on the backside of my decision, I need to find a solution that will temper the whining.

Golfster · 10-10-2016, 11:02 AM

Could she ride in the back seat?

John Tanglewood · 10-10-2016, 11:05 AM

Put her in the child seat, give her a lollipop - done. Seriously the things people complain about lol.

No but on a more serious note it's not an uncommon complaint, and while I cannot recommend a specific pillow, any one will do!

BickUW89 · 10-10-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Golfster

Could she ride in the back seat?

You're not married, are you?!

Sassicaia · 10-10-2016, 11:17 AM

Your back hurts because there is no adjustable lumbar support.

Are the side bolsters not adjustable on the ZHP seats as well?

Oreganoflow · 10-10-2016, 11:34 AM

yooooo... one week in on zcp seats and i'm personally having the same issue. more than 30 minutes in the seat and i'm feeling it. i've tried every option with the adjustments and it doesn't get any better. trying to figure out what to do from here, either find a small pillow of that fits or source a non zcp, non leather seat. know of any out there for sale?

^ and the side bolsters are adjustable.

unc879wins · 10-10-2016, 12:29 PM

Let her drive those 2 days. The seat won't even enter the discussion.

dmk08 · 10-10-2016, 12:30 PM

Start feeding her McDonalds 3 meals a day and she won't feel them within a month.

Fake News 2017 · 10-10-2016, 12:45 PM

sounds like a wife problem. my wife is also extremely petite / vertically challenged and hasn't complained a bit.

MovingChicane · 10-10-2016, 02:24 PM

I feel for your pain, really!

But at the same time, I don't understand how someone "petite" is at the same time wide-enough to have their arms being pushed forward by the side bolsters.... maybe I'm just not picturing "petite" correctly?

infamousdiz · 10-10-2016, 02:40 PM

put up pictures of your wife so that the forum can help by either
A. fixing the seats
B. getting a new wife

DL3 · 10-10-2016, 02:57 PM

As I approach my order date I read this....90% comfort is somewhat disturbing news. Here's a suggestion that really worked to perfection on my last Bimmer...Tempurpedic SMALL Lumbar support pillow. Do not purchase the large. They are only available from their web sight, about $55. Thanks 4 the bad news & hope your wife can find comfort!

DL3 · 10-10-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Start feeding her McDonalds 3 meals a day and she won't feel them within a month.

How about you dmk?? Any issues?

geneatals · 10-10-2016, 03:02 PM

rather than a splurging on a fancy pillow that might not work..use some towels...fold or roll to your thickness/firmness needed, tape it a few times and throw it in a pillow case...it's a shame to hear about the seats though...might be a deal breaker....hmmmm

RickFLM4 · 10-10-2016, 03:11 PM

She wouldn't like the non-CP seats either if she complained about the 550 seats. If taking another car isn't an option, try ignoring / tuning her out. It takes a few years of practice to really do it effectively but once you master a technique, you'll find yourself doing it without even trying.

AYTifosi · 10-10-2016, 03:13 PM

Go to Relax the Back and get her a specialized car back cushion. You could also get her (and you) a custom race seat insert. Maybe?

If you're going to have the car for a few years, it might be well worth it.

tke743 · 10-10-2016, 03:18 PM

My wife is tiny too. She disliked the non-ZCP seats. She won't like the ZCP ones any more than the non-ZCP. As another poster said, let her drive it and the seats stop being a point of conversation.

sandwi54 · 10-10-2016, 03:20 PM

Seats are the sole reason I had to give up the ZCP. Both my wife and I have bad lower backs and we just couldn't get comfortable without adjustable lumbar support, used at different degrees. The standard seats are extremely comfortable for us but not the ZCP.

Honestly, you should've brought your wife along to test the seats prior to ordering, if she is going to have any seat time in this car at all.

swalsh2333 · 10-10-2016, 03:43 PM

Had a similar issue with my wife coming out of a 2013 550ix. We got a little pillow from Bed, Bath and Beyond. he doesn't complain as much now.

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Halewafa Lieutenant 353 Rep 431 Posts Drives: SO/SO M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Seems like two other options would be: 1. Take an alternate vehicle (assuming you have one) those 2 days a week. 2. Have her sit in the backseat. There have been a few threads on this topic, not sure if they ever came up with a solution. __________________ 2016 M4 - Current - SO/SO - Full leather - DCT - Comp Package - Executive Package - Lighting Package - Side/Top Cameras (ED Thread) 2006 tC - Sold 1996 Silverado - Sold
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John Tanglewood Porn Star 1314 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: E60 M5 \| F95 X5M \| F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (13)	Put her in the child seat, give her a lollipop - done. Seriously the things people complain about lol. No but on a more serious note it's not an uncommon complaint, and while I cannot recommend a specific pillow, any one will do! __________________
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Sassicaia Brigadier General 4453 Rep 3,308 Posts Drives: SMB F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Your back hurts because there is no adjustable lumbar support. Are the side bolsters not adjustable on the ZHP seats as well?
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Oreganoflow First Lieutenant 212 Rep 334 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	yooooo... one week in on zcp seats and i'm personally having the same issue. more than 30 minutes in the seat and i'm feeling it. i've tried every option with the adjustments and it doesn't get any better. trying to figure out what to do from here, either find a small pillow of that fits or source a non zcp, non leather seat. know of any out there for sale? ^ and the side bolsters are adjustable.
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unc879wins Private First Class 190 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2015 Lexus RC350 FSport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	Let her drive those 2 days. The seat won't even enter the discussion.
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7316 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	Start feeding her McDonalds 3 meals a day and she won't feel them within a month.
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Fake News 2017 HMFIC 336 Rep 568 Posts Drives: Alpine White M4 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	sounds like a wife problem. my wife is also extremely petite / vertically challenged and hasn't complained a bit.
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MovingChicane Been there and back... 110 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Four inc. a '21 M2C Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal. iTrader: (0)	I feel for your pain, really! But at the same time, I don't understand how someone "petite" is at the same time wide-enough to have their arms being pushed forward by the side bolsters.... maybe I'm just not picturing "petite" correctly?
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DL3 First Lieutenant 138 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	As I approach my order date I read this....90% comfort is somewhat disturbing news. Here's a suggestion that really worked to perfection on my last Bimmer...Tempurpedic SMALL Lumbar support pillow. Do not purchase the large. They are only available from their web sight, about $55. Thanks 4 the bad news & hope your wife can find comfort!
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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	rather than a splurging on a fancy pillow that might not work..use some towels...fold or roll to your thickness/firmness needed, tape it a few times and throw it in a pillow case...it's a shame to hear about the seats though...might be a deal breaker....hmmmm __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10968 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	She wouldn't like the non-CP seats either if she complained about the 550 seats. If taking another car isn't an option, try ignoring / tuning her out. It takes a few years of practice to really do it effectively but once you master a technique, you'll find yourself doing it without even trying. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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tke743 Major 739 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (5)	My wife is tiny too. She disliked the non-ZCP seats. She won't like the ZCP ones any more than the non-ZCP. As another poster said, let her drive it and the seats stop being a point of conversation. __________________ Formerly - "That Guy" in the purple BMW
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sandwi54 Major 538 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: G07, F90 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Seats are the sole reason I had to give up the ZCP. Both my wife and I have bad lower backs and we just couldn't get comfortable without adjustable lumbar support, used at different degrees. The standard seats are extremely comfortable for us but not the ZCP. Honestly, you should've brought your wife along to test the seats prior to ordering, if she is going to have any seat time in this car at all. __________________ 2022 X7 M50i Phytonic Blue 2019 M5 MBB (wife's DD)
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swalsh2333 Captain 258 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 xDrive4.0i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (8)	Had a similar issue with my wife coming out of a 2013 550ix. We got a little pillow from Bed, Bath and Beyond. he doesn't complain as much now.
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