How do you sit in your car?

maswastage · 09-17-2009, 12:00 PM

I thought it'd be cool to see what everyone's seating position is.

I have the wheel all the way back, and my seat forward so that my arms are slightly bent at about 150 degrees; my seat is just high enough that I can barely see the outline of the hood of the car, and my legs are bent at about 130 degrees. My set back is pretty upright, probably about 110 degrees, and the side bolsters are inflated (quite a bit cause I'm skinny) so that they hug me close and tight. Lumbar support is slightly inflated and very low, with the head rest all the way forward.

So how do you ride: low and sleek or high and mighty? Sporty or relaxed? Close up or way back?

CubanJJ09 · 09-17-2009, 12:14 PM

what do u wear when your driving?

JRJ1970 · 09-17-2009, 12:30 PM

Low, with the seat fairly forward, DTC off, and DS mode on. ZOOM! My 328i is very peppy.

I hate it when I see guys in BMWs that are too big for their car. Those guys definitely need to lower their seats or get a truck.

GB///M · 09-17-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

what do u wear when your driving?

Lmao!!

deletedelete · 09-17-2009, 12:32 PM

My seat is back with the back support straight up and the thigh extensions all the way out. I keep my steering wheel straight, I dont like it angled up but i cant see the top of the speedo that way.

darkphantom · 09-17-2009, 12:34 PM

I don't sit, I stand with my top down and drive with a rope and a broomstick.

thatsosm · 09-17-2009, 12:34 PM

A little off topic but In what position do you sleep at night? How many meals a day do you have? what is your social security number?

mkPOTO · 09-17-2009, 12:37 PM

eleven11 · 09-17-2009, 12:39 PM

Seat all the way down, tilt all the way back, leg extension all the way out. As far as recline and distance from wheel - I go back and forth. Actually, I have my 2 memory settings that go between a relaxed setting for general cruising/long distance, and another for white knuckle driving though twisties, etc. The latter has a closer to the wheel via less decline and less front-back adjustment. The steering column is set so that the top of the wheel is just above/inline front dash so that it doesn't impede my line-of-sight, nor the cluster readout.

CubanJJ09 · 09-17-2009, 12:40 PM

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LOL that picture is awesome

maswastage · 09-17-2009, 12:44 PM

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A little off topic but In what position do you sleep at night? How many meals a day do you have? what is your social security number?

Why do you need to know that? I've given you more than enough information to construct a bio-robotic replica of me.

Nobody else cares to share? Waiting for a new car does weird things to your head, like making you interested in seating positions.

mileydog · 09-17-2009, 12:44 PM

I try to sit as comfortable as possible in the sports seats. Going into details is just a waste of time. Everybody adjusts according to their indivdual bodies anyways. If you hear how I adjust my seats, is that really going to help you.

Bols · 09-17-2009, 12:46 PM

gyroscopic cycle position ftl lol

eltoshan · 09-17-2009, 12:47 PM

I actually have to recline a bit further back than I would like to, because of my long upper body I can't fit in with my helmet otherwise.

TL · 09-17-2009, 12:56 PM

I have 2 seating positions saved on my memory seats for my E92

Position 1 - Daily driving i'm seating upright/relaxed with my left hand on the wheel at 9 - 10 o'clock position and my right hand on the AT lever. Hands and feet are straight out.

Position 2 - Long distance driving: im seating reclined a bit and left hand is at the 8 - 6 o'clock position.

Tee-Dub · 09-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Man, you've got too much time on your hands.

david @ eas · 09-17-2009, 01:07 PM

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gyroscopic cycle position ftl lol

MAZNG · 09-17-2009, 01:11 PM

low enough so that no one sees me masturbating.

Derek Zoolander · 09-17-2009, 01:24 PM

Gangsta lean:

TL · 09-17-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Gangsta lean:

Marcumac · 09-17-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

I don't sit, I stand with my top down and drive with a rope and a broomstick.

lmao.

I just sit comfortably, which usually means I can't see the top half of my speedometer, kind of spices things up a bit.

Derek Zoolander · 09-17-2009, 02:19 PM

The best seating position is whatever is most comfortable for you.
I always seem to making minor adjustments to my seat memory setting though.

09-17-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	How do you sit in your car? I thought it'd be cool to see what everyone's seating position is. I have the wheel all the way back, and my seat forward so that my arms are slightly bent at about 150 degrees; my seat is just high enough that I can barely see the outline of the hood of the car, and my legs are bent at about 130 degrees. My set back is pretty upright, probably about 110 degrees, and the side bolsters are inflated (quite a bit cause I'm skinny) so that they hug me close and tight. Lumbar support is slightly inflated and very low, with the head rest all the way forward. So how do you ride: low and sleek or high and mighty? Sporty or relaxed? Close up or way back?
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09-17-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	what do u wear when your driving?
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Low, with the seat fairly forward, DTC off, and DS mode on. ZOOM! My 328i is very peppy. I hate it when I see guys in BMWs that are too big for their car. Those guys definitely need to lower their seats or get a truck. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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deletedelete Major General 363 Rep 5,873 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (14) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [0.00] 2011 e93 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2009 335xi (sold) [0.00]	My seat is back with the back support straight up and the thigh extensions all the way out. I keep my steering wheel straight, I dont like it angled up but i cant see the top of the speedo that way. __________________ ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <---
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darkphantom Banned 599 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	I don't sit, I stand with my top down and drive with a rope and a broomstick.
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thatsosm Miracle Whip 44 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 07 e90 AW335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (1)	A little off topic but In what position do you sleep at night? How many meals a day do you have? what is your social security number? __________________ 13.16@108.97 2.195 60'
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mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 637 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]
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eleven11 Major 375 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: -F85 X5M- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Derby City iTrader: (0)	Seat all the way down, tilt all the way back, leg extension all the way out. As far as recline and distance from wheel - I go back and forth. Actually, I have my 2 memory settings that go between a relaxed setting for general cruising/long distance, and another for white knuckle driving though twisties, etc. The latter has a closer to the wheel via less decline and less front-back adjustment. The steering column is set so that the top of the wheel is just above/inline front dash so that it doesn't impede my line-of-sight, nor the cluster readout. __________________ 2017 X5M - Current 2017 F31 Wagon - Current 2014 M5 ZCP - Retired 2011 135i Coupe - Retired 2007 335i Sedan - Retired
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mileydog Private 21 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 AW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I try to sit as comfortable as possible in the sports seats. Going into details is just a waste of time. Everybody adjusts according to their indivdual bodies anyways. If you hear how I adjust my seats, is that really going to help you.
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09-17-2009, 12:46 PM	#13
Bols Captain 231 Rep 982 Posts Drives: F36 AW 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	gyroscopic cycle position ftl lol
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eltoshan Private First Class 24 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	I actually have to recline a bit further back than I would like to, because of my long upper body I can't fit in with my helmet otherwise.
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	I have 2 seating positions saved on my memory seats for my E92 Position 1 - Daily driving i'm seating upright/relaxed with my left hand on the wheel at 9 - 10 o'clock position and my right hand on the AT lever. Hands and feet are straight out. Position 2 - Long distance driving: im seating reclined a bit and left hand is at the 8 - 6 o'clock position. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	Man, you've got too much time on your hands.
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MAZNG I found Jesus...He was Hiding behiind my Sofa 71 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '15 MW F82 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoFla iTrader: (14)	low enough so that no one sees me masturbating. __________________ ///M South Car Club on Facebook
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Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Gangsta lean:
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Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	The best seating position is whatever is most comfortable for you. I always seem to making minor adjustments to my seat memory setting though.
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