Side Bolsters

flpnout · 01-14-2012, 02:16 PM

I have the sport package seats. Does anyone notice if you have to keep adjusting your side bolster settings every time you get in the car. I like to set mine so that it cups me in and bit more snug. I notice I have to keep setting this up after about 30 minutes or every time I get in the car. Is this normal? I thought the setting should stay.

On my M3 it stays. I don't have to keep setting it up.

Depending on others' experience with this, I may set-up an appointment with the dealership to get it fixed.

bmwmick · 01-14-2012, 02:26 PM

flp,
Sounds like an air leak. Ours stays as we set it for weeks.

flpnout · 01-14-2012, 02:29 PM

Is what I suspected. I would imagine this is just a small part to replace and not a whole seat replacement. I just called the stealership and have an appointment next Saturday. What kills is that they will look at it and say it is normal, then argue, then finally order the part, then bring the car back. Ugh!

az34 · 01-14-2012, 02:32 PM

its not normal for sure i have the sports seats and never encounter that problem.

Memphis1 · 01-14-2012, 09:40 PM

i set mine when i bought the car and is still at the same setting.

flpnout · 01-14-2012, 09:43 PM

I also tested passenger seat doing the same thing. I don't have premium package (only sport package) where you can save seat settings. Perhaps that is the reason why mine doesn't stay?

juhap · 01-15-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

I also tested passenger seat doing the same thing. I don't have premium package (only sport package) where you can save seat settings. Perhaps that is the reason why mine doesn't stay?

I have the same seats, but I've never had this problem with mine.

richard in NC · 01-15-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

I also tested passenger seat doing the same thing. I don't have premium package (only sport package) where you can save seat settings. Perhaps that is the reason why mine doesn't stay?

Perhaps that is it. I have both sport and premium. Mine stays. Although they don't automatically release/return like the 5/X5 multi-contour. That is cool to set them tight in, turn off the car, opern the door, and then close and restart. They release and then squeeze back in on you. I should do that to passengers and freak them out.

HerrK · 01-15-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

I also tested passenger seat doing the same thing. I don't have premium package (only sport package) where you can save seat settings. Perhaps that is the reason why mine doesn't stay?

I don't have the premium package either and both driver and passenger bolsters hold their last set positions. Something is AFU.

raumdeuter · 01-16-2012, 01:21 AM

I have sport package, not sure what premium package is so don't know if I have it, but mine doesn't remember the setting either.

--r

09cbb · 01-16-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blackzet

I have sport package, not sure what premium package is so don't know if I have it, but mine doesn't remember the setting either.

--r

Lumbar support and side bolster settings are not "memorized".

z4z4z4 · 01-16-2012, 06:53 PM

I wish the Z was like our e60/M5 with dynamic bolsters that adjust/tighten when you experience side g-forces and then release. Kinda kinky......lol.

flpnout · 01-16-2012, 06:55 PM

HerrK · 01-16-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 09cbb

Lumbar support and side bolster settings are not "memorized".

Correct they are not memorized as the seat position or mirror settings. But they should hold their last set position.

timwhayden · 01-19-2012, 10:02 PM

I have a 35is with premium package and the bolsters only stay up for 5 or 10 min and go down. obviously no memory either. Defective?

ManiacGT · 01-20-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timwhayden

I have a 35is with premium package and the bolsters only stay up for 5 or 10 min and go down. obviously no memory either. Defective?

Are you sure they go down, or do you just get accustomed to the feel of them?

I never really notice the setting of mine, the seats are just fine for me. I might tighten up the bolsters when I'm pushing the car a bit more, but then usually feel uncomfortable later and let them down again, presumably same as most..

timwhayden · 01-21-2012, 12:06 AM

Yes, I try to let them down and won't go anymore because already flat. They will inflate back up again tho so I am certain they do go down quickly on their own.

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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Side Bolsters I have the sport package seats. Does anyone notice if you have to keep adjusting your side bolster settings every time you get in the car. I like to set mine so that it cups me in and bit more snug. I notice I have to keep setting this up after about 30 minutes or every time I get in the car. Is this normal? I thought the setting should stay. On my M3 it stays. I don't have to keep setting it up. Depending on others' experience with this, I may set-up an appointment with the dealership to get it fixed. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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bmwmick Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 237 Posts Drives: '97 Z3,'11 Z4 35i,'90 C4 Vette Join Date: May 2011 Location: AZ/CA iTrader: (1)	flp, Sounds like an air leak. Ours stays as we set it for weeks. __________________ Mick 2011 35i 6-speed, ///M Sport, Deep Sea Blue, Black leather, Carbon trim, Cold Weather package, Premium package, 6CD changer. Delivered 7/15/11. Michelin Pilot SuperSport tires 10/24/12 Tucson,AZ/Santa Paula,CA
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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Is what I suspected. I would imagine this is just a small part to replace and not a whole seat replacement. I just called the stealership and have an appointment next Saturday. What kills is that they will look at it and say it is normal, then argue, then finally order the part, then bring the car back. Ugh! __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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az34 Major 54 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	its not normal for sure i have the sports seats and never encounter that problem.
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	i set mine when i bought the car and is still at the same setting. __________________
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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	I also tested passenger seat doing the same thing. I don't have premium package (only sport package) where you can save seat settings. Perhaps that is the reason why mine doesn't stay? __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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z4z4z4 Lieutenant 45 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2002 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mild mediterranean breezes iTrader: (1)	I wish the Z was like our e60/M5 with dynamic bolsters that adjust/tighten when you experience side g-forces and then release. Kinda kinky......lol. __________________ Sold 2011 Z4, kept 2002 M3 PM for various e89 parts 4sale.
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