The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[slater]

Yeah, it's very tough, especially being 6'1". Hell, I'm extremely uncomfortable just in a daily driving position. The steering column doesn't come out enough, so I have to sit upright to get closer to the wheel, making my head hit the roof even without a helmet and making the lower back hurt.

The only way I can make it work is if I tilt the seat back, which makes me reach for the steering wheel. It sucks!

didn't you try out that steering wheel extender? how was that?

also, what about moving the seat closer, then tilting the entire seat back? (well, essentially tilting the front of the seat bottom up, then reclining a bit.) this is how i found my ideal driving position in the E46. also, thigh extender out about halfway. my right knee is about 10mm from the lower corner of the dash (by the bottom left corner of the HVAC controls), steering wheel extended out all the way. i can rest my palm on top of the steering wheel (meaning i'm the correct distance from the wheel), and the seating position in relation to legs and arm reach feels natural and balanced (i.e., i don't feel like i'm "reaching out" for the steering wheel, or conversely, pushing away from it). also, lumbar out a bit, this helps with the arm reach too.

of course, i've just realized this is all moot because i have M3 seats, which appear to sit a bit lower than the stock sport seats. i guess you need to drive my car and see what you think.

[az3579]

The steering wheel extender isn't ideal for daily use. The stalks are way too far away. The buttons don't work because the harness isn't long enough. That can be fixed with an extended harness, but there is no OE type of fix for the stalk problem, or the fact that it looks like an afterthought. The revised version looks pretty good though. I think the one I tried was a pre-production model.

I've tried everything to get a comfortable seating position. I can't do what you suggested because the wheel is too far from me that way. The only way I can reach the wheel is to sit straight up and hit my head against the headliner.

A racing seat is out of the question. Way too uncomfortable for daily use.

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[slater]

The steering wheel extender isn't ideal for daily use. The stalks are way too far away. The buttons don't work because the harness isn't long enough. That can be fixed with an extended harness, but there is no OE type of fix for the stalk problem, or the fact that it looks like an afterthought. The revised version looks pretty good though. I think the one I tried was a pre-production model.

I've tried everything to get a comfortable seating position. I can't do what you suggested because the wheel is too far from me that way. The only way I can reach the wheel is to sit straight up and hit my head against the headliner.

A racing seat is out of the question. Way too uncomfortable for daily use.

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you need to try an M3 seat, then.

[az3579]

you need to try an M3 seat, then.

They don't make 'em in Natural Brown!

[ZHPizza]

They don't make 'em in Natural Brown!

Shredded M3 seat + Natty brown Lseat cover

[az3579]

Shredded M3 seat + Natty brown Lseat cover

It's not an exact match.

[slater]

No such thing exists though... it's not an exact match.

but if it's more comfortable...?

[johnrando]

Not allowed on track without roll bars...

Yeah, I know.

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[az3579]

but if it's more comfortable...?

I do not like mismatching interiors.

[slater]

I do not like mismatching interiors.

fashion over function...