[3tekcorps]

Hello,

I'm trying to make a buying decision on a new M235i with sunroof delete option. I can fit the car ok without the sunroof, but there's not going to be any track-days as a helmet is not going to fit me and retain a reasonable driving position.

I had a demo car for 24 hours and spent a bunch of time messing with he adjustments and can't squeeze more headroom out of the seat. Even though I fit without a helmet I still feel like I have to peer under the roof line to see traffic signals and cramped.

These are with the Sport Seats Option #481.

Has anyone modded a seat or the seat track to get these lower in the car?

I searched any really didn't find anything that looked simple. I need the back seat and don't really want to bolt in a fixed racing seat. I'm about to write off the car that is otherwise perfect for me.

[Outrun]

damn dude..how tall are you?

[overcoil]

I'm 5-10 'on a good day' & 160pounds and the 235 w/sunroof fits me perfect. When I was 20-pounds heavier a few months back, there were times the steering wheel was making entering and exiting not so elegant.
I'm surprised there aren't more complaints from larger people about the 2-series being too small.

[delvec03]

5'9" 200lbs here. zero issues. something must be messed up. then again, I'm not wearing a helmet.

[Sportstick]

6'2", 190, no helmet but no issues with sunroof car.

[3tekcorps]

It's me, not the car. I've got some abnormally long torso. In the past I've hunted down things like 911s without sunroofs, then had the seat rails modified to get it low enough for a helmet (and still rubbed).

I really had hopes this car would work after reading about the great headroom. Loved the car, but had a stiff neck after spending an afternoon in it.

I'm about 6'4", but have the torso of a guy 6'10" or something. Sucks

[delvec03]

have you tall fellas tried tilting the seat? as to, ass down knees up to try and get a few more inches?

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by delvec03

have you tall fellas tried tilting the seat? as to, ass down knees up to try and get a few more inches?

I tried all kinds of things with the seat. Most ended up with a very reclined seat position. Sorta gangster style.

[delvec03]

Originally Posted by sprocket3

I tried all kinds of things with the seat. Most ended up with a very reclined seat position. Sorta gangster style.

at least you look cool...haha

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by delvec03

at least you look cool...haha

I just want to be comfortable. I figured someone would have had this trouble with a helmet in a sunroof car at least.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by sprocket3

I just want to be comfortable. I figured someone would have had this trouble with a helmet in a sunroof car at least.

It sounds like you have an extreme issue for head room. I'm 5'11, I lower my electric seat all the way down as one would do for sport driving. I feel like I'm peaking over the dashboard a bit and my arm is sticking up in the air if I hang my elbow out the open window.

I've read the manual seats go a bit lower.

[Stiggy]

Originally Posted by sprocket3

It's me, not the car. I've got some abnormally long torso. In the past I've hunted down things like 911s without sunroofs, then had the seat rails modified to get it low enough for a helmet (and still rubbed).

I really had hopes this car would work after reading about the great headroom. Loved the car, but had a stiff neck after spending an afternoon in it.

I'm about 6'4", but have the torso of a guy 6'10" or something. Sucks

I have the same problem (similar measurements). I settled on the M235i without a sunroof and it's manageable with the helmet (did one track day so far). I did have to tilt the seat a bit more than daily driving.

Not many cars come without a sunroof nowadays (especially in Canada where we have fewer options). Other cars considered: Lexus IS350 and Cadillac ATS. Both available without a sunroof (up here). Ultimately, the M235i was the best compromise between fun and comfort (within the budget).

Good luck with your search.

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by Stiggy

I have the same problem (similar measurements). I settled on the M235i without a sunroof and it's manageable with the helmet (did one track day so far). I did have to tilt the seat a bit more than daily driving.

Not many cars come without a sunroof nowadays (especially in Canada where we have fewer options). Other cars considered: Lexus IS350 and Cadillac ATS. Both available without a sunroof (up here). Ultimately, the M235i was the best compromise between fun and comfort (within the budget).

Good luck with your search.

Thanks.. Yes, it's doable and I'm moving forward with the purchase. I just wish there was a good solution. Leaning way back puts me in a rather poor driving position.

[rt92]

You can always go for a M235i 'vert headroom issues be gone!