Does the 135i have sport seats standard?

[jayparry]

Does the 135i have sport seats standard just without the adjustable bolsters? Has anyone ordered a 135 without sport package? Are they the same base seats as the 128i?

[ichiban]

They dont come with sports seats standard. That's part of the sports package. I would suggest you search this tho, since it has been discussed before.

[jayparry]

i did a search, you get 322 results if i look for 135i sport seats so no thanks im not sifting thru those. Someone else, please look at these two photos, one with the sport pack one without, the seats, however, look the same as far as bolstering. Any ideas?

[gemini330zhp]

Originally Posted by jayparry

i did a search, you get 322 results if i look for 135i sport seats so no thanks im not sifting thru those. Someone else, please look at these two photos, one with the sport pack one without, the seats, however, look the same as far as bolstering. Any ideas?

wow interesting...they look the same!!!Need to see real cars with and without sport package!!

[topvega]

Sport seats come with the sport package... not without it... by the way the sport seats are the shiet...

[TagMan]

Those photos are not representative of standards seats. They are both pics of the Sport seats.

Let me make this absolutely crystal clear so this thread doesn't end up down the toilet...

The standard seat is very comfortable. However, is does NOT have the same level of lateral support which is helpful in hard cornering. The Sport seat's comfort depends upon each individual's own physique. It can be comfortable for some, but less so for others. It is important to try it yourself.

The most important thing to consider about the Sport seat is the lateral support. If you drive hard, you will need this support!

Unfortunately, when I first tried the Sport seat, it was not adjusted properly, even though I was told it was adjusted as best as could be adjusted. So, because of that, I ordered my JB Coupe loaded, except Sport Pkg. The standard seat is awesome, until I corner hard, and then I am crying the blues because I am not getting enough lateral support.

Also, an additional point here I want you to consider is that spending brief time with the standard seat can fool you into thinking it will deliver adequate lateral support. It gives the impression that it will, but if you drive hard, it WON'T.

Having learned an unfortunate personal lesson, I can see very little reason for anyone to not get the Sport Package. The seats are the primary consideration, but the M steering wheel and shift knob are also part of that package. (as is a higher top-speed limiter on the 135i convertible). And, the price for the Sports Package is a steal.

[Oregon]

Tag summed it up well, should you have 'spirited' driving in mind, the Sport seats are absolutely de rigeur.:wink:

[Zuzu]

. (as is a higher top-speed limiter on the 135i convertible). And, the price for the Sports Package is a steal.[/quote]

Where do you get your info tagman on the higher top-speed limiter..I have never seen any info on that?..

[TagMan]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Where do you get your info tagman on the higher top-speed limiter..I have never seen any info on that?..

The dealer sent me a convertible specification file that shows it. This is the information, I have copied it directly out of the specs page..

Performance

Top speed15 ----- mph -----130

15 Top speed limited electronically. All-season tires limited to 130 mph;
Sport Package top-speed limiter increased to 150 mph.

So... is that what you were asking for? :smile:

[Zuzu]

Thanks Tagman..Yeh..thats what I was asking..

I actually thought the 135i Sports was speed limited at 255km/h (158mph)..:iono:

[TagMan]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Thanks Tagman..Yeh..thats what I was asking..

I actually thought the 135i Sports was speed limited at 255km/h (158mph)..:iono:

You're welcome. I suppose it's possible that 158 mph could very well be a more exact number, and the pdf file's printed number of 150 mph is simply rounded down. Where did you come up with 158 mph?

(Anyway, 150 mph is what is printed in the convertible pdf file.)

[jayparry]

i want the sport seats, i just didnt know if basic, non-adjustable bolster sport seats came standard on the 135i! guess ill have to pony up

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by TagMan

You're welcome. I suppose it's possible that 158 mph could very well be a more exact number, and the pdf file's printed number of 150 mph is simply rounded down. Where did you come up with 158 mph?

(Anyway, 150 mph is what is printed in the convertible pdf file.)

I got that figure because here in Oz our specs give us 255km/h as the limit...converted back to miles for our USA forum brothers...:wink:

[Lester]

Here is a picture of both. Just go for the sport package. end of story.

[x97Melbourne]

Originally Posted by jayparry

i did a search, you get 322 results if i look for 135i sport seats so no thanks im not sifting thru those. Someone else, please look at these two photos, one with the sport pack one without, the seats, however, look the same as far as bolstering. Any ideas?

Stop wondering aimlessly of the internet, just go to the BMW website and you'll find in 3 seconds that the only way to get sport seats is with the S.P.

[jayparry]

Originally Posted by x97Melbourne

Stop wondering aimlessly of the internet, just go to the BMW website and you'll find in 3 seconds that the only way to get sport seats is with the S.P.

The black interior photos above ARE from the BMW website. Im not asking if the sport package includes sport seats, i get that. Im just seeing ON THE BMW WEBSITE that the base 135i has what LOOKS LIKE sport-shaped seats as standard.

[Nice1]

don't let the configurator mislead you. as can be seen in the above pictures, other country's configurators make the difference between sports seats and non-sports seats more obvious. must be a bug or an oversight.

[Texas]

Originally Posted by TagMan

Those photos are not representative of standards seats. They are both pics of the Sport seats.

Let me make this absolutely crystal clear so this thread doesn't end up down the toilet...

The standard seat is very comfortable. However, is does NOT have the same level of lateral support which is helpful in hard cornering. The Sport seat's comfort depends upon each individual's own physique. It can be comfortable for some, but less so for others. It is important to try it yourself.

The most important thing to consider about the Sport seat is the lateral support. If you drive hard, you will need this support!

Unfortunately, when I first tried the Sport seat, it was not adjusted properly, even though I was told it was adjusted as best as could be adjusted. So, because of that, I ordered my JB Coupe loaded, except Sport Pkg. The standard seat is awesome, until I corner hard, and then I am crying the blues because I am not getting enough lateral support.

Also, an additional point here I want you to consider is that spending brief time with the standard seat can fool you into thinking it will deliver adequate lateral support. It gives the impression that it will, but if you drive hard, it WON'T.

Having learned an unfortunate personal lesson, I can see very little reason for anyone to not get the Sport Package. The seats are the primary consideration, but the M steering wheel and shift knob are also part of that package. (as is a higher top-speed limiter on the 135i convertible). And, the price for the Sports Package is a steal.

I agree 100%. Also, keep in mind that the 18" wheels are part of the Sport Package on the convertible 135i too, an even bigger bargain for $1000.