My back hurts. Ouch

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 03:38 PM

I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

mbanks21 · 07-01-2017, 03:44 PM

They make small lumbar pillows. Check amazon

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 03:45 PM

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They make small lumbar pillows. Check amazon

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They make small lumbar pillows. Check amazon

Oh really?? I will do that asap. Thanks for the help!

Mobster1983 · 07-01-2017, 04:44 PM

Should have gotten the sport seats with lumbar support. I absolutely detest the stock seats in the F30s.

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 05:09 PM

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Should have gotten the sport seats with lumbar support. I absolutely detest the stock seats in the F30s.

Yep

Kafkaesque328 · 07-01-2017, 07:12 PM

Any time I have had loaner 3 series with the standard non sport seats, my back starts aching within like 20 minutes. Some of the worst seats in the business and have no place in a car at this price point. I have had bottom of the barrel $30 a day airport rentals with better seats. Atrocious, really. I feel your pain.

nealh · 07-01-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ishan99

I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

AndDown · 07-01-2017, 08:09 PM

I had issues with my upper arms and shoulders getting very tired during long drives until I lowered my seat. You need to experiment with different positions unless your 320 only gives you the basic adjustments. If it allows you to adjust the angulation or tilt of the whole seat, that's one I always try first. Here's something else you might try since it's inexpensive: https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Car-S...ustomerReviews

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 08:29 PM

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I had issues with my upper arms and shoulders getting very tired during long drives until I lowered my seat. You need to experiment with different positions unless your 320 only gives you the basic adjustments. If it allows you to adjust the angulation or tilt of the whole seat, that's one I always try first. Here's something else you might try since it's inexpensive: https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Car-S...ustomerReviews

Hmm. I will look into that. Thx for the info!!

Billfitz · 07-01-2017, 08:44 PM

I've got a seriously bad back, and have no problem with the stock seat, even on an eight hour trip. But it's the 8 way power seat, not the 6 way manual seat. The back seats, designed apparently by Torquemada, were uninhabitable until I put in these:
https://www.amazon.com/Everlasting-C...B16K6NKYFP91AX

Kafkaesque328 · 07-01-2017, 09:38 PM

Wait, OP, are you the 17 year old whose parents got him the car from the other thread? Im just realizing this. Dude, your 17, you shouldn't have back problems.

When I was 17 I think I was too busy taking bong hits before class in my totally shitty 1972 VW bug that cost $1000 to be concerned with the seat comfort. Actually by that time I had a Honda Accord that was like 8 years old. Pretty sure the seats sucked in that thing too. I don't think I was worried about it though. Was probably worried about how much beer I could steal from my supermarket job and fit in the trunk, en route to some campground party...

Good god what has become of the younger generation?

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 09:46 PM

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Wait, OP, are you the 17 year old whose parents got him the car from the other thread? Im just realizing this. Dude, your 17, you shouldn't have back problems!

When I was 17 I think I was too busy taking bong hits before class in my totally shitty 1972 VW bug that cost $1000 to be concerned with the seat comfort. Actually by that time I had a Honda Accord that was like 8 years old. Pretty sure the seats sucked in those too. I don't think I was worried about it though. Was probably worried about how much beer I could steal from my supermarket job and fit in the trunk, en route so some campground party...

Good god what has become of the younger generation?

I really enjoyed reading your post. Yes, I am the same 17 year old lol. I have no idea what is wrong tbh. When I sit in other cars, my back is all good. When I sit in this car, I feel like I'm an old man with back pains. Every time I get out of this car, I stretch my back and there's always a loud cracking noise. I currently think that this car is not meant for my body. I'm 5' 11 and I am not skinny. I'm not really fat either- I'm in between skinny and fat. Maybe this has to do with why my back hurts? Are BMW's meant for skinny people?

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I've got a seriously bad back, and have no problem with the stock seat, even on an eight hour trip. But it's the 8 way power seat, not the 6 way manual seat. The back seats, designed apparently by Torquemada, were uninhabitable until I put in these:
https://www.amazon.com/Everlasting-C...B16K6NKYFP91AX

Thank you for posting, and thank you especially for posting the link. That is very helpful!! I will definitely look into this. Thanks again!!

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kafkaesque328

Any time I have had loaner 3 series with the standard non sport seats, my back starts aching within like 20 minutes. Some of the worst seats in the business and have no place in a car at this price point. I have had bottom of the barrel $30 a day airport rentals with better seats. Atrocious, really. I feel your pain.

Lol yeah. Thank you for your understanding!

Ishan99 · 07-01-2017, 09:49 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

nealh · 07-02-2017, 12:25 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

The hardest part on 2003 was get the back on and off.

Ishan99 · 07-02-2017, 01:03 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

The hardest part on 2003 was get the back on and off.

Hmm

BimmerMat135 · 07-02-2017, 01:28 PM

The sport seat are much better but the only time I got tired of the non sport seat in my 328d was during a 9 hours trip.

Ishan99 · 07-02-2017, 01:29 PM

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The sport seat are much better but the only time I got tired of the non sport seat in my 328d was during a 9 hours trip.

Oh ok

nealh · 07-02-2017, 01:33 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

The hardest part on 2003 was get the back on and off.

Hmm

Different car. The back removal maybe easier.

Ishan99 · 07-02-2017, 01:35 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

The hardest part on 2003 was get the back on and off.

Hmm

Different car. The back removal maybe easier.

Hmm

nealh · 07-02-2017, 01:57 PM

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I have the 2017 BMW 320i. My back hurts like crazy from the car. I don't have any of those lumbar or side bolster stuff. Does anyone else have this issue? Did you find a way to fix this issue? I've tried sticking a pillow, but it pushes me way too far up.

I had this issue on a 2003 530i with non-sport seats. I took off the back plastic panel on the seat. It exposed the seat frame and I used plastic ties to pull part of the metal frame that put pressure on the lumbar area. This helped.

Ooooo. Interesting

The hardest part on 2003 was get the back on and off.

Hmm

Different car. The back removal maybe easier.

Hmm

You could ask the service department to remove it and look at the gram and see if any part could be apply pressure to the lumbar region

I not sure I have any photos from that time anymore.

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Kafkaesque328 Major 483 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2016 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: El A iTrader: (0)	Any time I have had loaner 3 series with the standard non sport seats, my back starts aching within like 20 minutes. Some of the worst seats in the business and have no place in a car at this price point. I have had bottom of the barrel $30 a day airport rentals with better seats. Atrocious, really. I feel your pain. __________________ 2016 Black Sapphire 328i \| M Sport Pkg. \| JB+ \| Premium Pkg. \| Heated Seats \| Driver Assist Pkg. \| Navigation \| Misc. Coding \| 35% Ceramic Tint Past: 2014 Black 320i \| Sport Pkg \| BMS Stage 1
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Kafkaesque328 Major 483 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2016 328i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: El A iTrader: (0)	Wait, OP, are you the 17 year old whose parents got him the car from the other thread? Im just realizing this. Dude, your 17, you shouldn't have back problems. When I was 17 I think I was too busy taking bong hits before class in my totally shitty 1972 VW bug that cost $1000 to be concerned with the seat comfort. Actually by that time I had a Honda Accord that was like 8 years old. Pretty sure the seats sucked in that thing too. I don't think I was worried about it though. Was probably worried about how much beer I could steal from my supermarket job and fit in the trunk, en route to some campground party... Good god what has become of the younger generation? __________________ 2016 Black Sapphire 328i \| M Sport Pkg. \| JB+ \| Premium Pkg. \| Heated Seats \| Driver Assist Pkg. \| Navigation \| Misc. Coding \| 35% Ceramic Tint Past: 2014 Black 320i \| Sport Pkg \| BMS Stage 1
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