[Newstarter]

Hello

Learnt something new about my car today.....

Not only does the steering column move up / down as I usually do..... it also moves in / out

Wow just made my driving position a lot better.

Is this the norm for cars and i have missed out all these years ?

Maybe I should

[Rich9600]

It makes a huge difference in getting your driving position just right.

It's been a feature of cars for a while now, I think my first car with it was a 2004 Volvo S40...

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by Newstarter

Hello

Learnt something new about my car today.....

Not only does the steering column move up / down..... it moves in / out

Wow just made my driving position a lot better.

Is this the norm for cars and i have missed out all these years ?

Maybe I should

This is really going to blow your mind........there is a lever on the front of the seat which allows it to slide forwards and backwards......genius.

[CazuaLLUK]

I have to admit, I only found this out after being in my Astra 2 years ago. Now seems standard on most cars.

[HeresMyCar]

FML I need to too.

[teaston]

I think every BMW I've had does this!?

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

This is really going to blow your mind........there is a lever on the front of the seat which allows it to slide forwards and backwards......genius.

Ha... I did ask for that reading my post.

Yes I have found that lever and it is very useful.

My ideal seating position was always just below the bite point of the clutch and then I found the steering wheel just a touch stretched on the arms.

I seem to still adopt this same seating position with the automatic but now I know the steering wheel moves in / out resolves this

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by WheresMyCar

FML I need to too.

Glad not just me !!

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by teaston

I think every BMW I've had does this!?

No.... I had an E90 before this and wife currently driving E90 so at least I get to try.

Hope im not missing anything else!! I read enough on this forum so hope not.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Newstarter

No.... I had an E90 before this and wife currently driving E90 so at least I get to try.

Hope im not missing anything else!! I read enough on this forum so hope not.

Yes it does:

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Newstarter

No.... I had an E90 before this and wife currently driving E90 so at least I get to try.

Hope im not missing anything else!! I read enough on this forum so hope not.

And E46's had it as well:

http://www.e46zone.com/forum/topic/2...ch-adjustment/

[Drek]

Originally Posted by Newstarter

Hello

Learnt something new about my car today.....

Not only does the steering column move up / down as I usually do..... it also moves in / out

Wow just made my driving position a lot better.

Is this the norm for cars and i have missed out all these years ?

Maybe I should

Dude.

[monkeyninja]

What do people define as their ideal driving position??
For me I have the seat at its lowest level (I'm only 5'8 so look like a pea head from outside but feels nice and low and part of the car on the inside) and the wheel fully extended back so my arms are just a bit over 90 degrees with my back rest with very little recline and legs stretched out but not locked! For me this feels an engaging way to drive

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by monkeyninja

What do people define as their ideal driving position??
For me I have the seat at its lowest level (I'm only 5'8 so look like a pea head from outside but feels nice and low and part of the car on the inside) and the wheel fully extended back so my arms are just a bit over 90 degrees with my back rest with very little recline and legs stretched out but not locked! For me this feels an engaging way to drive

Hello

Im the same height (a midget!!) and sit the same as yourself.

Now ive learnt the steering wheel moves towards my arms are not stretched out.... perfect

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by Drek

Dude.

Yes... bow my head in shame

[Newstarter]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes it does:

The 'No' was for I have missed out all this time not I don't believe you.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Newstarter

The 'No' was for I have missed out all this time not I don't believe you.

I see!

I bet if you read the manual you'll find out all sorts.

[1966-TR4]

Originally Posted by monkeyninja

What do people define as their ideal driving position??
For me I have the seat at its lowest level (I'm only 5'8 so look like a pea head from outside but feels nice and low and part of the car on the inside) and the wheel fully extended back so my arms are just a bit over 90 degrees with my back rest with very little recline and legs stretched out but not locked! For me this feels an engaging way to drive

I sit as low as possible (also only 5'8") and close enough to depress the clutch to the floor in a manual. Wheel set so that arms are at about 120 degrees when hands are at ten to two. Bolsters squeezed in so that I pop out of the seat like a cork out a bottle.

I've never liked the feeling of sitting "on" a car that you get with seats that can't be lowered.

[Rich9600]

Originally Posted by monkeyninja

What do people define as their ideal driving position??
For me I have the seat at its lowest level (I'm only 5'8 so look like a pea head from outside but feels nice and low and part of the car on the inside) and the wheel fully extended back so my arms are just a bit over 90 degrees with my back rest with very little recline and legs stretched out but not locked! For me this feels an engaging way to drive

I'm 6' and I prefer to sit low with a bend in my knees.

So, seat front up high, seat rear down low and seat positioned so I can get full force on the brake pedal without sliding back any.

I have the back rest quite upright and supporting my shoulders. I have upper back ache occasionally and have found this position works and also makes me feel more connected to the car than a more relaxed/reclined position.

Finally, once I'm comfortable I bring the steering wheel to a height I can see the entire instrument cluster and bring it forwards until I can have my shoulders fully back in the seat and rest both wrists on the top of the wheel.

I went from a Volvo with fantastic seats to a E90 SE with the worlds worst seats... The BMW sport seats are a huge improvement, though the change steps are too large. I almost specified power seats this time, but the budget was gone...

[dopper99]

I only realised my 335d did this with the telescopic movement of the steering wheel earlier in the year. I've only been driving BMW's since 2009.

[4WDriver]

WTF!

Beggars belief. How come people get off on changing the grille colour or wheel size but don't spend 5 minutes reading a manual.

Having said that it sums up BMW Stealers in general. You really should be shown stuff like this on collection, be it new or AUC. In fact even an Indy should make sure you are comfy and know your knobs before driving off.

[Ronstein]

I'm 6ft and like to sit low and well back but with the maximum support under my legs (seat base extender fully extended) and the side cushions nice and tight.