The TRUTH About The BMW M3 Carbon Bucket Seats

[@troyjeup2861]

These seats are a bargain for $4500. They are what made my m5cs special. If you are fat or super tall or have love handles, maybe get the stock seats. If you drive hard and are 5-10 or less and 185 or less - get these because they change the driving experience for the better and they save weight off the car. I have a 22 m5C, 22 m5cs, 23 m8C. The m8 has similar seats to the standard m3 and they are comfortable however they don’t hold you in place if driving hard. The m5 comp seats are really comfortable but suck and are heavy. If you are an enthusiast and drive hard get the carbon buckets - everyone wants them. Anyone mentioning the $4500 cost factor in determining if getting the seats cannot afford the m3 to begin with. $4500 is a splash in the bucket for a g80 or anything else with those seats 😅

[@DrivenReality]

Great recap. Totally agree. I can’t believe these seats aren’t offered for the m8

[@etjulien]

@@DrivenReality So, the $4,500 Carbon Seats for the M8 are not the same as the M3?

[@DrivenReality]

@@etjulien that’s what Troy said but I think they are offered after looking it up. To me they look exactly the same.

[@aram8067]

A part of the reason for getting this car for me is the daily drivability. For an extra driving experience that I would get vs the daily comfort/usability is not even a close call. Stock cooled/heated seats for me, not even close.

[@clpauto3710]

​@@DrivenRealitythey are offered for the m8

[@schalkerasmus7952]

The are the best seats I’ve ever experienced. One of the highlights of the cabin, cannot go without them in your M3 or M4

[@PeelerG20]

I am 6’, 240 lbs +/- 5, athletic build, and fit in the carbon buckets with no issues. My only issue is getting out of them due to lack of hip mobility.

[@knighriderredux]

Really appreciate the honest wording on the bucket seats.

[@FinalFox-jm5rk]

1:30 trust me junior theres is no man who sits like straight you mentioned. Everyone loves that good good "V" leg spread position

[@sal78sal]

in australia all BMW seats have these side bollards. cant rent or spread your legs. its only good for men who have transitioned to becoming women.

[@pac1fic055]

I am slender 5’10, 153 lb and in good shape. Once seated they felt very comfortable. However, getting in and out was difficult and impractical for a daily driver. I felt I would end up hating them. Ordered an M3 with the standard bucket seats instead.

[@HesOptimalistic]

The carbon seats literally make a different car. It completely transforms the entire driving experience for the better and i could not be happier that i specced them.

[@eriksolis2917]

I’m definitely thinking of getting these seats for my Supra!!

[@DrivenReality]

@@eriksolis2917 DO IT!

[@nsbancroft]

I appreciate your observations. I'll likely go back and forth on this issue up until the moment that I actually place my order.

[@DrivenReality]

As we all did! Hopefully this helps out at least a bit

[@johnwilliam8366]

I am glad i didn't get the Carbon Seats for my 22 BMW M4 Comp. I tried them in the showroom, and it took a "year" to get out of the seat. The Carbon Seats yuk!

[@Connormoto]

The middle carbon „ball holder“ is actually for racing harness belts. Its supposed to hold the center belt in place that goes inbetween your legs

[@DrivenReality]

I know this is a dumb question buuut does it though? Someone told me that it’s just a cover. I tried taking it off just to see but no luck

[@Threat_LvL]

@@DrivenReality u make this video and still ask those stupid questions? one reason more to report this crap. the middle part is also for your legs so they cant move around that much when you're on the track

[@Connormoto]

@@DrivenRealityNo Idea to be honest haha Got a 8 point harness in my m4 with pole position, no issues there

[@SupplyNinja]

i like your honesty and your energy bro. good video. honestly man. old but i still liked it today. keep posting. subbed.

[@DrivenReality]

I appreciate that. Wish I wasn't too busy making videos for Headlight Revolution so I can make more on this channel.

[@ramonlima8100]

Really great and straight forward review, man! AWESOME job!

[@DrivenReality]

Thanks I appreciate that! Just trying to help everyone out. I went back and forth myself on them before I built the car out.

[@ramonlima8100]

@@DrivenReality You made some great points about those seats that a lot of people may not realize at first. I had a 2018 M4 Competition and the seat bolster got worn out within a year or so. I am 6.2ft tall, 205 lbs. It got to a point that I was trying to jump over the bolster as I was getting out in order to not damage it further. Again, great job!

[@DrivenReality]

@@ramonlima8100 glad I can help! Thanks for watching

[@kidgrayskull9978]

Now do a video focusing on all the reasons why they're brilliant 👏

[@DrivenReality]

Now that’s a good idea!

[@BavariaR]

I did not spec them as I don't track the car and as a pure daily, I prefer to have more comfort and have access to cooling as well... and I am above 200 pounds :-)

[@DrivenReality]

I do wish I had the cooling feature now that its summer!

[@number1Schumacherfan]

I opted against them and actually optioned a sunroof when I ordered my G80 6MT… the M3 is not a race car despite what people want to convey to others… its a sporty road car and BMW M always has made the best daily drivable sports cars. This carbon seat is a far step in the other direction. At the end of the day a 911 or Boxster is significantly less weight and far more chuckable in the corners.

[@BobbyDigital_100]

I struggled so badly with this when I ordered my 2024 G83 M4comp vert… I’m 5’10 215 in shape but very wide shoulders and I know I can’t but they look so so so sick in person 😣🥶

[@sal78sal]

Im not buying any BMW's because they all offer these narrow seats. which is just insane. im not paying so much money to get a narrow seat where I can spread my legs that force me to bend my shoulders into an unnatural position

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

Carbon looks hard on the body altogether especially on long drives, I like more cushion for comfort

[@Saul_Goomz]

Great review, awesome car! I’m hoping to get an M2 next year 🤞🏼I have a 2018 Civic Type R, so I’ll definitely get the bucket seats 💺

[@DrivenReality]

The M2 is an awesome vehicle too! If I didnt need the extra space that would be my first pick.

[@mie-]

so the standard seats are ventilated?

[@chrisreyes8517]

You have to option it on your order

[@mohamedcherifguerri5984]

Does this fit the 3 seires

[@alexgarcia2071]

Love my carbon seats

[@failingup4907]

How is the nut holder when your driving the car? Does it get in the way with a manual trans?

[@DrivenReality]

@@failingup4907 lol. No that was never an issue for me.

[@failingup4907]

@@DrivenReality Thanks, I'm on the fence about the comp seats.

[@DrivenReality]

@@failingup4907 it’s been a year since making this video. I traded the buckets for comforts plus 5000. On long trips it got too much honestly. I don’t track it enough

[@failingup4907]

@@DrivenReality It would only be my weekend car. But thank you for the reply.

[@khalilhasan2004]

everybody loves them

[@SeanD2937]

Thanks for finally covering this 🤙

[@yiqingxing7205]

Would you recommend this for people who are 6’2 or taller, I workout and I’m around 220 pounds…

[@DrivenReality]

I honestly think the height is just fine. There is plenty of head room and you can adjust the seat up and down. If you’re in shape it’s probably not a problem. I will say at 185 my sides are still a bit snug.

[@yiqingxing7205]

@@DrivenReality Right, but i feel like you would really be able to get the full experience if you get these seats for the M cars, might have to try them out to see how they fit

[@DrivenReality]

@@yiqingxing7205 exactly. This car is all about experience so maybe it’s a good idea. Try it out at a dealership. They are great. The road trips are really the main concern.

[@yiqingxing7205]

@@DrivenReality good stuff good stuff

[@WFO.]

So glad I didn’t order them for my new M2. Yeah the love handles need to go. Give me 6 weeks.

[@prettyridesmedia]

Carbon fiber buckets or bust 💪

[@ShawZam]

I love my seat in f80 comp....no complains here at all.

[@theprince6590]

But the seats are comfortable?

[@DrivenReality]

@@theprince6590 in my opinion, no, to some yeah. One year since making this video and I traded my seats for the comfort seats. They gave me 5,000 on top

[@jmbraunhausen]

CARBON FIBER BALL HOLDER!!! 😂

[@DrivenReality]

Hahaha I thought you would like that!

[@andrewwalsh4662]

Actually it does serve a purpose. It is a cover for a race harness attachment point.

[@DrivenReality]

@@andrewwalsh4662 woah really? So you can pull it out??

[@bobstarr]

@@andrewwalsh4662 Andrew, I need to know if you can remove the cfbh. My issue with the seat is the inside of my leg. This could be a game changer.

[@marie419]

Ich schreib dir aus Deutschland. Du hast mir wichtige Anhaltspunkte geliefert, letztendlich die Seriensitze zu bestellen.

[@holeshot1721]

$4500 option check il take it

[@DrivenReality]

Heck yeah!

[@miguelrochah1834]

I don’t hate them

[@KingKwon]

Only way to build your M3 if the seat accommodates your body shape. Pain in the ass to get in and out of but worth the price.

[@DrivenReality]

Definitely worth the price!

[@BMW-tr3nf]

BMW should take the price off the original seats that you would get with the car anyway. It just seems like they are excluding at least $2000 or more for the originals and the customer has to pay an additional $4500 for carbon seats. Sounds like a nice money grabber to me 😮

[@DrivenReality]

Classic bmw lol!

[@theriseagainstfan01]

They do.. The carbon seats go for over $10k on their own

[@ToneysReviews]

What about over 200lbs, but very muscular?

[@DrivenReality]

Depends how very muscular. The sides of the seats may keep you pushed forward a little if your too wide. I fit in them width wise but just barely.

[@Person-cv9dj]

How the hell hates the bucket seats ive only heard good things about them literally every reviewer i looked at says that these are the best seat in the automotive history

[@DrivenReality]

That’s awesome! You’ll see a ton of negativity on the Facebook groups. They are great seats though

[@G82M4RC]

Mine got carbon bucket seats, best choice I ever made. Check out my short video 😊

[@Rico71282]

The ball holder is for a 5 point harness. Do some research

[@DrivenReality]

Do you know how to pull it off?

[@silviosirianni9260]

Geez, someone’s angry

[@warrenw8705]

No, its not. No functionality.

[@jasong3283]

these seats are just way too uncomfortable. if you plan to daily this car would not recommend

[@JOSHSMITH-ak47]

Wouldn’t drive this more than 30-50 miles at a time, whoever would get this to drive for 2-3 hours straight, no offense.. I’m lost. If you don’t know racing seats even back to Sparco days, (FnF) which I had some.. there’s a reason for these seats and they’re not made for road trips

[@sal78sal]

for me even M sport seats are unbearable.

[@IdontKnow-fd6rp]

Sit in them for 20 mins, then you will know. Beautiful but not practical

[@SavaZivkovic-g6e]

I buy a new m3 and pay 100,000, and I already get a great seat. And then I pay another 4,500 for these seats, and the ones I already paid for in those 100,000 are taken off and these 4,500 ones are put in. Why don't they pack the first ok seats that I already paid for? Because they are rude from BMW and because there are always sheep to suck.

[@DrivenReality]

That would be sweet if they delivered it with both

[@BMW-tr3nf]

I hope BMW are saying to their customers a standard M3 with standard seats is $100000 like you said. Then hopefully they take the price off the standard seats and say they are $2000. So for example you should be paying $2500 for the carbon seats right. Not $4500.

[@SurviveTheDay]

The seat motor adds too much weight. Not designed by race-breed engineers.

[@sal78sal]

They would have to pay me about 50,000 to get seats like this. In fact because of BMW only having seats with bolards I will no longer buy BMW.

[@elijahandrew6790]

Everybody?? EVERYBODY????!!! You sure about that, bruh? Cuz everyone I've watched and know thinks they're dope.

[@DrivenReality]

Lol including myself! They are great!

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

nice content dude I just don't like the words in thumbnail, since everyone praise this chair except that penis holder section

[@DrivenReality]

True! Honestly the ball holder is my smallest complaint lol. I love the seats even if the comfort isn’t perfect

[@danh2310]

I cant stand my f30 standard m sport seats most uncomfortable seats I've ever sat on. Back breakers and leg bolster too narrow. I've had a Ford fiesta st with more comfortable seats. I'm like you I like to sit with me legs out and they dig in.

[@sal78sal]

ive been driving BMW's for over 20 years and now im considering getting Toyota or some car that doesnt have these narrow back breaking seats. M sports seats are the only thing they offer now. you cant get normal seats in australia anyway.

[@tommy516]

If you want support when you drive HARD, you HAVE TO HAVE THE CARBON SEATA. The regular seats are like fat lazy boy chairs that you slide around in!!

[@kidgrayskull9978]

Agreed. You buy a performance vehicle to drive it as it's intended, which requires supportive seating. The standard seats are like a sofa that will have you tossed about in like a washing machine, unless you're quite a plus-sized guy.

[@tommy516]

@@kidgrayskull9978 agreed

[@JafarsGamein]

fck it u only live once and whats a meaning full life without some discomfort

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

lmao ballsasck holder

[@jjgravante]

Hard pass. My old fat ass needs lumbar, cooling, and room for my love handles.

[@DrivenReality]

Hahaha good. You’ll be much more comfy.