F30 retrofit sports auto & lumbar support

F30 retrofit sports auto & lumbar support

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paul1087

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89 posts

199 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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Hi All,

Will be getting a new car soon and have narrowed it down to a 2014 320d or 325d with the 8spd auto box.

Its become apparent that finding a car with the lumbar support option is very difficult, also not many with the sports auto and paddle shifters.

Wondering if anyone has retro-fitted either of these options and how much they paid?

Thanks.

paul1087

Original Poster:

89 posts

199 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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Thanks both.

Ive got a bad back - dodgy disc in the lumbar region and the extra support helps a lot which is why I am keen to find out if possible.

@Smashy - I've already got the sports seats in my current 3 Series - E90 M-Sport and find that the narrow base bolsters combined with the offset pedals make for a very sore right hip when driving, I actually found the normal "Comfort" seats much better for me.

We're all different I suppose!

paul1087

Original Poster:

89 posts

199 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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Used to have a Saab and yep the seats were brilliant!

@Wills2 - I would've thought that most would have the sports auto too, but vast majority is the regular auto box, I thought the retrofit would just involve physical fitting of the paddles and an ECU plug in to switch them on.. ? But perhaps not possible.

@Smashy - I believe the lumbar support is £260 on the options list. So was hoping it would be a sub £500 retro fit at a dealer. Certainly wouldnt spend any more than that. Will give BMW a call tomorrow to find out properly.


Will report back once I know!