What is this extended seat action all about???

[sixty]

Seen this on a few cars as of late, Audi+BMW, and it looks blutty ridiculous! Is the seat broke or is it some kind of fugly leg comfort extension? Can't see how it could benefit? LOL

[adeel_gt]

The section extends out and provides support for people with long legs.

[miniman]

If, like me, you have long legs, you have to put the seat all the way back. These extendy bits support ones thighs rather nicely.

[sixty]

Really? I'm 6 foot 3" and drove loads of VAG cars, with seat all the way back and never had any comfort issues.

Just found another now, it just looks so bad LOL

[EddieFelson]

This just allows a more comfortable seating position. However it's optional! It will retract if you prefer it with less support.

[Blue Oval84]

My Z4 had that and it was great, don't think it looks silly either but maybe I'm just used to it...

[andy-xr]

I had it in an E60, and it did help me raise up my thighs so my back didnt hurt on longer journeys

[Lowtimer]

This has been around since the 1980s at least, on Recaros. Pretty sure I saw Cosworth Sierras fitted with them.

[miniman]

They are rather a crumb trap. I like to avoid crumb issues by sticking to something substantial like a Yorkie or perhaps Mars Bar.

[nails1979]

Recaro did this many moons ago in the ford XR's etc. Was a great place to stash your half rolled spliff if the bobbys were about haha.

[sixty]

miniman said:

They are rather a crumb trap. I like to avoid crumb issues by sticking to something substantial like a Yorkie or perhaps Mars Bar.

LOL! i can imagine you'd lose an entire subway sandwhich in there

[HustleRussell]

Don't knock it 'till you tried it, they're really good- wish my BMW had them

Oh yeah and...erm... LOL?

[Frances The Mute]

I love that style of seat. The support is very welcome - especially if doing decent distances.

The only car I don't have them in is my daily which doesn't have an option of it, mores the pity.

[Debaser]

sixty said:

Seen this on a few cars as of late, Audi+BMW, and it looks blutty ridiculous! Is the seat broke or is it some kind of fugly leg comfort extension? Can't see how it could benefit? LOL

Cars have had these for years. LOL

[ajb85]

Debaser said:

sixty said:

Seen this on a few cars as of late, Audi+BMW, and it looks blutty ridiculous! Is the seat broke or is it some kind of fugly leg comfort extension? Can't see how it could benefit? LOL

Cars have had these for years. LOL

He'll be looking for window winders next!

[fat freddie]

nails1979 said:

Recaro did this many moons ago in the ford XR's etc. Was a great place to stash your half rolled spliff if the bobbys were about haha.

THIS....

[Garlick]

sixty said:

it just looks so bad LOL

But your legs cover it, so you don't see it. ROFL.

[Mr2Mike]

Debaser said:

Cars have had these for years. LOL

Some cars have had these for years. Big difference.

[Silverbullet767]

Garlick said:

sixty said:

it just looks so bad LOL

But your legs cover it, so you don't see it. ROFL.

I know... right? LOLWTFBBQ!

[McSam]

I quite like mine..





1999 E46 328i.

And shockingly enough, if you don't like them, you can retract them!

Quite right in saying they're a major crumb trap, though..