Do seats look the same with and without the multifunction option? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

TurboGuy · 13th November 2005, 01:30

I figure I could do without the active side bolsters and would rather keep the change.
I did like how they let loose when you shut the car down.

EBuyuk · 13th November 2005, 02:50

I would think again. I hate now driving without them and when I am in someone elses car I feel weird without them. IMO they are a must.

MRichmond · 13th November 2005, 03:36

The seat shape is not dictated by the presence or absence of the active bolster option. While I would not classify them a "must," the active feature is great. In addition, the active seats give you the active headrest feature which will help prevent whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.

M5 Cowboy · 13th November 2005, 03:49

Anyone have an opinion on full vs. perforated leather with all the bells and whistles. Thought about going with indy red leather but decided to go black to get the loaded up seat experience.

drk996tt · 13th November 2005, 03:52

You cannot get perforated seat with indy red leather.

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Anyone have an opinion on full vs. perforated leather with all the bells and whistles. Thought about going with indy red leather but decided to go black to get the loaded up seat experience.

M5 Cowboy · 13th November 2005, 03:57

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Originally Posted by drk996tt

You cannot get perforated seat with indy red leather.

I know. That is why I went with black. What I am trying to figure out is whether the function that comes with the fully loaded seat package should override the color decision.

BD 997 · 13th November 2005, 04:00

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Originally Posted by mi5

Anyone have an opinion on full vs. perforated leather with all the bells and whistles. Thought about going with indy red leather but decided to go black to get the loaded up seat experience.

I went with the "M" seats...its a must...Only available for the M5.. the other seats is an option for the 5 series also...

M5 Cowboy · 13th November 2005, 04:19

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Originally Posted by BD 997

I went with the "M" seats...its a must...Only available for the M5.. the other seats is an option for the 5 series also...

Thanks for confirming, that's what I thought. Just wanted a second opinion.

AUTOG4 · 13th November 2005, 06:55

It is the active ventilation, that changes the entire seat. Regardless of multifunction selection.

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Originally Posted by TurboGuy

I figure I could do without the active side bolsters and would rather keep the change.
I did like how they let loose when you shut the car down.

M5 Cowboy · 13th November 2005, 06:57

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Originally Posted by AUTOG4

It is the active ventilation, that changes the entire seat. Regardless of multifunction selection.

So in your opinion, is the active ventilation more valuable than the color choice?