Lumbar support options

Carjack · 05-29-2016, 06:44 AM

You can also relieve the pressure on your lower spine by tilting the seat back.
For me very important. I have lumbar support and heated seats, which does help for sure, but tilting the seat back was the best move I made!
A vertical seat back for me is an absolute no-no!
I had back pain such that restricted my walking to the extent that I had a Blue Badge, and the problem for me was posture.
Mainly due to my sitting position in the car.

I am now in the main clear of back pain to the extent I now go running 3 x 50 minutes per week, on pavements!
Unbelievable for me a few years ago!
Try tilting the seat back!

Nobby Clark · 06-03-2016, 02:56 AM

I have also completed this mod with the single cell lumbar pad. Works great and very eay to do!

Note: When I removed the 2 plastic retaining pins from the bottom of the seat back cover the plastic pins just shattered. I ordered new ones and they are of a different more flexible design - part number 52201964201. However, these come in a minimum order quantity and cost nearly £11. If any one wants some, PM me and we can sort something out.

dopper99 · 06-03-2016, 03:20 AM

I really like the sound of this mod and I'd definitely do it on mine if a wasn't selling it and getting the M3.
But sadly it'll be a no no on my new car as it looks something like this.....

Alscoob · 06-03-2016, 03:26 AM

I want those ^^^^^ seats !!

on_the_virge · 06-03-2016, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

I really like the sound of this mod and I'd definitely do it on mine if a wasn't selling it and getting the M3.
But sadly it'll be a no no on my new car as it looks something like this.....

I could handle back pain to own those seats and the car they come in

dopper99 · 06-03-2016, 08:29 AM

If I do get back ache with those seats, it'll be the cushion behind the back solution - like I have done for the last 7 years of driving BMWs.

powerflower · 06-16-2018, 06:16 AM

Hi Everyone, i have bought the corbeau lumbar support pad and am planning to install on a f30 lci, i understand about removing the back panel from seat and sliding the lumbar support behind the wires etc. but i cant figure how the inflation bulb and tube can exit the bottom of the seat when the seat back is reattached. Can anyone shed light on this or put up a pic so i can see how it would work! thanks in advance!

Nobby Clark · 06-16-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by powerflower

Hi Everyone, i have bought the corbeau lumbar support pad and am planning to install on a f30 lci, i understand about removing the back panel from seat and sliding the lumbar support behind the wires etc. but i cant figure how the inflation bulb and tube can exit the bottom of the seat when the seat back is reattached. Can anyone shed light on this or put up a pic so i can see how it would work! thanks in advance!

It will fit in the gap between seat and seat back. I just routed it to the bottom right corner and the bulb rests at the side of the seat.

Alscoob · 06-16-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

It will fit in the gap between seat and seat back. I just routed it to the bottom right corner and the bulb rests at the side of the seat.

Also from memory, I unclipped the fabric of the seat which allowed the routing of the hose. Although I folded the bag and fed it below the fabric and into the seat back so didn't dismantle the bag. I also used a sheet of plastic between the seat wires and the bag to stop the wires cutting into the bag. I followed the instructions that were posted on Baby bmw, but no pictures seem to be there now.

sensible · 06-16-2018, 04:34 PM

Strangely, I bought the stuff I needed to do it but haven't got round to fitting it. I seem to have got used to the seat and I don't get any back problems anymore. I will fit it one day!

M2Andy · 06-17-2018, 02:55 AM

To those that fitted this, did you install it vertically or horizontally?

sensible · 06-17-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by M2Andy

To those that fitted this, did you install it vertically or horizontally?

Horizontally I think. Also see this post...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1410229

Chris K · 02-05-2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

I have also completed this mod with the single cell lumbar pad. Works great and very eay to do!

Note: When I removed the 2 plastic retaining pins from the bottom of the seat back cover the plastic pins just shattered. I ordered new ones and they are of a different more flexible design - part number 52201964201. However, these come in a minimum order quantity and cost nearly £11. If any one wants some, PM me and we can sort something out.

Hi Nobby, do you still have any spare retaining pins by any chance?

sensible · 02-06-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris K

Hi Nobby, do you still have any spare retaining pins by any chance?

Hi Chris K, I bought 10 of these pins intending to use them when fitting my lumbar support, but I didn't need to use any. When I actually came to taking the old pins out they were different. They had a centre smooth pin that when pulled out, released the main pins that hold the seat back on. Check that you actually need them first, if you do I will post you a couple. (PM me with your name and address)

The top picture are my actual ones that were holding the seat back on and were reusable.

The bottom two pictures are the new ones I bought but didn't use.

Chris K · 02-07-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sensible

Hi Chris K, I bought 10 of these pins intending to use them when fitting my lumbar support, but I didn't need to use any. When I actually came to taking the old pins out they were different. They had a centre smooth pin that when pulled out, released the main pins that hold the seat back on. Check that you actually need them first, if you do I will post you a couple. (PM me with your name and address)

The top picture are my actual ones that were holding the seat back on and were reusable.

The bottom two pictures are the new ones I bought but didn't use.

Hi Sensible, thank you for your response. I will have a look at the weekend and see which pins I have. Not sure if BMW changed these at any point but mine is a 2015 plate

Thank you for the offer, I will post an update next week

sensible · 02-07-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris K

Hi Sensible, thank you for your response. I will have a look at the weekend and see which pins I have. Not sure if BMW changed these at any point but mine is a 2015 plate

Thank you for the offer, I will post an update next week

Mine was registered in December 2015.

Chris K · 02-11-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sensible

Mine was registered in December 2015.

Having real difficulty getting these pins out. I don't have the designed removal tool, neither do I have many tools (I'm not one for DIY) in the house.

What did you use?

sensible · 02-11-2019, 02:13 PM

I just got a small flat end screwdriver, put it under the head of the pin and pulled the pin out. The pins have a smooth shank so are only held in by friction. Mine came out easily.

Maybe any knife will do, something just to get under the head of the centre pin.

Pull the centre pin out first, then the main body of the clip will just pull out.

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Carjack Stormtrooper 169 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 330i G20 M-Sport Portimao Blue Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	You can also relieve the pressure on your lower spine by tilting the seat back. For me very important. I have lumbar support and heated seats, which does help for sure, but tilting the seat back was the best move I made! A vertical seat back for me is an absolute no-no! I had back pain such that restricted my walking to the extent that I had a Blue Badge, and the problem for me was posture. Mainly due to my sitting position in the car. I am now in the main clear of back pain to the extent I now go running 3 x 50 minutes per week, on pavements! Unbelievable for me a few years ago! Try tilting the seat back!
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Nobby Clark Lieutenant Colonel 759 Rep 1,863 Posts Drives: F36 430d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have also completed this mod with the single cell lumbar pad. Works great and very eay to do! Note: When I removed the 2 plastic retaining pins from the bottom of the seat back cover the plastic pins just shattered. I ordered new ones and they are of a different more flexible design - part number 52201964201. However, these come in a minimum order quantity and cost nearly £11. If any one wants some, PM me and we can sort something out.
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	If I do get back ache with those seats, it'll be the cushion behind the back solution - like I have done for the last 7 years of driving BMWs. __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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powerflower New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E46 - 320i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	inflatable lumbar support with manual ball pump Hi Everyone, i have bought the corbeau lumbar support pad and am planning to install on a f30 lci, i understand about removing the back panel from seat and sliding the lumbar support behind the wires etc. but i cant figure how the inflation bulb and tube can exit the bottom of the seat when the seat back is reattached. Can anyone shed light on this or put up a pic so i can see how it would work! thanks in advance!
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sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,704 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	Strangely, I bought the stuff I needed to do it but haven't got round to fitting it. I seem to have got used to the seat and I don't get any back problems anymore. I will fit it one day!
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sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,704 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	I just got a small flat end screwdriver, put it under the head of the pin and pulled the pin out. The pins have a smooth shank so are only held in by friction. Mine came out easily. Maybe any knife will do, something just to get under the head of the centre pin. Pull the centre pin out first, then the main body of the clip will just pull out. Last edited by sensible; 02-11-2019 at 02:19 PM..
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