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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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Default Favorite Seating Position?

I did a search and was sort of surprised that no one had made a thread similar to this (although I might have missed it) I know it seems trivial but I've always thought that your seating position definately says something about your driving characteristics.
I for one, like to be fully alert, upright, and ready for all situations so I like to think that sitting w/ the base completely horizontal and parallel to the ground and the back entirely verticle..... it somehow makes me feel like I'm more aware of my surroundings.

What are you guys' [1] buttons programed to?
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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my seating position says get the heck out of my way. since i use the bimmers as daily drivers, it goes as follows:

318i - seating position- up and alert, yet comfy.

325i- seating position- Laid back into the rear floor () but with my mirror tint, you'll never see me anyway.

SC400- seating position- Laid more to the back since the car is so plush i like to relax when i drive it.


as you can see, when i am in my 325i it doesnt matter how i sit, you won't be able to see me. but the car demands you g-sport it. probably wouldn't even start if i tilted the seat up .

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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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Default Re: Favorite Seating Position?

Originally posted by Dixond
I for one, like to be fully alert, upright, and ready for all situations so I like to think that sitting w/ the base completely horizontal and parallel to the ground and the back entirely verticle..... it somehow makes me feel like I'm more aware of my surroundings.
Same here. I used to have my seat tilted back quite a bit, but now I sit up straight. I don't care if I don't look "cool" sitting up straight because I cherish my pain-free back.
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Slightly reclined ........
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by Letsride
Slightly reclined ........
...laid back, one hand on the steering wheel, other elbow on some sort of arm rest, and right foot on the accelerator. Perfect position for me no matter what my driver's ed teacher says. 10 and 2 o'clock position is way too uncomfortable for me.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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Definitely the "Gangsta Lean":

1) (n) The way a person drives where they lean over to the passenger seat and get really low. "Digging the scene with a gangsta lean" -- N.W.A. (Gangsta, gangsta [1988]).





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