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      07-31-2018, 06:04 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by ZPrime View Post
In a coupe that you're trying to maintain back seat usability, fixed-back seats seem like madness to me.

Even if you aren't DD'ing the car, fixed backs mean less comfort for long drives... Appreciate the thorough write-up though.
The OE sliders have ~double the travel of aftermarket sliders. My 6’6 brother is still able to sit behind me still (with more space once in) and I can still load 4x 275 wide tires in the back seat (my track setup). For any needs beyond that, I have my M3 wagon or M5 (or suburban if I really need capacity).

I’m not sure why you think fixed backs are less comfortable...? Comfort is a function of how well a seat matches your body— there’s nothing inherent to a fixed back seat that makes it worse for that than a reclining seat.

All that said, the M3 coupe is my weekend/track/nice day car. Daily I drive my M3 wagon, by default.
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