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      11-08-2012, 06:21 AM   #18
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Drives: Former Z4M coupe owner
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

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I bought my Z4M without even test driving one. I flew to Chicago, picked it up, and drove the 5 hours back to Ft. Knox. The first hour was pure bliss....the next 4, I was worried I had made a horrible decision. I also think the seats are absolutely horrible....almost no cushioning, and a $60k car with no lumbar support....I have lower back issues as it is, and I was worried this car would make it worse.

3 years later, I've made several 12+ hour drives to Orlando and back and I've learned a couple of things when I go on long trips.
1) I have a small back pillow to help with lower lumbar
2) I bring the seat closer to the steering wheel, and lower the back portion. Not so I can barely reach the wheel, but more of a relaxed seated position
3) I'll alternate between that seating position and one with a more vertical backing.

Anytime you are seated for hours, you need to be able to change. To save time, I only stop for gas, so I make sure to change seating position after every gas change, as well as a quick stretch!
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