New M6 owner

FalconFlyer · 03-26-2014, 03:37 PM

Hello all...

Just picked up a 2014 BMW M6, so far I am rather impressed with the car except a two items:

1st, what is up with the cup holders, my bottles of water fly from side to side in the cup holder and one time ended up at my feet. Any luck with any after market suggestions or some type of insert that every other BMW has out there that grasps the bottles?

2nd, wow can I say these are the hardest seats I have ever sat in, way harder than my M5, does anyone out there share that feeling? Also has anyone done anything to them yet?

Love to hear everyone's opinions....

Attached is the photo of my M6....

Hunter5179 · 03-26-2014, 04:01 PM

Congrats. Lol this forum is full of people that have modded their M6. The seats in the M6 are more sporty than the M5. I like them better for me. Car doesn't feel so fat and sloppy.

Twitch Massacre · 03-26-2014, 04:11 PM

The front cup holder on my previous gen M6 was simply too small. In this generation I think they overcompensated and went just a tad too big but I'm sure there are rubber or foam inserts that you can find online. As for the seats I find mine to be very comfortable. I have the Executive Package with the ventilated seats that seem to adjust just about every which way you can imagine, and they are extremely comfortable in my opinion, much more than the ones in my '08 were. I can't really imagine a way to make them more comfortable if you don't like yours other than adding some kind of cushion for it or something.

FalconFlyer · 03-26-2014, 04:15 PM

Hey guys... thanks so much for the feedback.. I have the executive package as well.. maybe I just have to get used to them.

Reguarding the cup holders, when I took delivery of the car, I thought it was missing the insert, like all BMW's have, which is basically a plastic ring with 4 sprung loaded fingers on them which grab your drinks.

Maybe I will just have to purchase big gulps from now on from 7-Eleven

Twitch Massacre · 03-26-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconFlyer

Hey guys... thanks so much for the feedback.. I have the executive package as well.. maybe I just have to get used to them.

Reguarding the cup holders, when I took delivery of the car, I thought it was missing the insert, like all BMW's have, which is basically a plastic ring with 4 sprung loaded fingers on them which grab your drinks.

Maybe I will just have to purchase big gulps from now on from 7-Eleven

Checked Amazon quickly and found a bunch of rubber inserts for cup holders, most are model specific, but if you can find one that fits snug in the dimensions of your cars standard holder then it may help in securing your drinks more effectively.

LSM · 03-26-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunter5179

Congrats. Lol this forum is full of people that have modded their M6. The seats in the M6 are more sporty than the M5. I like them better for me. Car doesn't feel so fat and sloppy.

+1 love the seats...

RichardP · 03-27-2014, 04:13 AM

If you have Active Seats, they are quite firm. I've found the M6 seats to be the most sensitive to the exact positioning that I've ever had. Once in exactly the correct position they are quite good, if a little firm.

Hargreaves · 03-27-2014, 06:57 AM

Hiya - Cup Holders - here is the thread that I started on this after experiencing exactly the same issue. These work a treat!

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918533

Hope that helps!

FalconFlyer · 03-27-2014, 08:53 AM

Thanks for all of the feedback.. those who say they like their seats, do you have active seats?

Also Hargreaves, thanks so much for the cup holder idea.... great idea!

Laguna Beach · 03-27-2014, 03:55 PM

If you have active seats there is a guy on here that replaced the bags with memory foam and said it was a huge difference. If you don't need the massage ( I don't see the need with mine actually) then take out the bladder and add some memory foam.

BTF13M6 · 03-28-2014, 07:26 AM

Congrats on the car!!! Enjoy it.

The seats in my F13 are more firm than my E64, however, much more comfortable than the X5.. JMO.

SlashM3 · 03-29-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

The front cup holder on my previous gen M6 was simply too small. In this generation I think they overcompensated and went just a tad too big but I'm sure there are rubber or foam inserts that you can find online. As for the seats I find mine to be very comfortable. I have the Executive Package with the ventilated seats that seem to adjust just about every which way you can imagine, and they are extremely comfortable in my opinion, much more than the ones in my '08 were. I can't really imagine a way to make them more comfortable if you don't like yours other than adding some kind of cushion for it or something.

I agree executive pack is amazing. And I keep finding a new way to adjust my seat everyday.

LSM · 03-29-2014, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalconFlyer

Thanks for all of the feedback.. those who say they like their seats, do you have active seats?

Also Hargreaves, thanks so much for the cup holder idea.... great idea!

The active seats come as part of the Executive Package so I would assume most have them? I have the exec package love the seats

FalconFlyer · 03-29-2014, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the posts. Compared to the 7 Series... the seats don't adjust as much if you can believe that.... Love the performance, compared to the 7, it is kinda funny, this thing feels small....

Hunter5179 · 03-29-2014, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSM

The active seats come as part of the Executive Package so I would assume most have them? I have the exec package love the seats

+1

v12 · 04-03-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconFlyer

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Attached is the photo of my M6....

Love the angle in that shot. Congrats! What a beautiful car.

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FalconFlyer · 04-03-2014, 06:24 PM

Thanks .... Finally getting comfortable with the seats.. However I now found a new problem, I keep looking at the HUD and finding myself doing 130 mph... I guess that is bad

JoeyLeeBMW · 04-03-2014, 08:48 PM

Welcome to the M6 family!

RiverRunner · 04-04-2014, 12:08 AM

Welcome!

hinckley · 04-04-2014, 04:07 AM

Falcon, do you have a 6MT by any chance?

FalconFlyer · 04-04-2014, 09:57 AM

Hey Hinckley.. nope.. went with the DCT

03-26-2014, 03:37 PM	#1
FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	New M6 owner Hello all... Just picked up a 2014 BMW M6, so far I am rather impressed with the car except a two items: 1st, what is up with the cup holders, my bottles of water fly from side to side in the cup holder and one time ended up at my feet. Any luck with any after market suggestions or some type of insert that every other BMW has out there that grasps the bottles? 2nd, wow can I say these are the hardest seats I have ever sat in, way harder than my M5, does anyone out there share that feeling? Also has anyone done anything to them yet? Love to hear everyone's opinions.... Attached is the photo of my M6.... __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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Twitch Massacre Major 320 Rep 1,299 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List I12 BMW i8 [0.00] F13 BMW M6 [0.00]	The front cup holder on my previous gen M6 was simply too small. In this generation I think they overcompensated and went just a tad too big but I'm sure there are rubber or foam inserts that you can find online. As for the seats I find mine to be very comfortable. I have the Executive Package with the ventilated seats that seem to adjust just about every which way you can imagine, and they are extremely comfortable in my opinion, much more than the ones in my '08 were. I can't really imagine a way to make them more comfortable if you don't like yours other than adding some kind of cushion for it or something. __________________ 2015 BMW i8 in Matte Metallic Grey: H&R Springs 21" ADV.1 ADVNL2 MV2 CS Wheels Coming Soon: 2016 BMW M4 GTS De-Winged and Bagged on 22s
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FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Hey guys... thanks so much for the feedback.. I have the executive package as well.. maybe I just have to get used to them. Reguarding the cup holders, when I took delivery of the car, I thought it was missing the insert, like all BMW's have, which is basically a plastic ring with 4 sprung loaded fingers on them which grab your drinks. Maybe I will just have to purchase big gulps from now on from 7-Eleven __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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Hargreaves Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Park City iTrader: (0)	Hiya - Cup Holders - here is the thread that I started on this after experiencing exactly the same issue. These work a treat! http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918533 Hope that helps!
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FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all of the feedback.. those who say they like their seats, do you have active seats? Also Hargreaves, thanks so much for the cup holder idea.... great idea! __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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Laguna Beach Private First Class 59 Rep 184 Posts Drives: i7 M60 Sport Pro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	If you have active seats there is a guy on here that replaced the bags with memory foam and said it was a huge difference. If you don't need the massage ( I don't see the need with mine actually) then take out the bladder and add some memory foam.
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FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the posts. Compared to the 7 Series... the seats don't adjust as much if you can believe that.... Love the performance, compared to the 7, it is kinda funny, this thing feels small.... __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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FalconFlyer Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks .... Finally getting comfortable with the seats.. However I now found a new problem, I keep looking at the HUD and finding myself doing 130 mph... I guess that is bad __________________ 2016 X6M 2016 X5M 2016 750i
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