Exiting 2021 X5M Competition

Bayareabmwguy · 05-23-2021, 12:19 AM

Hello friends. I'm a long time reader, first time poster. I just picked up a 2021 X5M competition. I post this in all seriousness.

When I got out of the driver's seat, I noticed the seat bolster next to my left thigh was stiff. This made getting out of the car was a bit difficult. Unfortunately, about 3 hours ago, when I was getting out of the car, the bolster hit my balls on the way out and I folded to the ground.

Is there a special way of getting out? I have had multiple SUVs in the past and I usually just slide out. When I Instinctually did this today, I was left in the fetal position.

I am now considering getting running boards to set my foot on it when I exit. Am I the only one running into this issue?

Thanks in advance!

Tenac · 05-23-2021, 03:04 AM

HAHAHHA sorry no help but great post! I don't have this issue with mine but I am on the taller side maybe that helps.

Busa Dave · 05-23-2021, 05:41 AM

We used to howl in laughter when my dad used to get caught in the bolster and moan "my testicles are caught". That was in the 89 or 90 and her was in his mid 70's then. Need to change the type of underwear or maybe you need to get something with less performance seating.

I have this vehicle as well and it is a challenge but if you pay attention you can keep the "boys" happy.

MOTOP · 05-23-2021, 06:06 AM

I'm upper, upper class high society
God's gift to ballroom notoriety
And I always fill my ballroom
The event is never small
All the social papers say I've got the biggest balls of all

AC/DC

speedyman · 05-23-2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fe03h20

I'm upper, upper class high society
God's gift to ballroom notoriety
And I always fill my ballroom
The event is never small
All the social papers say I've got the biggest balls of all

AC/DC

Great stuff Man!
I was seriously considering the X5M Comp but just could not deal with that seat configuration and went with the M50i which I am extremely pleased with. I get the bolstering in a higher performing vehicle and all that jazz but C'mon Man, this is is an SUV not a Z06 or 911. They do look very cool however.

Busa Dave · 05-23-2021, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by speedyman

Great stuff Man!
I was seriously considering the X5M Comp but just could not deal with that seat configuration and went with the M50i which I am extremely pleased with. I get the bolstering in a higher performing vehicle and all that jazz but C'mon Man, this is is an SUV not a Z06 or 911. They do look very cool however.

My C7 Z06 is easier to get in and out of than the X5M! No fricking joke.

GrussGott · 05-24-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayareabmwguy

Is there a special way of getting out? I have had multiple SUVs in the past and I usually just slide out. When I Instinctually did this today, I was left in the fetal position.

I am now considering getting running boards to set my foot on it when I exit. Am I the only one running into this issue?

Thanks in advance!

Really_fat_ninja · 05-25-2021, 10:38 PM

My balls must be too small. I haven’t had this happen to me

Axxlrod · 05-28-2021, 11:38 PM

Switch to Tommy John's. Seriously.

secretariat · 06-02-2021, 09:53 AM

My baby is a cry cry baby
She sits on my lap and balls
My baby is a top mechanic
She works with my nuts until
She'll do it, do it, do it
do it, do it, do it, she'll go down, she'll go down.

John Mellencamp

fundamentals · 06-04-2021, 11:24 AM

It's not funny but I was just speaking to my wife about this same issue.
The seats are great once you actually get in but I have had this happen to me on at least three occasions. It does not help that I'm pretty close to the side wall in my garage.

Bayareabmwguy · 06-08-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fundamentals

It's not funny but I was just speaking to my wife about this same issue.
The seats are great once you actually get in but I have had this happen to me on at least three occasions. It does not help that I'm pretty close to the side wall in my garage.

Yes, exactly. I'm trying to figure out a solution. My balls are normal sized, I'm not super short and I never had this problem with other SUVs (Range Rover, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Pathfinder) or my McLaren. It's when I slide out, the boys are at risk.

I know it's sac-religious to get runner boards on an X5MC but I might have to.

Busa Dave · 06-09-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayareabmwguy

Yes, exactly. I'm trying to figure out a solution. My balls are normal sized, I'm not super short and I never had this problem with other SUVs (Range Rover, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Pathfinder) or my McLaren. It's when I slide out, the boys are at risk.

I know it's sac-religious to get runner boards on an X5MC but I might have to.

Platform shoes!!!!

Hit_Apex · 06-11-2021, 06:00 PM

Was waiting for the sack segue. Nicely done.

nv6425 · 06-13-2021, 05:10 AM

Never a dull moment on Bimmerpost, except that dull pain you feel in your stomach when you drag your jewels across the seat bolster...

Are these the same seats in the M5? I found my M5 seats to be very comfortable and never experienced this issue, perhaps because I was "standing up" to exit the vehicle.

-Vanguard- · 06-13-2021, 02:09 PM

I dont know how you guys deal with the aggressive seat bolsters. It feels like they are made of metal. I was already uncomfortable on my test drive. My hips were actually sore.

Kind of a big let down.

I wish bmw would offer comfort seats with the x M versions since 99.9% of owners are not tracking a 3 ton monster.

Busa Dave · 06-13-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

I dont know how you guys deal with the aggressive seat bolsters. It feels like they are made of metal. I was already uncomfortable on my test drive. My hips were actually sore.

Kind of a big let down.

I am no longer looking at the X6M because of it and looking either at M50i or other brands. The RSQ8 bolsters are much softer. Test drove one today.

I wish bmw would offer comfort seats with the x M versions since 99.9% of owners are not tracking a 3 ton monster.

Sorry but that is why they make the M50

Personally this is the wife daily driver vehicle but we both very much like these seats. One reason we bought one.

Noneya · 06-22-2021, 10:24 AM

Conclusion - not the best car if you have low hanging balls or shall we say wide hips.

fundamentals · 06-22-2021, 02:49 PM

The only way around this issue is to step wide into the vehicle. In my case when I'm out of my garage then it's not bad at all. Due to the fact I don't have much space when getting out in my garage then it's a drag

. Never had this issue with my RS5.

HZX540e · 06-22-2021, 08:11 PM

I was looking at the build sheet for my 2021 X5MC and noticed that it has and option code LBC. I asked the service advisor and he said that's a special seat option, low balls clearance option. It's part of the wide hips executive package for people with low hanging balls.

155ND · 06-23-2021, 05:47 AM

i'm squeezing my legs together reading this thread

the way i exit the car is to push off with my left leg so that my ass is pushed upwards as i exit, thereby bypassing the seat bolster. rubber mats help with traction when pushing off. USA guys with left hand drive cars would push off on exit using their right leg of course (taking care not to bump your head on the way out!).

"most surreal thread" award to this thread

fstezaws · 08-14-2021, 09:51 PM

Former M5C competition owner. Sold it to get a 992 because I valued the lightness and sportiness of the Porsche, but now I want an M5 as a highway cruiser and general daily driver. Honestly I think the ground clearance and stance of the X5M is just as delightful.

I test drove one this summer to see if I'd like it, and no joke I experienced this same thing. It totally mashed my nuts as I slid out of the seat. I didn't fall over, but it wasn't comfortable that's for sure.

I never had this in the M5s I've owned and I chalk that up to having to stand up to get out of the seat rather than just kind of lean out in the X5.

05-23-2021, 12:19 AM	#1
Bayareabmwguy New Member 9 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Mclaren Join Date: May 2021 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	Exiting 2021 X5M Competition Hello friends. I'm a long time reader, first time poster. I just picked up a 2021 X5M competition. I post this in all seriousness. When I got out of the driver's seat, I noticed the seat bolster next to my left thigh was stiff. This made getting out of the car was a bit difficult. Unfortunately, about 3 hours ago, when I was getting out of the car, the bolster hit my balls on the way out and I folded to the ground. Is there a special way of getting out? I have had multiple SUVs in the past and I usually just slide out. When I Instinctually did this today, I was left in the fetal position. I am now considering getting running boards to set my foot on it when I exit. Am I the only one running into this issue? Thanks in advance!
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Tenac Brigadier General 4539 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: All Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	HAHAHHA sorry no help but great post! I don't have this issue with mine but I am on the taller side maybe that helps. __________________ 2022 M8 Comp Convertible 2023 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2019 718 Cayman Base 2015 M235 Manual On the list for the M2 CS
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Busa Dave Private 72 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	We used to howl in laughter when my dad used to get caught in the bolster and moan "my testicles are caught". That was in the 89 or 90 and her was in his mid 70's then. Need to change the type of underwear or maybe you need to get something with less performance seating. I have this vehicle as well and it is a challenge but if you pay attention you can keep the "boys" happy. __________________ 2021 Mineral White X5 M
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MOTOP Lieutenant 253 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i, 2018 Raptor Join Date: May 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm upper, upper class high society God's gift to ballroom notoriety And I always fill my ballroom The event is never small All the social papers say I've got the biggest balls of all AC/DC
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secretariat Major 953 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	My baby is a cry cry baby She sits on my lap and balls My baby is a top mechanic She works with my nuts until She'll do it, do it, do it do it, do it, do it, she'll go down, she'll go down. John Mellencamp
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fundamentals Private First Class 76 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 21 X5M Comp.22 AMG SL63 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	It's not funny but I was just speaking to my wife about this same issue. The seats are great once you actually get in but I have had this happen to me on at least three occasions. It does not help that I'm pretty close to the side wall in my garage.
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-Vanguard- Lieutenant Colonel 1176 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2021 X6M Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I dont know how you guys deal with the aggressive seat bolsters. It feels like they are made of metal. I was already uncomfortable on my test drive. My hips were actually sore. Kind of a big let down. I wish bmw would offer comfort seats with the x M versions since 99.9% of owners are not tracking a 3 ton monster. Last edited by -Vanguard-; 06-23-2021 at 09:58 AM..
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Noneya Second Lieutenant 252 Rep 236 Posts Drives: '21 X5MC, '14 X1 35i M sport Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 X5MC [0.00]	Conclusion - not the best car if you have low hanging balls or shall we say wide hips.
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fundamentals Private First Class 76 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 21 X5M Comp.22 AMG SL63 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The only way around this issue is to step wide into the vehicle. In my case when I'm out of my garage then it's not bad at all. Due to the fact I don't have much space when getting out in my garage then it's a drag. Never had this issue with my RS5.
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HZX540e Lieutenant 374 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 2021 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	I was looking at the build sheet for my 2021 X5MC and noticed that it has and option code LBC. I asked the service advisor and he said that's a special seat option, low balls clearance option. It's part of the wide hips executive package for people with low hanging balls.
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155ND Lieutenant 907 Rep 457 Posts Drives: X5MC Marina Bay Blue Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK (Lancashire) iTrader: (0)	i'm squeezing my legs together reading this thread the way i exit the car is to push off with my left leg so that my ass is pushed upwards as i exit, thereby bypassing the seat bolster. rubber mats help with traction when pushing off. USA guys with left hand drive cars would push off on exit using their right leg of course (taking care not to bump your head on the way out!). "most surreal thread" award to this thread __________________ X5MC 2020 MBB
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fstezaws Private First Class 91 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2020 911 S — 2022 X5 M50 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ—USA iTrader: (0)	Former M5C competition owner. Sold it to get a 992 because I valued the lightness and sportiness of the Porsche, but now I want an M5 as a highway cruiser and general daily driver. Honestly I think the ground clearance and stance of the X5M is just as delightful. I test drove one this summer to see if I'd like it, and no joke I experienced this same thing. It totally mashed my nuts as I slid out of the seat. I didn't fall over, but it wasn't comfortable that's for sure. I never had this in the M5s I've owned and I chalk that up to having to stand up to get out of the seat rather than just kind of lean out in the X5.
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