E46 M3 seats fitted

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:51 pm

RyanB88 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:13 pm Look nice! Are these even comfier than the e85 sport seats?

I've never sat in the sports seats I'm afraid

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:03 pm

Leesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:51 pm
RyanB88 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:13 pm Look nice! Are these even comfier than the e85 sport seats?
I've never sat in the sports seats I'm afraid

They certainly look more padded than Z4 Sport seats, although possibly not quite as shaped if that makes sense?

The tilt release is a push-on plastic item AFAIK, so if you pull it off carefully OP there will still be a short metal lever sticking out but it won't interfere as much and hopefully you could find something to cover it with! Or maybe just cut down the plastic cover?

Anyway a quick photo of a Sport seat for comparison:-

Worcester_spoon · Post by **Worcester_spoon** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:03 pm

Is your car a facelift? Heaerd pre and post facelift wiring looms are different so wonder if this is plug and play for both?

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:07 pm

Worcester_spoon wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:03 pm Is your car a facelift? Heaerd pre and post facelift wiring looms are different so wonder if this is plug and play for both?

Mines a 2003. I was told that late pre-facelift and facelift have different wiring

Worcester_spoon · Post by **Worcester_spoon** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:09 pm

Fab, mines pre facelift too. Adding this to the list!!

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:11 pm

Leesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:50 pm
firebobby wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:39 pm
Leesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:18 pm Nice touch
Do they have lumbar support on both seats ??
Yes...and inflating bolsters
No memory on passenger seats though

Very tempting

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:14 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:03 pm
Leesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:51 pm
RyanB88 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:13 pm Look nice! Are these even comfier than the e85 sport seats?
I've never sat in the sports seats I'm afraid
They certainly look more padded than Z4 Sport seats, although possibly not quite as shaped if that makes sense?

The tilt release is a push-on plastic item AFAIK, so if you pull it off carefully OP there will still be a short metal lever sticking out but it won't interfere as much and hopefully you could find something to cover it with! Or maybe just cut down the plastic cover?

Anyway a quick photo of a Sport seat for comparison:-

Thats interesting about the lever thank you

The sports seats look lightweight as well...I see they use a different style of shoulder seat belt guide...I need to fabrucate something as it a bit high on the body without

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:18 pm

Looking out for some in beige. Got a long wait i think!
Is there anything taken away in terms of Forward/backward space? My non sport seats are right back against the back wall to accomodate my lanky legs. If i lost any length it would be a problem i think..

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:20 pm

Pleased you found some and quickly too. A real bargain.

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:24 pm

Chris_D wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:18 pm Looking out for some in beige. Got a long wait i think!
Is there anything taken away in terms of Forward/backward space? My non sport seats are right back against the back wall to accomodate my lanky legs. If i lost any length it would be a problem i think..

I bet there's a small amount as they are slightly thicker...but marginal. Here's a picture whilst the original passenger seat was still in

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 pm

Leesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:24 pm
Chris_D wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:18 pm Looking out for some in beige. Got a long wait i think!
Is there anything taken away in terms of Forward/backward space? My non sport seats are right back against the back wall to accomodate my lanky legs. If i lost any length it would be a problem i think..
I bet there's a small amount as they are slightly thicker...but marginal. Here's a picture whilst the original passenger seat was still in

Kewl, thx

Looks pukka

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:27 pm

Great buy - done in an afternoon too, they look very comfy

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:41 pm

Marlon wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:27 pm Great buy - done in an afternoon too, they look very comfy

Cheers Marlon they took maybe 30 mins to swap over.
Went out this eve to try them and with the bolsters pumped up they are brill...really grip you tight

Leesfarm07 · Post by **Leesfarm07** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:47 pm

IRD wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:20 pm Pleased you found some and quickly too. A real bargain.

Did you get some?

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:06 am

Do you feel like you are sat higher up in their lowest position? They look higher in your photo but I'm not sure how you had them adjusted.
Glad you like them.

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