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E46 M3 seats fitted
- Leesfarm07
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- Mr Tidy
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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:-
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- Worcester_spoon
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Is your car a facelift? Heaerd pre and post facelift wiring looms are different so wonder if this is plug and play for both?
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- Leesfarm07
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Mines a 2003. I was told that late pre-facelift and facelift have different wiringWorcester_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?
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
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Fab, mines pre facelift too. Adding this to the list!!
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Very temptingLeesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:50 pmYes...and inflating bolsters
No memory on passenger seats though
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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- Leesfarm07
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Thats interesting about the lever thank youMr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:03 pmThey 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:-
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
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
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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..
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..
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Pleased you found some and quickly too. A real bargain.
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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
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
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Kewl, thxLeesfarm07 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:24 pmI 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
Looks pukka
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Great buy - done in an afternoon too, they look very comfy
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- Leesfarm07
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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
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
- Leesfarm07
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Did you get some?
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
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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.
Glad you like them.
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