BMW Performance Seats

rzm3 · 07-18-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KINGLEH

whats up with the seating positions compared to the e92 stock seats?

does anyone know if it sits lower.. im 6"5 and would like to sit lower in the car....

I asked a few owners and they said that the seat actually sits higher.

markymarc1979 · 07-18-2009, 12:18 PM

Those seats are for extreme enthusiasts only. The seats that come with the M3 are so nice, I'm not sure why anyone would want to change. But to each their own.

tom @ eas · 07-18-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

Those seats are for extreme enthusiasts only. The seats that come with the M3 are so nice, I'm not sure why anyone would want to change. But to each their own.

If moving towards a set of pole positions, I can see saving about 45 reasons per side.

Stock seats are heavy.

ponch_ki · 07-19-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

i know its a little bit OT: but i just had to ask, what are those three circular things by the shifter?

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-19-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3manila

i know its a little bit OT: but i just had to ask, what are those three circular things by the shifter?

Those are Performance gages sold in 3-unit pods to monitor things like oil pressure, EGT, voltage, boost, water temperature, AFR, etc...

EAS sells those pods with the three gages and all the installation hardware necessary to fit them into your car. (you choose the 3 gages you like the most from a short list)

ecksreturns · 07-19-2009, 10:38 AM

Is EAS selling them already? I don't see them on their site and I have been waiting for them for quite some time!

tom @ eas · 07-20-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

Is EAS selling them already? I don't see them on their site and I have been waiting for them for quite some time!

We're hoping to have our shipment arrive in a couple of weeks and making the announcement soon.

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, just PM me directly.

J08M3 · 07-20-2009, 01:37 PM

BMW Performance seats look great! Are they comfortable for daily driving?

503Alex · 07-20-2009, 01:38 PM

That is an awesome setup with the alcantara and white stitching! I like how the rear is matched to the Performance seat style.

KonigsTiger · 07-20-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 503Alex

That is an awesome setup with the alcantara and white stitching! I like how the rear is matched to the Performance seat style.

Here goes again, this is work in progress and still missing 4 pt seat belts:

503Alex · 07-20-2009, 01:59 PM

The 4pt belts will really tie it in nicely!

jk6672 · 07-20-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

If moving towards a set of pole positions, I can see saving about 45 reasons per side.

Stock seats are heavy.

how is daily driving comfort with those Recaro pole positions?
can you use a 4 pnt application without getting in the way of a rear passanger?

KonigsTiger · 07-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk6672

how is daily driving comfort with those Recaro pole positions?
can you use a 4 pnt application without getting in the way of a rear passanger?

No way you can us a 4 point without effectively eliminating the us of the rear seats.

tom @ eas · 07-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk6672

how is daily driving comfort with those Recaro pole positions?
can you use a 4 pnt application without getting in the way of a rear passanger?

We've done a couple of OC to Vegas drives with no discomfort - the seats really keep you in place with very little bracing needed during cornering.

Rear passengers will be a bit pressed to get into the back seat, even more so with a 4-point harness. Since no one is ever in the backseat, this wasn't a concern.

KonigsTiger · 07-20-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We've done a couple of OC to Vegas drives with no discomfort - the seats really keep you in place with very little bracing needed during cornering.

Rear passengers will be a bit pressed to get into the back seat, even more so with a 4-point harness. Since no one is ever in the backseat, this wasn't a concern.

Agreed entirely. The rear bar can also be a bit dangerous if someone in the rear seat dives into it in an accident, though this theoretically should not happen if you are wearing a seat belt as it will restrain you, however, I don´t intent to us the rear seat for anything other than maybe the kids that are not tall enough anyway to hit the bar in case of accident. If ever desired, the rear bar can be removed in about 15 minutes.

jk6672 · 07-20-2009, 11:26 PM

could you use the stock seat belt with the way the seat is designed?

KonigsTiger · 07-21-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk6672

could you use the stock seat belt with the way the seat is designed?

Yea sure you can, stock seat belts are 100% usable and look perfect. I went with 4 pot seat belts because the hold you down to the seat a lot tighter.

fansari · 09-02-2009, 02:35 PM

I have the BMW Performance Seats in my car. Still trying to resolve the issue with the Airbag and Seat Belt warning, since they hijack the instrument cluster display and are very annoying.

Other than that, these seats are height adjustable, they basically have two height settings. I am 6' and have them at the higher setting (as they came) and I have about 3 to 4 inches between my head and the sealing. I tried the lower setting and it seemed too low for me. I think it takes it down at least 2 inches. The seats have to be removed from the car to adjust the height. It requires an allen key to undo the bolts.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 09-09-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

I have a prototype working (M3 has Pole Positions, no airbags or occupancy sensor) with no codes as we speak.

Boards are now being assembled.

When is that going to be released?

tom @ eas · 09-09-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene-TAIWAN

When is that going to be released?

this was released back in June. More info in this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273704

07-18-2009, 12:18 PM	#24
markymarc1979 Banned 268 Rep 2,534 Posts Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 [0.00] 2012 BMW 750xi [0.00]	Those seats are for extreme enthusiasts only. The seats that come with the M3 are so nice, I'm not sure why anyone would want to change. But to each their own.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-19-2009, 10:38 AM	#28
ecksreturns Commander-in-Chief 24 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3,2013 M5 and M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: India iTrader: (0)	Is EAS selling them already? I don't see them on their site and I have been waiting for them for quite some time!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2009, 01:37 PM	#30
J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	BMW Performance seats look great! Are they comfortable for daily driving? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2009, 01:38 PM	#31
503Alex Captain 67 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	That is an awesome setup with the alcantara and white stitching! I like how the rear is matched to the Performance seat style. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#33
503Alex Captain 67 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	The 4pt belts will really tie it in nicely! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2009, 11:26 PM	#38
jk6672 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca iTrader: (2)	could you use the stock seat belt with the way the seat is designed?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#40
fansari Private 12 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3, White/Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carmel, IN iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW Performance Seats in my car. Still trying to resolve the issue with the Airbag and Seat Belt warning, since they hijack the instrument cluster display and are very annoying. Other than that, these seats are height adjustable, they basically have two height settings. I am 6' and have them at the higher setting (as they came) and I have about 3 to 4 inches between my head and the sealing. I tried the lower setting and it seemed too low for me. I think it takes it down at least 2 inches. The seats have to be removed from the car to adjust the height. It requires an allen key to undo the bolts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote