Splitting a performance seat?

NJ 1161 · 01-22-2013, 02:59 PM

Decided I would like to get my bmw perf seats re trimmed in bmw cinnamon orange. ( and the rest of the interior)

Has anyone split a seat ready for trim? Do the backs unclip? Is the seat glued? Any advice appreciated?

M-HA286 · 02-06-2013, 02:11 AM

hello, i did this a while back, it is no problem, but be carefull with the silver trims..they can brake easily..( screwed and clipped frontpart)

THE TECH · 02-06-2013, 08:59 AM

Been done many times. Yes you can remove the rear piece.

Powerbeast · 02-06-2013, 12:29 PM

Been done by a few people on here and iND has done them.

NJ 1161 · 02-08-2013, 04:04 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. Is there any guides available or can anyone give more details on splitting them.

THE TECH · 02-08-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

Thanks for the replies guys. Is there any guides available or can anyone give more details on splitting them.

Probably gonna be a trial and error on your part. You can contact Recaro and see if they might help out.

NJ 1161 · 02-11-2013, 07:30 AM

It's the 'error' bit that worries me!

THE TECH · 02-11-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ 1161

It's the 'error' bit that worries me!

You can take it to an upholstery shop if you're worried.

NJ 1161 · 02-11-2013, 11:51 AM

They are going to a trimmer. However he says he as never split a cs Recaro before, so thought I'd try and find out as much as poss in preparation.

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M-HA286 Private 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: e90M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	hello, i did this a while back, it is no problem, but be carefull with the silver trims..they can brake easily..( screwed and clipped frontpart) __________________ current E90 M3, CRT Exhaust, G-Power SC, Performance interieur
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NJ 1161 Major 75 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 335D M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys. Is there any guides available or can anyone give more details on splitting them. __________________
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02-11-2013, 11:51 AM	#9
NJ 1161 Major 75 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 335D M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They are going to a trimmer. However he says he as never split a cs Recaro before, so thought I'd try and find out as much as poss in preparation. __________________
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