Performance seat

[M-power CZ]

Hi guys, could you tell me your experiences with OEM Performance seat? How comfortable they are? Do you sit lower than in standard seat?
Thanks a lot

[MilehighM3]

They do sit a bit lower and they are very comfortable. Provided you find comfort in supportive seats like recaros that is.

[M-power CZ]

Thanks for reaction. I checked the BMW website, but it's not possible to buy them....

[FormulaMMM]

About 5 cm lower per this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=339713&page=2

If they're still available, IND can track them down I'm sure http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...-edition-seats

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by M-power CZ

Thanks for reaction. I checked the BMW website, but it's not possible to buy them....

They are no longer available from BMW. I imagine it will be hard to source a new set, but there should be some used ones floating around.

Note that the BMW Performance seats for this car are just re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, so that's an option for you if you can't find a set of the BMW Performance ones.

[M-power CZ]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

About 5 cm lower per this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=339713&page=2

If they're still available, IND can track them down I'm sure http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...-edition-seats

I know that IND can track them, but the price is very high and the shipping to the Czech Republic will cost something
IND is the last choice.
I found them in the EU, brand new, 1 200$ cheaper, but they're with the heating and I don't have a heating in my M3......Is it problem or not? Do you know?

[M-power CZ]

Originally Posted by Hujan

They are no longer available from BMW. I imagine it will be hard to source a new set, but there should be some used ones floating around.

Note that the BMW Performance seats for this car are just re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, so that's an option for you if you can't find a set of the BMW Performance ones.

I don't understand why they're no longer available....the others Performance parts for e9x are still available....
I know that they're re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, but I'd like to buy the OEM part and I love the Alcantara upholstery....

[Apex Everything]

Originally Posted by Hujan

They are no longer available from BMW. I imagine it will be hard to source a new set, but there should be some used ones floating around.

Note that the BMW Performance seats for this car are just re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, so that's an option for you if you can't find a set of the BMW Performance ones.

Are there any airbags in the E92 M3 seat? I know that is a problem sometimes when people want to switch to recaros that did not come from the manufacturer.

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by M-power CZ

I don't understand why they're no longer available....the others Performance parts for e9x are still available....
I know that they're re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, but I'd like to buy the OEM part and I love the Alcantara upholstery....

Not sure why they stopped making them. It's a good question. Maybe demand was low? They were fairly pricey. The alcantara is actually a deal-breaker for me. Looks great, but a total PITA to maintain. I like alcantara on non-contact surfaces (door cards, dash, headliner) but not on wear areas (steering wheel, seats). But to each their own.

Originally Posted by Apex Everything

Are there any airbags in the E92 M3 seat? I know that is a problem sometimes when people want to switch to recaros that did not come from the manufacturer.

Yup. The OEM seats have airbags in the sides. I believe the Recaros can be sourced w/ airbags, but I am not 100% sure.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by M-power CZ

I don't understand why they're no longer available....the others Performance parts for e9x are still available....
I know that they're re-upholstered Recaro Sportsters, but I'd like to buy the OEM part and I love the Alcantara upholstery....

Try Leebmann24 or Salesafter. They also pop up from time to time on eBay Kleinanzeigen.

[M-power CZ]

Originally Posted by swagon

Try Leebmann24 or Salesafter. They also pop up from time to time on eBay Kleinanzeigen.

Thanks, may be they have it