Compilations of Euro Mods for US M3s

Jack28 · 02-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Kev once you do the seats please let me know how it turns out... I will FOR SURE
do the Seats to! This is the One big thing that pisses me off on the US Spec...
Other things are easily changeable...
Im gonna order the Parts for the Seats In FR this week as well as the Mirrors,
Front driver side coin holder, and Rear fog light switch...

Please keep us posted!

Thanks!

SlammedR8 · 02-10-2009, 11:07 PM

My Canadian spec E93 M3 came with Euro seat bottoms!!

One huge advantage to the E93, I sat in my buddys E92 M3 and the seats are two different worlds. It is exactly like a 335 seat bottom (sport package). Out of curiousity, What is the cost on the seat bottoms?

Big Windy · 02-11-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully we'll be able to find a way to integrate the sensor into the Euro seat cushions.

it still should be easy enough to change out the thigh supports. i wonder if they have to be stitched though. i know that bmw outsources their seats to a third party, so this could be a bit tricky trying to have a local dealer do an install.

i'm going to the local dealer this week and will get quotes on those part numbers in euro.

Kev · 02-11-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

it still should be easy enough to change out the thigh supports. i wonder if they have to be stitched though. i know that bmw outsources their seats to a third party, so this could be a bit tricky trying to have a local dealer do an install.

i'm going to the local dealer this week and will get quotes on those part numbers in euro.

Most likely, I will have a local upholstery shop do the seat bottom conversion

Kev · 02-11-2009, 08:04 AM

What I have done so far:

1. Euro sun visors
2. Euro mirror glass
3. Rear cup holder

What I plan to do:

1. Euro seat bottoms
2. Rear foglight switch
3. Smoker's delete package
4. Euro front bumper

CSMRX7 · 02-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the info. As slammed said the Canadian E93 has the euro seat bottom, but the e90 doesn't. Also the CDN e90 comes with the euro non-split armrest. I wonder if it would be easier to source these parts out of Canada for the US owners?

GT3 Tim · 02-11-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

I wonder if it would be easier to source these parts out of Canada for the US owners?

Good idea.

Big Windy · 02-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

What I have done so far:

1. Euro sun visors
2. Euro mirror glass
3. Rear cup holder

What I plan to do:

1. Euro seat bottoms
2. Rear foglight switch
3. Smoker's delete package
4. Euro front bumper

please let us know if you get the p/n for the foglight conversion with '09 switch.

pepper · 02-11-2009, 10:19 AM

Kev , let us know how it goes

Gelsenpower · 02-12-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

please let us know if you get the p/n for the foglight conversion with '09 switch.

this ?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=131151&page=5

doba_s · 02-12-2009, 11:17 PM

i also think that M3s in Japan have a different springs ... sits a bit lower than US M3

youyou · 02-12-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammedm3

My Canadian spec E93 M3 came with Euro seat bottoms!!

One huge advantage to the E93, I sat in my buddys E92 M3 and the seats are two different worlds. It is exactly like a 335 seat bottom (sport package). Out of curiousity, What is the cost on the seat bottoms?

+1
Same in my E93 M3 in Canada.
I think all E93's come with the Euro Spec seat bottoms.

Big Windy · 02-13-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gelsenpower

this ?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=131151&page=5

no, i think we determined that was for the '08 switch...it is hard to know though for sure without ordering.

Big Windy · 02-13-2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Part numbers for Euro front seat bottom cushions:

Thigh support upholstery 52 10 7 139 702
Seat upholstery 52 10 8 042 873

Silver Novillo Leather seat cover part numbers:

Cover, seat, Palladium Silver 52 10 8 043 099
Cover, cloth, thigh support, Palladium Silver 52 10 8 043 105

Got some quotes today:

Thigh support upholstery 52 10 7 139 702 (18,30 euro)
Seat upholstery 52 10 8 042 873 (52,70 euro)

Euro visors 52,30 euro

All prices are not incl. VAT (19%)

Seth_Horwitz · 02-13-2009, 12:06 PM

Big Windy-
Do you have to get different foam cushions as well? That seems really cheap. (Especially because Americans won't have to pay VAT if we find a dealer that will ship them.)

mPlasticDesign · 02-13-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

please let us know if you get the p/n for the foglight conversion with '09 switch.

I don't think it is for the 09's but this might be of interest to others:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...oglight+switch

Big Windy · 02-13-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Part numbers for Euro front seat bottom cushions:

Thigh support upholstery 52 10 7 139 702
Seat upholstery 52 10 8 042 873

Silver Novillo Leather seat cover part numbers:

Cover, seat, Palladium Silver 52 10 8 043 099
Cover, cloth, thigh support, Palladium Silver 52 10 8 043 105

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth_Horwitz

Big Windy-
Do you have to get different foam cushions as well? That seems really cheap. (Especially because Americans won't have to pay VAT if we find a dealer that will ship them.)

This is a good question. When I went back on RealOEM to check, I realized that the first part number for the thigh support upholstery has no leather on it. So you have to order the corresponding leather piece as well. I don't have a quote on this, but I imagine it is easily 100 euro.

Gelsenpower · 02-14-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

no, i think we determined that was for the '08 switch...it is hard to know though for sure without ordering.

those are definitively for 09 models:

part numbers:

61 31 9 169 400 - for cars with rain sensor (S521A)
61 31 9 169 399 - for cars without rain sensor
without front fog switch and without thumb wheel

Kev · 11-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Bump for Euro-spec conversion!

Things that I have accomplished so far:

1. Euro sun visors
2. Euro mirror glass
3. Rear cup holder
4. Rear foglight switch
5. Euro front bumper

What I plan to do:
1. Euro seat bottoms

muzeon · 11-07-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

As requested"

01 MIRROR GLAS, HEATED, WIDE-ANGLE, LEFT 1 51168046499
01 MIRROR GLAS, HEATED, WIDE-ANGLE, RIGHT 1 51168046500

FOR VEHICLES WITH
FOLD-IN OUTSIDE MIRROR
S313A=YES
01 MIRROR GLAS, HEATED, WIDE-ANGLE, LEFT ELEKTROCHROM 1 51168041951
01 MIRROR GLAS, HEATED, WIDE-ANGLE, RIGHT ELEKTROCHROM 1 51168041952

Where can I buy the mirrors? I have powered folding mirrors. Just tried searching Tischer.com, no luck. Thanks!

Kev · 11-07-2009, 07:28 PM

RoverActive or one of the board sponsors can get those for you, Rennspec for example can get you any Euro parts that you need / want.

muzeon · 11-09-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

RoverActive or one of the board sponsors can get those for you, Rennspec for example can get you any Euro parts that you need / want.

Thanks! I'll talk to Jason @ Rennspec about it!

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CSMRX7 Lieutenant 44 Rep 583 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. As slammed said the Canadian E93 has the euro seat bottom, but the e90 doesn't. Also the CDN e90 comes with the euro non-split armrest. I wonder if it would be easier to source these parts out of Canada for the US owners?
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Bump for Euro-spec conversion! Things that I have accomplished so far: 1. Euro sun visors 2. Euro mirror glass 3. Rear cup holder 4. Rear foglight switch 5. Euro front bumper What I plan to do: 1. Euro seat bottoms __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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