BMW Performance Seats

surlynkid · 02-04-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

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Originally Posted by SpeedFreek

Just had mine installed prior to Christmas - and my BPM coding cable arrived in the mail today! Can't wait to 'complete the installation'!

I have found the support to be excellent - certainly better than the OEM leather seats. Next track day will tell the true story...

And I don't think it is possible to buy only one seat - from what I understand, you'll have to buy both seats - then its up to you if you want to just install one seat...I don't know what the implications are for a drivers seat only install...

Seats can be purchased separately, can't see why someone would want only one.

Because the track driver is in the driver's seat. The passenger seat is not used for racing. A passenger does not need the extra support. Does everyone that buys a performance recaro or OMP seat always install them in pairs? Plus, it cuts the price in half.

tom @ eas · 02-04-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by surlynkid

Because the track driver is in the driver's seat. The passenger seat is not used for racing. A passenger does not need the extra support. Does everyone that buys a performance recaro or OMP seat always install them in pairs? Plus, it cuts the price in half.

I wouldn't classify these as a "racing" type seat.

There are much lighter seats out there for racing. If set on this particular style, even the Sportster CS series would be half the weight - since the airbags are omitted. .

F16RCE · 02-04-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

You will need the wiring kit in order for the heating feature to be restored.

Thanks

jonasaurus · 02-04-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by surlynkid

anybody just install one of these? i only want the driver's seat. i am not interested in the passenger seat. pics? if i leave the original passenger seat in place, i assume all the airbag, seat belt valet, etc will work on that side.

Yep only installed the driver side, you can check my build thread in my sig. Everything on the passenger side works just fine as does the drivers.

surlynkid · 02-04-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

I wouldn't classify these as a "racing" type seat.

There are much lighter seats out there for racing. If set on this particular style, even the Sportster CS series would be half the weight - since the airbags are omitted. .

i am not willing to give up the safety of the airbag as this is still a DD in addition to track days. i am not worried about the weight either. if i was worried about 10 lbs in the car, i would do better to drop from 193 to 183.