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GTR-M3 · 03-20-2008, 12:47 AM

I searched and couldn't really find anything. But has anyone put in racing seats into the new M3, i wonder if i can put in Bride seats???

chicagobimmerboy · 03-20-2008, 12:59 AM

Get a pair of Sparco Millano's in Alcantara, or a pair of Recaro's. Each will offer a custom seat track system for the E92

GTR-M3 · 03-20-2008, 01:31 AM

Cool, thanx i appriciate it, i'll look into the Recaro's...

GewoW · 03-23-2008, 02:23 AM

I asked about this long time ago..wanted to add Recaro Sporster CS seats. I also wanted to check and see if the 1-series Performance parts seats (same ones, but "bmw" branded) were able to be added to the M3.

Here's my original thread...not much action! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...93#post2064393

Nucking Futs! · 04-01-2008, 09:06 AM

I'd like to know as well especially the cost of the brackets/sliders/rails & if there's a solution already available to deativate the side airbag light from coming on. Where's the cheapest place to get those seats & how much? Slightly off-topic...My friend just traded in his Evo VIII for an Evo X. I thought those Recaro's in his VIII was comfy & held me in place really well until I sat in the X. The Recaro's in the X are even more comfy!

GewoW · 04-01-2008, 12:27 PM

Prices for the sporster CS are i THINK either 1200 or 1400 a seat, and 1700 for leather..

Brackets are supposedly best if you have someone make your own, as I heard (don't take my word for it please) that Recaro brackets are weak, and they should cost somewhat close to 150$ each.

Nucking Futs! · 04-01-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Prices for the sporster CS are i THINK either 1200 or 1400 a seat, and 1700 for leather..

Brackets are supposedly best if you have someone make your own, as I heard (don't take my word for it please) that Recaro brackets are weak, and they should cost somewhat close to 150$ each.

Thx for the info. $1200-$1700 each? Umm, they're nice & all but I'm not sure I can justify it. Now, if the seatbacks were cf then I'd probably be down for that!

GewoW · 04-01-2008, 11:10 PM

For CF things, they'll be at least 2500+ MIN!!!

It ain't cheap!! (unfortunately!

)

gasman · 04-01-2008, 11:47 PM

This is what I want....color and all. I wish I was in Europe as I'd have this color inside my AW!!

GewoW · 04-01-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman

This is what I want....color and all. I wish I was in Europe as I'd have this color inside my AW!!

Why don't you take a wild guess what seats those are...

Hint: They start with "Re", end with "ster CS" and were mentioned previously!

Oh and, what color is that? Europe specific?

Nucking Futs! · 04-02-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

For CF things, they'll be at least 2500+ MIN!!!

It ain't cheap!! (unfortunately!

)

Yeah, I know wishful thinking on my part.

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Originally Posted by gasman

This is what I want....color and all. I wish I was in Europe as I'd have this color inside my AW!!

I can't imagine how much those cost if they were ever sold in the U.S. I'm sure somebody and/or a vendor can get ahold of them including the black version from the Euro BMW Performance Parts catalog.

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

I can't imagine how much those cost if they were ever sold in the U.S. I'm sure somebody and/or a vendor can get ahold of them including the black version from the Euro BMW Performance Parts catalog.

You haven't read any of my posts!!!

They do come in NA, but they have no air-bags. They are 12-1400/seat or 1700 for leather (those there are not leather), and they're the Recaro Sportster CS!

Nucking Futs! · 04-02-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

You haven't read any of my posts!!!

They do come in NA, but they have no air-bags. They are 12-1400/seat or 1700 for leather (those there are not leather), and they're the Recaro Sportster CS!

Oops, I meant I can't imagine how much the BMW Performance version would cost when a vendor gets ahold of them.

gasman · 04-02-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Why don't you take a wild guess what seats those are...

Hint: They start with "Re", end with "ster CS" and were mentioned previously!

No shit, Captain Obvious! I posted the pic. I didn't ask what seats they were. I simply stated that I liked them in that specific color! That's the same color as the interior of my white Range Rover sport. IMO, it looks very nice.

KonigsTiger · 04-02-2008, 07:36 PM

Those seats do look hot, but honestly around 1,500 per seat sounds a bit low. How much is each OE seat? I´m sure much more than that!!! What about air bags, electronics and all that?

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman

No shit, Captain Obvious! I posted the pic. I didn't ask what seats they were. I simply stated that I liked them in that specific color! That's the same color as the interior of my white Range Rover sport. IMO, it looks very nice.

<3 (It looks immensely nice actually)

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Those seats do look hot, but honestly around 1,500 per seat sounds a bit low. How much is each OE seat? I´m sure much more than that!!! What about air bags, electronics and all that?

Actually it's a good price (at least here), if not a tad expensive. The price is for the seat, no brackets, no airbags, no electronics, no CF nothing...just the (not even leather! lol) upholstery + great engineering!

KonigsTiger · 04-02-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

<3 (It looks immensely nice actually)

Actually it's a good price (at least here), if not a tad expensive. The price is for the seat, no brackets, no airbags, no electronics, no CF nothing...just the (not even leather! lol) upholstery + great engineering!

Got it, thanks!!! Wouldn't it be a mess to deal with all the electronics, air bags, etc...?

GewoW · 04-02-2008, 09:34 PM

Yup, that too. Forgot about that. Again, if you want a lighter, MUCH more supportive seat, get this...but you really must want it, because you will be sacrificing quite a bit, as well as paying for it!!

Nucking Futs! · 04-03-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hakaida442

Don't forget the speakers under the seats for those with premium sound.

I didn't know there were speakers underneath the seats w/the premium sound option. Is it like a mini-bass/sub or a midbass speaker? Does anybody have a diagram of all the speakers?

The more I thought about it, the more I realized I just can't justify a minimum of $3000 for seats & all required parts (rails, sliders & airbag sensor issues). Oh well...

GewoW · 04-03-2008, 02:55 AM

Yeah I know. I was thinking about it, but then decided it will be a large trade-off + it costs...I decided that when I get mine, I'm gonna try and get the euro seat bottoms.

There is a picture of the speakers somewhere. I don't remember where. Maybe search, but I don't recall if I saw it on this site. Sorry

Nucking Futs! · 04-03-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Yeah I know. I was thinking about it, but then decided it will be a large trade-off + it costs...I decided that when I get mine, I'm gonna try and get the euro seat bottoms.

There is a picture of the speakers somewhere. I don't remember where. Maybe search, but I don't recall if I saw it on this site. Sorry

I heard the euro seat bottoms are a couple hundred dollars...each!

I'd like to have them as well.

KonigsTiger · 04-03-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Yeah I know. I was thinking about it, but then decided it will be a large trade-off + it costs...I decided that when I get mine, I'm gonna try and get the euro seat bottoms.

There is a picture of the speakers somewhere. I don't remember where. Maybe search, but I don't recall if I saw it on this site. Sorry

Yea, I think its too complicated with all the electronics etc...!!! Not worth it!

03-20-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
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03-20-2008, 01:31 AM	#3
GTR-M3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Bmw M3 V8 M-DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanx i appriciate it, i'll look into the Recaro's... __________________ *NO GUTS, NO GLORY! ///M3 TUNER* *PASSION DOES NOT COMPROMISE*

03-23-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 555 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	I asked about this long time ago..wanted to add Recaro Sporster CS seats. I also wanted to check and see if the 1-series Performance parts seats (same ones, but "bmw" branded) were able to be added to the M3. Here's my original thread...not much action! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...93#post2064393 __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-01-2008, 09:06 AM	#5
Nucking Futs! Captain Drives: E92 Melbourne red/black M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: All over Dallas! Posts: 983 iTrader: (5)	I'd like to know as well especially the cost of the brackets/sliders/rails & if there's a solution already available to deativate the side airbag light from coming on. Where's the cheapest place to get those seats & how much? Slightly off-topic...My friend just traded in his Evo VIII for an Evo X. I thought those Recaro's in his VIII was comfy & held me in place really well until I sat in the X. The Recaro's in the X are even more comfy! __________________ 07' GSJ-10 1GR-FE - Blacked out & slightly modded for the streets. The closes thing to offroading I'll ever do is go over a curb...w/my V-rated truck summer tires! 08' E92 S65B40 (M-DCT 7-Speed) - Weekend cruiser...Volk Time Attack & carbon fiber FTW!

04-01-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 555 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Prices for the sporster CS are i THINK either 1200 or 1400 a seat, and 1700 for leather.. Brackets are supposedly best if you have someone make your own, as I heard (don't take my word for it please) that Recaro brackets are weak, and they should cost somewhat close to 150$ each. __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

03-20-2008, 12:59 AM	#2
chicagobimmerboy First Lieutenant Drives: Un esotico Italiano ;) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	Get a pair of Sparco Millano's in Alcantara, or a pair of Recaro's. Each will offer a custom seat track system for the E92

04-01-2008, 11:10 PM	#8
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 555 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	For CF things, they'll be at least 2500+ MIN!!! It ain't cheap!! (unfortunately!) __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#9
gasman Member Drives: 08 RR Sport SC, 08 AW/FR M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 485 iTrader: (0)	This is what I want....color and all. I wish I was in Europe as I'd have this color inside my AW!! Attached Images __________________

04-02-2008, 07:36 PM	#15
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,412 iTrader: (0)	Those seats do look hot, but honestly around 1,500 per seat sounds a bit low. How much is each OE seat? I´m sure much more than that!!! What about air bags, electronics and all that? __________________ ==================================================

04-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#18
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 555 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Yup, that too. Forgot about that. Again, if you want a lighter, MUCH more supportive seat, get this...but you really must want it, because you will be sacrificing quite a bit, as well as paying for it!! __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT

04-03-2008, 02:55 AM	#20
GewoW Yieeeeeeeeeeeeessss Drives: 335i Bl/Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 555 iTrader: (0) View GewoW's Garage	Yeah I know. I was thinking about it, but then decided it will be a large trade-off + it costs...I decided that when I get mine, I'm gonna try and get the euro seat bottoms. There is a picture of the speakers somewhere. I don't remember where. Maybe search, but I don't recall if I saw it on this site. Sorry __________________ 335i Jet Black/Coral Red/Aluminum Sport/Premium/Nav/19's/6MT