BMW Performance seats - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

03SG///M3 · 09-19-2008, 11:19 AM

Anyone thinking of getting these? I know that I will for sure be getting these when I get my E92. Such a plus that these just bolt in and have the side airbags. Should be a great compromise of everyday use and extra support for track use.

The trial and error of finding the right brackets for my Recaros to fit the way i wanted in my E46 was a pain. Love the fact that these Recaros are a BMW OEM part. I only wish they were a factor option as I will have to sell the stock seats. FYI Turnermotorsport is an excellent shop... They have always provided excellent sercvice and parts.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...FORMANCE-SEATS

!Xoible · 09-19-2008, 11:20 AM

my wife would divorce me and my papa would... divorce me? too i think

Gearhead999s · 09-19-2008, 11:22 AM

Nice!

03SG///M3 · 09-19-2008, 11:37 AM

I wonder if there is even a market for new stock E90/92 M3 seats and if so how much they would go for...

swamp2 · 09-19-2008, 02:12 PM

Beautiful. Add a $7k big brake kit too

.....

Or just use that $12k to buy an entire other new car.

lucid · 09-19-2008, 04:31 PM

How much do these things weigh?

03SG///M3 · 09-19-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

How much do these things weigh?

I was wondering the same... I'm thinking maybe around 30lbs

chili cheese · 09-19-2008, 08:47 PM

$5000! Good gravy that's expensive. You should definitely get them.

ARSm3 · 09-19-2008, 10:46 PM

if i put race seats in my car i would get all leather, alcantara is a pain in the ass to keep up

rldzhao · 09-19-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

How much do these things weigh?

they are only 3kg each less than stock.

love them too but $5000?! gotta wait til i win the lottery.

skierman64 · 09-19-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ARSm3

if i put race seats in my car i would get all leather, alcantara is a pain in the ass to keep up

If you're putting race seats in a car for more lateral stability for the occupants, definitely get the alcantara, otherwise don't bother installing the seats. Leather's too slippery. Who cars what they look like if you're turning it into a track car. Function over form for a track car.

lucid · 09-20-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

they are only 3kg each less than stock.

love them too but $5000?! gotta wait til i win the lottery.

Thanks for the info.

Wow, that's pretty lame. Are you sure of this? Source?

lucid · 09-20-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

If you're putting race seats in a car for more lateral stability for the occupants, definitely get the alcantara, otherwise don't bother installing the seats. Leather's too slippery. Who cars what they look like if you're turning it into a track car. Function over form for a track car.

I've found that if I adjust the side bolsters well, the stock seats hold me in place reasonably well on the track.

icemang17 · 09-20-2008, 01:26 PM

They do look nice...but for $5k to save 6kg is not worth it......shoot the best CF race seat out there is about $2500 and weighs next to nothing..... I agree the stock seats could be a bit more aggresive for track work...but those bolsters get in the way the other 99.9% of the time

GT3 Tim · 09-20-2008, 05:01 PM

I like them too, but for 5K EACH, it is a little steep! Shit, the European GT3 "racing shells" were only $1300 each or so! lol. 5K each is fricken Ferrari territory! LOL

Granted, they were leather, no airbags, etc., but still, for a factory seat, they were a steal for the performance and weight savings!

lucid · 09-20-2008, 08:50 PM

The obvious catch with the BMW seats is that they've got side airbags. If one doesn't care about that and messing with mounting brackets/adapters, one should be able to get nicer seats for less...

swamp2 · 09-21-2008, 12:38 AM

I suspect they save a lot more than 6kg, that is only about 15 lb. The airbags def. add some weight but the lack of heavy motors and motor mechanisms will provide some good savings. These thigns just look light. Lucid: it will be interesting to eventually add these to the $/lb "database".

rldzhao · 09-21-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

I suspect they save a lot more than 6kg, that is only about 15 lb. The airbags def. add some weight but the lack of heavy motors and motor mechanisms will provide some good savings. These thigns just look light. Lucid: it will be interesting to eventually add these to the $/lb "database".

Translation:
"Modern sport seat from lightweight construction bowls also smaller weight in relation to series (approx. 3 kg/seat)"

here's the source:

KonigsTiger · 09-21-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 03SG///M3

Anyone thinking of getting these? I know that I will for sure be getting these when I get my E92. Such a plus that these just bolt in and have the side airbags. Should be a great compromise of everyday use and extra support for track use.

The trial and error of finding the right brackets for my Recaros to fit the way i wanted in my E46 was a pain. Love the fact that these Recaros are a BMW OEM part. I only wish they were a factor option as I will have to sell the stock seats. FYI Turnermotorsport is an excellent shop... They have always provided excellent sercvice and parts.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...FORMANCE-SEATS

Yes, mine are on order and should be here in a few weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

I suspect they save a lot more than 6kg, that is only about 15 lb. The airbags def. add some weight but the lack of heavy motors and motor mechanisms will provide some good savings. These thigns just look light. Lucid: it will be interesting to eventually add these to the $/lb "database".

+1, I suspect the same. And I am told they lie lower as well. I suppose we'll see when I get them.

lucid · 09-21-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

Translation:
"Modern sport seat from lightweight construction bowls also smaller weight in relation to series (approx. 3 kg/seat)"

here's the source:

As far as I can tell, it's not possible to tell what the basis for comparison is. It could be a manual 1-series seat. As Swamp mentioned above, the M3 seats have several motors in them.

lucid · 09-21-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

I suspect they save a lot more than 6kg, that is only about 15 lb. The airbags def. add some weight but the lack of heavy motors and motor mechanisms will provide some good savings. These thigns just look light. Lucid: it will be interesting to eventually add these to the $/lb "database".

I will add them to the weight savings database as soon BMW-M-Mexico gets his, and weighs them vs. stock.

Agreed that these look good, but I don't know that they will provide firmer positioning on the track unless they happen to "fit" you just right. The bolsters don't look adjustable to me, and that makes a huge difference.

swamp2 · 09-21-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Agreed that these look good, but I don't know that they will provide firmer positioning on the track unless they happen to "fit" you just right. The bolsters don't look adjustable to me, and that makes a huge difference.

+1. If you match the dummy they used during design you are set, otherwise they might not do much for support.

09-19-2008, 11:19 AM	#1
03SG///M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	BMW Performance seats Anyone thinking of getting these? I know that I will for sure be getting these when I get my E92. Such a plus that these just bolt in and have the side airbags. Should be a great compromise of everyday use and extra support for track use. The trial and error of finding the right brackets for my Recaros to fit the way i wanted in my E46 was a pain. Love the fact that these Recaros are a BMW OEM part. I only wish they were a factor option as I will have to sell the stock seats. FYI Turnermotorsport is an excellent shop... They have always provided excellent sercvice and parts. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...FORMANCE-SEATS

09-19-2008, 04:31 PM	#6
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,590 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	How much do these things weigh? __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u

09-20-2008, 01:26 PM	#14
icemang17 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 628 iTrader: (0)	They do look nice...but for $5k to save 6kg is not worth it......shoot the best CF race seat out there is about $2500 and weighs next to nothing..... I agree the stock seats could be a bit more aggresive for track work...but those bolsters get in the way the other 99.9% of the time __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!

09-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#15
GT3 Tim Is Wayne Brady Gonna Have to Choke a Biatch? Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,557 iTrader: (0)	I like them too, but for 5K EACH, it is a little steep! Shit, the European GT3 "racing shells" were only $1300 each or so! lol. 5K each is fricken Ferrari territory! LOL Granted, they were leather, no airbags, etc., but still, for a factory seat, they were a steal for the performance and weight savings! Attached Images __________________ Tim (apparently likes "3" cars) E90 M3 -- Current ride 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold

09-20-2008, 08:50 PM	#16
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,590 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	The obvious catch with the BMW seats is that they've got side airbags. If one doesn't care about that and messing with mounting brackets/adapters, one should be able to get nicer seats for less... __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u

09-19-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	my wife would divorce me and my papa would... divorce me? too i think

09-19-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
Gearhead999s Colonel Drives: E93 335(wifes)E92 M3 Duc 999s Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,525 iTrader: (0)	Nice!

09-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
03SG///M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	I wonder if there is even a market for new stock E90/92 M3 seats and if so how much they would go for...

09-19-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 6,525 iTrader: (1)	Beautiful. Add a $7k big brake kit too ..... Or just use that $12k to buy an entire other new car.

09-19-2008, 08:47 PM	#8
chili cheese Second Lieutenant Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	$5000! Good gravy that's expensive. You should definitely get them.

09-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#9
ARSm3 Andrew Sema'an Drives: alpine white e92 m3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	if i put race seats in my car i would get all leather, alcantara is a pain in the ass to keep up

09-21-2008, 12:38 AM	#17
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 6,525 iTrader: (1)	I suspect they save a lot more than 6kg, that is only about 15 lb. The airbags def. add some weight but the lack of heavy motors and motor mechanisms will provide some good savings. These thigns just look light. Lucid: it will be interesting to eventually add these to the $/lb "database".