Quick question for the M3 crowd. Re: rear seat

CombatNinja · 08-20-2012, 04:01 PM

Greetings, starting an ambitious project shortly and need to begin gathering parts. Let's just say it involves starting with an e91 LCi and ending up with something the factory never bothered to produce.

Anyway, seeing as how the touring has lots of practicality and whatnot, I was wondering if there are differences between the M3 sedan and coupe rear seats? I know of course that the coupe has the central console and seating for just two but do either car's rear seatbacks fold flat? I'm thinking not to enhance rigidity but some pictures I can find online look as though the coupe's seats might fold in one piece while the sedans all look fixed to me. I know that the folding seats were a stand alone option on non-M e90s. Any help would be appreciated as I begin formulating a plan for this task.

Templar · 08-20-2012, 04:08 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=e91

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CombatNinja · 08-20-2012, 06:24 PM

I have seen that car and looked over those threads carefully. Problem is, the pictures do not show if the seat still splits in the middle or not. I figure if the M3 sedan was ever available with a folding seat I could just bolt that in instead of doing a custom job. So, do any M3s have a folding seat?

Templar · 08-21-2012, 08:03 AM

Maybe you can PM the guy and ask him. I'm not 100% sure what you're asking. In my coupe the rear seats do fold down towards the front to put stuff in the trunk. You reach in the trunk and pull the little levers and they fold down.

roddyc · 08-21-2012, 08:40 AM

Yes, my E90 M3 has the 40/60 split rear seats that fold down; it was part of the winter package I believe as most that have this option also have seat warmers and headlight washers.

kscarrol · 08-21-2012, 08:56 AM

Split folding rear seats are available for the E90 M3 as a stand-alone option as well. Have them in my car...

CombatNinja · 08-21-2012, 01:07 PM

Thanks gentlemen! The search for a power/heated black interior begins.

08-20-2012, 04:01 PM	#1
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,017 iTrader: (0)	Quick question for the M3 crowd. Re: rear seat Greetings, starting an ambitious project shortly and need to begin gathering parts. Let's just say it involves starting with an e91 LCi and ending up with something the factory never bothered to produce. Anyway, seeing as how the touring has lots of practicality and whatnot, I was wondering if there are differences between the M3 sedan and coupe rear seats? I know of course that the coupe has the central console and seating for just two but do either car's rear seatbacks fold flat? I'm thinking not to enhance rigidity but some pictures I can find online look as though the coupe's seats might fold in one piece while the sedans all look fixed to me. I know that the folding seats were a stand alone option on non-M e90s. Any help would be appreciated as I begin formulating a plan for this task.
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08-20-2012, 04:08 PM	#2
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,698 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=e91 ? __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

08-21-2012, 08:03 AM	#4
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,698 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	Maybe you can PM the guy and ask him. I'm not 100% sure what you're asking. In my coupe the rear seats do fold down towards the front to put stuff in the trunk. You reach in the trunk and pull the little levers and they fold down. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

08-21-2012, 08:56 AM	#6
kscarrol Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (0)	Split folding rear seats are available for the E90 M3 as a stand-alone option as well. Have them in my car... __________________ Current: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3, DCT, Comp. Pkg., Conv. Pkg., everything but Cold Weather Pkg! Gone: 2008 550, Space Grey, Sports Package, Sport Auto Transmission. Sold: 2004 545i (U.S.), Steptronic, Silver Gray.

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08-20-2012, 06:24 PM	#3
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,017 iTrader: (0)	I have seen that car and looked over those threads carefully. Problem is, the pictures do not show if the seat still splits in the middle or not. I figure if the M3 sedan was ever available with a folding seat I could just bolt that in instead of doing a custom job. So, do any M3s have a folding seat?

08-21-2012, 08:40 AM	#5
roddyc Private First Class Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 193 iTrader: (4)	Yes, my E90 M3 has the 40/60 split rear seats that fold down; it was part of the winter package I believe as most that have this option also have seat warmers and headlight washers.

08-21-2012, 01:07 PM	#7
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,017 iTrader: (0)	Thanks gentlemen! The search for a power/heated black interior begins.