G-Power M3 Clubsport Carbon Kevlar Seats

JC919 · 04-27-2009, 12:49 PM

As the title says I'm looking for info on the seats offered by G-Power for their club sport M3. Trying to determine if they're made in house or if they're rebranded recaros or something.

http://www.g-power.de/1026.html?&L=1

Maybe the guys at AutoTalent could chime in on this one as I've seen they are doing group buys for the G-Power super chargers.

Thanks, JC

KonigsTiger · 04-27-2009, 01:00 PM

Well they sure look nice from the pic. But can´t see much of it.

lucid · 04-27-2009, 01:05 PM

I'm actually more interested in the CC brakes. This is the first CC kit for the E9X that I've seen.

JC919 · 04-27-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Well they sure look nice from the pic. But can´t see much of it.

I'm waiting for G-Power to get back to me with more info, and I was trying to see if anyone here had any info in the mean time. I'll post whatever I get from G-Power, they're supposed to be sending me full info for the Clubsport package.

KonigsTiger · 04-27-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

I'm actually more interested in the CC brakes. This is the first CC kit for the E9X that I've seen.

Most definitely, but after some real research into this area, I don´t think anyone reputable such as Brembo will come up with these anytime soon. If they do, I am up for them as well, but not until then.

lucid · 04-27-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Most definitely, but after some real research into this area, I don´t think anyone reputable such as Brembo will come up with these anytime soon. If they do, I am up for them as well, but not until then.

Brembo already has CC brake systems. It would be a matter of reconfiguring the existing components for the M3 application. There is no way G-power is making its own CC brake systems from scratch--maybe the calipers but not the rotors. They, if they even exist, must be outsourced to one of the few reputable manufacturers.

KonigsTiger · 04-27-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Brembo already has CC brake systems. It would be a matter of reconfiguring the existing components for the M3 application. There is no way G-power is making its own CC brake systems from scratch--maybe the calipers but not the rotors. They, if they even exist, must be outsourced to one of the few reputable manufacturers.

Yea sure, I very much realize that, but they will NOT be producing this kit anytime soon for the aftermarket. Please speak directly with them as I have as I cannot accurately relay the message. But it is not at all a matter of reconfiguration of existing components. I agree that there is no way GPower is making its own, but there is a German company (I forget the name) that is already distributing a cc brake system, but after speaking with Brembo, some other experts and considering the lack of reputation, I thought I would stay away from those. They are 11,000 USD. It could be this company that is providing the cc for GPower, although this is plain speculation on my behalf. I know it is not Brembo though.

michaeldorian · 04-28-2009, 03:48 AM

Seats looks like Recaro Pole Positions. I know PP's are available in carbon in Europe.

M-Maika · 04-28-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

I'm actually more interested in the CC brakes. This is the first CC kit for the E9X that I've seen.

Don´t expect them to be cheap.

Best Regards,

Maika

consolidated · 04-28-2009, 07:44 AM

Caliper looks like OEM 6-piston Brembos for Porsche, exhaust looks like Akrapovic, seats look to be Recaro.

JC919 · 04-28-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by consolidated

Caliper looks like OEM 6-piston Brembos for Porsche, exhaust looks like Akrapovic, seats look to be Recaro.

That's what I've begun thinking. I think I'm already going to get the Akrapovic exhaust, but I'd like to find a carbon backed pole position that I can get shipped to Texas. So far the G-Power rep hasn't gotten back to me on my inquiry.

KonigsTiger · 04-28-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M-Maika

Don´t expect them to be cheap.

Best Regards,

Maika

I would, hell, few companies are selling a lot and GPower is making its move into the USA perhaps because of low sales volume in Europe. I´d honestly expect price not to exceed 15 grand, and for around 600bhp that is not too shabby at all in my book.

KonigsTiger · 04-28-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

That's what I've begun thinking. I think I'm already going to get the Akrapovic exhaust, but I'd like to find a carbon backed pole position that I can get shipped to Texas. So far the G-Power rep hasn't gotten back to me on my inquiry.

Food for thought:

JC919 · 04-28-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Food for thought:

Looks like the BMW Performance seat (or whatever they call it).

KonigsTiger · 04-28-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

Looks like the BMW Performance seat (or whatever they call it).

It is, but with some modifications since I vehemently dislike that great big BMW Performance logo on there. I choose these seats because of the fit, beautiful finish and the fact that they do retain the very important side impact air bags (very important to me) and no other high performance seat does that.

markymarc1979 · 04-28-2009, 12:18 PM

You would think they would spell the work "Brakes" properly on their own website. Doesn't look good.

KonigsTiger · 04-28-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by markymarc1979

You would think they would spell the work "Brakes" properly on their own website. Doesn't look good.

Bahaha!! Quite so. If you read through there web site you will see a dismal display of English writing skills. They could have at least paid a few hundred to someone that knows English, I do so agree that this lack of attention to detail does not reflect well on any company.

tightie · 04-28-2009, 01:05 PM

I spoke to my rep over at Gpower. Would you guys want me to set up a group buy for the brake system? Seats?

KonigsTiger · 04-28-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tightie

I spoke to my rep over at Gpower. Would you guys want me to set up a group buy for the brake system? Seats?

I´d like to learn more about the brake system before I make such a commitment. Such as who actually makes it and where it has been tested and such...

tightie · 04-28-2009, 01:21 PM

MSRP on Brakes..

$8795 Front
$7295 Rear

JC919 · 04-28-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tightie

I spoke to my rep over at Gpower. Would you guys want me to set up a group buy for the brake system? Seats?

I'd just like some info on the seats, the cc brakes are a bit overkill for my car. I submitted an inquiry with them and have yet to hear back. I want to see if the seat is a recaro or what? If they have a price list for everything in their clubsport kit that would be great, but I understand that its a fairly new package. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

tom @ eas · 04-28-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by michaeldorian

Seats looks like Recaro Pole Positions. I know PP's are available in carbon in Europe.

More like the Profi SPGs, which are available in Kevlar.

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Originally Posted by JC919

Looks like the BMW Performance seat (or whatever they call it).

Recaro Sportster CS. BMW Performance seats are the same thing, with side airbags (and heavy).

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