Racing Seats in a e92 M3.....

[GTR-M3]

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]

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]

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

[GewoW]

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/showthread.php?p=2064393#post2064393

[Nucking Futs!]

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]

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!]

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! :D

[GewoW]

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

It ain't cheap!! (unfortunately!:p)

[gasman]

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

[GewoW]

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!]

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

It ain't cheap!! (unfortunately!:p)

Yeah, I know wishful thinking on my part. :D

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]

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!!!:D:D 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!]

You haven't read any of my posts!!!:D:D 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. :D

[gasman]

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.

[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?

[GewoW]

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)

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!

[BMW-M-Mexico]

<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]

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!]

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]

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!]

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.

[BMW-M-Mexico]

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!

[GewoW]

I heard the euro seat bottoms are a couple hundred dollars...each! :( I'd like to have them as well.

That I can justify. I mean..they look so much better. Not to mention, they also flow with the curvature of the seat + add support!

[Nucking Futs!]

That I can justify. I mean..they look so much better. Not to mention, they also flow with the curvature of the seat + add support!

True! I wonder if we can get a vendor to do a groupbuy...

[GewoW]

When I get my car. I will be asking BMW directly. Will see if that works. There really is NO reason it shouldn't!