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RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
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RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
Hi everyone, first time here..
Just need some confirmation and help.
I have an E85 2003 3.0 is Sterling Grau metallic. The interior is looking tired... Spoke to a breakers yard and they informed me that a E89 door card and seats will fit into a e85. Maybe he was saying it just to sell it to me. However this was confirmed by a a US based BMW dealer when I called. However spoke to a BMW dealer in the UK and they were clueless.
If anyone has a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the Z4, can you please let me know if this is possible? IF so, do I need any different electrical connectors for the windows/mirror/seats in to the door cards and floor of the E85.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
A
Just need some confirmation and help.
I have an E85 2003 3.0 is Sterling Grau metallic. The interior is looking tired... Spoke to a breakers yard and they informed me that a E89 door card and seats will fit into a e85. Maybe he was saying it just to sell it to me. However this was confirmed by a a US based BMW dealer when I called. However spoke to a BMW dealer in the UK and they were clueless.
If anyone has a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the Z4, can you please let me know if this is possible? IF so, do I need any different electrical connectors for the windows/mirror/seats in to the door cards and floor of the E85.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
A
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
You might be able to get the seats to fit, would take some work though.
Not a chance on the door cards though.
Not a chance on the door cards though.
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
Ok thx.but thought E85 & E89 shared the same platform. Is that correct?
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
nope.
e85:
e86:
e89:
e85:
e86:
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
As above maybe they are getting mixed up with the E86 coupe?
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
Exactly this. No way will E89 kit fit into an e85 or E86aquazi wrote:As above maybe they are getting mixed up with the E86 coupe?
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More chance of a 1970's MGB bits fitting straight in...
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
Thx everyone for letting me know, It is just strange how UK BMW dealers do not know the answer. Even scarier that a US dealer said it was the same platform. Question: The door shape of the E85, does look like an E89...BMW saving costs perhaps.. If anyone knows in the UK where a Z4 Sport seats/Z4M and door cards in red are available, please give me shout.
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
Red ///M seats and door cards. Good luck.
In 7 years of ownership I've only ever seen 2 sets and one is fitted in mine
Rarer than hens teeth is the oft quoted phrase.
In 7 years of ownership I've only ever seen 2 sets and one is fitted in mine
Rarer than hens teeth is the oft quoted phrase.
Jaguar F-Type 3.0 Supercharged V6 S, Stratus Grey, LSD, Active Exhaust, CF wheels, Performance brakes, Sports seats and mods ongoing
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
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Re: RetroFit - E89 door cards & Seats into an E85
There have been a few more than two, pawnsacrifice also had a set as have others, but yest they are rare and desirable so you will need to be quick and prepared to pay a premium.cj10jeeper wrote:Red ///M seats and door cards. Good luck.
In 7 years of ownership I've only ever seen 2 sets and one is fitted in mine
Rarer than hens teeth is the oft quoted phrase.