Lush or not?

Was looking for some used bucket seats for the Z4, to retrim in black leather & champagne alcantara (just like the Recaro Pole Position ABE scheme that's no longer available)...


...and came across this alcantara-trimmed Z4.

Think I like it...a lot (not necessarily with the red stitching though)...

Love the alcantara ones in the second pic not so keen on the champagne leather inserts on the first pic looks too 80's.

Stuart

As above

The two-tone seat is to keep it in the same style as my extended champagne interior...although of course it would be simpler to get all in single colour vinyl, leather or leather/alcantara.

Not sure if I like the look of all champagne leather Recaros.



But also not sure whether it's because they're not photographed installed in a car...like these (not Pole Positions)...

Ahhh now you didn't say you had champagne extended leather did you.

I would perhaps play with champagne on the edge and the back and seat in black ?
Photoshop it to see.

Stuart

:thumbsdown:

Look crap in pics out of car
But in car look great
Just a bitch to keep clean I guess

Mmmmm not too sure tbh, as D4dawg says would look ok in car, perhaps all champagne would be better like in that 4 seater ?

Stuart

D4dawg said:

Look crap in pics out of car
But in car look great
Just a bitch to keep clean I guess

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I've already got full champagne, so no harder to keep clean, plus with an alcantara insert I could use upholstery cleaner.

They look great in the car buddy
I'd seal the leather with Swiss wax stuff or gtechnic
As I clean and protect my black ones once a month with colourlock and look as new

Love Alacantara, not sure it goes with champagne though. I take it there is no adjustment in the seats, so you either fit or you don't. :wink:

All champagne in that M3 looks great.

Z4bmw I think his name is is breaking his and selling his interior on German eBay

http://m.ebay.de/itm/2-Recaro-Pole-Position-ABE-Schalensitze-Sportsitze-Alcantara-BMW-Z4-CSL-M3-M5-/253073046373?hash=item3aec543b65%3Ag%3AmoEAAOSw8oFXzuHo&_trkparms=pageci%253A335c565b-7a24-11e7-a1a3-74dbd180037d%257Cparentrq%253Ab447441815d0a7f6311cf783fffff071%257Ciid%253A4

product details
Here we offer you two new Recaro Pole Position ABE in Alcantara with red trim and diamond pattern.
The matching consoles for the Z4 or the 3'he could be ordered and are not part of the auction.
PROFESSIONAL FEELING FOR THE ROAD
The RECARO Pole Position (ABE) meets the highest demands at the interface between race track and road. It is a pure-race racing car with the license for a sporty ride on the open road. Even the most famous secret agent in the world has already entrusted its agent body. As a one-piece shell, it is made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GRP). Their perfect ergonomics have long since made them one of the racing cups most commonly used in clubsports, and even exclusive car manufacturers regard special editions with the RECARO product.
The RECARO Pole Position (ABE) approved for road traffic is not affected by the topics observed during the specific crash test of the RECARO pole position SPG (FIA). Your admission to the general road traffic continues unreservedly.
standard equipment
lordosis
Belt pass for 4-point belt
Seat can also be used with 3-point harness
Integrated headrest
ABE / TÜV certificate *
RECARO Pole Position (ABE), (standard equipment)
+ Seat shell made of glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP)
+ Weight approx. 7.0 kg (without adapter and bracket)
Reference material is high quality Alcantara with red trim and sewn honeycombs.
If desired, these seats are also available in a different color or Alcantara. The seam color as well as special wishes such as piping and embroidery can be carried out at an extra charge.
Special equipment (extra charge):
Seat heating in backrest and seat cushion
Manual lordosis support (ideal for back pain)
This seat requires a console ...

Services
We would also like to put them in their cars for a separate calculation
On request, we also provide you with a cost estimate with console and installation in your vehicle (exact vehicle data required)
You can also order this seat in a different color combination.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us
07161 808 10 58
to disposal.



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wooooow id love that interior for mine.... the detail in it is exquisite. Never understand why spend all that money to sell within a year , seems like madness!!

i need to drop him a PM.....

Truth said:

Z4bmw I think his name is is breaking his and selling his interior on German eBay

http://m.ebay.de/itm/2-Recaro-Pole-Position-ABE-Schalensitze-Sportsitze-Alcantara-BMW-Z4-CSL-M3-M5-/253073046373?hash=item3aec543b65%3Ag%3AmoEAAOSw8oFXzuHo&_trkparms=pageci%253A335c565b-7a24-11e7-a1a3-74dbd180037d%257Cparentrq%253Ab447441815d0a7f6311cf783fffff071%257Ciid%253A4

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I think that's the car the interior alcantara pictures below are from.

It's not worth me paying a premium for customised seats when I've got to get them retrimmed...as I can get the basic seats for £1500 a pair.

A £1000 premium for used (even in as new condition) is a bit rich for me.

My other (ruled out) option was to retrim the M seats, but I'd still be left with seats that offer very little lateral support.

I suppose I could always go for a different/cheaper base seat, but I know I fit the Recaro PP ABE, am comfortable in them for hours on end, and they'll work with a standard 3-point belt.

Beedub said:

wooooow id love that interior for mine.... the detail in it is exquisite. Never understand why spend all that money to sell within a year , seems like madness!!

i need to drop him a PM.....

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Stop it...you've got a GT4 to save for

I've also noticed that in some of the photos from the same seller (autopolsterei.pl) the finish looks superb...such as the anthracite checked alcantara, but some of the leather 'covers' look baggy or I'll-fitting.

If I'm paying that much, I'd want something more local so that I could call in personally if there's an issue.

I'd love to have the interior completely retrimmed in half-alcantara/half-leather, but there are other things I should probably spend the money on first (bearing shells, big brakes, supercharger, respray, etc.) and none of it may be worth it on a 152,000 mile Z4MC

However, every time I do a track day or ring trip, I come away moaning about the seats.

mmm-five said:

I've also noticed that in some of the photos from the same seller (autopolsterei.pl) the finish looks superb...such as the anthracite checked alcantara, but some of the leather 'covers' look baggy or I'll-fitting.

If I'm paying that much, I'd want something more local so that I could call in personally if there's an issue.

I'd love to have the interior completely retrimmed in half-alcantara/half-leather, but there are other things I should probably spend the money on first (bearing shells, big brakes, supercharger, respray, etc.) and none of it may be worth it on a 152,000 mile Z4MC

However, every time I do a track day or ring trip, I come away moaning about the seats.

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overtime i drive the ///M i say i love the look of the seats but they really don't offer enough support..... for shopping list for the Zed is about 25 grands worth , lol!!! But after all this time, she's worth it !!! this interior is bloody epic, the devil really is in the detail, I'm currently looking for the baggy sections you've mentioned... lol!! wonder if i could at least get the steering wheel off him :evil: :evil: :evil:

Beedub said:

I'm currently looking for the baggy sections you've mentioned... lol!!

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As I said, there's nothing on the alcantara interior that looks anything other than superb.

It's some of the other ads for the leather retrims that look a bit...errrr...'cheap'.