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[Rusky]

So having recently upgraded the front brakes to 325mm, March will be bringing a Royals wheel and DLV will be giving the vanos a service . All straight forward but the reason for the post is the time old question of seats :tumbleweed: I have the SE seats and i havent got the patience to wait an eternity for a set of msport seats to turn up. E46 msport seats look ok but i think they look a little bit too chunky.

So i what do people think about this sort of seat in a zed?
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/auto-style-type-t-eco-sport-seat/prod_735.html

I would need to buy the frame for the runners.

I am interested to know if there are any other seats out there that are a direct replacement for a zed.

let me know your thoughts peeps and i accept that this wont be everyones cup of tea.

 

[Mr Tidy]

They look nice, but a bit track-focused with the slots at the top of the backs for a harness!

People have reported Mazda RX8 seats as a good alternative to E46 Sport seats, which certainly do look a bit chunky for a Z4.

Looking forward to seeing what you do go for.

 

[Rusky]

Cheers Mr T, i have seen the RX8 seats and they look good but they sit low i believe which means the runners have to be modified which i dont have the tools or skills to do

I know what you mean about the slots and will take that into consideration if i go that way

 

[Mr Tidy]

Cheers Mr T, i have seen the RX8 seats and they look good but they sit low i believe which means the runners have to be modified which i dont have the tools or skills to do

I know what you mean about the slots and will take that into consideration if i go that way

Shame about the RX8 seats, but I wouldn't mind being low - I tend to have BMW seats on the lowest position I can get them so my head isn't up by the roof!

E46 Sport seats definitely look a bit too "arm-chair" - I noticed this today when the buyer drove away in my 325ti Sport!

To be honest if I went for the seats in your link I'd want to put in harnesses too - but that probably gets you into coding issues. Although they do look very purposeful.

Looking forward to seeing what others think, and what you decide in the end.

It's just a shame Z4 M-Sport seats are so expensive - they'd be the best option by far!

 

[thanatu55]

I wasn't sure but on second viewing and picturing it in my head I quite like them

 

[Zoomer]

What about s2000 seats?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Honda-S2000-Interior-Car-Seats/174075/bn_1279933

 

[Rusky]

What about s2000 seats?
I like the s2000 seat but are they a straight bolt in swap?

 

[Rusky]

Think i may book an appointment with the shop for the end of March when i am off and go and look to see what they have to offer.

 

[Yorkie Z]

Have you tried this guy?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323070065570

 

[Rusky]

Am sure he had the seats on for quite a high price certainly not for around my target 500 quid price.

 

[Truth]

Have you tried this guy?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323070065570

Oooooh! Amarone. :wub:

 

[Rusky]

These look better

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/images/uploads/SS%2040G1L.jpg

 

[MACK]

Have you tried this guy?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323070065570

Wow! £1,500 for M Sport seats, with some wear! I know they're a rare colour but still that really is rediculous! It doesn't stop there £40.00 plus £7.50 delivery for a used clear rear brake light that you can buy new on ebay for about £50.

 

[Yorkie Z]

Have you tried this guy?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323070065570

Wow! £1,500 for M Sport seats, with some wear! I know they're a rare colour but still that really is rediculous! It doesn't stop there £40.00 plus £7.50 delivery for a used clear rear brake light that you can buy new on ebay for about £50.

Holly s**t

I didn't read the description. He must be on a different planet!!

 

[MACK]

Have you tried this guy?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323070065570

Wow! £1,500 for M Sport seats, with some wear! I know they're a rare colour but still that really is rediculous! It doesn't stop there £40.00 plus £7.50 delivery for a used clear rear brake light that you can buy new on ebay for about £50.

Holly s**t

I didn't read the description. He must be on a different planet!!

I know absolutely! You could almost buy a set in black and have it freshly retrimmed in a leather/colour of you choice for that. He can't even claim London pricing, he's up north!

 

[Mister T]

Id go for a pair of Recaro trendlines, they came in a lot of different cars (Mitsubishi EVO, Type R Hondas, some Renault, etc), get rails from GSM Performance and it'll be a bolt in job.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Recaro-Seats-Fully-Adjustable-With-Tilting-Subaru-Mitsubishi-Toyota/323085289246?hash=item4b3962471e:g:1hwAAOSwnMBain8R

 

[Mister T]

Pricy but straight fit...
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Recaro-Trendline-Sport-seats/122965826297?hash=item1ca1559af9:g:7EgAAOSwkvFagv1E

 

[Rusky]

yeah they are a little pricey Mister T

 

[mr wilks]

Most likely not a straight switch but shouldnt be too much hassle & E89 Msport are way ahead in terms of comfort against the previous Z Msport seats https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E89-Front-Seats-Black-Leather-With-Door-Cards-2009-2016-FREE-DELIVERY/132417381263?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[MACK]

Most likely not a straight switch but shouldnt be too much hassle & E89 Msport are way ahead in terms of comfort against the previous Z Msport seats https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E89-Front-Seats-Black-Leather-With-Door-Cards-2009-2016-FREE-DELIVERY/132417381263?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I'm pretty sure someone did this on here a few years back. Good outcome iirc