Suitable seats for a 2005 E85

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IRD

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I've seen quite a bit of input recently on suitable seats as an alternative to the standard SE seats. Do all the seats from the E46 range fit easily, including the coupes and the convertibles? I looked at some on EBay from a 2003 Sport Coupe and the seller told me that they wouldn't fit the Z4. So I confess to being a bit confused. There have also been references to Mazda RX-8 seats fitting too. Are these an easy swop?
Sorry to go over old ground but I don't want to buy the wrong ones.
Any advice/suggestions (polite that is) gratefullyreceived.
 
Hopefully this will give you some useful information OP:-

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96641&hilit=E46+seats
 
and here's the thread that includes the RX8 seats :
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=77023
 
as Mr Tidy has pointed out, i fitted E46 M sport coupe seats in my Z4 no problem. The seatbelt anchor point just needs relocating as in the e46 it bolts to the b pillar - in the Z4 it bolts to the seat base.
 
IRD said:
I've seen quite a bit of input recently on suitable seats as an alternative to the standard SE seats. Do all the seats from the E46 range fit easily, including the coupes and the convertibles? I looked at some on EBay from a 2003 Sport Coupe and the seller told me that they wouldn't fit the Z4. So I confess to being a bit confused. There have also been references to Mazda RX-8 seats fitting too. Are these an easy swop?
Sorry to go over old ground but I don't want to buy the wrong ones.
Any advice/suggestions (polite that is) gratefullyreceived.
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Plenty of good info so far IRD but something that's not been answered so far (apologizes if it has.) Both the E46 coupe and saloon cars have the same floor bolt pattern so where one seat fits, so will the other. However the rails are slightly different with the saloon including a mount for the seat belt buckle making it potentially easier to install.
 
MACK said:
IRD said:
I've seen quite a bit of input recently on suitable seats as an alternative to the standard SE seats. Do all the seats from the E46 range fit easily, including the coupes and the convertibles? I looked at some on EBay from a 2003 Sport Coupe and the seller told me that they wouldn't fit the Z4. So I confess to being a bit confused. There have also been references to Mazda RX-8 seats fitting too. Are these an easy swop?
Sorry to go over old ground but I don't want to buy the wrong ones.
Any advice/suggestions (polite that is) gratefullyreceived.
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Plenty of good info so far IRD but something that's not been answered so far (apologizes if it has.) Both the E46 coupe and saloon cars have the same floor bolt pattern so where one seat fits, so will the other. However the rails are slightly different with the saloon including a mount for the seat belt buckle making it potentially easier to install.
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ahh so they are! Good point Mack, and no un-nesescary lift forward handle also 8)
 
jamie_z4 said:
MACK said:
IRD said:
I've seen quite a bit of input recently on suitable seats as an alternative to the standard SE seats. Do all the seats from the E46 range fit easily, including the coupes and the convertibles? I looked at some on EBay from a 2003 Sport Coupe and the seller told me that they wouldn't fit the Z4. So I confess to being a bit confused. There have also been references to Mazda RX-8 seats fitting too. Are these an easy swop?
Sorry to go over old ground but I don't want to buy the wrong ones.
Any advice/suggestions (polite that is) gratefullyreceived.
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Plenty of good info so far IRD but something that's not been answered so far (apologizes if it has.) Both the E46 coupe and saloon cars have the same floor bolt pattern so where one seat fits, so will the other. However the rails are slightly different with the saloon including a mount for the seat belt buckle making it potentially easier to install.
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ahh so they are! Good point Mack, and no un-nesescary lift forward handle also 8)
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Yes the only things I'm not sure on is will the E46 seat buckle clear the transmission tunnel in the E85/6. Plus do the E46 saloon seats sit any higher/lower than the coupe/cab ones and is this just a result of slightly different runners etc. Hopefully someone can clear this up.
 
Thanks everybody for providing so much helpful information. I have been out today and have just picked up all the messages (3.45pm). I have only been a member since April but have had so much help already in choosing wheels, tyres, having the steering wheel recovered and now sorting some seats.
There is no doubt that this forum is a great help but it is also very addictive too!
 
Keep us posted on what you choose...be very interested as I'm in the market for some myself. Had a quick look on ebay last night but all seemed pretty rough
 
If I have any success (Leasfarm). I'll let you know how I get on. I agree with you most of what I have seen is pretty rough and overpriced. You just have to be patient and keep looking. Equally if anyone on the forum has suitable seats for sale please let me know. So far I have purchased wheels and a steering wheel since I joined in April.
 
MACK said:
jamie_z4 said:
MACK said:
Plenty of good info so far IRD but something that's not been answered so far (apologizes if it has.) Both the E46 coupe and saloon cars have the same floor bolt pattern so where one seat fits, so will the other. However the rails are slightly different with the saloon including a mount for the seat belt buckle making it potentially easier to install.
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ahh so they are! Good point Mack, and no un-nesescary lift forward handle also 8)
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Yes the only things I'm not sure on is will the E46 seat buckle clear the transmission tunnel in the E85/6. Plus do the E46 saloon seats sit any higher/lower than the coupe/cab ones and is this just a result of slightly different runners etc. Hopefully someone can clear this up.
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it Will clear the tunnel but it's tight, especially When sitting more forward.
The e46 Seats sit a tad higher (non sport non electric Z4 Seats vs sport electric e46 seat)
Last question i do not know.
 
vester86 said:
Leesfarm07 said:
Does anyone know if E92 M3 seats fit
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they don't, physically & electronical
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Thanks vester I spotted some on ebay and though...oooh tempting :) Ive bought some M3 seats off Jamie_z4 now so going to tinker with those. :thumbsup:
 
0xid0 said:
Anyone knows differences between M3 E46 seats RHD and LHD? Thanks
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My seats have memory only on the drivers seat which if you swapped lhd and rhd would be the passenger seat. Also the passenger seat has a seat tilt lever on both sides
 
Leesfarm07 said:
0xid0 said:
Anyone knows differences between M3 E46 seats RHD and LHD? Thanks
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My seats have memory only on the drivers seat which if you swapped lhd and rhd would be the passenger seat. Also the passenger seat has a seat tilt lever on both sides
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also, the (regular) passenger seat has an airbag/ seat occupancy sensor in it, which isn't in the driver seat (as this is always occupied when driving, coincidentally)
 
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