At first i was pleased to find they bolted directly in. I swapped the connectors from f80-e92. With only 5 wires(power,canbus,lighting). It was easy to swap. The car did not like the f80 seat module at all and quickly rejected it. Because of the can protocol between the chassis. Because the wake up signal was no longer being conveyed after 10sec the seat shut down. 

Luckily the passenger seat was simply a high current switch. All worked as it should except the heated seats. Using the e92 seat module i use it to simply work the heated seats instead of all other seat functions it used too. 

After looks playing around it was looking as though it would not be possible aside from a can emulator that would relay the wake up signal. However this isn't easy. I was running out of ideas. I brought a very cheap pair of seats from a x1 at first for parts but then noticed it used the same style of connectors as the f80 but the car was only a 2010. Part of a total fluke i tested the module out and to my surprise it worked. It was enough to makes the seat stay awake however no heated seats because the x1 seats weren't heated. After that i was stoked and immediately sourced the heated version of the same module which worked perfectly. 

Only last remaining problem is because they were from a 4 door the seats do not release forward which is a problem in a 2 door so ill order the parts and try convert them😂  

looking replacing my comfort seats, but the upholstery is so good, I thought I might be able to get a set of clapped out sports seat and do a material swap. What do you reckon?

Looking into the Racetech RT1000 seat and from what I can see its a good option for me however at 185cm, I'm 5cm above the recommended height for the seat. Will this be an issue with a harness? Would be good to hear reviews.

https://www.racetech.co.nz/shop/seats/club/RT1000-motorsport-seats 

Cheers

I know most people do it the other way round but i like the wood...! because i just do.

Any one fancy a swap

Can anyone direct me in how to fix this, as I have seen I can just replace the mirror cell but I have yet to find a supplier for that or anyone that has a good quality second hand rear view mirror.

Thanks,

Andy

In the end it wasnt my decision so we went home with a hugely marked down piece of fake white fur, approx 1.15x1.5m  for $15,  adding the price of 2 cans of spray adhesive and the whole job cost about $40.

It looks kind of odd... but it feels amazing 😆.  The whole job took maybe 2.5 - 3 hours, a lot of that time was spent working out how to take interior apart and actually get the fiberglass out of the car in 1 piece.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MEWANT-for-BMW-E36-E46-E39-Black-Artificial-Leather-Car-Steering-Wheel-Cover-Interior-Accessories-Parts/32816504592.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.pWyU3A

Then realised it wont fit my e36 steering wheel (same 3 spoke design less buttons).

So im just wondering if this shape wheel can be retrofitted into the e36 without much issue?  Eg do the airbag plugs match...  Im not worried about stereo controls, ill probably rig them up to do something else / try make them work with an aftermarket headunit.

I have seen people do the e39 button steering wheel retrofit to e36 so im assuming itl work...

Anyway if so i want to buy one! if anyone has one spare please lemme know 😏  And if it cant be retrofitted to e36, does anyone with this steering wheel wanna buy a cheap cover? (black stitching).

Does anyone know of a good shop to repair some of the mechanical components inside my coupe drivers seat in Christchurch? I have the comfort seats at the moment, but some of the internal mechanisms are broken; The cloth is in good condition so I would prefer to get them repaired over trying to find and pay for a good condition coupe seat. 

Cheers!

Have you successfully been able to control volume on the after market unit with the buttons on the steering wheel?

Has anybody had any luck / tips on repairing some loose fabric on the A & C Pillars on a E46? Black if it matters! 

Just coming loose the the base of the A pillars and the sides of the C pillars. Was thinking some 3M Super 77 spray as have some floating around.

Cheers,

Nick

Hey everyone,

This is for a 1998 328i E36 cabriolet.

My front passenger seat doesn't stay forward. Which makes it hard for people to get into the back seat (it's a 2 door cab). I can hold it forward, but that's getting to be annoying

Some initial googling tells me it might be the strut inside the seat that's worn out. This makes sense because the driver's seat fair launches itself forward but the passenger one just sits there sedately.

However, before I go removing the seat, figuring out where the strut is, and trying to order one, I thought some people here with more knowledge than me might have some other options.

Also, if anyone knows how to replace a seat strut, that would be great. I've never disassembled a seat before!

Tim

Pic of what I'm looking for

Cheers

I found a weird clip in my E46 today and I can't tell what it is from.

I was just floating around in the centre console. It looks like it could be part of a hinge.

Is it familiar to anyone?

Thanks.

A follow on from the Airbag fail, To get certified as a non airbag car the requirement is to fit a new seatbelt, anyone know of a good supplier

of seatbelts non race setup and not too outrageously expensive.

Cheers

Robert.,

Link to what they look like... Unfortunately the dealer in the link cannot obtain parts or seats any longer.

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/brand/drift-seats/drift-reclining-sport-seats/drift-estoril-carbon-reclining-sport-seat/prod_1825.html

Mods, feel free to move post if this is the wrong area. I wan't sure where to put it. It's a bit of a wanted to buy post, but probably more of a looking for info type. Your call. Thank you.