NVADER 54 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 My E30 project has worn, tan, comfort seats. I don't mind the shape of the back seats too much and was actually thinking of getting in retrimmed in vinyl or something....until I looked at the cost. The front drivers seat is shredded and looks horrible. I've read that E21/E24 recaros are a nice swap but this being NZ I'm assuming they would go for astronomical prices even if you could find some. E36/E46 seats...not so keen on vaders in E30's really. The E36 sports seats would be my preference so far but finding a black set in decent condition.. Has anyone got any other ideas for nice looking "sport" seats that might fit? I can make up adaptor rails as long as the seats actually fit in the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 In my opinion nothing beats the e30 recaro sport seats. They look period correct and support you enough for a bit of spirited back road driving. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVADER 54 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Yeah I agree. Hard to find in good condition though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 its pretty easy to fit e36 seats in an e30. but as you say, finding a nice set in black leather aint so easy lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonoe30 53 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 Have you looked on Ebay at the vinyl (leather look) trim sets you can get? They look like a moderate DIY job to re staple the upholstery... e.g. something like this (for early sport style seats): http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-325i-318i-325is-SPORT-SEATS-NATURAL-TAN-UPHOLSTERY-KITS-NEW-/262118555199?hash=item3d077bbe3f:m:mGdoHCDhRms3-eA4ifMcKew&vxp=mtr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 evo 1 / gsr recaro seats are pretty similar and there are templates online to make brackets for them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 ^ but isnt it just as hard to find evo 1 leather recaros as it is to find leather e30 sports seats? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 They never made them in leather. And no where does it say he wanted leather. Just sports seats 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 ^ true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 6, 2015 http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/53812-e30-325i-5spd-manual-convertible-parts-car-bmworld/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVADER 54 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 Hey, sorry. Not getting notifications for some reason. I've looked at the early Recaro fishnets as they were pretty cool and are marginally period correct but again, hard to find in good nic.Thanks Brent, I thought they would have disappeared straight away. What are you wanting for them? I've also been looking at these wondering if they could be made to fit fit. About the closest to what I'm after so far....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/fiat/auction-980123922.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) these are what i have fitted out of a evo 1, and gsr and mirage seats are the same just different trims, they do tend to come up every now and then Edited November 12, 2015 by WYZEUP 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVADER 54 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 I guess it just depends on the rails you make up but do these sit really low compared to factory? My mates evo has these and it feels like you're sitting on the floor haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 I'm using Nzkw brackets and sliders so they do sit kinda low, any recaro seat will sit low but you could make brackets up to sit them higher. Apexeffects on here had some recaro brackets that mounted to factory rails that will give you an idea of the brackets you will need to make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 Heres a thread i found while trying to figure out what to do that may help you to build some to how you would like http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92331 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
