E36 M3 interior question

Theo · 12-14-2006, 06:09 PM

I have been considering my options for recovering my front seats in the E36.

One thought has been replacing all the Dove leather pieces including the door panels with black pieces from a lesser 328 letherette car. I can probably find and collect the door pieces from various wrecked cars.

My big concern is do the regular 328 seats use the same foam core pattern as the M3 convert/lux seats. I know they look the same. At $1200 a piece, the leather covers are WAY out of reach. The leatherette covers however could be within a decent price range.

Does anyone know if they are the same?

John V · 12-14-2006, 07:36 PM

The lux seats are identical to base seats if I recall correctly.

A better solution (IMO, of course) would be to replace them with vaders. I always found them to be more comfortable.

iateyourcheese · 12-14-2006, 07:40 PM

Mmmm....

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=649263

equ · 12-14-2006, 07:57 PM

The equ solution would be to sell your car, perseverate on the next one and then miss the car you sold.

rumatt · 12-14-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

The equ solution would be to sell your car, perseverate on the next one and then miss the car you sold.

Theo · 12-14-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iateyourcheese

Mmmm....

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=649263

WOW!!!! I love those. What door panels would ever match though??

Not a bad price either.

Question though. Is the rear seat from the coupe shaped differently then the convert. I think it is.

Theo · 12-14-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

The lux seats are identical to base seats if I recall correctly.

A better solution (IMO, of course) would be to replace them with vaders. I always found them to be more comfortable.

They would look silly in a convert

armaq · 12-14-2006, 10:53 PM

E46 seats are another option.

Theo · 12-14-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by armaq

E46 seats are another option.

Would rahter stay with stock E36 parts.

BTW I still cant believe each replacement cover for the front seats are $1200 a piece. Thats just f**king stupid.

iateyourcheese · 12-14-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TBM3C

Would rahter stay with stock E36 parts.

BTW I still cant believe each replacement cover for the front seats are $1200 a piece. Thats just f**king stupid.

Are those covers from the dealer? Have you had an automotive upholstery shop look at them?

12-14-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	E36 M3 interior question I have been considering my options for recovering my front seats in the E36. One thought has been replacing all the Dove leather pieces including the door panels with black pieces from a lesser 328 letherette car. I can probably find and collect the door pieces from various wrecked cars. My big concern is do the regular 328 seats use the same foam core pattern as the M3 convert/lux seats. I know they look the same. At $1200 a piece, the leather covers are WAY out of reach. The leatherette covers however could be within a decent price range. Does anyone know if they are the same? __________________ Searching

12-14-2006, 07:36 PM	#2
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The lux seats are identical to base seats if I recall correctly. A better solution (IMO, of course) would be to replace them with vaders. I always found them to be more comfortable.

12-14-2006, 07:40 PM	#3
iateyourcheese Nerd Join Date: Jan 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: '87 M3, Subie FXT, Mazda CX-9 Location: Missouri loves company Posts: 884	Mmmm.... http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=649263

12-14-2006, 07:57 PM	#4
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	The equ solution would be to sell your car, perseverate on the next one and then miss the car you sold.

12-14-2006, 10:53 PM	#8
armaq Jaded Join Date: Mar 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: 1984 Schwinn Madison Location: NYC Posts: 532	E46 seats are another option.