rumatt's E46 - Page 29

blee · 07-16-2017, 02:42 PM

Those of you who have leather issues, check out Fibrenew. My good buddy (possibly known to a few of you) owns a franchise in NC:

http://www.fibrenew.com/north-raleig...forest/photos/

He recently did the seats and steering wheel on a 993, and the results are jawdropping. He will readily admit that the most cost-effective solution is sometimes just replacement, and that's probably the case for something small like an armrest. But those $$$ seats...

*clyde* · 07-16-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

The E46 armrest is way too high to be comfortable for me. Deleting it is such an improvement.

This is only one of the reasons I think you're nuts,

Nick M3 · 07-16-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

That's odd. I have really long arms and always thought it was about perfect.

My ideal height would be about 2" above the console.

rumatt · 07-16-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blee

Those of you who have leather issues, check out Fibrenew. My good buddy (possibly known to a few of you) owns a franchise in NC:

http://www.fibrenew.com/north-raleig...forest/photos/

He recently did the seats and steering wheel on a 993, and the results are jawdropping. He will readily admit that the most cost-effective solution is sometimes just replacement, and that's probably the case for something small like an armrest. But those $$$ seats...

The drivers seat is a disaster so I might give this a try if I can't find a used seat. I also want to retrofit heated seats too though, so if I can just find a used set that will simplify things.

Nick M3 · 07-17-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

The drivers seat is a disaster so I might give this a try if I can't find a used seat. I also want to retrofit heated seats too though, so if I can just find a used set that will simplify things.

Leather or 'ette?

rumatt · 07-17-2017, 08:14 AM

They're "ette (tan).

I'd consider throwing leather in there if I thought it would match.

JST · 07-17-2017, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

They're "ette (tan).

I'd consider throwing leather in there if I thought it would match.

Wonder if these would fit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-BMW-M3-...RZTvAu&vxp=mtr

rumatt · 07-17-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

Wonder if these would fit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-BMW-M3-...RZTvAu&vxp=mtr

Sounds like a super easy job for JV!

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The seat rails of the e46 Are 18" apart and the bolt holes to hold the to the floor are 14" part from top to bottom. Now the rails on the e90 are 16.5 " apart/wide but 14" long from top to bottom. And is more kicked over the the right side. So a pice of 1/8 steel plate 16" long and 4" wide with 4 holes drilled 14" lengthwise and 1.5" apart. Then this was bolted to the frame rails. Then dropped the seat on the floor and bolted down and fits like a glove.

E90 seats in e46 it can be done!

JST · 07-17-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

Sounds like a super easy job for JV!

E90 seats in e46 it can be done!

"Fits like a glove"

Nick M3 · 07-17-2017, 11:47 AM

I’ll check on the SE46 group to see what’s out there.

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blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Those of you who have leather issues, check out Fibrenew. My good buddy (possibly known to a few of you) owns a franchise in NC: http://www.fibrenew.com/north-raleig...forest/photos/ He recently did the seats and steering wheel on a 993, and the results are jawdropping. He will readily admit that the most cost-effective solution is sometimes just replacement, and that's probably the case for something small like an armrest. But those $$$ seats...

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rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	They're "ette (tan). I'd consider throwing leather in there if I thought it would match.