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installing racing seats bmw
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:56 pmby Craig.
Does anyone have any idea how I'd go about putting in some racing seats? My back can't take another long journey with my current seats and i've checked out a couple of seats that are quite comfortable.
Having done a search I cant actually find out the info I need.
that being, will I need a subframe and B will this set off the warning lights on my OBC and need a factory reset?
cheers guys.
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:10 pmby MWISimmer
They're not cheap Craig.. :o :o
http://www.andysautosport.com/bmw/1999_2003_3_series/interior/seats/racing_seats/sparco/Hope I've got the year right for your model..
As for the original question, I'd say if you don't need a frame, you'll at least need a new seat belt set up, so I'd say you'd need some sort of tweak in your electronics regarding the tensioner etc.
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:35 amby Craig.
I've got a 94 model mate but thank you.
I've found a set on ebay for
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:49 pmby MrRooney
Which model of the BMW do you have Craig?
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:22 pmby Mictheslik
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:29 pmby Craig.
318ti 1994
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:19 pmby MrRooney
this may be of some use to you then:
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Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:21 pmby Craig.
cheers mate, only thing is those seem to be sub frames for that specific make of racing seat.?
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:24 pmby MrRooney
cheers mate, only thing is those seem to be sub frames for that specific make of racing seat.?
I'm sure there would be away of adapting them to any type of racing seat though, would it be worth giving them a call during the day to see if its possible to?
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:33 pmby Craig.
No harm in trying. I'll phone monday morning before work.
Cheers:)
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:51 pmby MWISimmer
I've thought about this Craig and it's a bit of an afterthought, but may I ask why you feel a racing seat will help you with your back problem? They're very uncomfortable (hard) when used for long periods of driving and are also quite restrictive to an everyday driver.
Have you tried adjusting the lumbar support on your existing seat?
Re: installing racing seats bmw
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:08 pmby Craig.
I've tried everything including a pillow, the simple fact is BMW 3 series are just not made for comfort. My cousins 04 330I is exactly the same. In general its not just the back but the comfort aswell. I've found a couple of seats that are actually fairly well cushioned, certainly more than the current seats. I want to give them a go before I take the next step and thats buying a new car, because I am doing more and more long distances and motorway driving, and I'd like to be able to walk when I get to my destination.
