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They took a full day's worth of work with a crafty technician, but well worth the effort! (Thanks Bevis!!):buttrock
I was a lil apprehensive about swapping my cozy heated electric seats for these spartan bucket seats, but it was well worth it.:stickoutt
If you are slender and not too thick in the midsection:redspot , these seats are ideal. I went to the fabric store and picked up some 1 inch thick foam padding to beef up the cushions and add more lumbar support. This worked out perfectly, and the seats are now perfect and comfortable for daily driving. I've even had 2 different comment very positively on them. And if she can't fit, she shouldn't be ridin'...:nono

If anyone wants more details, don't hesitate to PM me.

Cheers,

Greg

Damn...those look supportive for tight cornering. Looks sweet in the interior too.

Very awesome.

how is your access to the rear seat?

nice upgrade

Access to rear is limited... A small women or a svelte man can fit back there with some acrobatics. But to be honest, I don't really care.

I forgot to mention that the stock seats weighed just over 60lbs each with the floor mounts etc. The new seats weigh 30lbs with respective mounts and hardware. So a 60lb savings.
The exhaust was about 45lbs so about 100 or so pounds off the car.
I'd love to take another 100 off.
Perhaps trunk, light weight battery instead of the 50lb monster...
More projects...

nice upgrade
Thanks!
Is that your Skyline?

Damn...those look supportive for tight cornering. Looks sweet in the interior too.

I find myself cutting hard corners just to feel the G forces...:stickoutt

That looks awesome! :buttrock

Too bad you couldn't remove the Porsche symbol on the head rests though.

Nice..... i was looking for some seats for my car. what the go for ?

Thanks!
Is that your Skyline?

naw i wish, i drive a m3

:alrightbmw Man that looks soooo sick!!!!!!!:alrightbmw Wish I could afford to do that mod! All you need now is the carbonfiber rear seat delete!! Congrats once again.

You should iron out the porsche symbols.

Nice..... i was looking for some seats for my car. what the go for ?

$2500/pair

i think the porsche badging is pretty badass actually. there's nothing wrong with porsches.

That looks awesome! :buttrock

Too bad you couldn't remove the Porsche symbol on the head rests though.

Actually I want to keep those crests because I will be bringing these seats into my Twin Turbo Porsche that I will be trading the M3 for in about a year if all works out according to plan!:buttrock

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Actually I want to keep those crests because I will be bringing these seats into my Twin Turbo Porsche that I will be trading the M3 for in about a year if all works out according to plan

They'd still look cool in the Porsche without the crests - kind of stealthy. A black de-badged Porsche would be pretty cool, I think. I was shocked how many people used to ask me what kind of car my 911 was! Then there was the girl that asked me if it was some sort of Karmann Ghia "because I had one and they have the engine in the back too."

My reply? "Yep."

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If you are slender and not too thick in the midsection:redspot , these seats are ideal.

Is that your attempt at not getting me to test them out when I get home in a week???:lol I am pretty sure I can wedge my fat arse in those bitches with some crisco and a large clamp. Might need a crow bar to get me out tho....:evil2

On a serious note, they look great!:buttrock How much did you pay Beavis for the work? 2 lawn mows and a baggie? HaHa! I am coming home next fri. for 4 days is you are going to be around.

Is that your attempt at not getting me to test them out when I get home in a week???:lol I am pretty sure I can wedge my fat arse in those bitches with some crisco and a large clamp. Might need a crow bar to get me out tho....:evil2

On a serious note, they look great!:buttrock How much did you pay Beavis for the work? 2 lawn mows and a baggie? HaHa! I am coming home next fri. for 4 days is you are going to be around.

Yeah these seats are going to be like a yarmulke on your ass!:D

I'm around. I pay C in hair cuts and he's still paying ME for helping him find a significant other.;)
He loves me for that.

They'd still look cool in the Porsche without the crests - kind of stealthy. A black de-badged Porsche would be pretty cool, I think. I was shocked how many people used to ask me what kind of car my 911 was! Then there was the girl that asked me if it was some sort of Karmann Ghia "because I had one and they have the engine in the back too."

My reply? "Yep."

As much as I love BMWs, they just are not built like the Porsches. I swear, that if the subframe on the M3 fails, I will total the car. That will have been the 3rd failed subframe!! Unforgiveable!!:nono

Congrats, looking good :).

Those MUST be lighter than the orig. seats, right? If so, do you know how much lighter?
Edit: Oops, nvm, you already posted the specs!

I swear, that if the subframe on the M3 fails, I will total the car. That will have been the 3rd failed subframe!! Unforgiveable!!:nono

HaHa, ya cause all of your BMW's have been STOCK:stickoutt

Those look great!

Dude, the Porsche had approx 2.6 times the factory horsepower added 8 years after being built, and stood that power for 7 years without a hickup. THAT'S ENGINEERING!!
My bimmers' subframes go after doing a chip and an intake!

I like! I'm not decided on what I think about the Porsche crests on the seats, though...

I like! I'm not decided on what I think about the Porsche crests on the seats, though...

You don't see or notice them. Remember when you are standing outside the car, the crest is hidden under the roof line.
It doesn't even cross my mind in the least.:)

You don't see or notice them. Remember when you are standing outside the car, the crest is hidden under the roof line.
It doesn't even cross my mind in the least.:)


Good point.

i think the crests look bad ass and it is like a personal momento showing his personal likes...i think they look like they were meant to be in that car. nice job and very well done. and yea who cares about the back seat those cars werent made to have more than two in them anyways!! love it!!!

i think the crests look bad ass and it is like a personal momento showing his personal likes...i think they look like they were meant to be in that car. nice job and very well done. and yea who cares about the back seat those cars werent made to have more than two in them anyways!! love it!!!

I personally would put Duct Tape over the crests. It is as bad as when people put P-car brakes on BMWs :pissed What's next, go from a BMW to Corvette??:rolleyes

I personally would put Duct Tape over the crests. It is as bad as when people put P-car brakes on BMWs :pissed What's next, go from a BMW to Corvette??:rolleyes
The very duct tape that's holding the 332 rustbucket together?:phatyo:

i think the crests look bad ass and it is like a personal momento showing his personal likes...i think they look like they were meant to be in that car. nice job and very well done. and yea who cares about the back seat those cars werent made to have more than two in them anyways!! love it!!!
Great minds think alike!:buttrock

The very duct tape that's holding the 332 rustbucket together?:phatyo:

You know it!:buttrock I like to call it Racers tape tho.... ;)

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awesome!

I like the crests...but i also like porsches and the seats are more for function than for looks...they are serving their purpose!

Oh very nice i love this kombination in my car too.

If my fat ass could fit in those seats, I'd want them too. Looks great!

is there a write up for this project... like porsche part numbers, parts needed etc etc...

thanks
darrell

is there a write up for this project... like porsche part numbers, parts needed etc etc...

thanks
darrell
It is fairly straightforward, yet requires some savvy and a great sense of logic.
I ordered the following parts from www.speedwaremotorsports.com:
-RECARO Sliders without Height Adjust
-SPEEDWARE Aluminum Seat Side Mounts (required drilling)
-RECARO Floor Mounts

-Occupancy mat from BMW

You will also need some additional hardware (allen bolts, nuts and washers) which I can't remember specifics on.
If you google or do forums searches you can find some specifics on the actual install.

It's a great addition to the car if you dont mind having a tougher time getting in and out. Then again if you owned a Ferrari 360 Stradale, it would be the same thing!:buttrock

Wow. They look great...like the came with the car. Only problem I see is the Porsche logo on the headrests....might be a subtle give away.. :D But I love Porsches too....owned a few....so it works for me!

too bad they have a big porsche crest on the top

Wow. They look great...like the came with the car. Only problem I see is the Porsche logo on the headrests....might be a subtle give away.. :D But I love Porsches too....owned a few....so it works for me!

Nice sig picture... Le Mans is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Like I said before the logos don't bother me in the least. I've had Porsches before and I will again..:)
Thanks for the kind words..

Cheers,

Greg

Very impressive :D

Sweet seats man, look like they hug nicely.

looks good!

I have those in my GT3 and they are great seats for the street and track. Pretty cool seeing them in a M3

I have those in my GT3 and they are great seats for the street and track. Pretty cool seeing them in a M3

Can't wait for spring for auto x season!

The funny thing is, for me for some reason, these seats are more comfy than my old stock seats. The bottom of the seat is not flat, it is rounded, so it cradles your arse nicely. The factory seats are just flat, and don't feel comfy to me.
OK getting in and out is a lil pain, but worth it to me.
I do love the look as well.

Going to swap into a 997 TT? Meh, get the GT3! 420 NA power is just awesome.

I don't like most mods like this, but this one's not bad. Plus, it's functional, which adds something too. Nice work!

John

WOW looks amazing

I liked them so much I got a set for myself:buttrock

nice!