ROOKiE Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I recently purchased a grey M3 interior to replace the black sports seats. I really like the two tone look, and found a nice grey set on Pistonheads. The set was in excellent condition with only minor wear to the drivers bolster (they are from a 2006 car). Obviously to obtain the two tone look I was after I had to remove the leather inserts from the door cards and put them on my current black ones. This was a bit tiresome, but I feel the results are well worth it. I love the M3 seats, they look and feel great. I am loving the electric bolster adjustment and lumbar supports, they really add to the comfort... I also love the leather feel, it is so much softer than the standard sport seats. I am really happy with the results. It was hard work, but definitely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Looks good buddy How long did it take you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffman Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 nice job mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Snap Looks really good, love the 2 tone look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psy Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Brilliant - looks spot on with the two-tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 +1 the two tone really looks good. well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmurphy Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Looks good I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerpie Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 That looks great Never thought of two-tone but it works really well Nice job chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Looks amazing. Do you have to do anything to get the electric bolster and the lumbar support working? Would love both those things! I saw a nice grey leather set on pistonheads for £550 the other day that I had to fight myself not to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 As long as you've already got electric seats they just plug straight in and the boulsters and lumbar support both work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Sweet. Grey M3 interior here I come. What's a good price for a decent condition one? Been looking at this one but not sure if the price is good or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thats a good price. Id ask for some better pictures of the wear on the drivers boulster tho to see how bad it really is. Mine were up for £700 but got them for £625 but they are mint, even by my anal standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanwest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 looks quality mate top job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKiE Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Cheers for the comments Jamesy, the door card probably took around 4 - 6 hours in total. The first couple of door cards took a while, but once you get going the process speeds up. Gaz, As Stringy has said all the electrics work fine, it is a simple case of plug and play. The seats you are looking at on Pistonheads is where I got mine from, he had two sets to sell! The seller is a decent chap, and from what I can remember the set he has remaining is in pretty good condition. I am very pleased with the condition of the set I bought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunni Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 The only thing i'd say is it looks brilliant, apart from the fact that the dash is now out of place, i'd personally paint or vinyl your trim on the dash and around the gear shift in the same grey as the leather. That way the colour tones will flow around the dash to, and will keep it all looking top Apart from that, good job Rookie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfj1 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Looks good mate, I would do the plastic seat backs and switch surrounds too, I makes it look like and OEM install then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKiE Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 The only thing i'd say is it looks brilliant, apart from the fact that the dash is now out of place, i'd personally paint or vinyl your trim on the dash and around the gear shift in the same grey as the leather. That way the colour tones will flow around the dash to, and will keep it all looking top Apart from that, good job Rookie! I understand what you are saying mate. I have been looking into getting grey leather gear gaiter, handbrake cover and arm rest cover. I hadn't thought about the trim on the dash, but now you say mention it I really like that idea... I will get the gear/hanbrake gaiters and armrests sorted and see how it looks. I will see if I can get some cheap dash trim to experiment with the dash. Looks good mate, I would do the plastic seat backs and switch surrounds too, I makes it look like and OEM install then I was going to get the replacement switch covers, these can be purchased relatively cheaply. I hadn't thought about the seat backs, but again I really like that idea. I have asked bmminiparts to quote me for a set of seat backs, if they are not to expensive I will probably do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy_Boy Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 hmm need bolster support! I seem to slide about with my short-arse frame! Only ever really seen M3 interiors in red, black and grey though. I need cream! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1k_ns Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 looks spot on! good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ci-SportCoupe-Scott Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 The only thing i'd say is it looks brilliant, apart from the fact that the dash is now out of place, i'd personally paint or vinyl your trim on the dash and around the gear shift in the same grey as the leather. That way the colour tones will flow around the dash to, and will keep it all looking top Apart from that, good job Rookie! +1, deffo do that will complete the look altogether IMO make it look asthough its OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolvin Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 great! lumbar support rocks! are these seats heated? ooooh is that a dynavin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKiE Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 +1, deffo do that will complete the look altogether IMO make it look asthough its OEM I am looking into this mate, I am currently liaising with Bespoke leathering regarding some grey nappa covering great! lumbar support rocks! are these seats heated? ooooh is that a dynavin ? Aye the lumber support is really nice to have. Unfortunately these are not heated, can't have it all I guess! It is indeed a Dynavin, see my post about the Dynavin here mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKiE Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Following suggestions on here I have made a few updates to the M3 interior I installed recently. I have replaced the seat backs (thanks to Chris for sorting these out for me!) and switch surrounds from grey to black. I bought a genuine BMW grey leather armrest from Ebay, I then seperated it and put the top on my current arm rest to continue the two tone theme. I have also replced the gear stick gaiter and handbrake gaiter to grey leather. Here is a before and after comparison... I am really pleased with the results. I feel it enhances the two tone theme I was after, and breaks things up nicely. Looking back at the previous pictures I feel the seats were a bit too grey to get the look I was after. The suggestions in this thread inspired the choices I made, and I am really happy with the way it all worked out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Looks real smart now Dude , the All grey seat to start with looked very Wrong against the dark carpets , but with the black back & sides it looks Awesome now ! Good work indeed Fella ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobius Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Awesome mate! Looks fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
