M5Sime Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi all, I do not have the lumbar option in my clubsport, and was already thinking that I might get an M3 seat set and retrofit.. Anyone know the difference of the seats in terms of comfort, space (the Msport seats have quite wide bolsters), hoping the M's might be narrower and tighter. I believe the Bolsters are a little larger. M logo in headrest... Was also thinking of retrofitting the heated seats (IF they come in the M seats).. Assume this is some loom additions and a panel update for the heated buttons. Cheers Sime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Heated seats are not standard on the M seats , but if you can find a nice set they go straight in with no problems . They aint cheap though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer-D Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mine have lumbar support and adjustable bolsters + heat. Straight swap if you have electric memory seats already. If you don't have heat you'll need the switch panel (where your DSC switch is) and do a bit of wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Sime Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks guys... So, what about the question of shape/comfort differences... I am finding my M sport seats a bit odd... (does not have lumbar as mentioned, so cannot change the shape of the back). They are not quite tight sporty, and not quite comfortable and cosseting.. I find myself feeling like I am on them, rather than sitting in them.. Just me?? Ta Simes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer-D Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I swapped my sport interior for an M3 interior in my 330. I found the M3 seats to be far superior. Press a button on the side and the bolsters inflate and hold you firmly in place. You can deflate them when you wan a bit more space. Lumbar support is 4 way adjustable. Nappa leather is nicer than the dakota standard leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvesh Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I swapped my sport interior for an M3 interior in my 330. I found the M3 seats to be far superior. Press a button on the side and the bolsters inflate and hold you firmly in place. You can deflate them when you wan a bit more space. Lumbar support is 4 way adjustable. Nappa leather is nicer than the dakota standard leather. How much did you pay for them if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer-D Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Paid £800 from FAB (BMW breakers) delivered. I live in N Ireland so £100 of that was delivery. Prices range from 600-800 on eBay. Mine was a full interior, front and rear seats and all 4 door cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Sime Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I swapped my sport interior for an M3 interior in my 330. I found the M3 seats to be far superior. Press a button on the side and the bolsters inflate and hold you firmly in place. You can deflate them when you wan a bit more space. Lumbar support is 4 way adjustable. Nappa leather is nicer than the dakota standard leather. Thanks Deezer, This is exactly the sort of feedback I was after.. I think i will keep looking for a set.. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Ive fitted an M3 interior into mine. Its one of my favourite mods by far. You cant beat the feel of soft nappa leather They do have the ///M logo on the headrests As Deezer-D said, Aslong as you've electric seats its just plug in and play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 You could do lumbar adjustment retrofit if that's all you're after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 You could do lumbar adjustment retrofit if that's all you're after... Blooming heck thats some task there , wouldn't be keen on stripping my seats apart like that in case i knackered the job up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 lol yeah the lengths some people go to... but I guess if he did it when the car was new then to swap the seats out would have cost loads more and it was probably worth the risk. Plus people in the USA have garages bigger than Buckingham Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Soo glad I'm not the only person that feels the seats in the 330 are a little less than supportive. They have huge deep bolsters, but they're so far apart, unless you weight 20 stone you dont touch either of them. Ironically, I lost loads of weight, kinda wish I didnt bother now lol. How would I know which leather I have in mine? Some mention Napa - is this ONLY on M3 seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 M5Sime - dunno if it's any help - but this guys selling a fully electric leather M3 interior for £550 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E46-M3-3-SERIES-...=item33617c7668 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Would love M3 seats in mine, maybe one day when i have some spare time and money! Cant say i ever have a problem with the standard sport setup though, its comfy and keeps me warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 M5Sime - dunno if it's any help - but this guys selling a fully electric leather M3 interior for £550 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E46-M3-3-SERIES-...=item33617c7668 That auction says they were removed from a M3 'vert. They aren't vert seats though. I thought the M3 verts had the same seats as the sports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 That auction says they were removed from a M3 'vert. They aren't vert seats though. I thought the M3 verts had the same seats as the sports? You probably know waaay more about all that than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yeah they are coupe seats, not a bad price. Alot less than I paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 If you just type E46 M3 interior - there's quite a few and most seem to be priced around the £550 mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Vert seats have the seatbelt guide on the headrest dont they? So what does a decent non-m setup go for these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Sime Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks guys for the links.. I have been searching eBay.. I want heated if I can get them and perhaps an interesting colour.. What do you guys think about (to go with an Estoril blue exterior and black interior) Kiwi - ? The blue? (forgot the colour) Red? Not keen on Grey. Could live with white/light cream Of course black would be the most original Cheers Sime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 If your going to do it the only colour you should look out for is the berry red (also cant remember the actual colour). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Or if you've got balls, buy any colour and dye them http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockermel Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 got m3 seats in my vert very comfy and yes the belts do join the head rests.... how do you know if they heated or not. i didnt fit them they were in when i brought the car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 got m3 seats in my vert very comfy and yes the belts do join the head rests.... how do you know if they heated or not. i didnt fit them they were in when i brought the car.. If they are heated you have a little button next to the DSC button which turns the heater on. It has 3 settings 1)Toasted Balls, 2) Just sweaty balls and 3) Barely even warms your balls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
