Hi to everyone
Is there someone out there who can help me please?
I have recently acquired a above car but unfortunately the (cloth trimmed) front seats are a bit shabby whilst the back ones are fine having been little used.
Seats are structurally fine (car has only done 65k) and I would like to re-cover or restore front seats and cloth inserts in the front door cards if possible. I live on the Isle of Man so access to expertise seems non existent. I also wish to avoid massive expense.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions/help/info etc that anyone can give as it seems possible to get anything BMW related on line except a solution.
Love to you all.
Nietsche
1997 316i SE Auto - seat problem
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Ant
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Hi dude.
E36 I'm guessing from the YOM ?
I'll move to other bmw chat for better response, but......
given the amount of '36 sitting in breakers now, the better option i try and get a better set of seats from a reputable source imho
Welcome to the zone BTW
E36 I'm guessing from the YOM ?
I'll move to other bmw chat for better response, but......
given the amount of '36 sitting in breakers now, the better option i try and get a better set of seats from a reputable source imho
Welcome to the zone BTW
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On the E30, original seat covers are still available from BMW. With the E36 being the newer model, I expect they would stock yours too. All they need is your chassis number.
However, the price of buying new covers and then paying a specialist to retrim the seats would be ridiculous. Best option as stated above is to source direct from a BMW breaker or purchase a decent set of ebay.
E36 seats are very well made - very strange that yours are knackered at such a low mileage. The only problem they really have is with the runners where, after a few years, the seat feels like its moving when you go round corners. BMW have a special tool to fix this fault.
However, the price of buying new covers and then paying a specialist to retrim the seats would be ridiculous. Best option as stated above is to source direct from a BMW breaker or purchase a decent set of ebay.
E36 seats are very well made - very strange that yours are knackered at such a low mileage. The only problem they really have is with the runners where, after a few years, the seat feels like its moving when you go round corners. BMW have a special tool to fix this fault.
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Nietsche
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Hi folks and thanks for your comments
Here on the Isle of Man there are really no breakers to speak of and I am a little reluctant to buy from say eBay as many who sell do so on collection only basis which is not possible. I am also a bit worried about buying something that when it arrives is a disappointment.
As a point of interest what would be an idea of cost of buying BMW covers and trying to get them fitted by an upholsterer or BMW dealer? I really don't have a clue so would be grateful for any indications. Similarly if you know of a good breaker taht I could approach please let me know.
I have found a company called Extreme Trim & Sons who say they can supply bases and covers and that fitting is easy. I am finding all this very confusing as I am told locally that this is all a difficult process.
I have no mechanical knowledge so would be grateful for any and all help anyone can give to sort me out
Here on the Isle of Man there are really no breakers to speak of and I am a little reluctant to buy from say eBay as many who sell do so on collection only basis which is not possible. I am also a bit worried about buying something that when it arrives is a disappointment.
As a point of interest what would be an idea of cost of buying BMW covers and trying to get them fitted by an upholsterer or BMW dealer? I really don't have a clue so would be grateful for any indications. Similarly if you know of a good breaker taht I could approach please let me know.
I have found a company called Extreme Trim & Sons who say they can supply bases and covers and that fitting is easy. I am finding all this very confusing as I am told locally that this is all a difficult process.
I have no mechanical knowledge so would be grateful for any and all help anyone can give to sort me out
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If you spend some time on ebay and buy from a seller with a good feedback record you should be fine. I understand your reservations about buying goods unseen but it can turn out well too! I got a great pair of front seats posted to me for my car from ebay after careful consideration. They shold be fairly cheap and worth a gamble. Fixing seats is very expensive.
Someone on here should have some seats for you
Someone on here should have some seats for you
