e36 recaro seats

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Post Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:41 pm

hi
have just been offered a set of e36 recaro seats for dirt cheap money
how much hassle would be involved in fitting these?
ne help would be greatly appreciated

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Post Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:24 pm

never tried that but anything is possible
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Post Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:41 pm

I think they're about right as regards size, but the front fixing arrangements are completely different.
E36 seats are fitted by tilting the whole seat up at the back, and dropping the front over a couple of hooks.
So, not exactly a straight swap, but it has been done.