e36 m3 front seats

Discuss Non-E30 BMW's in here - No selling!

Moderator: martauto

User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:24 pm

does anyone know where id be able to get hold of a pair of front seats from an e36 m3? they dont have to be in perfect condition and also would they fit? ive noticed bens got them in his cab.
billgatese30
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 10989
Joined: Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Tyne & Wear

Post Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:05 pm

have a look on the for sael section on www.e36coupe.com

and they do fit but only with modifications
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:37 am

Ebay comes up with them every now and then too. They are called Vader's. Yep they will fit, but they go in the E30 Coupe's easier than in the cabs. I'll keep an eye out for you mate.

B
Image
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:06 am

THERE YOU GO MATE.



1994 BMW 3 SERIES 318i SE 4dr Saloon, sold!!!! this is an ad for an m3 coupe interior that i have. e36 m3 coupe vader interior for sale. m stripe cloth/alcantara trim. includes both front seats, rear bench, rear backrest, front doorcards, rear doorcards. the front seats will also fit straight into e36 saloons and convertibles, not sure about compacts. front seats have lots of adjustments and are extremely comfortable and look awesome. i can email pics if required. buyer to collect. £600
Telephone: 07946 688726
Email: Email Advertiser
Distance: 92 miles
Price: £600
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:16 pm

cheers mate, its just an idea, i was wondering how much work would be involved with this, would look soo good though! what exactly do i have to change? cheers :D
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:18 am

You have to replace the runners and then either weld E36 runners or weld the seats down like the first 4 pics below, then you end up with an interior like the bottom 2 pictures winkeye

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:55 pm

mate that looks soo good! cheers for the help my job is a fabby welder, so getting the frames in shouldn't be too bad, nice! :D
User avatar
stevetigger
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4659
Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:00 pm

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:05 pm

Did you know Vader's are normal E36 sport seats with different headrests!

And I can tell you now, its a lot cheaper to buy E36 Sport type seats!
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:17 pm

oh rite didnt know that mate! i just got a price for two vaders supplied and retrim my back bench and all cards in white leather and fitted for £1700! not too bad i thought, and hel give me a discount to put a lil sticker on ma motor. . . all good! just gota drive to nottingham to get it done, wonder how much petrol thats guna cost! :D
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:44 am

That's a good price mate. I paid that just for my 2 fronts supplied and trimmed. Make sure the leather is good and not some cheap crap :wink:
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:26 am

yaeh thats off dynamic interiors in nottingham. not a bad price, its worth the money, looks mint!
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:36 am

Be careful mate. I've had dealings with Richard before and i was so unhappy with the work that i actually toof the seats back and got my money back. The funny thing was before me, he'd done 2 sets of Vadar's for mates of mine and they were really good. Mt door cards were just full of bubbles so make sure he does do a good job. It was a while ago, so maybe he's sorted his act out :(
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:45 pm

YEAH I HOPE SO MATE, IVE BIN ON HIS SITE AND THE WORK LOOKS GOOD BUT I HAVENT SEEN ANY OF HIS WORK CLOSE UP. I GUESS IL HAVE TO RISK IT FOR A BISCUIT UNLESS YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE BEN? CHEERS :D
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:55 pm

Where are you based. I'm in London and i've just had my seats for my new project trimmed by a guy in Edmonton and he's really good. He also trimmed Nav's cab
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:33 pm

im in bournemouth, im prepared to travel cos i wana good job, and im a bit wary of dynamic trim now u said that. i ve got a budget and i dnt wana go too mad if you knw wot i mean? :D
User avatar
bootyman
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4272
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Milan

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:39 pm

Give this guy a call on 07958380006. Tell him i gave you his number and tell him that i said he's really good. Just stroke his ego a bit and i bet you he matches it winkeye
Image
User avatar
mark320i
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 305
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: bournemouth

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:45 pm

cheers mate il give him a call! :D