MINI today? #2

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04-21-2015, 06:43 AM
das boots

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Originally Posted by Simmsled

In the sedan, it is awesome!
I have the M3 seats in my sedan and find the ability to flip the seat forward makes reaching behind the seat VERY easy.
If you have kids, the ability to move the seat forward with the handles comes in handy. Given the choice between M3 seats WITH (all of them) or WITHOUT (if they existed), I would always choose the seats with the handles for my sedan.

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Still trying to decide to purchase a set of M3 seats. Seller does not know if they are heated or not. Of course, I prefer heated seats since they are already wired. Hate to purchase seats and find out that they are not heated.
04-21-2015, 06:45 AM
az3579

What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

My only complaint about M3 seats in the sedan is that the design of the seats doesn't quite match the rest of the interior.

Too bad they didn't have Natural Brown ones. I'd consider a set of they did! The other stuff doesn't bother me too much. The seats are awesome.

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04-21-2015, 06:52 AM
slater

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Originally Posted by das boots

All electrically operated seats are heated then? Do they even fit to ZHP Sedans? Anybody know?

yep, they fit! simmsled and i are running them. i did a small write-up on the install - basically you'll need to fab up a very basic 'L' bracket for the outboard seat belt mounting point. easy easy easy.

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Originally Posted by az3579

They fit the sedan, but you'll have that awkward side forward tilt handle. If you can live with that, then it's a worthy upgrade for sure.

totally worth it, and the tilt feature is awesome!

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Originally Posted by Simmsled

In the sedan, it is awesome!
I have the M3 seats in my sedan and find the ability to flip the seat forward makes reaching behind the seat VERY easy.
If you have kids, the ability to move the seat forward with the handles comes in handy. Given the choice between M3 seats WITH (all of them) or WITHOUT (if they existed), I would always choose the seats with the handles for my sedan.

+1000. the best 'mod' (if you can call it that) i've done to my car. plus, you can carry 4 bookcases if needed. :)

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Originally Posted by das boots

Still trying to decide to purchase a set of M3 seats. Seller does not know if they are heated or not. Of course, I prefer heated seats since they are already wired. Hate to purchase seats and find out that they are not heated.

best not to pull the trigger until you can confirm that they are indeed heated.

also, if you are going to the trouble of getting M3 seats - find a set that have the electrically-adjustable kidney bolsters. this was the main reason i was after a set. mine needed lumbar as well (back issues). seriously, they make every drive THAT much better - and no bracing myself against the door in hard corners. :) (thanks to the adjustable bolsters)

peter
04-21-2015, 06:54 AM
slater

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Originally Posted by az3579

My only complaint about M3 seats in the sedan is that the design of the seats doesn't quite match the rest of the interior.

yeah - i had to get over this. i also elected (after a week of back and forth) to run the ZHP headrests as they support my head better than the M3 ones - but they don't look as nice!

peter
04-21-2015, 07:08 AM
Pip

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Originally Posted by slater

yeah - i had to get over this. i also elected (after a week of back and forth) to run the ZHP headrests as they support my head better than the M3 ones - but they don't look as nice!

peter

Sad day. I feel the same but wouldn't want to deal with the differing materials.
04-21-2015, 07:20 AM
az3579

From a looks perspective, I think the E46 sport seats look better than the M3 ones do, but that's a personal preference. I'm also not a fan of Nappa; I prefer Montana leather.

From a functionality perspective though, the M3 seats are better. It feels like it has better support, and the adjustable side bolsters are a handy feature.
04-21-2015, 07:40 AM
Imola.ZHP

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Wow. Screw that other dude. Nice work.

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It was really crazy, I'm not looking forward to his call tomorrow, he is off today.

I pulled the trigger on a 2015 that is still "on the boat" the color and options I wanted at a great price. Not as great as some people have been getting the 2014's for but only about $400 more than the crazy guy from yesterday's 2014. I was about 2 days late getting a white 2014 for up to an additional $2899 off. Oh well, over budget but I'll make it work.

Now I can focus on my GRE studies, taking it tomorrow!
04-21-2015, 08:07 AM
slater

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Originally Posted by az3579

From a looks perspective, I think the E46 sport seats look better than the M3 ones do, but that's a personal preference. I'm also not a fan of Nappa; I prefer Montana leather.

From a functionality perspective though, the M3 seats are better. It feels like it has better support, and the adjustable side bolsters are a handy feature.

i like the nappa better... it is softer.

yes, the adjustable bolsters work well for me. i'm 6'1", but 32" waist, so the stock kidney bolsters were just too wide for me...

peter
04-21-2015, 04:19 PM
kakashi169

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Picked up my painted Arqray CF lip today. Time for a game changer.
04-21-2015, 05:23 PM
TWong1200

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Originally Posted by kakashi169

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Picked up my painted Arqray CF lip today. Time for a game changer.

Nice! So jealous!