Preston's 2004 zhp project

[BCS_ZHP]

Installed the black M3 interior today, those seats are nice. Still need black HK rear speaker covers & the 3 little black caps on the kid seat anchors on the shelf panel, most all else is done. Carpet is still gray & dash is still black/gray, those items may come another day. M3 seats seem to hug you a bit tighter, a Leatherique treatment is over needed.

Oh, and I'm terrible on pics, was concentrating on getting it done. Maybe Botond took some pics along the way.

[Lanister]

Do you find the seats to be much more comfortable or efficient in terms of performance of holding you in? I've been pondering about getting those.

[Pip]

Do you find the seats to be much more comfortable or efficient in terms of performance of holding you in? I've been pondering about getting those.

I think Charlie might be able to answer this fairly well because he has had m3 seats without lumber I believe.

My ZHP seats with lumber were better than the standard seats and my m3 seats with lumbar and side bolster are above and beyond. It actually squeezes you in the seat and is extremely comfortable. I'm glad I found that option on the car.

[JupiterBMW]

Glad to hear the install went well Bruce.

[cakM3]

I think Charlie might be able to answer this fairly well because he has had m3 seats without lumber I believe.

That is correct. On long drives I found my ///M seats w/o lumbar/side bolster support to be uncomfortable. I have since switched my OE seats for ones that had both lumbar and side bolster support. I love my newer seats so much more

[az3579]

Do you find the seats to be much more comfortable or efficient in terms of performance of holding you in? I've been pondering about getting those.

I found the seats that were installed in Preston's car to be comfortable. They do not have lumbar and are manually adjusted, but I think they're more comfortable and more supportive than my ZHP seats are (no lumbar).

Charlie's M3 seats with lumbar are just unbelievably comfortable and supportive.

[Lanister]

I believe that my OEM zhp seats have lumbar support adjustment. But side bolsters could be better. So maybe M3 front seats in the future.

Speaking of seats, if you guys were to do a seat swap to M3, would you do front and rear or only front? (on a coupe that is)

[Pip]

I believe that my OEM zhp seats have lumbar support adjustment. But side bolsters could be better. So maybe M3 front seats in the future.

Speaking of seats, if you guys were to do a seat swap to M3, would you do front and rear or only front? (on a coupe that is)

If you have the money do both. You'll notice a big difference in leather quality and the rear would look different than the front.

[Lanister]

Thanks for the info.

[BCS_ZHP]

Tomorrow's task



Used struts, shocks & springs from Shane (BMWKnight) with new top hats, spring pads, etc.

Will try to remember to take before/after stance pix.