BMW Perfomance Recaro seats

K14RMD_e89 · 11-06-2015, 12:13 PM

Hi guys

I've just purchased a Z4 35i and I'm currently bidding on a pair of performance seats on eBay. Does anyone know if these bolt straight on or will modification be required.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

jts1981 · 11-06-2015, 01:48 PM

Think you need sliders. There is an old post of some one putting them in...

rking117 · 11-06-2015, 02:04 PM

plus the electronics will be an issue and will likely require coding. I would investigate that too

K14RMD_e89 · 11-06-2015, 03:36 PM

Thanks much appreciated

pavproch · 11-07-2015, 02:03 PM

I am having similar thoughts (read: Recaro Sportster aka BMW Performance).... been in touch with a local (CZ) Recaro dealer lately... they keep on saying: once the OEM´s and Recaro´s replacement are of the same specs (side bags, manual/electric), the installation is a matter of fitting/modifying the anchor rail only (no issues of electrics incompatibility or coding)... well, the reality will reveal itself early next season latest....

Moreover: (for money) they can (and will) make the installation "street legal", ie. incl. all paperwork/bureaucracy needed

nicknaz · 11-09-2015, 03:12 PM

I would confirm there are actually side airbags. My understanding is that the lack of those is the reason those seats haven't come to the US in any car

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K14RMD_e89 New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Z4 35i E89 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: london uk iTrader: (0)	BMW Perfomance Recaro seats Hi guys I've just purchased a Z4 35i and I'm currently bidding on a pair of performance seats on eBay. Does anyone know if these bolt straight on or will modification be required. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks
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jts1981 Captain 213 Rep 887 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Think you need sliders. There is an old post of some one putting them in...
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	plus the electronics will be an issue and will likely require coding. I would investigate that too __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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K14RMD_e89 New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Z4 35i E89 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: london uk iTrader: (0)	Thanks much appreciated
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pavproch Private First Class 9 Rep 184 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 330ixT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CZ iTrader: (0)	I am having similar thoughts (read: Recaro Sportster aka BMW Performance).... been in touch with a local (CZ) Recaro dealer lately... they keep on saying: once the OEM´s and Recaro´s replacement are of the same specs (side bags, manual/electric), the installation is a matter of fitting/modifying the anchor rail only (no issues of electrics incompatibility or coding)... well, the reality will reveal itself early next season latest.... Moreover: (for money) they can (and will) make the installation "street legal", ie. incl. all paperwork/bureaucracy needed __________________ Daily:330ix 6MT - PBX, HR SportSprings, Koni Yellows, OZ Ultraleggera 18", PI+PE, CDV off, UUC sways, M235i SportBrake (front), Cquence rotors (rear), 3.64 diffs, LSD rear Funcar: Z4 3.0i 6MT - HR SportSprings +sways, OZ Ultraleggera 19", 5.00 diff by Drexler, CDV off, Quaife LSD, M235i SportBrake (front), Cquence rotors (rear)
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I would confirm there are actually side airbags. My understanding is that the lack of those is the reason those seats haven't come to the US in any car
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