Recaro Seats and Install

No one · 02-02-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

Lumbar support is standard

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Originally Posted by AusF20

I should have put 'Adjustable' Lumber support as standard.

Both Australian and UK configurators call it "Lumbar support" (detailing it's adjustable). And it's optional (unless you consider a 7 series?).

I thought it was only the backrest standard, too. I tried the (adjustable) lumbar support option on a 7 series (the only available) and I couldn't get it as low as I needed - it was rather a middle back support for me, definitely above the lumbus. A (previous generation) 1 series owner reported the same: having the option but not using it because of too high. So I didn't order it.

The research I did on this option resulted in polar opinions. So if the penny matters, it should be tried to find out if useful. For me the sport seat tilting is the means to get lumbus supported.

chaddy74 · 02-02-2015, 03:07 PM

Well its Two weeks after installing the seats and my lower back is completely stuffed and I cannot get in and out of my car !! Cheap seats up for sale in for sale section !!

Jokes Peeps

!! I stand my original comment .... these are way better than the stock garbage and way more comfortable for me !!

chaddy74 · 02-02-2015, 03:11 PM

If you look closely at the attached photo's you can just see the seats !!

Not only are they comfortable they look the business !!

chaddy74 · 02-02-2015, 03:16 PM

Here is the same photo without the stupid filter !!

Easier to see the seats

vladberca · 02-03-2015, 03:14 PM

These seats are for sure contributing to a much better driving experience!

johnnydad · 02-03-2015, 04:12 PM

Lovely seats indeed - likewise I've found them very comfy when in other cars with these Recaros. Very tempting, but at present I get in and out too much in the daily grind to warrant them.

If you aren't tracking, hard to see the point of a harness as the cops might be upset if they see you wearing one.

harkes · 02-03-2015, 09:40 PM

Weight weight weight! How does these compare the standard ones?

Electric seats are probably one of the most stupid inventions for cars. Slow, heavy, complicated and hardly ever used. I would love to save the weight - granted it might only be 7-10kg for a set.

chaddy74 · 02-04-2015, 04:38 PM

I never actually performed a side by side weight comparison... but specs indicate about 7.5KG a side !! There are other recaro options that will reduce weight 12.5+ per side !!

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Originally Posted by harkes

Weight weight weight! How does these compare the standard ones?

Electric seats are probably one of the most stupid inventions for cars. Slow, heavy, complicated and hardly ever used. I would love to save the weight - granted it might only be 7-10kg for a set.

No one · 02-04-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chaddy74

There are other recaro options that will reduce weight 12.5+ per side !!

"Sit on the floor."

(And it's free!

)

I don't really mind Recaro, they must be good.

chaddy74 · 02-04-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by No one

"Sit on the floor."

(And it's free!

)

I don't really mind Recaro, they must be good.

carter47166 · 03-15-2016, 12:21 PM

Hi I'm a completed newb so please allow for that

I have a 2014 F20 with standard seats but I hate them! I have been looking everywhere to get some replacement sport seats from Recaro or Sparco etc... but I have been told that there are no fitting plates compatible with my car.
However I see by your pics you managed to get some fitted ? be great if you could let me know how and what I need ?

PeterPure · 03-17-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by carter47166

Hi I'm a completed newb so please allow for that

I have a 2014 F20 with standard seats but I hate them! I have been looking everywhere to get some replacement sport seats from Recaro or Sparco etc... but I have been told that there are no fitting plates compatible with my car.
However I see by your pics you managed to get some fitted ? be great if you could let me know how and what I need ?

I am running Recaro's Pole Positions as well in my car. I have Macht Schnell floor mounts, recaro sliders, recaro side mounts. It fits in our car.

elbertc · 08-04-2016, 10:12 PM

I have an F20 M135i LCI. It has the Dakota Leather electric seats with seat memory. In hindsight, I would've spec'ed the car with BMW's Sport Manual seats because the ones I have now have me in a much higher seating position than what I got used to in my previous 1er, an E87 120d M Sport.

I partook in a BMW M Driving experience and I got to compare the manual and electric seats in the M4 and M3. After jumping from one car to another on the track, the height difference was glaringly obvious. I really much prefer a low seating position.

This is why I'm considering getting Recaros for my car.

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chaddy74 Lieutenant 231 Rep 536 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Well its Two weeks after installing the seats and my lower back is completely stuffed and I cannot get in and out of my car !! Cheap seats up for sale in for sale section !! Jokes Peeps !! I stand my original comment .... these are way better than the stock garbage and way more comfortable for me !!
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johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	Lovely seats indeed - likewise I've found them very comfy when in other cars with these Recaros. Very tempting, but at present I get in and out too much in the daily grind to warrant them. If you aren't tracking, hard to see the point of a harness as the cops might be upset if they see you wearing one. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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harkes Colonel 1076 Rep 2,354 Posts Drives: M135i, E39 M5, NSX and AE86 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Xiamen, China iTrader: (0)	Weight weight weight! How does these compare the standard ones? Electric seats are probably one of the most stupid inventions for cars. Slow, heavy, complicated and hardly ever used. I would love to save the weight - granted it might only be 7-10kg for a set. __________________ M135i 8AT PWG, MHD, Pure Stage2, WMI via Torqbyte CM5-LT, Custom tuned by PureBoost (A Dane in China)
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carter47166 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 1 Series F20 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Please help!!! Hi I'm a completed newb so please allow for that I have a 2014 F20 with standard seats but I hate them! I have been looking everywhere to get some replacement sport seats from Recaro or Sparco etc... but I have been told that there are no fitting plates compatible with my car. However I see by your pics you managed to get some fitted ? be great if you could let me know how and what I need ?
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08-04-2016, 10:12 PM	#35
elbertc New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: f25 X3 20d, e87 120d bluefin Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines iTrader: (0)	I have an F20 M135i LCI. It has the Dakota Leather electric seats with seat memory. In hindsight, I would've spec'ed the car with BMW's Sport Manual seats because the ones I have now have me in a much higher seating position than what I got used to in my previous 1er, an E87 120d M Sport. I partook in a BMW M Driving experience and I got to compare the manual and electric seats in the M4 and M3. After jumping from one car to another on the track, the height difference was glaringly obvious. I really much prefer a low seating position. This is why I'm considering getting Recaros for my car.
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