BMW E90 330D M Sport

[95 fiesta si]

djdest said:

That has come up really nice! Makes me want some now

Hopefully i got someone coming down tomorrow to help me wire and code the power, heat and memory options in.

[95 fiesta si]

M3 power seats and heating now all wired and coded. everything's working like it should do from the factory Thanks to Jason from Navtvman.

Now just need to ordered a bracket and release catches to retrofit the M3 folding rear seats

[95 fiesta si]

djdest said:

I'm trying to find someone who can code my TV tuner now the expert Sam on e90post has disappeared
Do you know if he can do any advanced coding or just basic stuff?

he does lots of stuff mate. I know he can do tv tuners, his just done one in his 65 plate X6. I will PM you his number

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Monday 29th August 22:23

[95 fiesta si]

Pics of the E90 M3 Power, Memory and heated seats fitted.

Not as flashy as the Cobra Misano's but more comfy for longer journeys and with so many adjustments on the M3 seats i can find a better seating position.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Saturday 3rd September 20:07

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Now just gathering all the parts i need to retrofit the M3 split folding rear seats. Need more parts then i realised.

I just picked up a pair of rear release latches and handles for £40

Seat Back Locks
Left: 52 20 7 112 863
Right: 52 20 7 112 864

Seat Back Lock Actuators
Left: 52 20 7 151 369
Right: 52 20 7 151 370



Now i need the following to complete it:

4 x Cable Holder ~ 72 11 8 177 700

4 x Seat Back Lock Actuators Screws ~ 07 11 9 901 299

2 x Seat Back Lock Actuators Screw Hole Inserts ~ 63 12 1 374 075

Folding Seat Support Bracket ~ 52 20 7 161 259

Folding Seat Support Bracket Screw ~ 07 14 7 161 279

Factory Two Piece Middle Seat Belt
Upper Part ~ 72 11 7 132 245
Lower Part ~ 72 11 9 138 232

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Saturday 3rd September 17:15

[95 fiesta si]

cerb4.5lee said:

Nice work and they look sweet, I did like how well they held you in when I had them in my E92 M3 but I felt that the seat just didn't go as low as I would have liked.

Yes iam finding that also, ive gone right to the bottom with a slight front tilt and id like to sit a little deeper into the car.

The cobras where like sitting on the floor, but the M3 seats are a more comfy OEM look and feel.

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a few other mods iam wanting to do. My M3 seats dont have storage nets on the back, so sourcing a pair of these



Also want to retrofit the BMW rear console with 2 extra 12v sockets

[95 fiesta si]

djdest said:

I had a spare lighter socket so installed that myself for the kids to use while I was trying to source the double one, its done the job so well I've never bothered to change it and worked out a lot cheaper!

good job.

The BMW double 12v ive found on ebay for £25, but its the complete rear console without vent. I might just get it and sell my rear console with the blanking plate where the 12v ones are from mine

[95 fiesta si]

Got the M3 folding rears in. Picked up all the bits i needed. Its just missing the lower support bracket which i got on order with BMW. Still goes in without it but i wouldn't want it that way for long without it. Bracket should be with me in a few days. Need to get a heatgun to iron out some storage marks in the leather.

Also need to pick up the 2 piece center seatbelt for folding rear seats so its not in the way when folding the seats down like with the current center pulldown belt.

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Taz1383 said:

Any idea how much you've spent on all this, in total?

My friend has a 325i and he's being very reserved when it comes to doing any modifications (he ultimately see's the 335 as the one he wants, though, and I get the impression you're happy with the 330d).

I guess I'm still yet to experience the cost of a premium car, but some of these prices make my eyes water!

Sometimes it's difficult to understand the motive behind certain things, but if you're doing something that makes you happy, I think that's all anyone could wish.

Still intrigued at the cost!

Couldnt tell you. £5k-£6K maybe over the last 2 years ? I do also sell things off to make some money back. i.e paid £600 for alloys and sold the originals for £400. Normally what ever gets replaced the part being replaced gets sold off to recoup some of the expenses

Motive for me is......I love the car and its a hobbie. I enjoy making something better or different so it suits my own needs or requirements. I work hard and I pay all my bills and look after my family, whats left i like to spend on the car. For me my car is my personal space and due to my job i can spend 6-8 hours a day in the car so i like everything to be just the way i want it (Also iam a little OCD).

I know that ill never see the money back from what ive put into it, but i didnt do it to increase its value, ive done it for the pleasure that it gives me during the time i will own the car.

I can also put it this way....Buy a new BMW today for £40k, sell it in a few years for £25k....a loss of £15k.....i wont be loosing anywhere near that.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Wednesday 7th September 12:29

[95 fiesta si]

supercommuter said:

A lot i bet! Those Cobra seats alone must have cost a small fortune!!

Looks good though.

£2700 with the runners to be exact

[95 fiesta si]

managed to pick up a genuine BMW double 12v socket rear console. Just swapped my air vents and ashtray into the console and spliced the 2 12v socket wiring in to my existing 12v socket wiring under the armrest.

Just ordered 2 genuine BMW 12v socket blank plugs off ebay for £6 to finish it off.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Thursday 22 September 16:07

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Also hunting down a set of E46 CSL Alloy Reps

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Fitted a BMW 2 piece rear center seatbelt to finish the retrofit folding rear seats

with this belt, it separates so when folding the rears down it doesn't stretch out the center belt with it.

Heres what the standard center belt does when coming from non-folding to folding rear seats


Original vs BMW 2 piece




Have to make a right mess to change the rear center belt. seats down, C pillars removed and parcel shelf removed.


center belt installed

[95 fiesta si]

Another small update

BMW rear seat nets installed on both front seats and the rear cigarette lighters now have BMW blank plugs in them.

[95 fiesta si]

Managed to pickup LCI grey boot carpet so i can move the warning triangle from inside the boot and install to the boot lid carpet. Got the 2 x brackets and bolts on order from BMW for £2.69, got an LCI warning triangle coming from ebay for £7 and the carpet cost me £14 from ebay, so all for under £25 and i will make that back from selling my pre-lci warning triangle with brackets and carpet.

this will just look neater and tider and follows on my LCI theme. only thing i think i wont swap to LCI are the wing mirrors as i think the Pre-Lci mirrors look better.

my pre-lci warning triangle install. will post up picks of LCI triangle install when ive got it all.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Saturday 1st October 16:13

[95 fiesta si]

Dannbodge said:

On a factory folding seat, the small clip on the centre seat belt clips into a holder on the parcel shelf.

having folding seats in a saloon makes such a big difference, very worthwhile modification!

that is a factory folding center seatbelt for the E90 ?

yes will help loads when carrying bigger items

[95 fiesta si]

f1nn said:

Given the OEM+ nature of the build, I'm surprised you've not sourced the rare BMW sliding boot tray.

You know what i see one on ebay not long back and had in my watching as i was short of cash. they wanted £150 for it, but it sold before i got a chance

heres a pic of one

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Saturday 1st October 19:15

[95 fiesta si]

you got me thinking now......need to hunt one down.

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ok, as much as i hate my alloys with a black/polished Halfords theme, i will have to stick with them a little longer as i turn my attention to the sound system.

The car came with the base 6 speaker system (2 in front door cards, 2 in rear parcel shelf, 2 under front seats) and iDrive.....and it sounds poor to say the least so looking to upgrade this to a 13 speaker system similar to the logic 7 setup. Although iam going for OEM+ i cant justify the cost of logic 7 compared to its sound quality when i know i can get better for my money.

ill be using genuine BMW trim parts for the upgrade:

E90 Window Frame trim for tweeter N/s - 51337171202
E90 Window Frame trim for tweeter O/s - 51337171201
E90 Dash centre speaker grill - 51457123750

ill be looking to install:
2 x Earthquake SWS-8 8" subs under the front seats
2 x Focal 100KRS K2 for front door cards
2 x Focal front tweeters
2 x Focal 100KRS K2 for rear door cards
2 x Vibe Slick 4 for rear parcel shelf
2 x focal rear parcel shelf tweeters
1 x Vibe Slick 4 for front dash center

And various crossovers, wiring harness and still need to decide on the amp.

haven't decided on the choice of parts listed yet, but wont change too much from this.

Edited by 95 fiesta si on Monday 3rd October 17:11