E46 seats
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VerySideways

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301 months

Wednesday 6th February 2008
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Quick one - does anyone know if E46 front seats are interchangeable?

I get the impression saloon/touring seats are different to cab/coupé seats, but could i fit coupé seats in my touring?

I have an SE and love the 17's and soft suspension but i'd like the sports seats in grey leather to match my interior you see - the standard seats don't adjust enough for me to get really comfortable.

Thanks.

smartie

2,628 posts

302 months

Wednesday 6th February 2008
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cab seats are different to coupes as cab has seat belts built in.

VerySideways

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Wednesday 6th February 2008
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Ok, thanks.
So could i fit coupe seats in a saloon/touring? Or are the mounting points different?

Dunk76

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243 months

Wednesday 6th February 2008
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Realoem.com reveals that the seat rails use different part numbers between the Coupe and Touring - although this might just be down to the fact the Coupe seats have the lift mechanism to allow access to the back seats.


VerySideways

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Dunk76 said:
Realoem.com reveals that the seat rails use different part numbers between the Coupe and Touring - although this might just be down to the fact the Coupe seats have the lift mechanism to allow access to the back seats.
Just been studying the diagrams on that link and i think you've hit the nail on the head, THANK YOU!!!

(So i could use coupé seats in my touring...)

Dunk76

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Wednesday 6th February 2008
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VerySideways said:
Dunk76 said:
Realoem.com reveals that the seat rails use different part numbers between the Coupe and Touring - although this might just be down to the fact the Coupe seats have the lift mechanism to allow access to the back seats.
Just been studying the diagrams on that link and i think you've hit the nail on the head, THANK YOU!!!

(So i could use coupé seats in my touring...)
Erm, probably not, in my opinion wink


ETA: Although having said that, the front carpet is the same for all models, which means the front pick-up for the seats will be in the same place.




Edited by Dunk76 on Wednesday 6th February 14:33

VerySideways

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Your seats would do biggrin

Dunk76

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243 months

Wednesday 6th February 2008
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I expect they would.

They're up for sale incidentally.

£10,500 for the pair.

And I'll throw in a free Alpina B3 3.3 wink