How hard is it to get hold of z4 sport seats?!!?

handy_andy_100 · Post by **handy_andy_100** » Tue 25 Jan, 2011 18:29

Hi all,

Been looking at various z4s now.... but it seems pretty tricky to find the "right" car with sports seats (which i feel is a must).... there isnt any on ebay..... was just wondering if any of you lot have had any luck sourcing them? and if so, are they rediculously expensive?! :S

Andy

wheelie · Post by **wheelie** » Tue 25 Jan, 2011 18:58

Andy,

These guys do seats/interiors and servicing/breaking etc and may be able to advise if they can source them or have any in stock at the moment.

http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/

Good lads as well especially for servicing, really resonable and I believe all of them are ex "M" specialist mechnics.

Pete

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Tue 25 Jan, 2011 19:35

It took me 4 months to get the right car with the Msport seats, but it is worth the wait. Changing seats on earlier models for later ones from a breakers is not that simple.
The passenger seat occupancy sensor mat is different on the 2006 onwards facelift models (where most of the breaker's MSport seats come from) and the airbag ECU sees seats from a newer model as a fault, which then puts the Airbag light on, and disables ALL airbags..until the fault is fixed.

People have retrofitted them and:
1 Either ignore the light, (Not good as all airbags are disabled).

2 Fit an occupancy bypass link (off eBay)which fools the ECU, to think that the passenger seat is always unoccupied, and prevents just the passenger airbag from deploying. (Not good for you passenger).

3 Fit a new seat mat which means taking the leather off the seat base. not for the faint hearted....

So thats why I waited for the right one to come along, even though there was no seat heating, but I had that retrofitted.

handy_andy_100 · Post by **handy_andy_100** » Wed 26 Jan, 2011 22:32

Cheers for the tips guys... after trying one with and without the sports seats..... it definatley has to have sport seats... just a problem of finding trhe right engine with the right seats! hah!

All the best,

Andy

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Thu 27 Jan, 2011 10:14

keep watching , one will come along.... mine soon

PVR · Post by **PVR** » Thu 27 Jan, 2011 10:22

Just to make sure regarding the terminology used:

- All Z4s came with Sports Seats
- Some Z4s came with M-Sports Seats

So when asking, ensure you check for the M Sport seats ...

handy_andy_100 · Post by **handy_andy_100** » Thu 27 Jan, 2011 12:29

Good call on the m-sport!

Why/when you selling yours?

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Thu 27 Jan, 2011 14:36

handy_andy_100 wrote:Why/when you selling yours?

You have PM.

handy_andy_100 · Post by **handy_andy_100** » Thu 27 Jan, 2011 22:39

Another question..... I have seen an m-sport seat with manaul adjustment.... Did any come electrically operated with integrated heating element? (so same functionality as current electrically adjustable heated seats?

Cheers.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Fri 28 Jan, 2011 09:36

yes they could specify any combination.

tonym · Post by **tonym** » Sat 05 Feb, 2011 20:38

Interesting debate. It took me some time to find the z4 i wanted. i wanted a3.0si roadster eventually i found the right car. it is carbon black with many options including elecric memory m sport seats in bmw individual syrah blue. A great and unusual combination. it wasnt a need for me but i enquired to the supply dealer Dick Lovett at swindon prior to making the private purchase as to why for interest sake the seats were not heated as they had owned the car as a demonstrater. they told me that m sport seats in the individual range do not have heating as an option,this was subsequently confirmed by Vines of Guildford my local helpful dealership.I guess the problem always is that there are so many options available if you spec up as buying new that one has to wait for a happy compromise when buying used but then it also means we all have different cars through different option combinations.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sat 05 Feb, 2011 22:39

Just viewed 2 Z4M Roadsters with individual seats....they were both heated.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sat 05 Feb, 2011 22:39

Double post

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 00:26

i just bought one with M sport seats

pic will follow when i pick her up next weekend. fullfilling a dream part one

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 10:04

Canman wrote:i just bought one with M sport seats pic will follow when i pick her up next weekend. fullfilling a dream part one

Nice one Kev

Are you going to tease us with a few details perhaps ..... ?

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 11:06

gookah wrote:Just viewed 2 Z4M Roadsters with individual seats....they were both heated.

+3 ie my brothers Z4m had individual heated seats

Well done Kev, looking forward to some pics

tonym · Post by **tonym** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 12:08

I believe z3ms znd z4ms did have heated seats as factory spec. my car is not an m model its a z4 30s1 sport ie the uprated engine model so i suspect that makes yhe difference.?

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 12:27

heated seats were still a £245 option, even on the Z4M Roadster, according to pricelist with individual leather at £535.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 12:29

Canman wrote:i just bought one with M sport seats pic will follow when i pick her up next weekend. fullfilling a dream part one

well done that (can) man.

looking forward to photo's.... but in the meantime, what colour combination?

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 15:47

a sneak preview

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 16:27

Canman wrote:a sneak preview

looking good, sat nav, hifi subs and leccy Dream Red heated seats too...

tonym · Post by **tonym** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 21:58

That is looking very good what is the exact model spec?

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Mon 07 Feb, 2011 08:53

its a 2004 3.0 SE Auto. fully loaded with just about everything.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 07 Feb, 2011 09:33

Canman wrote:its a 2004 3.0 SE Auto. fully loaded with just about everything.

And it's dark silver

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Mon 07 Feb, 2011 15:42

its silver with the top coat on

johnjo · Post by **johnjo** » Mon 07 Feb, 2011 16:43

Nothing to do with me but Ebay 260731797079 look like nice seats

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Mon 07 Feb, 2011 19:35

johnjo wrote:Nothing to do with me but Ebay 260731797079 look like nice seats

These were sold quite a while ago, they were facelift versions so occupancy sensor problems as above, unless you fitted to 2006 or newer model.

tonym · Post by **tonym** » Tue 08 Feb, 2011 21:16

:Looks like a great car.Hopr you can include some more pictures at some time)

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