Seats

Mtl135i · 07-31-2013, 04:53 PM

Need to sit lower in the car and be a bit better held in place. Thinking about the recaro speed seat from turner motorsports with the associated sliders and floor mount.

Anyone have this setup and can confirm if it will fit and give me some more head room.

I did find a couple of topics from searching but none answered all of my questions.

Thanks in advance

Link to the kit

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-22...peed-seat.aspx

wheresmylsd33 · 07-31-2013, 06:11 PM

While I don't know for sure about the headroom, I too looked into getting recaros. A while ago I read that some complicated coding is required to trick the side airbag sensor. Apparently makes swapping seats a big pain.

Maybe you have looked into this and found an easy solution?

avholloway · 07-31-2013, 06:30 PM

Great thread, I too am interested in sportier seats for my 135i. With a helmet on, I am crammed into the head liner, and could use another 2 inches of headroom.

Mtl135i · 07-31-2013, 06:48 PM

For reference

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619095

Focusedintntions · 08-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Adding recaro's with sliders will actually give you less headroom. The OEM sport seats sit really low in the car. I have Racetechs in my car in a fixed position and I lost about 1/4 inch of head room. But the lateral grip and stiffness totally makes it worth it. Keep in mind i'm 6'3 and i'm more torso than legs. I have the airbag lights and seat belt lights on in my car. I've worked with a few coders (including a tech from a dealership) to get rid of the lights but so far no luck (on a 2011).

FYI if you want seats cheaper than turner send me a PM and I'll put you in touch with a friend of mine that's a dealer.

Mtl135i · 08-01-2013, 08:56 AM

Damn. Really looking for more headroom. Ever heard of the planted seat mounts ??

Focusedintntions · 08-01-2013, 09:12 AM

I haven't prior to you mentioning them...just did a quick google though. I have my seats mounted with the VAC kit. It's about .5 inches thick of billet aluminum. Extremely strong and worth the money. I have the rear of my seat mounted as low as I can get it, the shell of the seat is about 3/4" above the carpet. Only reason I can't go lower is b/c of the side mount bracket just doesn't line up for it.

Everfly · 08-01-2013, 09:48 AM

Planted is cheap solution. Never had one but $140 compare $319 for Vac if u need the seat receptacle. I just ordered recaro pole position and debating about put those on my car now

blutattoo · 08-01-2013, 02:39 PM

I guess being short has some perks

tracer bullet · 08-01-2013, 03:13 PM

For the price of the new seats, I wonder if there may be an option to somehow retrofit / convert the seats you currently have? Someone skilled enough (ie in old car restorations) might be able to change the construction / padding / etc. of what is already in the car?

DSP_135i · 08-01-2013, 03:15 PM

I've used planted brackets in other cars and they are good quality compared to many other aftermarket brackets such as Sparco and Corbeau.

Everfly · 08-11-2013, 10:16 PM

Just tried to install my recaro pole and the floor of the 1 is very easy. U dont really need to adapter or slider. Just mount the side mount to the floor and give u more than enough head room.

TheSt|G · 08-11-2013, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avholloway

Great thread, I too am interested in sportier seats for my 135i. With a helmet on, I am crammed into the head liner, and could use another 2 inches of headroom.

Sunroof delete helps massively.

Mtl135i · 08-12-2013, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everfly

Just tried to install my recaro pole and the floor of the 1 is very easy. U dont really need to adapter or slider. Just mount the side mount to the floor and give u more than enough head room.

Pictures ??

Everfly · 08-18-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtl135i

Pictures ??

I didnt take any pics. You can mount the side mount straight to the floor

bluecat · 08-23-2013, 08:11 AM

Mtl135 what are your current seats (color, power, heat?) and what are your plans for them after the swap?

Sixle · 09-17-2013, 04:15 PM

Has anyone managed to code out the side airbags and put the OE occupancy mat in the aftermarket seats?

Any information from people who have gone through the coding process?

Want to bring this topic back up for more info.

TZANIDO777 · 09-17-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everfly

I didnt take any pics. You can mount the side mount straight to the floor

Is this for the recaro pole position seats? The side mounts are enough to hold the seat in place?

Everfly · 09-17-2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TZANIDO777

Is this for the recaro pole position seats? The side mounts are enough to hold the seat in place?

Yes for recaro pole. Instead mounting the side mount to the sliders you can mount straight to the floor. I did mounted but did not take any pics. I was sat so low in the car.

TZANIDO777 · 09-18-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everfly

Yes for recaro pole. Instead mounting the side mount to the sliders you can mount straight to the floor. I did mounted but did not take any pics. I was sat so low in the car.

So instead of bolting the side mounts into the floor mounts, you bolt the side mounts straight to the floor of the car?

Sorry, I am just trying to understand cause I will also be buying pole positions for my car.

Everfly · 09-18-2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TZANIDO777

So instead of bolting the side mounts into the floor mounts, you bolt the side mounts straight to the floor of the car?

Sorry, I am just trying to understand cause I will also be buying pole positions for my car.

Yes

TZANIDO777 · 09-18-2013, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everfly

Yes

Great! Thank you

07-31-2013, 04:53 PM	#1
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wheresmylsd33 New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: deep in a bunker iTrader: (0)	While I don't know for sure about the headroom, I too looked into getting recaros. A while ago I read that some complicated coding is required to trick the side airbag sensor. Apparently makes swapping seats a big pain. Maybe you have looked into this and found an easy solution?
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avholloway New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i; 6 speed; Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Great thread, I too am interested in sportier seats for my 135i. With a helmet on, I am crammed into the head liner, and could use another 2 inches of headroom. __________________ 2010 BMW 135i; 6 speed;
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Mtl135i Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	For reference http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619095 __________________ 2018 M2
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08-01-2013, 08:55 AM	#5
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Adding recaro's with sliders will actually give you less headroom. The OEM sport seats sit really low in the car. I have Racetechs in my car in a fixed position and I lost about 1/4 inch of head room. But the lateral grip and stiffness totally makes it worth it. Keep in mind i'm 6'3 and i'm more torso than legs. I have the airbag lights and seat belt lights on in my car. I've worked with a few coders (including a tech from a dealership) to get rid of the lights but so far no luck (on a 2011). FYI if you want seats cheaper than turner send me a PM and I'll put you in touch with a friend of mine that's a dealer. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Mtl135i Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Damn. Really looking for more headroom. Ever heard of the planted seat mounts ?? __________________ 2018 M2
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I haven't prior to you mentioning them...just did a quick google though. I have my seats mounted with the VAC kit. It's about .5 inches thick of billet aluminum. Extremely strong and worth the money. I have the rear of my seat mounted as low as I can get it, the shell of the seat is about 3/4" above the carpet. Only reason I can't go lower is b/c of the side mount bracket just doesn't line up for it. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Everfly Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,143 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (51)	Planted is cheap solution. Never had one but $140 compare $319 for Vac if u need the seat receptacle. I just ordered recaro pole position and debating about put those on my car now
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08-01-2013, 02:39 PM	#9
blutattoo First Lieutenant 22 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	I guess being short has some perks
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2436 Rep 3,563 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	For the price of the new seats, I wonder if there may be an option to somehow retrofit / convert the seats you currently have? Someone skilled enough (ie in old car restorations) might be able to change the construction / padding / etc. of what is already in the car?
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DSP_135i Private 5 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (2)	I've used planted brackets in other cars and they are good quality compared to many other aftermarket brackets such as Sparco and Corbeau.
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Everfly Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,143 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (51)	Just tried to install my recaro pole and the floor of the 1 is very easy. U dont really need to adapter or slider. Just mount the side mount to the floor and give u more than enough head room.
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Sixle Private First Class 17 Rep 143 Posts Drives: CR 135i N54 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Has anyone managed to code out the side airbags and put the OE occupancy mat in the aftermarket seats? Any information from people who have gone through the coding process? Want to bring this topic back up for more info.
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