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ilikebmxbikes · 07-12-2012, 03:19 PM

if you could get the airbags to code to a US spec car, that would be the ultimate seat.

fourtailpipes · 07-12-2012, 03:43 PM

the bottom line is you're deleting an airbag. this makes racing shells a no-go for me. the recaro version of the bmw performance seats can be bought with airbags... that's a viable option, but unless you're also installing a full cage, harnesses etc., a true racing shell is a significant downgrade in safety. the pole position is also a bit flexy for my taste, but that's another discussion.

1911A145 · 07-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fourtailpipes

the bottom line is you're deleting an airbag. this makes racing shells a no-go for me. the recaro version of the bmw performance seats can be bought with airbags... that's a viable option, but unless you're also installing a full cage, harnesses etc., a true racing shell is a significant downgrade in safety. the pole position is also a bit flexy for my taste, but that's another discussion.

no seat air bag isnt a deal breaker for me. Hell, people survived crashes all the time before, you know, seat air bags were invented. lol

to each their own. our cars' safety features are BARBARIC and UNSAFE! comapared to what will be available in 80 years from now in cars. For your safety, stop driving the 1er now till then. /sarcasm. haha

fourtailpipes · 07-12-2012, 04:32 PM

true, but trade "seat airbag" for "side airbag" in the above. airbags in seats may be a relatively new thing, but cars have had side airbags for quite some time. with a racing shell, this car is without primary side airbags (save for the upper curtains). take it one step further and assume i want a racing shell for function, not fashion, meaning i'm looking for something to hold me in place while driving at or near the limit (for CYA purposes, lets say on a racetrack)... i especially don't want to be without my side airbag in that case.

...and that's unfortunately why i have oem seats.

1911A145 · 07-12-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fourtailpipes

true, but trade "seat airbag" for "side airbag" in the above. airbags in seats may be a relatively new thing, but cars have had side airbags for quite some time. with a racing shell, this car is without primary side airbags (save for the upper curtains). take it one step further and assume i want a racing shell for function, not fashion, meaning i'm looking for something to hold me in place while driving at or near the limit (for CYA purposes, lets say on a racetrack)... i especially don't want to be without my side airbag in that case.

...and that's unfortunately why i have oem seats.

Weight savings, man, weight savings

fourtailpipes · 07-12-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1911A145

Weight savings, man, weight savings

haha i wish i could take out a meaningful amount of weight, but weight reduction is lost on the e82. it's a little piggy "gnome matter what" (though that doesn't seem to stop people from trying, god bless 'em)

Everfly · 07-12-2012, 06:16 PM

I thought when we eliminated the seat air bags also all air bags doesn't work as well ;(

Fidiman · 07-13-2012, 01:44 AM

I saw the BMW Perf' seats at 2,1k euros :O !

ripper0306 · 07-14-2012, 10:05 AM

That's right... a little bit expensive Fidiman

Fabi189 · 07-15-2012, 04:14 AM

Here the car Comar already posted:

Recaro Pole Position
Recaro FIA Seat Shell Adapters
(turned on the drivers side, to get the most vertical position of the seat as possible)
Recaro FIA rails to move the seat back and forth
(requirement for the german TÜV)
Macht Schnell Liteweight Floormounts

So the seats are as low as possible and as vertical as possible. Perfect for sporty driving!

I35it · 07-15-2012, 07:49 AM

Seats look great. I have sparcos laying around but I don't feel like doing all the extra work to set them up.

Everfly · 07-23-2012, 10:26 AM

So I pulled the trigger for seats. Already got floor mount and everything but OC3 module. Does anyone running the aftermarket seat without the OC3 module? Thanks

bavarianstig · 07-24-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Everfly

So I pulled the trigger for seats. Already got floor mount and everything but OC3 module. Does anyone running the aftermarket seat without the OC3 module? Thanks

I just bought a set of Sparcos, 6pts, and a roll cage for the track, so I'd love to know this as well!

Brian@bavarianx · 07-31-2012, 02:10 PM

Recaro pole position in my 135i

I35it · 07-31-2012, 03:22 PM

Inside pics and specs of everything used.

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07-12-2012, 03:43 PM	#24
fourtailpipes Major Drives: OPCs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Work Posts: 1,156 iTrader: (0)	the bottom line is you're deleting an airbag. this makes racing shells a no-go for me. the recaro version of the bmw performance seats can be bought with airbags... that's a viable option, but unless you're also installing a full cage, harnesses etc., a true racing shell is a significant downgrade in safety. the pole position is also a bit flexy for my taste, but that's another discussion.

07-12-2012, 04:32 PM	#26
fourtailpipes Major Drives: OPCs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Work Posts: 1,156 iTrader: (0)	true, but trade "seat airbag" for "side airbag" in the above. airbags in seats may be a relatively new thing, but cars have had side airbags for quite some time. with a racing shell, this car is without primary side airbags (save for the upper curtains). take it one step further and assume i want a racing shell for function, not fashion, meaning i'm looking for something to hold me in place while driving at or near the limit (for CYA purposes, lets say on a racetrack)... i especially don't want to be without my side airbag in that case. ...and that's unfortunately why i have oem seats.

07-12-2012, 06:16 PM	#29
Everfly Major Drives: 2012 135i M sport. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San jose CA Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (19)	I thought when we eliminated the seat air bags also all air bags doesn't work as well ;(

07-13-2012, 01:44 AM	#30
Fidiman Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 120d e82 M Sportpaket Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: France Posts: 256 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 120d E82 [0.00]	I saw the BMW Perf' seats at 2,1k euros :O !

07-14-2012, 10:05 AM	#31
ripper0306 Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i MY08 - SGM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: French Riviera (South of France) Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	That's right... a little bit expensive Fidiman

07-15-2012, 07:49 AM	#33
I35it all day Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 485 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	Seats look great. I have sparcos laying around but I don't feel like doing all the extra work to set them up.

07-23-2012, 10:26 AM	#34
Everfly Major Drives: 2012 135i M sport. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San jose CA Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (19)	So I pulled the trigger for seats. Already got floor mount and everything but OC3 module. Does anyone running the aftermarket seat without the OC3 module? Thanks

07-31-2012, 02:10 PM	#36
Brian@bavarianx Colonel Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 2,286 iTrader: (8)	Recaro pole position in my 135i

07-31-2012, 03:22 PM	#37
I35it all day Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 485 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	Inside pics and specs of everything used.