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E30 sport seats in my E28?
Posted: May 15, 2013 1:17 PM
by Phatbus
I don't really like the comfort seats in my new E28 and saw a couple sport seats for sale on R3V out of an E30. What do you guys think I should do? I really like the electronic seat adjustment but I "need" the sports. Should I wait to find a pair of E28 sports or go for the E30's that I can get pretty cheap? I'm not a purist by any means.
What is your opinion?
Posted: May 15, 2013 1:28 PM
by Mab1957
Get e28 sport seats.
Posted: May 15, 2013 2:27 PM
by M. Holtmeier
If you want light weight manual seats, I say you can't beat e30 sports! Since I own an '85, my choice was clear when it came to swapping in sport seats. (note the lack of seat controls on the console) You'll need adapters if you go this route though.
Posted: May 15, 2013 2:40 PM
by Phatbus
Are the e28 sports bigger than the e30's or just different mounting locations? I really like my e30 seats and I'm familiar with metal working/welding so making the brackets won't be difficult.
Posted: May 15, 2013 3:09 PM
by stuartinmn
The e30 seats are a little narrower than the e28 sport seats.
(just to warn you, this is a common question that comes up often, so someone is eventually going to tell you to use the Search function.
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Posted: May 15, 2013 3:31 PM
by Phatbus
stuartinmn wrote:The e30 seats are a little narrower than the e28 sport seats.
(just to warn you, this is a common question that comes up often, so someone is eventually going to tell you to use the Search function.
)
Yeah I know...At least I didn't start the thread with that question
Posted: May 15, 2013 3:37 PM
by wkohler
Go for it. Really glad to see you back, Mr. Holtmeier!!
Posted: May 15, 2013 7:48 PM
by oldskool
If you go e30 sports, no more fat chicks. They are narrow!
Posted: May 15, 2013 8:50 PM
by Phatbus
oldskool wrote:If you go e30 sports, no more fat chicks. They are narrow!
Bonus!
Posted: May 15, 2013 11:19 PM
by rmiddendorf
FiverDiver has E30 Sports in his 535i and I seem to recall him really liking them.
Posted: May 16, 2013 9:21 AM
by shagrath
My wife uses e30 sports and is happy with them.
Posted: May 16, 2013 12:46 PM
by BimmerSultan
that was actually my plan for the car orginally too. I still have a set I bought from Anees and haven't even seen them, but supposedly in rather nice shape! Gray leather, heated, manual sports. Unsure if I really need them if you want to talk. Can't wait to see the car again...
Posted: May 16, 2013 12:52 PM
by Phatbus
BimmerSultan wrote:that was actually my plan for the car orginally too. I still have a set I bought from Anees and haven't even seen them, but supposedly in rather nice shape! Gray leather, heated, manual sports. Unsure if I really need them if you want to talk. Can't wait to see the car again...
Oh really...what kind of price are we talking?
Posted: May 16, 2013 12:57 PM
by BimmerSultan
Phatbus wrote:BimmerSultan wrote:that was actually my plan for the car orginally too. I still have a set I bought from Anees and haven't even seen them, but supposedly in rather nice shape! Gray leather, heated, manual sports. Unsure if I really need them if you want to talk. Can't wait to see the car again...
Oh really...what kind of price are we talking?
Give me a week to figure out about an e30 I'm considering and whether or not the seats in it are keepers. I got them at a fair deal so of course I'll pass that on to you my friend.
Posted: May 16, 2013 5:30 PM
by demetk
Phatbus wrote:oldskool wrote:If you go e30 sports, no more fat chicks. They are narrow!
Bonus!