Bmw seats in 69 camaro - Lateral-g Forums

fishface · #1 10-10-2013, 11:11 PM

I recall seeing somewhere that BMW E-46 seats would fit well. Has anyone done this and how much mod was needed? Also seeing some black leather G8 seats reasonable. If you have done this or know of other cars with nice donor seats I would appreciate the info.

**NorCal72** · #2 10-11-2013, 12:59 AM

I would suggest introducing yourself/project in the introductions page and using the search feature before asking for advice. I'm no authority by any means but I think your question will be received better if you do.

fishface · #3 10-11-2013, 01:12 AM

Ok, I will do that. I did use the search feature and turned up lots of info though not much pertaining to these particular seats. Though this is my first post I have registered here some time ago and enjoy the info in this forum.

**NorCal72** · #4 10-11-2013, 01:16 AM

Yeah, these guys know their $hit around here. Im sure someone will chime in in the AM.

19sixtynine · #5 10-21-2013, 02:00 PM

I used E46 M3 convertible seats in my 69 with no mods required on the car I did have to remove the plastic covers from the sides of the new sets because it made them too wide. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable...*BONUS* With convertible seats you get built in 3 point seat belts, no need for retrofits

fishface · #6 10-21-2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks a bunch Robert. Thats exactly what I was looking for.

ADiCarlo · #7 11-06-2013, 12:09 AM

Watch it getting in and out of those seats. You constantly wear the side bolster closer to the door and it causes the threading to fray and the leather to wear quicker.

I used to have an 04 and by the time I sold it was not a pretty thing to open the door to.

WinMan · #8 12-22-2013, 03:05 PM

Is it still the general consensus that you should add bracing in the floor since the seat is holding you back in a wreck rather than the original restraint locations?

Bowtieracing · #9 12-22-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 19sixtynine

I used E46 M3 convertible seats in my 69 with no mods required on the car I did have to remove the plastic covers from the sides of the new sets because it made them too wide. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable...*BONUS* With convertible seats you get built in 3 point seat belts, no need for retrofits

I have been thinking same due built in 3point belts. Can you share few pics?

fishface · #10 12-31-2013, 12:27 PM

I am.still in shopping mode for these seats and came across a couple of pairs of manually adjustable sets. Not sure if these are narrower at the bottom due to lack of control panel? On bmw forums they say the seats still have power lumbar and bolsters but all the other adjustments are manual. I was not aware they also came in manual but would assume they would be lighter also without motors etc. Anyone know??