Help tracking down Natural Brown leather interior

[nextelbuddy]

i know its rare but i just have to have it. i saw a whole ZHP for sale in TN that was black on Natural brown. drool.

i see a few door cards on ebay but never the front seats.


what would be the best way to track this set down? i would be ok with piecing it together.

i have my black leather interior, + an M3 coupe black leather interior I could sell + cash as well to get this interior.

I tried looking on an auto recycler website but it was pretty frustrating navigating the site.

[az3579]

I was in your exact predicament for a few years. It took me 4 years to finally source a Natural Brown interior, and boy did I get lucky (full interior with extra bits that I sold to make some of it back).

The problem you're going to run into is the front seats, as you said. In my case, finding sport, heated, front seats with lumbar support was impossible. Luckily the set that I bought had exactly that - with the folding rears! This is something you should pay attention to. If your car has folding rear seats, you need the folding rears; I don't think the folding/nonfolding are interchangeable.

You'll just have to consistently check eBay, craigslist, E46Fanatics, etc. for interior sets that pop up. That really is your best bet...

[cakM3]

I was in your exact predicament for a few years... and boy did I get lucky

I'd say you did BP!

[nextelbuddy]

I was in your exact predicament for a few years. It took me 4 years to finally source a Natural Brown interior, and boy did I get lucky (full interior with extra bits that I sold to make some of it back).

The problem you're going to run into is the front seats, as you said. In my case, finding sport, heated, front seats with lumbar support was impossible. Luckily the set that I bought had exactly that - with the folding rears! This is something you should pay attention to. If your car has folding rear seats, you need the folding rears; I don't think the folding/nonfolding are interchangeable.

You'll just have to consistently check eBay, craigslist, E46Fanatics, etc. for interior sets that pop up. That really is your best bet...

i dont have heated or lumbar.. just power front seats with memory. also rear are not folding either. so I take it what ever possiblity there is, is now greater for me?

also do you have a project thread that shows your beautiful interior?

would you be able to give me an estimate on around how much you ponied up?

thanks for the replies!

[704sw]

I'd love Natural Brown coupe seats. I think that or cinnamon would contrast Estoril very well. I'm pretty sure I'll be joining you in the hunt in the not so distant future.

[az3579]

i dont have heated or lumbar.. just power front seats with memory. also rear are not folding either. so I take it what ever possiblity there is, is now greater for me?

I think so... but it's also a limiting factor as well if you happen to find folding seats. It's a lottery, pretty much...


also do you have a project thread that shows your beautiful interior?

Project thread is here, but it's very long and I don't know what pages contain the content you want, so I'll just post some direct pics for you.

Project thread:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1281-Wobz


Pics (the very first pic is literally right after installing... lol):

https://c5.staticflickr.com/4/3873/15149957020_c8e8ee70b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p5Kupw)20140923-001 (https://flic.kr/p/p5Kupw) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8561/15687184957_615cd34b67_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pUdVya)20141123-004 (https://flic.kr/p/pUdVya) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/657/22213849751_5b3a4628da_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zQXMBv)20151015001 (https://flic.kr/p/zQXMBv) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8073/28761762251_8bd02d37db_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KPzxSB)0807161904 (https://flic.kr/p/KPzxSB) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8788/28553622630_37f74e26b5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KvbMds)0807161904a (https://flic.kr/p/KvbMds) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr




would you be able to give me an estimate on around how much you ponied up?


I paid $1100 if I remember correctly - that included all the seats, door panels, a dash, door pillars, wood trim, various interior pieces, etc. I sold off the bigger value items and my old alcantara/cloth interior and essentially made money on the deal. :)

[nextelbuddy]

mother of god thats beautiful. everything looks so brand new and supple even the steering wheel. did the wheel get recovered and thickened?

im scouring the web and craigslist nationwide in google searches lol. i found a car in NY where he sold the front seats but has the 4 door panels and rest seats for $400 but im sure he wouldnt ship and its expensive.

im wondering if i could get this ebay person:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2004-BMW-E46-Coupe-Sedan-Sport-Custom-Real-Leather-Seat-Covers-Front-/291984029545?hash=item43fb9ab769:g:UZIAAOSwQPlV~Yc I&vxp=mtr

to make seat covers in the same natural brown leather color.

[BimmerDude]

mother of god thats beautiful. everything looks so brand new and supple even the steering wheel. did the wheel get recovered and thickened?

im scouring the web and craigslist nationwide in google searches lol. i found a car in NY where he sold the front seats but has the 4 door panels and rest seats for $400 but im sure he wouldnt ship and its expensive.

im wondering if i could get this ebay person:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2004-BMW-E46-Coupe-Sedan-Sport-Custom-Real-Leather-Seat-Covers-Front-/291984029545?hash=item43fb9ab769:g:UZIAAOSwQPlV~Yc I&vxp=mtr

to make seat covers in the same natural brown leather color.

That is a great option as well

[UdubBadger]

I know a guy selling NB Recaro Pole Positions if you want to get some front seats first! ;)

[Vas]

Where are you located?

[nextelbuddy]

Where are you located?

im in Atlanta GA but can travel to another state possibly or I have freight shipping options available

[az3579]

mother of god thats beautiful. everything looks so brand new and supple even the steering wheel. did the wheel get recovered and thickened?

The steering wheel was purchased brand new last year. It was a lot fresher when those pics were taken. Now, even with a super cleaning, I can't get my wheel to look that good anymore. lol - Funny how that works...

The driver's seat is actually mediocre. Pics don't show it, but it has a lot of cracks. The interior clearly wasn't taken care of by whoever had the car they came out of as they were all pretty much rock hard, which is past the point of rejuvenation. Everything was out of an accident car. You can see some of the cracking in this pic, on the right-side lower bolster - they're all over that bolster, as well as much worse ones on the left bolster. This is right after I did the euro tray and proper armrest delete conversion, not that long ago:

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8358/29852131582_8b231116e7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MtVYFQ)0926161541 (https://flic.kr/p/MtVYFQ) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr




im wondering if i could get this ebay person:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2004-BMW-E46-Coupe-Sedan-Sport-Custom-Real-Leather-Seat-Covers-Front-/291984029545?hash=item43fb9ab769:g:UZIAAOSwQPlV~Yc I&vxp=mtr

to make seat covers in the same natural brown leather color.

You'd have to send them a sample for them to match, and even then it won't be a 100% match both for color and for leather grain. You can buy new Dakota NB seat covers from BMW, but unfortunately that's a good $1400 per seat... sigh.


im in Atlanta GA but can travel to another state possibly or I have freight shipping options available



im scouring the web and craigslist nationwide in google searches lol. i found a car in NY where he sold the front seats but has the 4 door panels and rest seats for $400 but im sure he wouldnt ship and its expensive.

NY isn't that far from Georgia, make it happen! Hell, I throw you an offer you can't refuse - if you buy those parts, I'll gladly pick it up for you and meet you halfway somewhere. I have a 4-day weekend coming up... just saying. :)

[Cadeez]

There is another way...albeit a more expensive way upfront, and potentially painful... But if you really want Natty Brown, you could always find a ZHP with NB interior, do the interior swap and resell the car. This has actually crossed my mind a couple times recently, I've come across two ZHP's locally with NB interior, I seriously debated buying the car and swapping the interior out. I had NB in my last ZHP, and didn't realize what a unicorn it was until after I sold it. Worst mistake ever.

[BimmerDude]

Lseat.com has both front and rear seats...

Rear
https://www.lseat.com/products/1999-2005-bmw-3-series-sedan-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-rear.html
Front
https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-2004-bmw-e46-coupe-sedan-sport-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-front.html

[704sw]

Lseat.com has both front and rear seats...

Rear
https://www.lseat.com/products/1999-2005-bmw-3-series-sedan-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-rear.html
Front
https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-2004-bmw-e46-coupe-sedan-sport-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-front.html

Maybe a stupid question (as I'm unfamiliar with Lseat), but does anyone know how the quality is? I'm seeing a color close to E90 Saddle Brown (Lseat brown), which could be a game changer if the quality is good.

[nextelbuddy]

Lseat.com has both front and rear seats...

Rear
https://www.lseat.com/products/1999-2005-bmw-3-series-sedan-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-rear.html
Front
https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-2004-bmw-e46-coupe-sedan-sport-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-front.html

So I saw them on ebay... not sure if their intention is to match factory colors or not.

do you think the BROWN they have is better or the TAN?


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[az3579]

So I saw them on ebay... not sure if their intention is to match factory colors or not.

do you think the BROWN they have is better or the TAN?


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If you're going for the NB look, neither of those look like a good match, unfortunately.

[nextelbuddy]

i found a few recyclers that have the front seats but they are standard seats not sport lol. would be nice t know if i could snag those and reuse the seat covers and install on sport seats.. im sure they wont fit though with the increased bolster sizes in sport seats.

[NYRhockey]

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8358/29852131582_8b231116e7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MtVYFQ)0926161541 (https://flic.kr/p/MtVYFQ) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr




Did you get a new shifter boot? it looks "fluffier" and like leather instead of alcantara

[brettbimmer]

Just going to add a few more natty brown pics to this thread. ;-) This was after some Coby magic too.

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[az3579]

Did you get a new shifter boot? it looks "fluffier" and like leather instead of alcantara

I bought a new shift knob, an F10 illuminated one. It came with an attached leather shift boot, which I made fit the E46 shifter frame.

[ELCID86]

Natty B is hard to come by. I had the rear sedan seats from a member here and found coupe front seats and was going to put them in my son's car until it was totaled. I think the guy we sold the car to still knows where the interior is if you are interested in it I can put you in touch.

(I also barely missed a NB sedan interior that a member here snagged out from under me by minutes...;-) I know he loves it and I'm happy he has it.

[nextelbuddy]

Natty B is hard to come by. I had the rear sedan seats from a member here and found coupe front seats and was going to put them in my son's car until it was totaled. I think the guy we sold the car to still knows where the interior is if you are interested in it I can put you in touch.

(I also barely missed a NB sedan interior that a member here snagged out from under me by minutes...;-) I know he loves it and I'm happy he has it.

yes please! any lead would be amazing. did you sell the the front seats with the car when you sold it?

[az3579]

(I also barely missed a NB sedan interior that a member here snagged out from under me by minutes...;-) I know he loves it and I'm happy he has it.

Sorry... but thank you at the same time. lol

[UdubBadger]

So I saw them on ebay... not sure if their intention is to match factory colors or not.

do you think the BROWN they have is better or the TAN?


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Tan looks more like Cinnamon (not a bad option by any means). No NB color from what it looks like as BP stated.

[warrenbrown]

Looking for sedan or coupe? You could buy an entire car.

https://www.panjo.com/buy/fs-2002-325i-sport-cold-pkgs-oxford-green-brown-76k-ct-333315

The fronts would require some work as the stitching is beginning to fail.
I thought about it for my wagon, For me, I doubt the rear would be usable, the fronts need to much work and I already have sport package.
I do like the 2 tone door panels. I wonder if beige would look better 2 tone.
Not related to seller.

Warren

[nextelbuddy]

Looking for sedan or coupe? You could buy an entire car.

https://www.panjo.com/buy/fs-2002-325i-sport-cold-pkgs-oxford-green-brown-76k-ct-333315

The fronts would require some work as the stitching is beginning to fail.
I thought about it for my wagon, For me, I doubt the rear would be usable, the fronts need to much work and I already have sport package.
I do like the 2 tone door panels. I wonder if beige would look better 2 tone.
Not related to seller.

Warren

i sent him a message on that website asking how much to just part with the interior. i think a reputable auto upholstery shop should be able to fix the stitching.

[theothersawyer]

Just makes me happy mine came with an NB interior! :D

[az3579]

Looking for sedan or coupe? You could buy an entire car.

https://www.panjo.com/buy/fs-2002-325i-sport-cold-pkgs-oxford-green-brown-76k-ct-333315

The fronts would require some work as the stitching is beginning to fail.
I thought about it for my wagon, For me, I doubt the rear would be usable, the fronts need to much work and I already have sport package.
I do like the 2 tone door panels. I wonder if beige would look better 2 tone.
Not related to seller.

Warren


That car is actually about an hour from me...

Note that the car is a 2002 so the rear seats do not have the 3rd headrest. Our cars are supposed to have the third headrest due to the model years, but if that doesn't bother you then it's a possibility.


EDIT: Just noticed, the OP can't use the rear seats; these are folding seats. He does not currently have folding seats.

[nextelbuddy]

That car is actually about an hour from me...

Note that the car is a 2002 so the rear seats do not have the 3rd headrest. Our cars are supposed to have the third headrest due to the model years, but if that doesn't bother you then it's a possibility.


EDIT: Just noticed, the OP can't use the rear seats; these are folding seats. He does not currently have folding seats.

dang fail lol

[az3579]

dang fail lol

Well, it is the fronts that you're going to have the hardest time finding...
When I was looking I'd find some NB seats, but most of the time they'd be the comfort, non-sport seats. These are sport, and I think they're heated as well (too lazy to look through all the links for the pics lol)...

[nextelbuddy]

Well, it is the fronts that you're going to have the hardest time finding...
When I was looking I'd find some NB seats, but most of the time they'd be the comfort, non-sport seats. These are sport, and I think they're heated as well (too lazy to look through all the links for the pics lol)...

i looked at all the pics, the driver side seat has the bolster tearing from the seat. definitely needs to be fixed. ill hold off for this.

i just installed a set of black M3 seats in my sedan, that should keep me occupied for a few days while i continue to look lol.

and you are right. im finding quite a few COMFORT NB seats but the sport are harder.

i found a car on COPART where the seats are perfect front (cant tell if its folding or not) and the auction starts tuesday.

https://www.copart.com/lot/40906916

[az3579]

i found a car on COPART where the seats are perfect front (cant tell if its folding or not) and the auction starts tuesday.

https://www.copart.com/lot/40906916

Are you willing to buy a whole car for the interior?? I don't think they sell individual parts, only the whole car.

I looked up the VIN - the rear seats shouldn't be folding. It doesn't have cold weather package or the separate folding seats option, so I think they're fixed-back.

[Sreten]

Found this

http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-e46-Coupe-Ledersitze-Sportsitze-Nappaleder-SONDERANGEBOT-/301983987698?hash=item464fa5f7f2:m:mjWzyilmur8oiaA XxzPhjWA

Seems pretty cool but it's for a Coupe.

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[az3579]

^ That looks like Cinnamon, also a gorgeous color.

[az3579]

http://www.autoberry.com/details.php?products_id=226
I looked at the leathers they have available (it's a link, popup) and it shows Natural Brown in as a selection, though the color on that page doesn't at all match the real NB. Might want to ask about that...

It's pretty damn pricey though, and it still doesn't cover the door panels.

[Sreten]

Those are very pricey indeed.

Cinnamon and NB are beautiful colors.

[holyc0w]

I was wondering what color sonderangebot is, but it means special offer...

[nextelbuddy]

I was wondering what color sonderangebot is, but it means special offer...

:rofl

[edwin.colo]

Did someone say Natural Brown?? I love mine. I stumbled upon this car, I originally was looking for black leather or Alcantara but I have zero regrets, I've fallen in love with the black/Natu Brown contrast.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170116/7d44b5bb4d8a2a5fb716c26d9048269a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170116/11ac3473f3ba62461cf6eb9a35e48f34.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170116/20c48072ec0e97b470e4526efe9a23c5.jpg


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[mercury26]

I had Natural Brown in my E91 328i MSport Wagon (xDrive and 6sp MT) and absolutely loved it with the white paint and black trim/headliner. I shed a tear every time I think about the car. Loved it, except for the engine (so disappointing). Good Luck with the search.

[az3579]

^ Pretty sure that's Saddle Brown, which is darker and actually looks more like brown than NB does. Also a sweet interior color choice to contrast against certain exterior colors!

[UdubBadger]

Correct the E9x got saddle for a few years, 06-08 only I believe.

[mercury26]

You are correct it was Saddle Brown on the E91, though it was offered through at least 2010. As I had a 2010 wagon that I special ordered it on.

[iya_e46]

I have all door panels and rear backseat NB stashed in my garage, missing the zsp front seats. Co-part has 3 wrecked E46 listed now with the sport seats but way too much leg work to get it done. Not a deal breaker for me if I don't get it but will sure looks nice on my Alpine.

[az3579]

Not a deal breaker for me if I don't get it but will sure looks nice on my Alpine.

Now that I think about it, there isn't a single color the ZHP came in that it doesn't look good with!

[UdubBadger]

Now that I think about it, there isn't a single color the ZHP came in that it doesn't look good with!

Find me a TiAg or Silbergrau and NB 6mt and I'm all in... no questions asked.


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[az3579]

Find me a TiAg or Silbergrau and NB 6mt and I'm all in... no questions asked.


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I've only ever seen ONE TiAg w/ NB and two Silvergrey w/ NB cars ever... and only in pictures. I'm pretty sure someone on here has either a coupe or a convertible Silvergrey w/ NB... don't remember who.

[UdubBadger]

Yep ultra rare. I think TiAg/NB 6mt sedan is the unicorn I'll be after in a year or so.


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[iya_e46]

Yep ultra rare. I think TiAg/NB 6mt sedan is the unicorn I'll be after in a year or so.


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unicorn for me would be an oxford green on nb slicktop 6mt

[ELCID86]

Mmm mmm.

[az3579]

Any luck finding an interior, OP?

[san]

Any luck finding an interior, OP?

Unrelated to your question but I am so used to your old profile picture that I need to look at the name to make sure it's you! Lol


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[az3579]

Unrelated to your question but I am so used to your old profile picture that I need to look at the name to make sure it's you! Lol


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En garde! :rofl

[Cadeez]

I've only ever seen ONE TiAg w/ NB and two Silvergrey w/ NB cars ever... and only in pictures. I'm pretty sure someone on here has either a coupe or a convertible Silvergrey w/ NB... don't remember who.

They DO exist! Pics of my old Silvergrey on NB ZHP...which I miss dearly, and I never should've sold :( I had no idea what a unicorn I had at the time. I sold it to a guy in GA who had it shipped to him, as seen in the last pic. This thing was wicked clean

2004 330i ZHP, 6MT, ~83k
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/2004%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/DSCN1028_zpsd4642699.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/jcadell/media/2004%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/DSCN1028_zpsd4642699.jpg.html)
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http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/2004%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/DSCN1036_zpsa7083600.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/jcadell/media/2004%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/DSCN1036_zpsa7083600.jpg.html)
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[UdubBadger]

Gorgeous


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[san]

Yup, real beauty!


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[UdubBadger]

Throw an S54 and an ESS VT2 in that bad boy and I'd be set ;)

[KTS317]

Are there any members in here from Idaho? I found a full natural brown interior - heated, sport, sedan. The guy is sitting on it. Not wanting to pull it or ship it. If a fellow member from Idaho would be willing, id pay :)


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[iya_e46]

They DO exist! Pics of my old Silvergrey on NB ZHP...which I miss dearly, and I never should've sold :( I had no idea what a unicorn I had at the time. I sold it to a guy in GA who had it shipped to him, as seen in the last pic. This thing was wicked clean


Wow! and this car was factory optioned as NB? unicorn status

[Cadeez]

Throw an S54 and an ESS VT2 in that bad boy and I'd be set ;)

Haha wouldn't we all :)


Are there any members in here from Idaho? I found a full natural brown interior - heated, sport, sedan. The guy is sitting on it. Not wanting to pull it or ship it. If a fellow member from Idaho would be willing, id pay :)

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I think Boise is about a 7-8 hour drive from me. I'd do that drive if I can have the interior!


Wow! and this car was factory optioned as NB? unicorn status

Yessir, it was indeed. All this reminiscing makes me a little sad :(

[KTS317]

Haha wouldn't we all :)





Yessir, it was indeed. All this reminiscing makes me a little sad :(

How far away from Fruitland?


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[ventura_328Ci]

I know a guy selling NB Recaro Pole Positions if you want to get some front seats first! ;)

Could you PM me the details on these? Are they actually Natural Brown OEM leather, or just a close match?


Natty B is hard to come by. I had the rear sedan seats from a member here and found coupe front seats and was going to put them in my son's car until it was totaled. I think the guy we sold the car to still knows where the interior is if you are interested in it I can put you in touch.

I have a coupe and have been searching for Natural Brown front seats, as the ones I purchased are pretty beat up. Any chance you could put me in contact with him?

[UdubBadger]

No they're cinnamon. Sorry


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[Cadeez]

How far away from Fruitland?


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Fruitland is ~6+ hour drive from PDX (~375 mi), I actually have a friend who lives there

[nextelbuddy]

Any luck finding an interior, OP?

I wish. Been searching CL and copart waiting for a deal. It's so hard to find....

[ELCID86]

I may know where one is for a sedan but it has coupe front seats. Its here in No. VA.

[hcbeck2689]

I have seen a few beat up Zhp's for sale with decent NB interior. I plan to just buy one of those and part it out or swap the interior and re-sell it. Seems drastic, but might be the easiest way, maybe the only way.

Edit: once I get another zhp of course :impatient

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[nextelbuddy]

I may know where one is for a sedan but it has coupe front seats. Its here in No. VA.

can you PM me with more info please? I have M3 seats with sedan rails in my car now so im fine with Coupe seats in a sedan. doesnt bother me

[Prestovie]

Love that color combo^


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[mikebmooney]

I have natural brown interior with silver grey exterior and love my color combo. Good luck finding your interior since it is so rare.


28772

[iya_e46]

^^ nice combo

[hcbeck2689]

I have natural brown interior with silver grey exterior and love my color combo. Good luck finding your interior since it is so rare.


28772

Give me 🤤


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[UdubBadger]

I have natural brown interior with silver grey exterior and love my color combo. Good luck finding your interior since it is so rare.


28772

Call me when you're ready to sell that beauty


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[mikebmooney]

Wil do.....it has been on my mind lately to sell as much as I hate to

[ELCID86]

can you PM me with more info please? I have M3 seats with sedan rails in my car now so im fine with Coupe seats in a sedan. doesnt bother me

PM sent.

[nextelbuddy]

PM sent.

unfortunately I don't have any messages from you in my inbox on this website

[UdubBadger]

Wil do.....it has been on my mind lately to sell as much as I hate to

Haha I was meaning in like a year lol. I just leased a DD. :(


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[hcbeck2689]

Wil do.....it has been on my mind lately to sell as much as I hate to

I'll bid for it haha


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[ELCID86]

unfortunately I don't have any messages from you in my inbox on this website

Hmm. :dunno

What I said was I'll text the guy that I sold them to. He sold them to a friend who may or may not still have them. They have been refinished and maybe you could go that route instead.

[nextelbuddy]

ok so with the help of User KTS317 he found someone on Facebook group in PA that had a full interior they were selling.

seller initially said yes but then back pedaled about parting the car out, then today they said yes to sell it.

it was pricey and not in perfect condition. $1100 plus shipping which was a little over $400 ouch....

here are pictures below. Does anyone know if the driver side bolster can be saved or rejuvenated with maybe leatherique? do they make this matching color?

Im excited, but i have got used to the M3 seats and the tight bolsters.. are the sport seats bolsters anywhere near as tight as the M3 seats? my old sport seats were very worn so the M3 seats were night and day once in.

pictures are from seller still dirty and in the original car. hopefully it gets shipped out this week.

1.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/747/31768461564_135b1a3b63_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QpgEPW)IMG_0452 (https://flic.kr/p/QpgEPW) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

2.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/453/32232660230_c4e4bd43a9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R7hNVd)IMG_0453 (https://flic.kr/p/R7hNVd) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

3.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/513/32232660860_a6f5075354_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R7hP75)IMG_0454 (https://flic.kr/p/R7hP75) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

4.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/765/32571396346_602e3688b7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RCdVn5)IMG_0455 (https://flic.kr/p/RCdVn5) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

5.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/745/31768461484_676bb0b8f2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QpgENy)IMG_0456 (https://flic.kr/p/QpgENy) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

6.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/758/32571396086_8ccc2fffe6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RCdVhA)IMG_0459 (https://flic.kr/p/RCdVhA) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

7.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/771/31768460914_4d218a86bd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QpgECJ)IMG_0460 (https://flic.kr/p/QpgECJ) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

[san]

Regarding the driver side bolster I don't think it can be made better by leatherique etc. you can try and make sure it doesn't get worse but don't think cracked leather can be restored to its original state...
Also I don't think even sport seats are as comfy as m3 seats. I don't have the seat time but is based on what others have said...


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[az3579]

The driver's seat is pretty rough. The price is too high considering the driver's seat isn't presentable. I bought my entire interior for that price, which is in better shape AND came with a bunch of extras (interior pieces) that I made over a couple of hundred bucks on.

What state do you live in? Perhaps it's worth packing that stuff in a U-Haul and driving it to wherever you are, as long as it's not on the other coast.

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[nextelbuddy]

The driver's seat is pretty rough. The price is too high considering the driver's seat isn't presentable. I bought my entire interior for that price, which is in better shape AND came with a bunch of extras (interior pieces) that I made over a couple of hundred bucks on.

What state do you live in? Perhaps it's worth packing that stuff in a U-Haul and driving it to wherever you are, as long as it's not on the other coast.

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well its too late now, done deal and I snagged it already.


what are my options now for that driver seat?

i have a free color swatch on order from that ebay seller for leather seat covers. im going to match it to the NB seats and if i find one that matches well or near perfect, I may order new seat covers for the M3 seats and recover them myself since its not that hard with hog ring pliers and new hog rings.

those seat covers go for 325 i believe.

I could potentially sell the NB sport seats??


or could take the NB sport seats to a upholstery shop and let them fix it with matching leather possibly?

redying them possibly?


the door panels looked fine and the other seats looked fine just needed some cleaning up.

i could potentially swap the passenger and driver seats??

I knew they werent in great condition driver side wise but the whole interior is so hard to come by i just wanted to get it :/

[az3579]

I guess you could try to have the bolster redyed if the cracking isn't too bad. Hard to see from my phone.

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[BMWCurves]

I will say it's a pretty clear difference between ZSP (non-M sport seats) and M3 seats in terms of the side bolsters, at least for me. I have the adjustable side bolsters in my M3 seats so I'm not sure how non-adjustable M3 side bolsters are. It's also probably a more significant difference for me than the average person because I'm a 6'+ slender guy with a relatively narrow waist/trunk; I can fit in some pants that are size 30. As a result, I slid around a fair bit in the factory sport seats. In my M3 seats I've pumped up the side bolsters pretty big to hold me in place. It would be very tough to go back to sport seats now that I have my M3 seats, even for a full NB interior.

[Prestovie]

I will say it's a pretty clear difference between ZSP (non-M sport seats) and M3 seats in terms of the side bolsters, at least for me. I have the adjustable side bolsters in my M3 seats so I'm not sure how non-adjustable M3 side bolsters are. It's also probably a more significant difference for me than the average person because I'm a 6'+ slender guy with a relatively narrow waist/trunk; I can fit in some pants that are size 30. As a result, I slid around a fair bit in the factory sport seats. In my M3 seats I've pumped up the side bolsters pretty big to hold me in place. It would be very tough to go back to sport seats now that I have my M3 seats, even for a full NB interior.

I'm in the same situation build wise lol, I'd love a set of M3 seats but just don't have the funds for it right now. Maybe next year


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[BMWCurves]

I'm in the same situation build wise lol, I'd love a set of M3 seats but just don't have the funds for it right now. Maybe next year


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One of my favorite upgrades, absolutely recommend it (Peter actually talked me into it originally I believe). I had back pain on longer trips in the sport seats since my car didn't come with the Premium Package i.e. lumbar support. My M3 seats are powered lumbar, side bolster, and heat and long trips are a breeze :biggrin

[san]

One of my favorite upgrades, absolutely recommend it (Peter actually talked me into it originally I believe). I had back pain on longer trips in the sport seats since my car didn't come with the Premium Package i.e. lumbar support. My M3 seats are powered lumbar, side bolster, and heat and long trips are a breeze :biggrin

I've never had problems with my Zhp seats but if I decide to get m3 seats that would mean parting with my NB interior...


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[Prestovie]

One of my favorite upgrades, absolutely recommend it (Peter actually talked me into it originally I believe). I had back pain on longer trips in the sport seats since my car didn't come with the Premium Package i.e. lumbar support. My M3 seats are powered lumbar, side bolster, and heat and long trips are a breeze :biggrin

If I were to get the M3 seats I don't know if I'd want to go black again, maybe imola red


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[BMWCurves]

I've never had problems with my Zhp seats but if I decide to get m3 seats that would mean parting with my NB interior...


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Yeah, the sport seats work fine for most people. They were fine for me around town, but anything over an hour or so and my lower back would start to hurt.

If you did part out your NB interior you could try finding an M3 Cinnamon interior, but that's usually pretty pricey. Or you can go really loud and go for a red interior (I almost did that).

[nextelbuddy]

Yeah, the sport seats work fine for most people. They were fine for me around town, but anything over an hour or so and my lower back would start to hurt.

If you did part out your NB interior you could try finding an M3 Cinnamon interior, but that's usually pretty pricey. Or you can go really loud and go for a red interior (I almost did that).

i was looking at cinnamon, but it doesn't look close to being a match with NB when they are next to each other. i wanted to just get Cinnamon M3 seats or seat covers and keep the NB door cards and rear seats if they matched better.

[san]

Yeah, the sport seats work fine for most people. They were fine for me around town, but anything over an hour or so and my lower back would start to hurt.

If you did part out your NB interior you could try finding an M3 Cinnamon interior, but that's usually pretty pricey. Or you can go really loud and go for a red interior (I almost did that).

Did think about it and if I had black or grey interior I would've been looking for an m3 interior swap. But I kinda like the NB contrast with the black exterior. I could maybe pay a little more and get the cinnamon and imola interior as you said and sell my NB for a descent price as it's in pretty good shape but I decided against it since I've never felt uncomfortable even after driving for 6 hours continuously. I may change my mind once I get to experience the m3 seats but until then I think il stick with what I have...


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[az3579]

i was looking at cinnamon, but it doesn't look close to being a match with NB when they are next to each other. i wanted to just get Cinnamon M3 seats or seat covers and keep the NB door cards and rear seats if they matched better.

Cinnamon and NB are very noticeably different when put next to each other.

[johnrando]

I almost got a cinnamon interior but decided to stick with all black. They look good but it's just not me.

[BMWCurves]

Did think about it and if I had black or grey interior I would've been looking for an m3 interior swap. But I kinda like the NB contrast with the black exterior. I could maybe pay a little more and get the cinnamon and imola interior as you said and sell my NB for a descent price as it's in pretty good shape but I decided against it since I've never felt uncomfortable even after driving for 6 hours continuously. I may change my mind once I get to experience the m3 seats but until then I think il stick with what I have...

Yeah, unfortunately the M3 cinnamon is a few shades different from NB and would certainly bug me to mix the two. Would work easier on a coupe to do a full interior swap than the guys with sedans.

That said, I most likely would have stuck with my sport seats if I didn't have back pain from extended trips. But I don't regret the switch at all. I just need to recoup the cost by selling my factory interior when I move back to Portland (anyone searching for an absolutely pristine black coupe interior? hint hint :biggrin)

Also, sorry to thread jack...I can get sidetracked.

[iya_e46]

congrats OP on getting a full set! we both got lucky getting NB's this week

[nextelbuddy]

congrats OP on getting a full set! we both got lucky getting NB's this week

yea but mine isn't perfect though :/

does that even exist on 14 year old cars lol

[iya_e46]

yea but mine isn't perfect though :/

does that even exist on 14 year old cars lol

mine also have minimal wear on the driver bolster but it's ok since it's rear folding. Heated was a bonus for me since I have the switch for it when I retrofitted the rear sun up, we just need to make it work hehe

[nextelbuddy]

mine also have minimal wear on the driver bolster but it's ok since it's rear folding. Heated was a bonus for me since I have the switch for it when I retrofitted the rear sun up, we just need to make it work hehe

What is the rear sun-up?

[iya_e46]

What is the rear sun-up?

this one

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/bf2d512d-4ebe-4f97-b6a3-6ea827be0235.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/bf2d512d-4ebe-4f97-b6a3-6ea827be0235.jpg.html)

[nextelbuddy]

Ah man shouldn't have show me that that's just one more thing I'm going to want to install now LOL. I can't seem to find any online so I'll just keep looking seems like a pretty rare part especially the switching console with the little button

[iya_e46]

All men should have show me that that's just one more thing I'm going to want to install now LOL. I can't seem to find any online so I'll just keep looking seems like a pretty rare part especially the switching console with the little button

this switch, we had 2 sets shipped from Romania a few years back. Goodluck with the hunt

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/90BF493F-B7E4-4903-A2E2-DB9018F2D933.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/90BF493F-B7E4-4903-A2E2-DB9018F2D933.jpg.html)

[nextelbuddy]

this switch, we had 2 sets shipped from Romania a few years back. Goodluck with the hunt

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/90BF493F-B7E4-4903-A2E2-DB9018F2D933.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/90BF493F-B7E4-4903-A2E2-DB9018F2D933.jpg.html)

I need one that has DSC, audio, TPMS, sport button and shade but no heated seats lol. It's a very specific combo.

[nextelbuddy]

So my seats came in yesterday via Greyhound. the seats and panels actually dont look bad for coming from a 2002 car. they FEEL worse than they look. they are very dry and stuff. Maybe im just used to the M3 Seats that have Nappa leather and E46 seats are montanna leather which is a bit stiffer.

I talked to Leatherique back and forth with pictures etc and they believe the seats just need rejuventor so i got their cleaner/rejuvenator kit and will wait for a warm sunny day to oil them up.

im definitely a bit bummed with the quality of the seats for the money but its all said and done now and might as well make the best of it.

[BMWCurves]

Hopefully Leatherique will help bring some life back to them.

[nextelbuddy]

Hopefully Leatherique will help bring some life back to them.

yea me too. the price i paid stings when getting an interior sight unseen and untouched. lesson learned here. Im not taking any changes sitting in these seats until they get some oil in them for sure.

[iya_e46]

yea me too. the price i paid stings when getting an interior sight unseen and untouched. lesson learned here. Im not taking any changes sitting in these seats until they get some oil in them for sure.

I just cleaned my NB set this past weekend from what it seems a decade of no cleaning from the previous owner, I did some research on how to clean the leather without compromising it and ended up buying the Meguiar's all purpose cleaner. I did a 10:1 dilution and used a leather brush I bought from Amazon to evenly clean the NB. The results are better than I expected and I let it sit for a day before I used the lexol conditioner. The leather is stiff but I can't do anything about that anymore except to condition it consistently. I'll post pics on my thread for reference.

[az3579]

So my seats came in yesterday via Greyhound. the seats and panels actually dont look bad for coming from a 2002 car. they FEEL worse than they look. they are very dry and stuff. Maybe im just used to the M3 Seats that have Nappa leather and E46 seats are montanna leather which is a bit stiffer.

I talked to Leatherique back and forth with pictures etc and they believe the seats just need rejuventor so i got their cleaner/rejuvenator kit and will wait for a warm sunny day to oil them up.

im definitely a bit bummed with the quality of the seats for the money but its all said and done now and might as well make the best of it.


Don't hold your breath on the Leatherique. My seats were also cardboard hard and a couple of applications of Leatherique only made them ever so slightly better, but still are stiff for the most part. Once it gets that hard, it stays that hard. (That's what she said)

[nextelbuddy]

I just cleaned my NB set this past weekend from what it seems a decade of no cleaning from the previous owner, I did some research on how to clean the leather without compromising it and ended up buying the Meguiar's all purpose cleaner. I did a 10:1 dilution and used a leather brush I bought from Amazon to evenly clean the NB. The results are better than I expected and I let it sit for a day before I used the lexol conditioner. The leather is stiff but I can't do anything about that anymore except to condition it consistently. I'll post pics on my thread for reference.

Please do! I am looking forward to that.


Don't hold your breath on the Leatherique. My seats were also cardboard hard and a couple of applications of Leatherique only made them ever so slightly better, but still are stiff for the most part. Once it gets that hard, it stays that hard. (That's what she said)


Why do you think that is? What were these seats like brand new? My M3 seats are from a 2002 M3 and they are so soft. its like a completely different type of leather, it doesnt even have the grain in it, very smooth feeling and looking.

[nextelbuddy]

Also, how do I know for sure my seats and interior is natural brown and not tan?

i swear my seats look more tan than natural brown.


i see seats like this and mine are not that orange/brown.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/Photo%20shoot%20August%2022%202010/MarksImolarotZHP032.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/marcussandiego/media/Photo%20shoot%20August%2022%202010/MarksImolarotZHP032.jpg.html)

[san]

Make sure you are not looking at pictures that are color corrected. I went back a few posts and saw the pics you posted that you got from the seller and they seem like they are NB...


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[nextelbuddy]

Make sure you are not looking at pictures that are not color corrected. I went back a few posts and saw the pics you posted that you got from the seller and they seem like they are NB...


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the pictures i posted from the seller are more orange then the actual seats i got. Since I have never seen an actual NB seat in person, all i have go to on are pictures most likely over saturated.

I will take pictures of my seats in good light with proper white balance and make sure they look in pictures just as they do to my eyes and get them posted soon.

[KTS317]

Here is the picture from his original ad and a picture from google of tan


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170207/a2491eb30b1a15eb2fb7b02ec43f323a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170207/babf2291bc9e8b94f6e8a7553e43bea7.jpg


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[KTS317]

I ran the VIN for you, it is natural brown - https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170207/5314e9b9ebae70da71cbb32269b88f73.jpg


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[nextelbuddy]

man you are awesome lol thank you!

[az3579]

That Google image of the tan interior is not a stock interior. That one has been two-toned after the fact, and is Ryan's car. She is an OG member here, isn't active anymore.

A telltale for the Natural Brown interior is the door cards. They have NB centers and the rest is black. The grey and tan interiors have door cards that are entirely the color of the entire, not two-toned. Tan is significantly lighter than NB, and has a matching dash (lower part is that color instead of all black) as well as matching center console. NB interiors all have entirely black dashes and black consoles. Tan interiors have the same colored black plastic trims that house the seat buttons, while NB interiors have a black plastic. Finally, NB has black carpet, while the tan interior has beige carpet.

NB is incredibly hard to get an accurate picture of as it looks different in every picture.

[SWO Daddy]

M3 interiors are Napa leather which is different from other E46s.

And I agree with everyone that the natural brown interior is awesome. Loving the contrast in my ZHP.

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/image37.jpeg

[johnrando]

That Google image of the tan interior is not a stock interior. That one has been two-toned after the fact, and is Ryan's car. She is an OG member here, isn't active anymore.

A telltale for the Natural Brown interior is the door cards. They have NB centers and the rest is black. The grey and tan interiors have door cards that are entirely the color of the entire, not two-toned. Tan is significantly lighter than NB, and has a matching dash (lower part is that color instead of all black) as well as matching center console. NB interiors all have entirely black dashes and black consoles. Tan interiors have the same colored black plastic trims that house the seat buttons, while NB interiors have a black plastic. Finally, NB has black carpet, while the tan interior has beige carpet.

NB is incredibly hard to get an accurate picture of as it looks different in every picture.

Good catch BP! We miss Ryan here, but she's active on IG.

[Ridgey]

This guy is selling natural brown rear seats and door panels. No sign of front seats anywhere. But he's asking 100 for the door panels and 120 for the rear seat setup. Not awful.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/5983739285.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/5983722702.html

I think these are natural brown.

[az3579]

I think these are natural brown.

They are NB indeed. Also, it looks like the black cube is still installed! This is a great value.

[holyc0w]

Peanut butter with the rear seats is a plus.

[Ridgey]

If anyone wants them I could probably pick them up. It's a far drive though.

[nextelbuddy]

ok got everything in, but wont be able to leatherique until sunday when its warmer with no rain. ill clean it saturday night and then sunday do the rejuvenator in the morning and let it sit all day and re apply it necessary.


im loving the color contrast and 2 tone look. Reminds me of my favorite combo which was Helrot on Modena in the E36

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3910/32820067175_b1ed677b70_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/S1cqxa)IMG_20170210_075559-01 (https://flic.kr/p/S1cqxa) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3685/32439407920_9ce4e6c016_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RqyrNy)IMG_20170210_075512-01 (https://flic.kr/p/RqyrNy) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/494/32666532632_f4bd4b6c6c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RLCw4S)IMG_20170208_234328 (https://flic.kr/p/RLCw4S) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3931/32439408180_82c3f70181_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RqyrT3)IMG_20170208_224841 (https://flic.kr/p/RqyrT3) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2057/32779399256_f4cc4a11b6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RWAZo9)IMG_20170208_213904 (https://flic.kr/p/RWAZo9) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

[BMWCurves]

Looks great! NB is a great interior for pretty much any exterior color.

[nextelbuddy]

So i want to sell my M3 Sedan seats and with back seats and all 4 door cards minus the silver cube trim.. .how much do you think I could sell that set for or should list it at starting?

back seats are obviously good, front seats are nice, no rips or tears and good bolsters on both seats.

[BMWCurves]

Depends. I picked up my M3 interior for $1100 and it was in very good shape, minus some shady stuff about claiming the driver's seat bolster pump was repaired (hint: it wasn't). I listed my original interior that was in very good shape for $1k and I had a buyer in Portland but we couldn't figure out a way to meet before I had to head back to the east coast.

[bimrologist]

Man alive, I'm 100% jealous of that interior. Car looks incredible, nicely done!

[KTS317]

That looks good! I can't wait to have Orient Blue/Natural Brown


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[SWO Daddy]

Beautiful interior! Well done.

[UdubBadger]

Sessy


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[holyc0w]

Wish I was looking, because this would have been the perfect find

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/pts/6014587062.html

[KTS317]

Wish I was looking, because this would have been the perfect find

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/pts/6014587062.html

Good find!


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[L0veZHP]

I'm about to dye my seats e46 Cinnamon brown. The person dyeing it for me already ordered the color

[KTS317]

I'm about to dye my seats e46 Cinnamon brown. The person dyeing it for me already ordered the color

Take plenty of before and after pictures! I'm interested to see it


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[KTS317]

Wish I was looking, because this would have been the perfect find

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/pts/6014587062.html

I owe you @holyc0w!

I just got home with it! Thank you!


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[holyc0w]

Wow, that's awesome. Enjoy :)

Did everything line up (split rear vs non-split)? Are they heated?

[KTS317]

Wow, that's awesome. Enjoy :)

Did everything line up (split rear vs non-split)? Are they heated?

For the most part! Heated and power but no lumbar :( also, I have folding rear seats and this seat is a non rear folding but ski pass. I'll have to make them fold somehow. We will see.


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[az3579]

I have folding rear seats and this seat is a non rear folding but ski pass. I'll have to make them fold somehow. We will see.




This might be a problem for you... the folding rears are kept in place by latching onto the catches that are there. I don't think the non-folding rears have that, so there might not be a way to properly mount the seat backs. I'm not too sure how the non-folding rears normally mount.

[KTS317]

This might be a problem for you... the folding rears are kept in place by latching onto the catches that are there. I don't think the non-folding rears have that, so there might not be a way to properly mount the seat backs. I'm not too sure how the non-folding rears normally mount.

Yeah and this rear seat doesn't have the gray carpet backing like mine does, just foam. I'm going to pull them both and compare. My friend is parting out a fold-down sedan and is willing to let me pull what I need off the rear seat.

There is a DIY guide on retrofitting fold-down seats into a fixed seat car so I might be able to take some notes from there, too.


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[704sw]

I should probably label this NSFL. I went by LKQ to look for a couple of things and stumbled upon this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/76af98c0669428737013af33d574536d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/6b06a3632b1ec2c7adfca34b9d730655.jpg
Honestly the door card inserts looked pretty good, and the back seat and headrests might be save-able. Front seats (non-sport) were toast. If anyone wants to take a chance on any of it, let me know and I'll go back.

[KTS317]

I should probably label this NSFL. I went by LKQ to look for a couple of things and stumbled upon this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/76af98c0669428737013af33d574536d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/6b06a3632b1ec2c7adfca34b9d730655.jpg
Honestly the door card inserts looked pretty good, and the back seat and headrests might be save-able. Front seats (non-sport) were toast. If anyone wants to take a chance on any of it, let me know and I'll go back.

Those rear seats!!!! Please!!


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[az3579]

Those are non-folding rears, FYI.

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[KTS317]

Those are non-folding rears, FYI.

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Good catch! I looked closer at the pictures after messaging him. Thank you though!


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[L0veZHP]

Take plenty of before and after pictures! I'm interested to see it


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Sure will do! The dye comes in tomorrow but since there's a big snowstorm coming in tomorrow, I doubt he'll be receiving the dye. Ethier way everything looks like it's going well and the guy is going through with the plan. We met over Instagram and he's doing everything at his house. So you could see why I wouldn't be 100% sure that the whole transaction would happen. I'll take pictures and write something up when the whole process starts. I bought Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Conditioner with a Leather cleaning brush. So I'll do a before and after with that and continue the write off with the dye and process later on! With plenty of pictures for everyone.

[Cadeez]

I should probably label this NSFL. I went by LKQ to look for a couple of things and stumbled upon this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/76af98c0669428737013af33d574536d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170311/6b06a3632b1ec2c7adfca34b9d730655.jpg
Honestly the door card inserts looked pretty good, and the back seat and headrests might be save-able. Front seats (non-sport) were toast. If anyone wants to take a chance on any of it, let me know and I'll go back.

I'm in need of a drivers side door panel!! Is there one there? And if so, what type of condition?

[704sw]

I can go back this weekend and check.

[Cadeez]

I can go back this weekend and check.

:roundel:roundel

[KTS317]

Coupe sport interior in FL

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/5e7c8ec5d85656cedbd05bb6689d6616.jpg


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[nextelbuddy]

what FB group is that?

[KTS317]

what FB group is that?

It is the owner of "Quarry Motors"

You should add him as a friend. He posts BMW stuff constantly. Very popular in the bmw community. I've never met the guy and we have 25 mutual friends haha.


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[nextelbuddy]

AH yes i got the rear sunblind from their ebay store. ill see if I can add him.

thanks!

[holyc0w]

Found another:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/pts/d/2002-bmw-325i-brown-interior/6579348646.html

Seems like it has the cold weather package

[iya_e46]

I have a complete sedan door panels and rear folding back seat (no lower seat) for sale in the SoCal area if anybody needs it fyi


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