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04-26-2016, 06:20 AM | #749 | |
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TBH I've not seen this on a BMW or another marque/model before the passat! |
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06-28-2016, 09:26 PM | #755 |
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I had started to remove my Dakota leather seats and then decided whilst the front seats were out that I would replace the centre console as this would make things easier to access etc. whilst the front seats were out of the car. I had wear on the console from the previous owner around the handbrake lever from the seat belt etc rubbing on the console. Since I’m quite tall I have the seat reclined all the way back this exposes the areas of wear from the previous owner...
The centre console took some time to remove and was a tad fiddly but nothing overly difficult and the car has sat for close to 2 months being busy with family and small home renovations during my spare time. Removal was pretty damn easy of the seats. Installing the back rests is kinda tricky and is best done with two people, if you're on your own like I was it took me a few hours.... I used this video as a guide albeit there is a difference between E90 and a E92 VTL's guides http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=83 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=94 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=79 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=76 And also the el president's sockets guide http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1226374 I have purchased a used console from a 2011 M3 which has the novillo leather armrest Then I decided that whilst the console is out I should order a USB port and cable and run that now so when I go to install my NBT retrofit I won’t have to tear apart the centre console again… NBT details in this thread if you’re interested: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=NBT Otherwise watch this video: I ordered the port from Europe (great seller at a great price! The parts were new genuine items and were at used prices) and it arrived within 2 weeks. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252028365...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (ebay seller emtronika) BMW part numbers 84109237653 (port) & 61119129360 (Cable) thanks to VTL USB port installed in the M3 console (Sadly the seller of the used console had removed the USB port and cable) I also noticed that there is a difference between the M3 console and my 335i item. The 335i has a cup holder cooler, whereas the M3 just has a small pocket 335i: So I’m now motivated to finally install the lovely soft novillo leather M3 seats! Unfortunately this week and this weekend I’m busy…. Last edited by DR-JEKL; 06-29-2016 at 06:19 AM.. |
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06-28-2016, 10:43 PM | #756 |
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I think LCI may have ditched the can cooler, my e90 2006 had the cooler, my 2011 e92 doesn't, its like the M3.
Or perhaps it was an option?
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06-29-2016, 12:39 AM | #757 | |
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I'll have to look at blocking off the vent somehow so it doesn't blow wasted air into the console innards.. |
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06-29-2016, 12:49 AM | #758 |
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I better check out if my e90 has a can cooler, never really paid attention to the console lol.
Will look great once you get those m3 seats in. Good luck |
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06-29-2016, 12:52 AM | #759 | |
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The square soft padded hole is much better for dropping keys into or my sunnies.
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06-29-2016, 06:30 AM | #760 |
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Very nice write up DRJ. Pics of installed seats please (when you get around to doing them of course)
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06-29-2016, 06:49 AM | #761 |
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I can't wait to see the m3 seats when they are done. Going to look really nice in your car Shane
I think I might need an m3 centre console aswell mine has the same marks as yours and has too much vibration going through it for some reason. Maybe an lci console might fix that |
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06-30-2016, 08:10 PM | #764 |
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wow! I've learnt and seen something new!!
Can cooler!! I don't have this either Shane.. |
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So I finally installed the fox red M3 novillo interior on Saturday night!
I've been procrastinating for about 2 months whilst the car sat in the garage with the 335i interior stripped from the car... Being winter and having a busy social schedule (and a small baby) didnt leave much time for working on the BMW... Gave it a quick wash and clean and snapped some phone pics: Last edited by DR-JEKL; 07-10-2016 at 09:09 PM.. |
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The seller of the seats told me the drivers side seatbelt restraint needed to be swapped over, otherwise if I install the seat as is it will pop up with an airbag restraint system error.
I had assumed the old item would be missing and it would be a case of swapping over the 335i item onto the M3 seat. I've never heard of this system, but it was quite confusing at 1st to look at, and it looked like the wiring was incorporated into the yellow seat plug socket underneath the seat. Searched for a DIY, nothing in the bentley manual but I guess its not often a DIY mod/swap since bodyshops etc would be repairing these items after a car crash... I had bought the seats about 6 months ago and the seller Tom being a stand up guy helped me out, along with Vince. Tom said the cables from the seatbelt slot into the plug and the plugs pull apart like lego. When I looked at it again I could see the cables which I thought were cable tied to the seat frame actually werent cable ties they were ties that unclip from the seat base, and then the yellow plug splits apart like lego. Remove one T50 bolt: Signs of a discharged seatbealt restraint, look inside the cylinder and you'll see this: The tip had white powder residue... Plug splits apart from the side where the seatbelt restraint clips into, push up the two prongs: It's like magic each system has its own shape so you can only reassemble in one way to avoid a mistake. Then its a case of swapping over to my 335i restraint.. Since the item is a one use item I'm confused as to why the seller of the seats had the discharged seat put back on (its a throwaway) thats what had me confused initially, but a sure sign is the rubber section is all squished up and look inside the barrel of the restraint: Discharged: Cut off rubber boot Obviously how the system works is in the occasion of the airbags deploying the restraint system fires and tensions the seatbelts to prevent whiplash for the occupant/s. When I finally had the car reassembled I was half expecting an error to pop up, but all good. She fired up straight away (I had the battery D/C for the past few months) and she ran fine! The heated seats seem to be working fine and shall be nice to use this time of year as in the past few weeks we've been getting a few 0 degree mornings! I was also surprised how comfy the seats were, I was initially concerned the extra bolsters of the ///M seats would make it slightly squishy for a big unit like myself. But if anything its as easy to get in and out of as the 335i seats and more comfortable. All in all I'm pretty happy with them hopefully I can sell my 335i interior now Last edited by DR-JEKL; 07-10-2016 at 09:33 PM.. |
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07-11-2016, 04:19 AM | #769 |
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Loving the pics Shane, your car is spotless
Seats look beautiful mate, what a difference |
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07-11-2016, 05:24 AM | #770 |
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Good job mate! I reckon few cosmetic upgrades on the exterior will make it look even hotter. Like a 1M front bar, m3 side skirts and an msport rear bar. Just a few suggestions i'm sure you've thought of already lol
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