Interesting CF-backed CSL seats

[windy]

Think it's genuine stuff, though I think it's just a 'shell' of carbon over the original plastic or whatever it is. Anyway, thought it may be of interest...

Copied from e36coupe.com:

jumping on to part of the interior i was on the look out for some very special bucket seat's but had to look oem, as seen many bucket seats in beemers ,alot look totally out of place and abit chavy.
after seeing adonis journal with his e46 M3 CSL recaro's, i knew that they were perfect for the e36 with regards to looking as oem as possible for this car.these seats arent exactly 10 to the dozen and took 18months to source a pair without getting messed around with price and if they actually had them in the first place.once acquired i wasnt happy with the back's being grey and sent them over to andy to do his magic to carbon the whole back of them, which he has done a cracking job as per.


http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/rogrieguez/carbonseats011.jpg
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whilst the seats backs were getting done there was a peice that was on the side that was done to.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/rogrieguez/carbonseats019.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/rogrieguez/carbonseats020.jpg

and with the trims on the seats....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/rogrieguez/carbonseats021.jpg
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ps, although I'm on there' I've not yet lost my grasp on punctuation and grammar... :whistle:

[TMAQ]

i want. look much better than standard imo... :thumbs:

[Johnnywb]

Group buy?! :smokin:

[TMAQ]

Group buy?! :smokin:

+1 :beer: :whistle:

[mole]

Could look good :thumbs:

[TMAQ]

just the side bit on Roland's...

[mole]

just the side bit on Roland's...

Sexy :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Could look good :thumbs::drool::thumbs::thumbs:

[cslgirl]

very very nice :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

I like them alot :smt055

[Dan]

I like them alot :smt055

+1, very nice :smokin: :smokin:

[TANKSLAPPER]

They would be excellent if they had harness holes in.

[DazBlackCSL]

They would be excellent if they had harness holes in.

It's something im working on :whistle:

Watch this space for CSL seat carbon back and harness solutions ;)

[bromers]

Surely they're wrapable ?

[Dan]

It's something im working on :whistle:

Watch this space for CSL seat carbon back and harness solutions ;)

Chop chop then! :smt066:smt064:bigcry:;)

[DazBlackCSL]

Chop chop then! :smt066:smt064:bigcry:;)

Was hoping to have a set done for the trip, but gonna a month ish just finalising all the last bits .. and options and £££££

[shimmy]

Surely they're wrapable ?


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[Rutkowski]

Not bad but i still think BMW performance seats are the best!! It's a Shame you need to modify it to fit to E46 M3. :hahaha:

[Dan]

Was hoping to have a set done for the trip, but gonna a month ish just finalising all the last bits .. and options and £££££

Bugger, is it modifying an original set then Daz? :smokin:

[DazBlackCSL]

Bugger, is it modifying an original set then Daz? :smokin:

No it's a carbon copy, will look OEM bar the harness holes, same trim / cloth , bit more padding if needed / option .. carbon back , and if so desired a logo.. aka Small CSL in the seat or head back .. aka GT3 or RS etc etc .. stitching colour your choice etc ..

Once ive done the deal will get a group buy price etc and indvidual specs..

Wanted mine done first so I can see the quality and finish and then able to show peeps ..:thumbs:

[phat///M3]

No it's a carbon copy, will look OEM bar the harness holes, same trim / cloth , bit more padding if needed / option .. carbon back , and if so desired a logo.. aka Small CSL in the seat or head back .. aka GT3 or RS etc etc .. stitching colour your choice etc ..

Once ive done the deal will get a group buy price etc and indvidual specs..

Wanted mine done first so I can see the quality and finish and then able to show peeps ..:thumbs:

But will they comply with crash test standards?

[TANKSLAPPER]

But will they comply with crash test standards?

Good point !

Why do you know something we don't.

What crash test standards if they are any, do a copy of a seat have to meet ? (same runners and seat belt point) ?

[DazBlackCSL]

FIA approved .. Not gonna mess around with seats;)

[TANKSLAPPER]

FIA approved .. Not gonna mess around with seats;)

What on a road car !

[DazBlackCSL]

There cobra seats, and the company are able to supply to order so in-effect any of the range, currently they dont do one like the recaro in ours, but watch this space and then with the holes and carbon backs .. bingo ...Jeeez .. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0010.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

Hence why I was waiting till they were all done till I gave all the detail.. as I said its all in hand and will be as good as the OEM ones in there, road car compatible but with the extra FIA stamp so also good if tracking with harness holes and the ability to tailor it to you if so desired .. simples

[azrael]

Will GT3 Seats Fit? heheh

[azrael]

There cobra seats, and the company are able to supply to order so in-effect any of the range, currently they dont do one like the recaro in ours, but watch this space and then with the holes and carbon backs .. bingo ...Jeeez .. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0010.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

Hence why I was waiting till they were all done till I gave all the detail.. as I said its all in hand and will be as good as the OEM ones in there, road car compatible but with the extra FIA stamp so also good if tracking with harness holes and the ability to tailor it to you if so desired .. simples

Great stuff Daz, I can't believe they weren't carbon as standard

[phat///M3]

Good point !

Why do you know something we don't.

What crash test standards if they are any, do a copy of a seat have to meet ? (same runners and seat belt point) ?

I was referring to the structure of the seat rather than the mounting points, I wouldnt like to imagine someone being in a crash with a copied seat and end up loosing their life because the seat wasnt up to the job. Doesnt matter if it looks nice in CF or not.

FIA approved .. Not gonna mess around with seats;)

Thats great, will be very interesting then, look forward to it. Are they supposed to mount on the original brackets and thus tilt (even only a little)?

Will GT3 Seats Fit? heheh

As long as they arent the copies from Asia :whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

Will be the same as the Recaro ones so different runners like in most CSL with them fitted , not sure on all the detail yet, im due up there in few weeks to have the first fitting and discuss the rest of it.. will update all when there done and in :thumbs:

[phat///M3]

Will be the same as the Recaro ones so different runners like in most CSL with them fitted , not sure on all the detail yet, im due up there in few weeks to have the first fitting and discuss the rest of it.. will update all when there done and in :thumbs:

OK so esentially a Recaro Pole Position in the CSL finish with a CF back. I would love some with holes but that can still tilt like the original ones.

[Fasteddie]

Are these actually going to be lighter than original? ie it's not carbon over original (can't see the point otherwise). If they are replacing the plastic what is the weight saving and finally are these being made by somebody who know what Carbon does in an accident and how they are likely to brake and hence which way the weave shoudl go. Carbon can slice you nicely if it isn't offering the strength in the right direction????????

[DazBlackCSL]

http://serve.mysmiley.net/animated/anim_45.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net) :whistle:

[s.mac]

sounds good Dazza.

Andy is the guy I am going to get my trim done by, I'm sure the backs on the seats will be nearly as much as buying some like Dazza is doing

[windy]

Daz, don't Recaro already do these? CSL seats are basically Recaro PP's without the holes aren't they? Any idea on a rough price yours will be?

Here's the carbon PP's (4.5kg):

http://www.recaro.com/typo3temp/pics/943ae05486.jpg

linky (http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=5808&L=2)

DesignTek also do a PP-alike seat (6.5kg), though the back's not as pretty, but for about £300 each it's not bad:

http://www.design911.co.uk/uploads/images/product/Seats/99652199911lr.jpg

[DazBlackCSL]

Daz, don't Recaro already do these? CSL seats are basically Recaro PP's without the holes aren't they? Any idea on a rough price yours will be?

Here's the carbon PP's (4.5kg):

http://www.recaro.com/typo3temp/pics/943ae05486.jpg

linky (http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=5808&L=2)

DesignTek also do a PP-alike seat (6.5kg), though the back's not as pretty, but for about £300 each it's not bad:

http://www.design911.co.uk/uploads/images/product/Seats/99652199911lr.jpg

Yup will be like for like of that only cobra, and cheaper than Recaro not sure on price yet ..

[windy]

Hmm... interesting!!! :thumbs:

[Bealo]

Count me in for one of these... as discussed i would like a recliner for the passenger side but only if they looked the same as much as possible :thumbs:

[azrael]

Count me in for one of these... as discussed i would like a recliner for the passenger side but only if they looked the same as much as possible :thumbs:

Carbon deck chair :whistle: :clown:

[Rutkowski]

horrible looking seats and i just hate that much exposed carbon but then again - @6kg they aren't intended to look good, are they?

[mole]

i just hate that much exposed carbon

Good job you haven't got a CSL then :hahaha:

Have you painted your airbox? ;)

[Bealo]

Good job you haven't got a CSL then :hahaha:

Have you painted your airbox? ;)



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[englebert]

If you carry rear passengers, i think it's a bit pointless. Would cry if they got scuffed...

The NSX-R uses the CSL seat, just with the harness holes and CF back. First thing i thought when sitting in one was "Like being back in the CSL" :)

http://www.projectnsx.co.uk/Images/History/2001-honda-nsx-r(3)-big.jpg

[phat///M3]

horrible looking seats and i just hate that much exposed carbon but then again - @6kg they aren't intended to look good, are they?

:gayfight:

[mattCSLnut]

Ummmmmmm :drool: :drool: :drool:

If you carry rear passengers, i think it's a bit pointless. Would cry if they got scuffed...

The NSX-R uses the CSL seat, just with the harness holes and CF back. First thing i thought when sitting in one was "Like being back in the CSL" :)

http://www.projectnsx.co.uk/Images/History/2001-honda-nsx-r(3)-big.jpg

[Teavious]

The plastic back on my seat is really getting scruffed up. Would love to find out if the carbon backing in the original post could be purchased anywhere?

[Dan]

It's something im working on :whistle:

Watch this space for CSL seat carbon back and harness solutions ;)

Any update's then Daz? :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Any update's then Daz? :thumbs:

Lol !! On Moles post !! Sorry I've been lazy and not followed up will get back on it !!

And have you painted your box rutshitki :smokin:

[s.mac]

:whistle:

[glendog74]

:whistle:

:-D

[shimmy]

Yanto, RolyGTiR and me saw a superb CF roof on an RS6 today:smokin:

QUALITEEEEEEEEEEE:bigcry:

[s.mac]

Quote:
Originally Posted by s.mac http://www.cslregister.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?p=72737#post72737)
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:smt003

looking at seat options ...

Yanto, RolyGTiR and me saw a superb CF roof on an RS6 today:smokin:

QUALITEEEEEEEEEEE:bigcry:

without CF :)

[shimmy]

without CF :)

Daz styleeee CF :bigcry:

[s.mac]

looking at suppliers who can adapt, I dont want shitty velour
struggling to find an OEM finish in alcantara

[shane@mbtech]

looking at suppliers who can adapt, I dont want shitty velour
struggling to find an OEM finish in alcantara

Ill ask our trim guy tomorrow Steve:finga:

[s.mac]

Ill ask our trim guy tomorrow Steve:finga:

:smt058

[0-60Motorsports]

Man those CF seats are sexy. I think im going to do my side panels in 1x1 CF

[Steve B]

They look sweet....

[Neil M]

BMW Performance seats manufactured by Recaro (look strangely familiar)
2.899,00 EUR per pair + Vat + Delivery, they aren't the cheapest nor are they Carbon from what I can make out and we get them for free, without the holes ! ! !

Picture for illustration courtesy of 'Cutters' see they do offer something, sometimes.

[Equinox]

The BMW performance Recaro's are the same ones that VW, Renault, Landrover and various other manufacturers use with different covers.

[phoenixcsl]

The BMW performance Recaro's are the same ones that VW, Renault, Landrover and various other manufacturers use with different covers.

Yep, I think they are Recaro Sportster CS seats iirc

[CraigMillwardCroft]

They look heavier than the ones already in the car :whistle: