Front Seats any color/condition

ChasenM3 · 02-08-2019, 02:15 PM

Hi all, looking to purchase a set of Z4M seats. Due to shipping costs, I'm looking for a pair in Southern California or within a 5-6 hour drive from Los Angeles, CA. (unless you CAN ship and have it worked out)

I'd prefer IMOLA red, but any color will do, and I dont mind the condition of the leather, as long as the motor functions work.

Thanks!

Feel free to e-mail me at Chasen.EF1@gmail.com or PM. I check both often.

nate96 · 02-09-2019, 07:09 PM

Not Z4M but Z4 M Sport, which are similar. They also had 10% off last weekend.

https://www.redlineautoparts.com/bmw...-e85-e86-z4018

wdb · 02-11-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nate96

Not Z4M but Z4 M Sport, which are similar. They also had 10% off last weekend.

https://www.redlineautoparts.com/bmw...-e85-e86-z4018

Nifty! Those are manual seats too, which means they weigh less. I've had both, and I think the only real difference between those and the seats from an M are the "M" logo embossed on the headrest; the M Sport seats do not have that.

Azeka1 · 02-11-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wdb

Nifty! Those are manual seats too, which means they weigh less. I've had both, and I think the only real difference between those and the seats from an M are the "M" logo embossed on the headrest; the M Sport seats do not have that.

There also appears to be some extra stitching on the side bolsters that is not present on M seats. Maybe different leather?

Huz-Z · 02-12-2019, 09:41 AM

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There also appears to be some extra stitching on the side bolsters that is not present on M seats. Maybe different leather?

I think a more expensive leather was used for the Z4M seats, and there was the M embossed on the headrest. Other than that, I think most folks would be hard pressed to tell one from the other.

rockstar93 · 02-12-2019, 10:30 AM

There were 3 leathers used for the sport seats. I don't believe the bolstering/support differed at all between them.

Oregon leather was used on regular, non-M sport seats. They have that second stitch on the hip and thigh bolsters and no "M" logo
New England leather was the term for seats from Extended Leather interiors and (AFAIK) did not have an "M" logo. It had the second stitch on the bolsters as well as an embossed pattern half-way up the back. I've never seen or felt this in person but read that it is softer than Oregon leather.
Nappa Leather was used on Individual and Z4M interiors and is the softest, smoothest grain offered. Included the "M" on the headrest and no extra stitch or pattern.

In person I can definitely tell the difference between the leathers, although my job means I'm around them often and need to tell the difference. Not sure most people would be able to tell if not shown both side-by-side. That said, if you're after Imola interior, you'll have to get Nappa (Z4M).

Oregon:

New England:

Nappa:

ChasenM3 · 02-12-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nate96

Not Z4M but Z4 M Sport, which are similar. They also had 10% off last weekend.

https://www.redlineautoparts.com/bmw...-e85-e86-z4018

Thanks for the find, but the mechanical condition of them isnt something I'm looking for. Leather will be changed, unless its a great condition set of Imola

(have hides waiting for a new pair of seats, so grey/black/any stitching or leather condition isn't of concern)

jwjj1969 · 03-02-2019, 11:35 PM

Sorry, i'm new to the forum. This is probably in the wrong string, but I have a question. My 2004 Z4 has power seats with memory on the driver's side. The seats seem to function fine when the car is turn off and the key is not in the ignition. When the car is turn on the seats no longer function. No adjustments can be made while the engine is running or the key is in the on position. Do the seats need to be replaced, or is this normal?

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ChasenM3 30 Rep 168 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Signal Hill, Ca iTrader: (1)	Front Seats any color/condition Hi all, looking to purchase a set of Z4M seats. Due to shipping costs, I'm looking for a pair in Southern California or within a 5-6 hour drive from Los Angeles, CA. (unless you CAN ship and have it worked out) I'd prefer IMOLA red, but any color will do, and I dont mind the condition of the leather, as long as the motor functions work. Thanks! Feel free to e-mail me at Chasen.EF1@gmail.com or PM. I check both often. __________________
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nate96 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 205 Posts Drives: TI Silver 06 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Not Z4M but Z4 M Sport, which are similar. They also had 10% off last weekend. https://www.redlineautoparts.com/bmw...-e85-e86-z4018 __________________
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rockstar93 Lieutenant 321 Rep 528 Posts Drives: E86 Z4MC; E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cambridge, Ontario iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2006 BMW Z4M Coupe [0.00]	There were 3 leathers used for the sport seats. I don't believe the bolstering/support differed at all between them. Oregon leather was used on regular, non-M sport seats. They have that second stitch on the hip and thigh bolsters and no "M" logo New England leather was the term for seats from Extended Leather interiors and (AFAIK) did not have an "M" logo. It had the second stitch on the bolsters as well as an embossed pattern half-way up the back. I've never seen or felt this in person but read that it is softer than Oregon leather. Nappa Leather was used on Individual and Z4M interiors and is the softest, smoothest grain offered. Included the "M" on the headrest and no extra stitch or pattern. In person I can definitely tell the difference between the leathers, although my job means I'm around them often and need to tell the difference. Not sure most people would be able to tell if not shown both side-by-side. That said, if you're after Imola interior, you'll have to get Nappa (Z4M). Oregon: New England: Nappa: __________________ E46 M3 Coupe 6MT Jet Black/Cinnamon GONE E85 Z4M Roadster Imola Red/Black GONE E90 M3 Sedan 6MT Jerez Black/Fox Red GONE E86 Z4M Coupe Interlagos Blue/Black E92 M3 Coupe 6MT Interlagos Blue/Fox Red - Build Thread
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jwjj1969 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Power Seat Troubleshooting Sorry, i'm new to the forum. This is probably in the wrong string, but I have a question. My 2004 Z4 has power seats with memory on the driver's side. The seats seem to function fine when the car is turn off and the key is not in the ignition. When the car is turn on the seats no longer function. No adjustments can be made while the engine is running or the key is in the on position. Do the seats need to be replaced, or is this normal?
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