Seat mount differences E85 v E86

sikedsyko · 11-18-2019, 10:10 PM

I'm trying to figure out if the coupes use different mounting points for the seats vs the roadster.

Several companies advertise bottom mount seat brackets that they claim are specifically for the coupe. I talked to a rep with Corbeau today and they specifically said they don't make a bracket that fits the roadster.

However, looking at BMW's part numbers, the seat brackets for the coupe and the roadster are the same part.... I'm guessing they've just only validated it in the coupe and don't want to commit to it fitting the roadster without testing.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=52107053947

Can anyone here verify that the aftermarket brackets labeled for the e86 will also fit the e85?

Azeka1 · 11-19-2019, 12:54 PM

Don't worry, they are the same. In fact, they are shared with the E46 so any E46/E85/E86 will work.

- My VAC brackets stated Z4 on them and did not specify between coupe/roadster
- My Brey Krause brackets were actually for the E46 but fit my E86 perfectly
- E85/E86 M Seats are a common swap on the E46

sikedsyko · 11-19-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Azeka1

Don't worry, they are the same. In fact, they are shared with the E46 so any E46/E85/E86 will work.

- My VAC brackets stated Z4 on them and did not specify between coupe/roadster
- My Brey Krause brackets were actually for the E46 but fit my E86 perfectly
- E85/E86 M Seats are a common swap on the E46

Thanks! That's what I figured, but just wanted to verify before I bought a bunch of shit.

jns_e85 · 12-11-2019, 08:54 AM

Can also verify the Corbeau E46 bracket slider fits in the Z4m roadster. However, it was higher than my VAC mount with bracket and slider with the same seat installed. If you had to clear a broomstick and you were on the taller side, you may have some issues

sikedsyko · 02-12-2020, 10:32 PM

Thanks for all the input. I ended up buying a set of VAC brackets. Should be here soon.

11-18-2019, 10:10 PM	#1
sikedsyko New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Seat mount differences E85 v E86 I'm trying to figure out if the coupes use different mounting points for the seats vs the roadster. Several companies advertise bottom mount seat brackets that they claim are specifically for the coupe. I talked to a rep with Corbeau today and they specifically said they don't make a bracket that fits the roadster. However, looking at BMW's part numbers, the seat brackets for the coupe and the roadster are the same part.... I'm guessing they've just only validated it in the coupe and don't want to commit to it fitting the roadster without testing. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=52107053947 Can anyone here verify that the aftermarket brackets labeled for the e86 will also fit the e85?
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Azeka1 Track Junkie 235 Rep 390 Posts Drives: E86 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Coupe [0.00] 2011 BMW E93 328i [0.00]	Don't worry, they are the same. In fact, they are shared with the E46 so any E46/E85/E86 will work. - My VAC brackets stated Z4 on them and did not specify between coupe/roadster - My Brey Krause brackets were actually for the E46 but fit my E86 perfectly - E85/E86 M Seats are a common swap on the E46 __________________ 2006 E86 M Coupe \| Silver Gray / Imola \| JRZ RSTWO \| SS Headers \| Rouge Exhaust\| APEX ARC-8 \| APR Aero \| Sparco Seats/Belts \| Weichers Cage \| Solid Motor/Trans/Shifter/SubFrame \| Poly Bushings \| Race Camber Plates/Arms \| CSF Rad/Oil \| BW Brake Ducts \| Braille Battery \| AC/EGR Delete \| 3,100lbs 1991 SW20 MR2 Turbo \| Widebody \| 400WHP/355TRQ \| 2017 Audi Q7 \| 2010 VW CC 2.0T Gone: 2014 Audi A6 \| 2011 G37 S Coupe 6MT \| 2004 G35 Coupe
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jns_e85 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '04 z4 3.0i, '06 z4M, '17 M2 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (2)	Can also verify the Corbeau E46 bracket slider fits in the Z4m roadster. However, it was higher than my VAC mount with bracket and slider with the same seat installed. If you had to clear a broomstick and you were on the taller side, you may have some issues __________________ 2017 M2 - Bone stock...for now 2006 Z4M - Epic Tune / Eventuri CAI / Euro Headers / Stromung / FA 500 / AS SSK / Arc 8s 2004 Z4 3.0i - Gone, but not forgotten!
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sikedsyko New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the input. I ended up buying a set of VAC brackets. Should be here soon. Last edited by sikedsyko; 02-12-2020 at 10:38 PM..
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