installed E46 sport seats into the X last night! *pics added*

[ChristopherM3]

Looks great!!! Nice job!!

[lionkang]

Thanks guys, Also these seats are the same width and height as the X5 seats, they are identical in size and dimension, and nearly identical in looks.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by lionkang

Thanks guys, Also these seats are the same width and height as the X5 seats, they are identical in size and dimension, and nearly identical in looks.

My sports seats look very similar to the ones you fitted.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by lionkang

The leather matches the rear and is nearly the same grain pattern. These seats are all black, where as the X's seats had charcoal gray patches on the sides. Colorwise, I much prefer these seats over the previous seats. Yes, my airbag light is still on, I will have a friend with a snap on diagnostic computer turn it off for me.

From looking at part numbers, I believe these seats will fit an X3 and plug in, you will have to change out the side pieces and the one harness for the drivers seat though, just like in the X5.

If anyone needs any help they can PM or call me, it is a very easy job if you know what you're doing. If I had prior experience this would have been an hour and half job.

Two different types of leather, X is Dakota M3 was Nappa (softer grain pattern).

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by WagnerX5

Two different types of leather, X is Dakota M3 was Nappa (softer grain pattern).

unless its X5 4.8is in which case its Nappa.

[Wagner]

I'm actually more a fan of the Dakota leather in a X5. I loved the Nappa in my M3 but it seemed "very" soft, to the point I was worried about damaging it. The way I treat the X5, hauling stuff and such, I wouldn't want the Nappa grain. IMO of course.

[andaya]

Your PM are fulls,please erase some or be a premeir member.Good day,which harness for x5 your talking about to replaced and put on m3 seat?I have E46 seats and would like to know that harness.Is your streering wheels are working once your m3 seat are installed?I tried it and the steering wheel stay steady.Thanz and appreciate your help.

[ZsX5o3]

So where's the DIY to take the front seats out? Sorry to bump but this is linked on the home page.

[ZsX5o3]

eh I got them out, but this isn't really a DIY -__^ sorry

[Sweetbimmer]

sweet..