[lsturbointeg]

just toying with the idea but what errors would come up and would it be possible to have them coded out?

[EL Jeffe 5]

I can't imagine any codes coming up because of the seats but again its BMW
I think only if you touch seatbelts that would make car angry.
what do you have in mind?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

I can't imagine any codes coming up because of the seats but again its BMW
I think only if you touch seatbelts that would make car angry.
what do you have in mind?

i finally decided my car is more of a show car. i only take it out for either car shows, Cars and Coffee, MPACT and Sunday spirit driving. other than that it's not a daily driver so it sits in my garage. so with that in mind i've always complained about my seats. they're not sport seats at all like i see in other BMW's that have more of bucket type seats. i thought about maybe getting some M5 seats but they're freakin expensive as hell!

so i was able to find a seat bracket specifically made for the F10 for both the driver and passenger side $140 each. here's some info:

PLANTED. SEAT BRACKET TECHNOLOGY.
Planted Seat Bracket- BMW 5 Series [6th Generation, F10/F11/F07 Chassis] (2011-2016) - Driver / Left

•Universal design will work with most racing seat designs (Sparco, Momo, NRG)
•Made from thick steel and hand welded to ensure superior strength
•This is a direct bolt on
There is extra space on the bracket for drilling your own hole pattern, if using a slider with a less common hole mount
•These are drop shipped directly from Planted Technology, there may be a small handling time aside from ours.
•These are made to order.


The Planted Seat Bracket is a vehicle specific bracket used as an adapter between the floor of the vehicle and an aftermarket seat and it's accessories. Because the floor of each vehicle varies and typically is not flat, a vehicle specific Seat Bracket is required for installing an aftermarket seat. We create each seat bracket using the floor of the vehicle as a reference. We literally bring each vehicle into our development center so we can create the best fitting, bolt in, universal seat bracket possible. For more specifics on installing a Planted Seat Bracket and what other components you may need please refer to our installation instructions and our Frequently Asked Questions section.

UNIVERSAL. STRONG. SECURE

Planted Seat Brackets are laser cut from 3/16 inch thick steel and hand welded to ensure weld penetration for superior strength. Each bracket is pre-slotted with hole patterns to accept sliders from most major seat manufacturers like Braum, Bride*, Cipher Auto, Cobra**, Corbeau, Momo, NRG, OMP, Racetech, Recaro, Sabelt, Sparco, Status Racing, Takata and more. There is extra space on the bracket for drilling your own hole pattern if using a slider with a less common hole pattern, or direct mounting a seat or side mount when eliminating sliders is preferred. They are finished with a black powder coat and applications are available for many vehicles

here's the seat i was inquiring about. it is mocha so i asked for the manufacture to send me a sample of the material to see if it's a close enough match to my existing interior. if it doesn't than i'll look for an all black seat.


so my main concern since there's not enough info out there for the F10 platform with guys swapping their seats out is what possible kind of error codes would i get? i did read that i should be able to reuse my seat belt mechanism which should just reattach to the new seat. what are your thoughts on possible errors?

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i finally decided my car is more of a show car. i only take it out for either car shows, Cars and Coffee, MPACT and Sunday spirit driving. other than that it's not a daily driver so it sits in my garage. so with that in mind i've always complained about my seats. they're not sport seats at all like i see in other BMW's that have more of bucket type seats. i thought about maybe getting some M5 seats but they're freakin expensive as hell!

so i was able to find a seat bracket specifically made for the F10 for both the driver and passenger side $140 each. here's some info:

PLANTED. SEAT BRACKET TECHNOLOGY.
Planted Seat Bracket- BMW 5 Series [6th Generation, F10/F11/F07 Chassis] (2011-2016) - Driver / Left

•Universal design will work with most racing seat designs (Sparco, Momo, NRG)
•Made from thick steel and hand welded to ensure superior strength
•This is a direct bolt on
There is extra space on the bracket for drilling your own hole pattern, if using a slider with a less common hole mount
•These are drop shipped directly from Planted Technology, there may be a small handling time aside from ours.
•These are made to order.


The Planted Seat Bracket is a vehicle specific bracket used as an adapter between the floor of the vehicle and an aftermarket seat and it's accessories. Because the floor of each vehicle varies and typically is not flat, a vehicle specific Seat Bracket is required for installing an aftermarket seat. We create each seat bracket using the floor of the vehicle as a reference. We literally bring each vehicle into our development center so we can create the best fitting, bolt in, universal seat bracket possible. For more specifics on installing a Planted Seat Bracket and what other components you may need please refer to our installation instructions and our Frequently Asked Questions section.

UNIVERSAL. STRONG. SECURE

Planted Seat Brackets are laser cut from 3/16 inch thick steel and hand welded to ensure weld penetration for superior strength. Each bracket is pre-slotted with hole patterns to accept sliders from most major seat manufacturers like Braum, Bride*, Cipher Auto, Cobra**, Corbeau, Momo, NRG, OMP, Racetech, Recaro, Sabelt, Sparco, Status Racing, Takata and more. There is extra space on the bracket for drilling your own hole pattern if using a slider with a less common hole pattern, or direct mounting a seat or side mount when eliminating sliders is preferred. They are finished with a black powder coat and applications are available for many vehicles

here's the seat i was inquiring about. it is mocha so i asked for the manufacture to send me a sample of the material to see if it's a close enough match to my existing interior. if it doesn't than i'll look for an all black seat.


so my main concern since there's not enough info out there for the F10 platform with guys swapping their seats out is what possible kind of error codes would i get? i did read that i should be able to reuse my seat belt mechanism which should just reattach to the new seat. what are your thoughts on possible errors?

I have to agree with you, your car is more of show car than daily driver.
That seat looks amazing I like that style
Things I would do before pulling trigger.
Adjust seat to your liking then unplug it
See what happens.
I didn't think seatbelt retracts back to the seat it retracts to the pillar.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

I have to agree with you, your car is more of show car than daily driver.
That seat looks amazing I like that style
Things I would do before pulling trigger.
Adjust seat to your liking then unplug it
See what happens.
I didn't think seatbelt retracts back to the seat it retracts to the pillar.

been doing research since i replied to you and it looks like there's a bit of coding involved like air bags so i think i'm opening a can of worms lol looks like i may scratch this mod off the mod list lol

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

been doing research since i replied to you and it looks like there's a bit of coding involved like air bags so i think i'm opening a can of worms lol looks like i may scratch this mod off the mod list lol

Well you don't wanna compromises your safety
and you love ones ones

Speaking of coding off topic
I just ordered my OBD wireless adapter from amazon
I will be coding my car with BeemerCode app
Look it up it's legit stuff if you decide to do same thing look up make sure OBD is computable with app

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

Well you don't wanna compromises your safety
and you love ones ones

Speaking of coding off topic
I just ordered my OBD wireless adapter from amazon
I will be coding my car with BeemerCode app
Look it up it's legit stuff if you decide to do same thing look up make sure OBD is computable with app

yup! Burrninja did a couple of coding for me with his Beemercode app. he was able to add psi/temp for my tires. also door mirror close when locking up the car as well as mirror opening when unlocking the car. still wondering if the trunk can be coded to open if i don't have the button in the trunk liner to close?

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

yup! Burrninja did a couple of coding for me with his Beemercode app. he was able to add psi/temp for my tires. also door mirror close when locking up the car as well as mirror opening when unlocking the car. still wondering if the trunk can be coded to open if i don't have the button in the trunk liner to close?

Nice, I will be doing some coding as swell.
I don't know nothing about trunk
One thing I hate I can't close trunk with remote or inside the car.

[jayster0966]

would you not be needing some of these as well? I know they work well on 3 series, and x series.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-Occupa...YAAOSwaadau8hE

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by jayster0966

would you not be needing some of these as well? I know they fork well on 3 series, and x series.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-Occupa...YAAOSwaadau8hE

Nice find

[rojodo]

I have a similar dilemma as Isturoteg- I have a 2013 Msport as a dd which has just the regular leather seats.I found a pair of front seats out of a 2012 M5,great condition, good price but am in the dark about coding. What is the exact name of the app used and could someone give me a link as to whats involved? Greatly appreciate it!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by rojodo

I have a similar dilemma as Isturoteg- I have a 2013 Msport as a dd which has just the regular leather seats.I found a pair of front seats out of a 2012 M5,great condition, good price but am in the dark about coding. What is the exact name of the app used and could someone give me a link as to whats involved? Greatly appreciate it!

that's the problem...it's not a common thing done so there's not enough info on this topic or if anyone has done it and the related issues involved

[rojodo]

Ikr,just got off the phone at BMW parts and they dont' have a clue either. Its hard to pass on these seats, the lumbar and bolster are so much better,plus 20 way adjust.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by rojodo

Ikr,just got off the phone at BMW parts and they dont' have a clue either. Its hard to pass on these seats, the lumbar and bolster are so much better,plus 20 way adjust.

i know! but say you spend the money and in the end realize you can't use them because of coding? that would suck

[rojodo]

Yeah,i hear u-there's gotta be a way i can find out for sure. I will keep you posted. Thanks

[Sylverlee]

with Porsche's we just use the equiv of ITSA to code it out.