Jon, Andy - recommend car seat covers?

[mng]

i just changed (http://newbimmer2.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/z3-coupe/5637646-1.html) the leather on my seats and now need to purchase some seat covers. i've heard of wet okole (http://www.wetokole.com/) but don't know how they compare to OEM (if such a thing exists for Z3 sport seats)...

obviously my main concern is what the surface that will be touching the leather is like, no necessarily the part i'm sitting on.....

thoughts?

[JonM]

The OEM ones are nice, especially since they are cotton (?) and breathable. I would buy both the Wets and the OEMs and do a side-by-side comparo. Post results here. Return the set you like less.

[mng]

The OEM ones are nice, especially since they are cotton (?) and breathable. I would buy both the Wets and the OEMs and do a side-by-side comparo. Post results here. Return the set you like less.

thanks...don't think i can return the wet ones, they're made-to-order (prob could get them to take them back, but wouldn't feel right about it)

p/n for sport seat covers? found these (http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/page27.html) (scroll down), but they specify they're different....

http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/media/Z3Seatcovers.jpg

[Ron Stygar]

i just changed (http://newbimmer2.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/z3-coupe/5637646-1.html) the leather on my seats and now need to purchase some seat covers. i've heard of wet okole (http://www.wetokole.com/) but don't know how they compare to OEM (if such a thing exists for Z3 sport seats)...

obviously my main concern is what the surface that will be touching the leather is like, no necessarily the part i'm sitting on.....

thoughts?
I have the BMW black ones and Dr. Burr had the tan ones at HC. Fit is good.

Z3 roadster, standard seats anthracite 82 11 1 469 564 $89.00 retail

Z3 roadster, standard seats beige 82 11 1 469 565 $89.00 retail

M roadster & coupes, sport seats black 82 11 1 470 431 $89.00 retail

M roadster & coupes, sport seats tan 82 11 1 470 432 $89.00 retail

[mng]

thank you Ron.

Now just have to find a place to order them...called Paul, they don't have them in stock and with Ivan, who knows when they'll get 'em :mad: . have to use Pacific or Circle, i guess.....

[Randy Forbes]

thank you Ron.

Now just have to find a place to order them...called Paul, they don't have them in stock and with Ivan, who knows when they'll get 'em :mad: . have to use Pacific or Circle, i guess.....


Try Jay Lilley @ BMW of Nashville: 615 850 4022

Perhaps you saw him this past weekend at the Dinan Tent (in his AW 01 M Rdstr).

[Randy Forbes]

I have the BMW black ones and Dr. Burr had the tan ones at HC. Fit is good.

Z3 roadster, standard seats anthracite 82 11 1 469 564 $89.00 retail

Z3 roadster, standard seats beige 82 11 1 469 565 $89.00 retail

M roadster & coupes, sport seats black 82 11 1 470 431 $89.00 retail

M roadster & coupes, sport seats tan 82 11 1 470 432 $89.00 retail

There must be some gray ones too. Daniel has a set in his car and ordered another set for me (I assume they're BMW sourced).

[mng]

Try Jay Lilley @ BMW of Nashville: 615 850 4022

Perhaps you saw him this past weekend at the Dinan Tent (in his AW 01 M Rdstr).
thanks...i'll keep that for reference. i already ordered from Pacific...they hooked it up for $64.05 ($12 shipping though :( ). There's one set in the US right now...hopefully i'll snatch it up, otherwise have to wait for them to come over from Germany.

[5 Rakete]

Yes, there are, or were, gray ones. I have a set too.


There must be some gray ones too. Daniel has a set in his car and ordered another set for me (I assume they're BMW sourced).

[dwm]

Yes, there are, or were, gray ones. I have a set too.

Mine were freebies from the dealer when I bought the car, but I believe they're 82.11.1.470.431. That's where the asterisk is that I put in the 2002 Accessories catalog when I was picking freebies to ask for. Listed as anthracite. I think Max's are the same color. No idea why that doesn't jive with Ron's black ones.

[Ron Stygar]

No idea why that doesn't jive with Ron's black ones.

Mine are gray too.
I used the description from the Reference Guide for Accessories and Miscellaneous items.
This used to be part of the wholesale/retail price book.

[dwm]

Just a note to Nick on these...

I don't think you'd want to ride in them frequently. BMW calls them 'Easy-On/Easy-Off'. They're not uncomfortable, but they're not held on by much. There's a spandex strap with a hook in the front (goes under the seat and hooks onto hardware), and a spandex strap with a plastic quick release that goes around the back at the bottom. There's some elastic in the edge of the covers, and it's low-tension. That's it.

I use them for two things: when working in the interior for long periods, and on road trips alone where I put one on the passenger seat and strap in my M bag as a passenger. They're off the car at all other times.

[mng]

Just a note to Nick on these...
duly noted, thank you. i've never seen them in person, so....

not sure how much use they'll get, but i definitely need some sort of protection from the stealer and repair shops.....

seat covers on, saran-wrapped shifter knob :thumbup:

[dwm]

duly noted, thank you. i've never seen them in person, so....

not sure how much use they'll get, but i definitely need some sort of protection from the stealer and repair shops.....

seat covers on, saran-wrapped shifter knob :thumbup:

They're pretty good for that purpose. They're also the right color for your car and your spiffy new seat upholstery. :)

[stan1911]

thanks...don't think i can return the wet ones, they're made-to-order (prob could get them to take them back, but wouldn't feel right about it)

p/n for sport seat covers? found these (http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/page27.html) (scroll down), but they specify they're different....

http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/media/Z3Seatcovers.jpg

Geeze, those look like clothes 2 sizes too big and looks like a tarp.
I ordered a set of custom fitted covers for my 00 2.3 with (my wife wanted them :cry: ) Hawaiian fabric covers with sheepskin centers. They fit quite well but I would have preferred the Wet Okoles in some other pattern/color. My brother sent me pics of a set of wet Okoles he has in his Accord. Fit like a skin and looks very good :thumbup: .
Currently my 01 3.0L -black/black interior has nothing but leather conditioner on them. Of course this may change if I am transferred to Flint, MI. Sheepskins may reappear for winter driving if the heated seats dont keep my backside warm.

[phrider]

In a hot climate, I've found the BMW seat vests to be good. The inside surface is a rubberized cloth that doesn't seem to hurt the napa leather.