Vader Seat rail replacement

[m3f_armorrig_c87e3b4b3e]

How's it going?



Does anyone know how to replace the seat rails (sliders) on a manual vader?



I did a forum as well as google search, but could not come up with what I'm looking for.



Thanks.

[m3f_egebhardt_3a2cc305c5]

Interesting. I've removed the seat cushions before. It's surprisingly easy.

Remove the 4 little torx screws. Pop the side lever(s) off. Pull the back cover off.

Unhook the leather/cushion. Pull the bottom off too (takes a little working).



You may want to remove the leather just so you don't damage it.

Then, see this link. I'll bet some springs are under tension, so watch-out!

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Coupe/USA/M3_3.2-S52/LHD/M/1997/october/browse/seats/bmw_sports_seat_seat_rail_mechanical/



Oh. Why remove the rails?

It might be easier to buy a trashed seat and replace the metal/mechanical part of it.

[m3f_armorrig_c87e3b4b3e]

I did find the DIY for the vader seat swap over at bf.c. But I only really would like to replace my slider because it's what's defective. My seat rocks back and forth and I found that the rail towards the center of the car is a little bent and is missing the front wheel piece.



My friend gave me a trashed seat (non-vader) and I will try to see if I can figure out how to remove the slider. If it fails, I will try to pry out the wheel piece and see if I can install it in my slider.



For now, I wedged an allen wrench in the gap to prevent my seat from rocking.

[m3f_egebhardt_3a2cc305c5]

I see. If the trashed seat has the same color base and is mechanical, it's an easy swap.

[m3f_jvit27_52f3efd044]

You can also swap the colored base. ^

[m3f_slickfast_363624089e]

You can also swap the colored base. ^



:agree: wheeler dealer style?

[m3f_egebhardt_3a2cc305c5]

:agree: wheeler dealer style?



Yah. The Wheeler Dealers of the UK rule.

Too bad Ed works for free!

[m3f_slickfast_363624089e]

Yah. The Wheeler Dealers of the UK rule.

Too bad Ed works for free!



Ed is the man... that other guy is a jerk. Ed should have that show to himself.

[m3f_jvit27_52f3efd044]

:agree: wheeler dealer style?



I didn't say spray paint it! :lolhit: