E39 or E9X seat heating elements?

[ZHLPR]

Scoured the internet to no avail. Has anyone successfully swapped a set of heating elements into their e46 m3 seats?

Took me forever to find a very nice pair of seats with adjustable bolsters and before installing I'd love to have my upholstery guy put them in.

Best info I could find:

"I think the E39 ones are too large for E46 sport seats. Heard that E90 is more or less ok (64 11 6 973 943, 64 11 7 138 803) - but you'll need to repin the connector as it's different."

[D-O]

E39 should be plug and play. See here: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...heated-recaros

[bimmerfan08]

What's the rationale for going with E39 or E9x (vs. E46) heating elements?

[Bry5on]

Electrically the e39 elements work great, I use them in my recaro sportsters in my e46. You will lose side bolster heating that the e46 elements have if you use them as-is however.

[D-O]

What's the rationale for going with E39 or E9x (vs. E46) heating elements?

E46 heating elements are not sold separately.

[ZHLPR]

Electrically the e39 elements work great, I use them in my recaro sportsters in my e46. You will lose side bolster heating that the e46 elements have if you use them as-is however.

Cool thank you, not worried about side bolster heat. Was more concerned about sizing/fit. Probably fine if they fit sportsters.