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      10-24-2022, 04:12 PM   #1
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Seat upgrade

Dear all,

My name is Rolf and I’m new to this beautiful forum.
I tend to buy a 520i G31 tomorrow but it’s not the most luxureous one.
For my use (and budget) its more than enough but I really don’t like the fact that it doesnt even have heated seats.
I would like to explore the option to retrofit a comfort seat interior but I dont know if it is possible with the existing wiring.
The memory part of the comfort seat is operated in the door but I don’t know if the door is pre-installed with wiring for the memory function.

The button for the heated seats is not present but I would like to make use of the situation to upgrade with the G11 touchscreen climatecontrol unit.

Thanks in advance for the help!
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      10-27-2022, 01:39 PM   #2
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Nobody?
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      10-30-2022, 03:55 PM   #3
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By the time you source all the parts, modules, and get the coding figured out it will probably be cheaper to buy a car with the interior features you want.
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      10-30-2022, 05:29 PM   #4
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Thanks but thats an answer I can figure out myself.
The question remains, what is needed to wire, install and code the comfortseats?
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      01-09-2023, 11:57 AM   #5
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It is not possible, sadly. Until very recently, I was in a G30 m Sport with the M seats. They wound up wreaking havoc on my shoulders so I attempted to get anyone to switch them out for the multi-contour seats. I was repeatedly told it wasn’t possible due to the size, slide track, wiring, and safety feature locations (belt, bags, etc.). Couldn’t even get a custom shop to take it on. That’s why I sold it and am now between personal vehicles.

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      01-12-2023, 08:43 AM   #6
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Hi Roffel,

These guys do the retrofit in Germany.

https://hi-in.facebook.com/bimmer24....11280259133695
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      01-20-2023, 02:20 AM   #7
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i have no issues with M sport seats, very comfortable
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      06-28-2023, 11:52 PM   #8
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Hi Roffel,

These guys do the retrofit in Germany.

https://hi-in.facebook.com/bimmer24....11280259133695
Thanks!
Made contact but charged 1100 euro (1200 dollar) for just the installation.
I’ve read something that I have to pull 2 additional wires to the BDC.
Anyone familiair with that?
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      06-29-2023, 03:28 AM   #9
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I have a full G31 interior for sale with front and rear heated seats 4zone climate control and door cards PM if interested
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Cheaper for you drive to uk as I know coder who charges £400 for full install and I want £800 for my full set
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      09-03-2023, 01:40 PM   #11
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Cheaper for you drive to uk as I know coder who charges £400 for full install and I want £800 for my full set
Can you give me his details (by PM if wanted)?
I am stuck with the wiring right now.

I allready have a full interior with all neccesary modules.
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      11-02-2023, 07:27 AM   #12
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Can you give me his details (by PM if wanted)?
I am stuck with the wiring right now.

I allready have a full interior with all neccesary modules.
Did you get the seats installed? If so could you share your experience?
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