[Lyons]

Folks, does anyone know if the plastic up the side of the front seat bases can be changed? I’m looking at an F36 for Mrs Lyons that has Oyster leather and white plastic. Whilst I don’t mind oyster leather, the white plastic is too much so would rather have black.

Google photo attached for reference.

Thanks in advance.

[John in VA]

The outer cover is removable. I don't know what model you have, but check the TIS for instructions. There are sections for sport & normal seats.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...torcycle-seat/

[Lyons]

Originally Posted by John in VA

The outer cover is removable. I don't know what model you have, but check the TIS for instructions. There are sections for sport & normal seats.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...torcycle-seat/

Fantastic news, thanks!

It’s an F36 M Sport.

I’ll have a hunt on realoem and see if there’s a part number for it, though I wouldn’t be hopeful that it’s a replaceable part available.

[Billfitz]

You can paint it with a spray paint for plastic. You still need to remove it first. https://paintsprayermag.com/best-spr...s-for-plastic/

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by Lyons

It’s an F36 M Sport.
I’ll have a hunt on realoem and see if there’s a part number for it, though I wouldn’t be hopeful that it’s a replaceable part available.

Why not? The same part is used on 1/2/3/4 series, in black, beige or oyster. $90-115 from the dealer.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=52_3777

[Lyons]

Legend! I just assumed it would be part if the base and only come as a complete unit.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Lyons

Legend! I just assumed it would be part if the base and only come as a complete unit.

I replaced mine from Beige to Black, though the cost is ridiculous for a simple piece of molded plastic.

Despite what others have stated, I would not suggest painting as it will clearly chip from hitting it getting in and out. And to be proper, you should change on both sides.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I replaced mine from Beige to Black, though the cost is ridiculous for a simple piece of molded plastic.

Despite what others have stated, I would not suggest painting as it will clearly chip from hitting it getting in and out. And to be proper, you should change on both sides.

Looks pretty good. Have you considered replacing the door panel to have a black map pocket and arm rest?

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Looks pretty good. Have you considered replacing the door panel to have a black map pocket and arm rest?

Did years ago.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Did years ago.

Nice. Looks like a tuxedo. Completes the look.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Nice. Looks like a tuxedo. Completes the look.

No, the BMW Individual Seats completed the look.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Nice. Looks like a tuxedo. Completes the look.

Far cry from what I started with.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Far cry from what I started with.

Wow so you replaced the carpet? Must have been a nightmare around the dash. I'm assuming you will be keeping that car for a while.

Really good job though. That stitched merino leather looks great.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Wow so you replaced the carpet? Must have been a nightmare around the dash. I'm assuming you will be keeping that car for a while.

Really good job though. That stitched merino leather looks great.

That was a chore (along with leather dash at same time).