BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
M2 Technical Topics > Track / Autocross / Dragstrip > Installing a racing seat

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-26-2023, 12:35 AM   #1
GeraldM2
Second Lieutenant
United_States
40
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: BMW M2 (F87) LBB 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: California (LA)

iTrader: (1)

Installing a racing seat

Installing a recaro pole position in the coming weeks and have no idea where to start. So i figured i'd come to the fourms for some solutions.

Which is better? Coding out the seat or getting a physical resistor? (I do not plan on switch seats)

I want a sliding mount that can accomodate me and my friends, but i don't want to compromise on seat angle nor do i want to take too many parts off the stock seat (i am okay with taking the original seat belt buckle)

Any and all help is appreciated!
Appreciate 0
      11-26-2023, 12:44 PM   #2
FaRKle!
Brigadier General
3995
Rep
3,530
Posts

Drives: 328d Wagon, M2 Comp, i4 eD35
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
Coding is easier since there aren't really any guides/writeups on the parts to use for emulators.
__________________
-328d Wagon Build Log (with helpful reference links)
-My YouTube Channel for some of the best DIYs and in depth information

Please don't PM me for suspension recommendations unless interested in paid private consultations.
Appreciate 0
      11-27-2023, 06:02 PM   #3
jwr9152
Private
42
Rep
80
Posts

Drives: M2 Competition
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Pensacola

iTrader: (0)

coding is the easy button for sure. For Recaro's with sliders I used the Macht Schnell mount. Worked great. Tried the VAC mount, but it didn't play well. Looked at the Brey Krause, but didn't want to take on the wiring, but looks like a cool set up.
Appreciate 0
      11-27-2023, 07:37 PM   #4
ZM2
Brigadier General
2784
Rep
3,681
Posts

Drives: 2017 LBB M2
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Baltimore

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwr9152 View Post
coding is the easy button for sure. For Recaro's with sliders I used the Macht Schnell mount. Worked great. Tried the VAC mount, but it didn't play well. Looked at the Brey Krause, but didn't want to take on the wiring, but looks like a cool set up.
I mentioned the mount I used for my Sport C here, and we coded it: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2047388
Appreciate 0
      11-28-2023, 07:46 PM   #5
GeraldM2
Second Lieutenant
United_States
40
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: BMW M2 (F87) LBB 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: California (LA)

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by FaRKle! View Post
Coding is easier since there aren't really any guides/writeups on the parts to use for emulators.

Sounds good, who would you reccomend to code it out and where should i be putting the harness for the seat?
Appreciate 0
      11-28-2023, 10:05 PM   #6
FaRKle!
Brigadier General
3995
Rep
3,530
Posts

Drives: 328d Wagon, M2 Comp, i4 eD35
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by GeraldM2 View Post
Sounds good, who would you reccomend to code it out and where should i be putting the harness for the seat?
I can code it remotely 😁.

You can just leave the harness under the seat or try to tuck it into the carpet a bit more.
Appreciate 1
sly1types426.50
      11-29-2023, 04:46 PM   #7
GeraldM2
Second Lieutenant
United_States
40
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: BMW M2 (F87) LBB 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: California (LA)

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by FaRKle! View Post
I can code it remotely 😁.

You can just leave the harness under the seat or try to tuck it into the carpet a bit more.
I just need an ENET cable right?
Appreciate 0
      11-29-2023, 07:11 PM   #8
FaRKle!
Brigadier General
3995
Rep
3,530
Posts

Drives: 328d Wagon, M2 Comp, i4 eD35
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by GeraldM2 View Post
I just need an ENET cable right?
Yup, ethernet to obd2 cable and windows laptop (or Mac with windows emulator) with ethernet port.
Appreciate 0
      11-30-2023, 10:58 PM   #9
GeraldM2
Second Lieutenant
United_States
40
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: BMW M2 (F87) LBB 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: California (LA)

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by FaRKle! View Post
Yup, ethernet to obd2 cable and windows laptop (or Mac with windows emulator) with ethernet port.
Will this one work?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKCBGJZ...t_details&th=1

If not ill have to cancel this and reorder (NBD)
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2023, 11:26 AM   #10
ThreeStripes
Lieutenant
602
Rep
515
Posts

Drives: X3M
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Not sure if OBD > USB will work or not.

This cable will though for sure: New 2M Ethernet to OBD Interface Cable E-SYS ICOM Coding F-series for BMW ENET https://a.co/d/1vCDxqu

I’d grab that one just to be safe unless someone else can confirm the USB 2.0 route works as well.
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2023, 04:20 PM   #11
FaRKle!
Brigadier General
3995
Rep
3,530
Posts

Drives: 328d Wagon, M2 Comp, i4 eD35
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by GeraldM2 View Post
Will this one work?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKCBGJZ...t_details&th=1

If not ill have to cancel this and reorder (NBD)
I recommend getting the ethernet version. Even the cheaper $12-15 models on Amazon work fine.
__________________
-328d Wagon Build Log (with helpful reference links)
-My YouTube Channel for some of the best DIYs and in depth information

Please don't PM me for suspension recommendations unless interested in paid private consultations.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 AM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST