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randap · Dec 10th, 2007, 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

i think they are completely different measurements

Can't that be fixed with special brackets, or are there more fundamental reasons for them not fitting (too wide, too high)?

Lucky Dave · Jan 1st, 2008, 02:23 PM

You could just fit r56 runners into the r53 as well?

Damo · Jan 8th, 2008, 06:39 PM

The Recaaro site has these down (without airbags) as Recaro Sportster CS's, and they're available for the R53, so you could buy the bracket from Recaro possibly for the R53. We need someone to try it first

Lucky Dave · Jan 9th, 2008, 08:02 AM

Im sure the r53 r56 floorpans are the same.

It reminds me of the time a friend was told by his mini dealer he could not retro fit isofix to his 53 plate S as it was a welded in bar at the factory!!

In truth its 4 brackets that bolt into existing threaded holes! and some hole in the back seat.

Ant FR · Jan 9th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

The Recaaro site has these down (without airbags) as Recaro Sportster CS's, and they're available for the R53, so you could buy the bracket from Recaro possibly for the R53. We need someone to try it first

good lad, you volunteering,

specky 1 · Jan 10th, 2008, 05:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original)

Hi
The seats come with all the heating elements in them ready ti plug in
Chris

Hi Chris, i've been ASSURED by Almondbury stealership in Hudds that they DO NOT have heated elements in this seat. They told me that they called mini and they confirmed it too.
Unless you know somat they dont?
Regards, Specky.

mikeythemini · Jan 10th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Please note the wiring is very different - R53/R56 seats

Damo · Jan 10th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Please note the wiring is very different - R53/R56 seats

Was thinking of not connecting the airbag, but then remembered the pre tensioner is removed from the old seats and attached to the new ones on the Sparco JCW's. Could do with knowing how the R56 pre tensioner attachs and see if its swapable with the old style one.

steve11 · Jan 12th, 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Please note the wiring is very different - R53/R56 seats

Mike are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an R53 MCS ?.

steve11 · Jan 12th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original)

Hi
I can supply a pair of leather R53 JCW front seats for £1470.00 inc vat and fitting would be £180.00 extra
Cheers
Chris

Chris,
Are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an r53 mcs ?
I have heard mini uk are now keeping these ?
Thanks.

chris at woodman bmw · Jan 12th, 2008, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by steve11 (original)

Chris,
Are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an r53 mcs ?
I have heard mini uk are now keeping these ?
Thanks.

There is a system set in place from BMW for the airbags when fitting JCW seats to the first gen R50/R52/R53 ,you need to sign a disclaimer to say you are switching off the seat airbags and BMW provide a code to then swith the seat airbags off and allthis is logged at BMW against your car
Chris

XaLia · Jan 13th, 2008, 10:05 PM

Hello Chris,
i was wondering if the offer is still on and if could you ship them to Greece??
If so do you know how much would be shipping cost??

chris at woodman bmw · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by XaLia (original)

Hello Chris,
i was wondering if the offer is still on and if could you ship them to Greece??
If so do you know how much would be shipping cost??

Hi
The shipping cost would be £655.00 due to the size and weight
Chris

steve11 · Jan 24th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Hi Chris,
I am looking to fit the R56 JCW/Recaro seats into my R53.(with some modification).
I am in Australia (no vat?), what is the price + shipping?
Is there an alternate (cheaper) shipping method?
Thanks,
Steve.

chris at woodman bmw · Jan 24th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by steve11 (original)

Hi Chris,
I am looking to fit the R56 JCW/Recaro seats into my R53.(with some modification).
I am in Australia (no vat?), what is the price + shipping?
Is there an alternate (cheaper) shipping method?
Thanks,
Steve.

Hi Steve,
The R56 JCW seats are only listed for the R56, i will only supply parts and accessories that are made and designed for the models by BMW/MINI
BMW spend milions every year on R & D and test fit every parts for months to make sure that it fits and works as it was intended to,if any part does not meet BMW/MINI level of atandards it will not be released to the general public for fitment,
when its down to the safety of you or any other customer on MINI2 or in the dealership i will always stick to the recommendations of BMW and MINI,
Chris

LMB · Jan 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Do they have a height adjuster?

chris at woodman bmw · Jan 25th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Do they have a height adjuster?

Hi
The R56 JCW seats don't have an adjustable height adjuster, when the seats are fitted they are bolted to a rail which has different height settings front and rear
Chris

steve11 · Jan 25th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original)

Hi Steve,
The R56 JCW seats are only listed for the R56, i will only supply parts and accessories that are made and designed for the models by BMW/MINI
BMW spend milions every year on R & D and test fit every parts for months to make sure that it fits and works as it was intended to,if any part does not meet BMW/MINI level of atandards it will not be released to the general public for fitment,
when its down to the safety of you or any other customer on MINI2 or in the dealership i will always stick to the recommendations of BMW and MINI,
Chris

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the advice. I ordered the seats & fittings direct from Recaro as they don't come with the airbags, just like the original JCW/Sparco seats for the R53. Problem solved.

Thanks again,
Steve.

Lestat2332 · Jan 28th, 2008, 09:55 PM

So Chris are these R53 JCW seats the same ones in the UK spec GP minis?

MINIJUS · Jan 29th, 2008, 05:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lestat2332 (original)

So Chris are these R53 JCW seats the same ones in the UK spec GP minis?

NO gp's came with recaros which are like arm chairs the jcw seats are more reclining bucket style

J

Jan 1st, 2008, 02:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 733 Offline	You could just fit r56 runners into the r53 as well? Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Jan 9th, 2008, 08:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 733 Offline	Im sure the r53 r56 floorpans are the same. It reminds me of the time a friend was told by his mini dealer he could not retro fit isofix to his 53 plate S as it was a welded in bar at the factory!! In truth its 4 brackets that bolt into existing threaded holes! and some hole in the back seat. Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Jan 10th, 2008, 05:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
specky 1 DMR 0022 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HUDDERSFIELD Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original) Hi The seats come with all the heating elements in them ready ti plug in Chris Hi Chris, i've been ASSURED by Almondbury stealership in Hudds that they DO NOT have heated elements in this seat. They told me that they called mini and they confirmed it too. Unless you know somat they dont? Regards, Specky. All WORKED up.

Jan 10th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
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chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 598 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by steve11 (original) Chris, Are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an r53 mcs ? I have heard mini uk are now keeping these ? Thanks. There is a system set in place from BMW for the airbags when fitting JCW seats to the first gen R50/R52/R53 ,you need to sign a disclaimer to say you are switching off the seat airbags and BMW provide a code to then swith the seat airbags off and allthis is logged at BMW against your car Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

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randap Hangin at the Krusty Krab My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 865 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) i think they are completely different measurements Can't that be fixed with special brackets, or are there more fundamental reasons for them not fitting (too wide, too high)?

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Jan 8th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 10,652 Online	The Recaaro site has these down (without airbags) as Recaro Sportster CS's, and they're available for the R53, so you could buy the bracket from Recaro possibly for the R53. We need someone to try it first

Jan 9th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 1,891 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) The Recaaro site has these down (without airbags) as Recaro Sportster CS's, and they're available for the R53, so you could buy the bracket from Recaro possibly for the R53. We need someone to try it first good lad, you volunteering,

Jan 10th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 10,652 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Please note the wiring is very different - R53/R56 seats Was thinking of not connecting the airbag, but then remembered the pre tensioner is removed from the old seats and attached to the new ones on the Sparco JCW's. Could do with knowing how the R56 pre tensioner attachs and see if its swapable with the old style one.

Jan 12th, 2008, 02:36 AM	#29 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Please note the wiring is very different - R53/R56 seats Mike are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an R53 MCS ?.

Jan 12th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#30 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original) Hi I can supply a pair of leather R53 JCW front seats for £1470.00 inc vat and fitting would be £180.00 extra Cheers Chris Chris, Are you able to supply the airbag light resistor/simulator for replacing seats in an r53 mcs ? I have heard mini uk are now keeping these ? Thanks.

Jan 13th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#32 (permalink)
XaLia MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Hello Chris, i was wondering if the offer is still on and if could you ship them to Greece?? If so do you know how much would be shipping cost??

Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:59 PM	#33 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 598 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XaLia (original) Hello Chris, i was wondering if the offer is still on and if could you ship them to Greece?? If so do you know how much would be shipping cost?? Hi The shipping cost would be £655.00 due to the size and weight Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

Jan 24th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#34 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Hi Chris, I am looking to fit the R56 JCW/Recaro seats into my R53.(with some modification). I am in Australia (no vat?), what is the price + shipping? Is there an alternate (cheaper) shipping method? Thanks, Steve.

Jan 24th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#35 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 598 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by steve11 (original) Hi Chris, I am looking to fit the R56 JCW/Recaro seats into my R53.(with some modification). I am in Australia (no vat?), what is the price + shipping? Is there an alternate (cheaper) shipping method? Thanks, Steve. Hi Steve, The R56 JCW seats are only listed for the R56, i will only supply parts and accessories that are made and designed for the models by BMW/MINI BMW spend milions every year on R & D and test fit every parts for months to make sure that it fits and works as it was intended to,if any part does not meet BMW/MINI level of atandards it will not be released to the general public for fitment, when its down to the safety of you or any other customer on MINI2 or in the dealership i will always stick to the recommendations of BMW and MINI, Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

Jan 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Do they have a height adjuster? Global Moderator

Jan 25th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#37 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 598 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) Do they have a height adjuster? Hi The R56 JCW seats don't have an adjustable height adjuster, when the seats are fitted they are bolted to a rail which has different height settings front and rear Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

Jan 25th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#38 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original) Hi Steve, The R56 JCW seats are only listed for the R56, i will only supply parts and accessories that are made and designed for the models by BMW/MINI BMW spend milions every year on R & D and test fit every parts for months to make sure that it fits and works as it was intended to,if any part does not meet BMW/MINI level of atandards it will not be released to the general public for fitment, when its down to the safety of you or any other customer on MINI2 or in the dealership i will always stick to the recommendations of BMW and MINI, Chris Hi Chris, Thanks for the advice. I ordered the seats & fittings direct from Recaro as they don't come with the airbags, just like the original JCW/Sparco seats for the R53. Problem solved. Thanks again, Steve.

Jan 28th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
Lestat2332 US spec GP My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 26 Offline	So Chris are these R53 JCW seats the same ones in the UK spec GP minis?

Jan 29th, 2008, 05:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
MINIJUS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lestat2332 (original) So Chris are these R53 JCW seats the same ones in the UK spec GP minis? NO gp's came with recaros which are like arm chairs the jcw seats are more reclining bucket style J

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