Are E30 sport seat reclining/tilt levers the same as the comfort ones?

[audiquattrot]

Can i just swap the reclining/tilt assemblies from my comfort seats to a sport seat? Something tells me they are different.

[jeffnhiscars]

If you mean the hinges for the seat back I do believe they are the same.

[audiquattrot]

If you mean the hinges for the seat back I do believe they are the same.

Yeah the hinges that are attached to the lever that reclines the back of the seat in the upright position or the gangsta lean

[ELVA164]

All of the seat internals are the same as far as I know. Only difference I can think of is the handles on a convertible seatback look different.

[packratbimmer]

They are definitely interchangeable. The only difference that I have found is that some pairs have right and left shocks on the upper part of the "hinge." The later ones only have a shock on one side.

[audiquattrot]

thanks for the help guys! While we're on the subject of seat shocks, does anyone know an easy way of getting new seat shocks onto the side of seat pegs? I remember trying to tackle that on my old set of seats, and couldn't find a safe or proper way of compressing the seat shock. Any input is appreciated....thanks!

[kewliost]

Can you use a large zip ties/ tie wire to hold them compressed then cut them when they are back on your seat?