How to: Vader-e36 seat install

[einstein57]

After buying the V2 design i decided you make my own plates out of thicker steel. But i welded them to the vaders instead of bolting them in. Not ideal for most people but I plan on actually tracking my car with these seats if i can fit with a helmet. Vaders are freakin tall.

[Uber E30]

Excellent, i have been getting PM's about selling these. My PDF for the design got corrupt and I don't have the ability to make them anymore unless I did all the measurements again. Glad to see someone else can provide the community with a solution.

[RobertK]

I have a set of Uber's V2 bracket installed in my other E30 and they are nice but since they are so thin they bend easily even just by torquing down the original seat bolts.

I recently had a set of the V2 brackets made out of 1/4 inch steel on a water jet and currently I am working with my machinist to tweak this design so you will not have to drill a hole in your floor board to accomodate the modified seat belt anchor. I used them this weekend to install some E36 power sport seats in my daily E30 and with 1/4 steel bracket the seats aren't going anywhere.

Once I have a set of V3 brackets made for my car I will sell my 1/4 inch V2 brackets to someone on the cheap and start reproducing the V3 bracket.

[hamton88]

At the moment no. I have so many things going on I don't have time to finish the things I have started. willing to make these brackets for me. i'd be willing to pay. i ndont have access to a cnc machine or anyhting along the lines of what i would need to make them

[TG Goose]

in case anyone is wondering, you can do this legally if you use 1 original factory bolt. I used the inside (next to console) bolt to start the install and made brackets for each other location. This will keep your seat from rotating in an accident, and according to a commercial vehicle inspector friend of mine, is the only way to legally put non-factory seats in your car that dont have factory adapters.

Doing it this way does make my seat VERY close to the center console, and totally rubs it when you move it forward (my seat is electric). When the seat is in a normal person position or for a tall person, its got about 5-10mm clearance.

**EDIT**
I just noticed his version 2 of the brackets, there is no way your seat could move with that design.

[azael325i]

I've installed vaders in my buddy's sister vert and it was a bitch to do. I spend like 8 hrs lol..

[mEaty30]

My seats are jack. The PO took out the slide rail bc he was "large". I'm 135lb and 5'8". Talk about weight reduction. Ha ha. I'm looking for a set of seats. Located in S Ga. Thks for the great write up.

[mutty]

Hi Everyone!
The solution for the front seats are fine but has anybody tried to put the rear seats from an e36 to an e30? Actually I've swapped them, it fits fine and looks great, but i have no idea how should I anchor the part of the seats to the chasis. Anyone can help with some ideas?
TY

Anyone?

[b*saint]

nevermind.

[Uber E30]

I know atleast one sedan owner who bought brackets and he didnt tell me of any problems. The sedan seats fit in coupes and vice versa so there shouldnt be an issue there. If you are interested in some and they dont fit/work out you can always send them back to me.

[motorsports_3]

Has anyone with a sedan bought your brackets and installed them with no problem. My brackets are not perfect, but only off by a few mm in some spots, but the seat doesnt seem to be close.

[Uber E30]

AFAIK they are the same because they swap between e36's.

[motorsports_3]

Does anyone know if power vaders have different rails, or frames than the manual ones. I made the brackets and they measure up pretty well (+/- mm) and the brackets do not seem to fit at all. I could get the fronts in, but now the rears. I could re drill the holes, but would like to make sure before I do so.

[metroya_performance]

I have a set of 01 viper seats, has anyone mounted those in an E30?

[ColdAccord]

if anyone needs a set I still have a nice pair of black non heated manual vaders for sale. $600 obo. pm me.