A Planted Technology seat bracket for the BMW 3 Series coupe on the E46 chassis, 1999 to 2005. Part number SB007.
Coupe is the fitment. The E46 saloon takes SB121, so count the doors as well as checking the chassis code.
The E46 M3
Coupe and convertible only, with the S54, and now firmly collectable. The CSL more so again. If yours is an M3, the case for keeping the installation reversible is strong: values have moved and originality is starting to matter.
The M3 could be specified with a manual or the SMG gearbox, which affects the console rather than the floor, but tell us anyway and we will confirm.
The rear subframe question
Worth raising on any E46. These are known for cracking round the rear subframe mounts and a great many have had structural repair. If yours has, look at what was done in the seat area with the carpet up before you commit, because a bracket can only feed seat load into sound structure.
We also stock an OMP subframe for the E46. Side airbags are fitted.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your BMW 3 Series Sedan [E36], including our fitting guide, and Top 5 reclining seat choices for your BMW 3 Series Coupe [E46], including our fitting guide. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the BMW E46. Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.