One Recaro direct fit sub-frame for the BMW E46 M3, 367.5; a passenger seat needs a second one.
The car it is for
The 2000 to 2006 M3 coupe and convertible. Recaro’s E46 frame fits the M3 as it does the ordinary E46, and this page is the M3 name on it so the owner finds it. One side.
Side mounts are separate
The seat does not bolt straight to the frame. Recaro side mounts go in between. The side mounts are a separate line on the order, and on a homologated Recaro they are Recaro’s, because the seat is homologated with them.
Direct fit
A car-specific base for a Recaro seat: it fixes through the factory seat mounting points and decides how low and how far back the seat sits.
Name the Recaro you are fitting and we will list what goes between it and this frame.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Sitting Too Low In A BMW E46? The Mounts That Put You Back Up, and Swapping Seats in a BMW E46: The Best Bucket Seat Recommendations for Wider Fitment with Narrower Shoulders. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, 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 Recaro frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.