I'm taking apart the sport recaro seats

[MikkiJayne]

Loads on ebay if you search for 'bmw e38 lumbar valve'

[HPsauce]

Thanks MJ.
The genuine Audi brand new one I have (4D0959931) came from the US, the supplier still has some and they're about US$80 each. Can't recall what I paid back when I got mine but the final price with shipping and import duty works out now to just over £100 to a UK address.

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Thanks MJ.
The genuine Audi brand new one I have (4D0959931) came from the US, the supplier still has some and they're about US$80 each. Can't recall what I paid back when I got mine but the final price with shipping and import duty works out now to just over £100 to a UK address.

The part number is 8360408. Don't use the Audi one its an inferior design and has the same fault as my valve block had

[Ronin]

OK people the zip sliders which came from amazon (5 different sizes) didn't fit the zip strip on the seat cover so I just sewed it together best I could and it works just fine.
The seam is never visible anyway, so I suggest you sew together yours too unless you want to swear for hours trying to get it to work like I did.
I also put a little bit of nail varnish where I finished so the thread would't come loose.

[HPsauce]

Very useful info. Where are those zips? And do you need the seat out of the car to get the covers off?

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Very useful info. Where are those zips? And do you need the seat out of the car to get the covers off?

I think this job is doable with seat in the car, im 6'4" so i took the seat out.

The zips are directly under the back rest. If you put your seat all the way flat as if you were gonna sleep in the car you will see them.

I suggest using a C shaped needle for the job haha.

[HPsauce]

Ah, thanks, yes I've seen those zips with the backrest right back. Does that then allow the centre section to lift up out of the way to access the bladders etc.?