Thigh Support Carrier BMW E81 E82 E88 Front Sport Seat Leather Coral Red

The BMW sport seat extendable thigh support in Coral Red leather is an original part from the Seats and Benches category, designed for the front sport seat in the BMW 1 Series E81/E82/E88. The leather upholstery in an intense red color allows you to refresh the interior, restore upholstery consistency, and maintain the factory sporty character of the cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257505
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257505
• Substitutable numbers: 52107257505, 7257505, 52109124325, 9124325, 52109145631, 9145631, 52107161311, 7161311, 52107161312, 7161312, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and Function of the Part

The presented part is the front, extendable thigh support for a sport seat, used in BMW 1 Series models of the E81, E82, and E88 generation. Its purpose is to improve leg support for the driver or passenger, which translates into a more stable position behind the wheel during longer journeys and dynamic driving.

The support is an integral part of the sport seat cushion, works with the factory adjustment mechanism, and allows for precise adjustment of the seat cushion length to the user's height.

Material, Color Scheme, and Visual Fit

The upholstery is made of genuine leather, ensuring consistency with the original BMW sport seat finish. The leather is resistant to typical operational loads and is easy to maintain using standard leather upholstery care products.

Coral Red is a characteristic red shade used from the factory in sporty BMW interior configurations. This makes the part perfectly fit into the existing cabin design, allowing for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged or worn support without the need to replace the entire seat.

Benefits of Installation and Technical Aspects

Installing the original thigh support offers a range of practical benefits:

• restoring the full functionality of the seat cushion length adjustment in the sport seat,
• maintaining the factory seat geometry and driving ergonomics,
• color consistency with other upholstery elements in the Coral Red shade,
• the possibility of replacing only the worn segment instead of the entire seat.

The part is designed for installation on the front sport seat, in place of the factory thigh support. The construction is based on an OEM solution, which facilitates the transfer of existing guides and the extension mechanism from the current part, provided they are functional.

Application in Interior Renovation and Modernization

The Coral Red leather thigh support is suitable for both repairing a damaged seat cushion and for the gradual renovation of the BMW 1 Series interior. It allows you to maintain the original sporty character of the cabin without the need to use aftermarket parts with a different shade or leather texture.

If you are planning a broader modernization of BMW sport seats and want to better plan the selection of used interior elements, it is worth reading the guide: Premium Interior for Half Price: Used Seats, Steering Wheels, and Multimedia, which discusses compatibility, selection, and installation of aftermarket components.

Expanding BMW Seat Configurations

When assembling a sporty interior for the BMW 1 Series, it may be helpful to select other elements from the same group, such as additional seat or backrest segments; to more easily compare available solutions and maintain stylistic consistency, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.