BMW E87 LCI Sport Seat Front Left N/S Heated Cloth Imitation Leather Flashpoint

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BMW E87 LCI Sport Seat Front Left N/S Heated Cloth Imitation Leather Flashpoint is an original sports seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front left side of the facelifted BMW 1 Series. The seat structure is engineered for dynamic driving, providing the driver with stable support and a highly responsive feel for the vehicle's handling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9179149-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9179149
• Substitutable numbers: 9179149, 52109179149
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with the BMW E87 LCI

The presented seat belongs to the sports version, which means it features more pronounced seat and backrest contours, optimized for cornering. The vehicle placement, defined as front – left side, ensures a perfect fit for the driver's position in the BMW E87 LCI without the need for any bodywork modifications.

As an original BMW component, the seat maintains factory mounting geometry, which facilitates installation in place of the existing seat and allows for maintaining interior stylistic consistency with other cockpit elements.

Characteristics of the Flashpoint sports seat

The sporty nature of the Flashpoint seat translates into firmer lateral support and stable thigh and back support during acceleration, braking, and high-speed cornering. The seat construction has been developed to reduce driver fatigue during daily use while ensuring precise vehicle feedback.

Compared to standard seats, the sports driver's seat in the BMW E87 LCI allows for better utilization of the suspension and steering system's potential, which will be appreciated by drivers who prefer a more dynamic driving style, as well as users expecting significantly better body support on longer journeys.

Condition, origin, and benefits of installing a used BMW seat

The seat comes from dismantling and is offered as a used item, which allows for a significant reduction in interior upgrade costs compared to purchasing a new component. At the same time, full compliance with the factory BMW specification is maintained, ensuring proper fitment with rails, tunnels, and door panels.

Choosing an original, used sports seat for the BMW E87 LCI is a beneficial solution both for post-collision repairs and for gradual cabin modernization – especially when you want to maintain a consistent, branded interior character without compromising on ergonomics.

Comfort, ergonomics, and daily use

The front left sports seat is designed for the driver who expects a precise driving position and stable support in all conditions. The backrest contouring promotes a correct spinal position, and the carefully selected seat firmness helps reduce fatigue during longer trips.

A seat configured in this way will perform well in both daily city traffic and on the road, where you will appreciate the combination of a sporty character with the comfort typical of premium BMW solutions. It is a practical choice when replacing a worn-out seat or upgrading from a standard version to a more dynamic interior configuration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of your BMW's interior and need other items from the same group, such as additional seats, rear benches, or headrests, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

More about the advantages of branded seats from dismantling

When planning a cabin upgrade, it is worth considering the impact of branded used seats on driving comfort and the perceived value of the car. If you want to learn how properly selected seats affect comfort on long trips and the vehicle's attractiveness for resale, check out the article: Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.