Planted Seat Bracket- BMW Z3 Coupe/M Coupe (1996-2002) - Driver / Left

The Planted Seat Bracket is a vehicle specific bracket used as an adapter between the floor of the vehicle and an aftermarket seat and it's accessories. Because the floor of each vehicle varies and typically is not flat, a vehicle specific Seat Bracket is required for installing an aftermarket seat. We create each seat bracket using the floor of the vehicle as a reference. We literally bring each vehicle into our development center so we can create the best fitting, bolt in, universal seat bracket possible. For more specifics on installing a Planted Seat Bracket and what other components you may need please refer to our installation instructions and our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Bolt Pattern Options

Each seat bracket is pre-slotted with hole patterns to accept sliders from most major seat manufacturers like Braum, Bride*, Cipher Auto, Cobra**, Corbeau, Momo, NRG, OMP, Racetech, Recaro, Sabelt, Scheel-Mann***, Sparco, Status Racing, Takata and more. There is extra space on the bracket for drilling your own hole pattern if using a slider with a less common hole pattern, or direct mounting a seat or side mount when eliminating sliders is preferred.

We offer two different bolt pattern options:

Standard: Includes the Recaro slider bolt pattern but not the Cobra & Scheel-Mann slider bolt pattern.

Alternate: Replaces the Recaro silder bolt pattern with the Cobra & Scheel-Mann slider bolt pattern.

*Bride sliders are generally made to be vehicle specific so need to have the "feet" removed to make them "universal." Bride sliders typically require drilling a new hole pattern into the Planted Seat Bracket because they come in many different widths.

**Cobra sliders come in Narrow and Wide versions. The Wide version will require the "Alternate Bolt Pattern" option or elongating one hole on each slider by 1/8 Inch if using the "standard bolt pattern" option. The Narrow version slider requires no modification.

***Scheel-Mann sliders require the "Alternate Bolt Pattern" option or elongating one hole on each slider by 1/8 Inch if using the "standard bolt pattern" option.

Universal. Strong. Secure.

Planted Seat Brackets are laser cut from 3/16 inch thick steel and hand welded to ensure weld penetration for superior strength. They are finished with a black powder coat and applications are available for many vehicles, however Planted is continually looking for more vehicles to create brackets for. If you don't see your vehicle listed in the application guide please contact us and we'll add your vehicle to the vehicles wanted list.

Quality Assurance

• Each Planted Seat Bracket goes through three levels of quality control to ensure our high standards are met.
• All Planted Seat Brackets are hand welded in the USA.
• We stand behind our products. If you have any issues or concerns please contact us.
• Beware of counterfeit seat brackets and other products.

Disclaimers

• Seats come in many different shapes and sizes so not all seats will fit in all vehicles. It is up to the end user to determine if the seat will fit prior to ordering the Seat Bracket and other components.
• Many vehicles have the steering wheel offset toward the center of the vehicle. This can be accentuated when installing an aftermarket seat of a different size then the factory seat.
• Replacing a factory seat with an aftermarket seat may cause the vehicle's warning indicators to activate. This can be due to airbag, weight and/or other sensors in the factory seat that are not included in an aftermarket seat. It may be possible to eliminate these indicators with an electronic resistor but it is up to the end user to determine if a resistor will work & which resistor to use.
• Professional installation is recommended.
• By completing a purchase you acknowledge reading the above disclaimers as well as our Disclaimer page.

Installation Examples

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• Side Of Vehicle: Left

• Material: Steel

• Color: Black

All orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). You will receive a shipment notification when your order has shipped. 

Orders with out of stock items typically ship within 7-10 days (our manufacturing time), but may ship sooner from one of our dealers if all items are in stock with a dealer. 

Domestic Shipping Options and Rates 

Shipping options and rates for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.

International Shipping Options, Rates and Taxes/Duties

Shipping options and rates for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. 

Any applicable import taxes and duties are included at checkout. We include these fees so there are no surprise charges due during the delivery process. We purcahse DDP (Prepaid Taxes & Duties) shipping labels from our carriers to ensure a smooth customs clearance process.

Shipping Carriers & Delays

We utilize popular shipping carriers like FedEx, UPS & USPS for all shipments. Once an order has been dispatched from our facility, we are subject to the shipping carrier's policies, procedures, and estimated delivery times. While we work closely with our carriers to ensure timely delivery, please be aware that any delays that occur after the package is handed over to the carrier are outside of our control. Our company is not responsible for shipping delays caused by:

• Carrier Issues: Delays within the carrier's network (e.g., sorting errors, missed scans, operational issues).
• External Factors: Weather events, natural disasters, peak season surges (holidays), or other unforeseen circumstances.

Late Deliveries & Refunds: Shipping costs reflect the carrier's service. In the event of a significant delay, we recommend tracking your package directly on the carrier's website. If you believe there is an issue please contact us with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you. Please note we do not offer refunds on shipping fees for delayed packages if the delay is caused by the carrier.

How do I check the status of my order?

Once your order has shipped, you will receive a notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check it's status. You can also login to your account and check the status of your order from within your customer account.

If you haven’t received your order within 10 days of receiving your shipping confirmation, please use the tracking number to check the shipment progress on the carrier's website. If you believe there is an issue please contact us with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after your order ships to request a return. 

To start a return request, do the the following:

1. Log in to your account:

• In the Email field, enter your email address, and then click Continue.
• In your email account, open the email sent from our store and copy the six-digit verification code included in the email.
• Go back to our online store, and then enter a six-digit verification code.

2. Click the order that you want to submit the return for.

3. If your order has more than one item, then select the items that you want to return.

4. Select a return reason and add any necessary notes.

5. Click Request return.

We'll respond via email at our earliest opportunity during business hours. If your return request is approved you'll receive an email with return instructions and a return shipping label. After the product is returned, we'll issue your refund less the return shipping. The original shipping charge is non-refundable.

Damages and issues 

Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exchanges

The fastest way to ensure you get what you want in a timely manner is to do a return and a new purchase.  Simply follow the above instructions to request your return or email us at sales@plantedtechnology.com and request to return your item(s). Once the return request is accepted and you receive return instructions, make a separate purchase for the new item(s).

Refunds

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be refunded automatically to your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at sales@plantedtechnology.com.