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Old 09-27-2010, 10:22 PM
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Default Seat covers/used seats

I want to recover my seats...

I've looked around and on ebay ive seen new covers for $300-$500, Ninepart wants up to $400 a seat just for the material.

Nineapart will sell me used leather sport seats for $1000, but thats out of my budget right this moment.

Is there anywhere that sells cheaper covers? How much do these seats used usually go for?

Otherwise i just may buy universal "racing" seats off ebay for $400/pair:

(yes i know they're probably poor quality, but its better then looking at these:



Suggestions?

thanks,
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:31 PM
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I'd rather keep my stock seats and get seat covers than get some "universal seat" off ebay that has no safety information and wasn't thoroughly tested. I think we had a similar discussion on 944online about the whole debate on "racing seats" and safety etc... I just have a huge beef with no-name aftermarket seats. brakes, seats and seatbelts... these are things I don't go cheap on.

I understand your frustration though... i have torn seats with crapola super duper craptastic seat covers on them from the PO. If I could find the Porsche print material I would get my seats reupholstered since I am hell bent on that material.
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ive got a set of VERY nice scrip seats i may give up soon
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PM'D!
Old 09-27-2010, 10:37 PM
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Those ebay seats have flimsy backs and feel scary.

Just a heads up.
Old 09-27-2010, 11:12 PM
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Some rennlister, who I cant remember, has these:
http://www.iggee.com/shop.cart?actio...od_id=POR001CP

And seemed very happy with them.
Old 09-28-2010, 01:39 AM
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i was thinking the same thing actually but I decided I'm gonna go with the unholstery kit they sell for like 300... its vynil but should still hold up very well.

Upholstery Kit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...Q5fAccessories

I like these universal racing seats: (the tan one)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-R...Q5fAccessories

But I agree with the other's if your gona get racing seats get a name brand, for saftey.... try Netami their prices are good and they have been tested from what I've heard.

Netami:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Netam...item45f129d91c
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I have late (964) sport seats that need new leather all around. The only kits that look nice enough for me are upwards of $1500 / pair just for the reupholstery kits. I'll just save and wait - they will look AWESOME, once I spend a small fortune on them.
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I bought a set from the ebay seller
"autointeriorkits"

Very top quality
Old 09-28-2010, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by elzergone
Some rennlister, who I cant remember, has these:
http://www.iggee.com/shop.cart?actio...od_id=POR001CP

And seemed very happy with them.
ya, i've got something like that, but im not happy with them because of the fit:
(this is from the day i bought the car... all the switches and little things have been fixed)
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Originally Posted by 89VWdieselGolf
ya, i've got something like that, but im not happy with them because of the fit:
(this is from the day i bought the car... all the switches and little things have been fixed)
Yikes. Yeah I could see why you wouldnt be too impressed!

The lister I was thinking of had an early NA with I think a brown/tan interior. They seemed to fit really well on his seats.
Old 09-28-2010, 05:33 PM
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Here is an Iggee seat cover. I got them off e-bay for $179. They actually fit pretty well. I took the seats out to get them on. There are a bunch of elastic ties that you hook under the seat. A lot easier to get the cover on nice and tight with the seats out.
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The seats DrySlick13 has look pretty darn good! I would be very happy if my seats looked that nice... I might order some, or Christmas Present idea...
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if you change your mind, ive got these:

Old 09-29-2010, 12:04 AM
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thirdgenbird... very interested in your seats! that is, unless the op doesn't want them. i have the tan covers that dryslick has and although i think they have fantastic fit and look the part, im ready for the real deal...


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