Post by: andyR43 on January 22, 2019, 07:27:41 pm
I do have a brand new replacement leather top section for the drivers seat which just needs fitting and would want to use the existing top section as a "leather donor" to freshen up the base bolsters on the outside edges of the two seats.
Anyone have any ideas as to how much I should be looking to pay? :happy2:
Post by: absolute on January 22, 2019, 09:16:01 pm
What condition are the wingback seats in? Any pics?
You could try and get a set of standard seats in a part-ex deal, i'm sure someone would be interested in that.
Hell, I might even be interested!
Post by: andyR43 on January 22, 2019, 09:28:57 pm
Post by: absolute on January 22, 2019, 09:42:30 pm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GTI-TARTAN-RECARO-WING-BACK-BUCKET-SEATS/202547380672?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
In my honest opinion it's crazy money for a set of seats.
You never know, you might be able to get that for them as a straight sale.
Post by: andyR43 on January 23, 2019, 08:07:26 pm
Here's some pics showing the condition of the seats:-
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7908/46852896161_0c168a42f3_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4853/46852896051_8c62cf42ba_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7844/46852895921_5f4b5c50f7_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4875/46127826524_ebbb30ef86_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46800844322_57eb1b43ce_c.jpg)
And here's the new seatback cover:-
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/31911708237_c00b0d72ba_k.jpg)
Not sure whether or not to refresh using new seatback cover or refresh using new leather and sell the cover.
Any thoughts?
Post by: absolute on January 23, 2019, 08:45:50 pm
I've personally toyed with the idea of buying a set and having them re-trimmed to match my tartan interior (if even possible).
I think it's somewhat of a design flaw of the seats bolster that they wear so easily.
Not sure what you shoudl do mate. :drinking:
Post by: Tin Robot on January 23, 2019, 09:29:46 pm
The side bolster (airbag side) and the seat base bolster is knackered as most are and the foam isn't "as new" as I can feel the seat base (must have been a right FB as the car has only done 39,000 miles).
Anyway - as I am getting the car back to factory fresh condition as much as possible I have my drivers side in to get all new leather on the bolster sides with new foam where needed. That is going to cost me approx £200-£250+VAT to do. So if you were to have all new leather on both I think a budget of £400+VAT per seat wouldn't be far off.
However, if it were me I would retrim them with tartan centres and leather sides or just sell them as is. Are they heated?
If I wasn't trying to keep my car stock I would be tempted by these - feel free to drop me a DM.
Post by: andyR43 on January 23, 2019, 09:34:57 pm
Seats are heated and will be staying full leather as a full retrim with tartan inserts wouldn't make sense as I am selling them and the car. :happy2:
Post by: ironhorse on January 25, 2019, 02:04:22 pm
Did you have a figure in mind as is?
Post by: andyR43 on January 25, 2019, 03:42:19 pm
Post by: andyR43 on January 25, 2019, 08:16:49 pm
Ah, yours are leather... Sorry, I assumed Tartan. :grin:
I've personally toyed with the idea of buying a set and having them re-trimmed to match my tartan interior (if even possible).
@absolute (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8305) Some ed30 trimmed ones on eBay right now. :wink:
Post by: absolute on January 25, 2019, 08:21:04 pm
Saw those! 2k man...Ah, yours are leather... Sorry, I assumed Tartan. :grin:
I've personally toyed with the idea of buying a set and having them re-trimmed to match my tartan interior (if even possible).
@absolute (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8305) Some ed30 trimmed ones on eBay right now. :wink:
Not sure I like the stitching. Isn't quite OEM.
Would look so much better with an embossed GTI.
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Post by: andyR43 on January 25, 2019, 08:23:58 pm
Saw those! 2k man...Ah, yours are leather... Sorry, I assumed Tartan. :grin:
I've personally toyed with the idea of buying a set and having them re-trimmed to match my tartan interior (if even possible).
@absolute (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8305) Some ed30 trimmed ones on eBay right now. :wink:
Not sure I like the stitching. Isn't quite OEM.
Would look so much better with an embossed GTI.
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Totally agree, they're a bit OTT. :laugh:
Post by: absolute on January 25, 2019, 08:28:28 pm
Defo. Very showy!Saw those! 2k man...Ah, yours are leather... Sorry, I assumed Tartan. :grin:
I've personally toyed with the idea of buying a set and having them re-trimmed to match my tartan interior (if even possible).
@absolute (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8305) Some ed30 trimmed ones on eBay right now. :wink:
Not sure I like the stitching. Isn't quite OEM.
Would look so much better with an embossed GTI.
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Totally agree, they're a bit OTT.
Might look into rs4 seats and what 'works' in the golf.
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Post by: PKGTI on January 26, 2019, 04:34:21 pm
Post by: pudding on January 26, 2019, 04:48:13 pm
Post by: andyR43 on January 26, 2019, 05:46:43 pm
I bet those covers weren't cheap! A new upper cover for an Edition 30 is £800+VAT...plus torso bolsters, plus heater element, plus back rest springs (mine are f'cked) etc etc. I priced up close to £2K to rebuild one seat. Ridiculous. VW don't/won't sell you a complete seat.
Wow that's crazy!! :surprised: That's why I'm deliberating between using the cover or just retrimming the side bolster and selling the cover. I don't think the wear to just one bolster warrants using the cover.
Post by: Sebas_theFish on September 25, 2021, 07:49:37 am
is expensive and not achievable for those particular seats.
Here's some pics showing the condition of the seats:-
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7908/46852896161_0c168a42f3_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4853/46852896051_8c62cf42ba_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7844/46852895921_5f4b5c50f7_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4875/46127826524_ebbb30ef86_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46800844322_57eb1b43ce_c.jpg)
And here's the new seatback cover:-
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/31911708237_c00b0d72ba_k.jpg)
Not sure whether or not to refresh using new seatback cover or refresh using new leather and sell the cover.
Any thoughts?
Sorry to drag up an old post but do you remember what you paid for that new backrest cover? I'm about to become the owner of some R32 leather Recaros and the drivers bolsters are looking pretty sad. I'm tossing up between trying to get it repaired or putting a whole new cover on it.
Post by: maxamplitude10 on October 09, 2021, 11:55:02 am
I have the standard seats in my GTI with Leather (heated).Hi what company are you using for retrim?
The side bolster (airbag side) and the seat base bolster is knackered as most are and the foam isn't "as new" as I can feel the seat base (must have been a right FB as the car has only done 39,000 miles).
Anyway - as I am getting the car back to factory fresh condition as much as possible I have my drivers side in to get all new leather on the bolster sides with new foam where needed. That is going to cost me approx £200-£250+VAT to do. So if you were to have all new leather on both I think a budget of £400+VAT per seat wouldn't be far off.
However, if it were me I would retrim them with tartan centres and leather sides or just sell them as is. Are they heated?
If I wasn't trying to keep my car stock I would be tempted by these - feel free to drop me a DM.
Post by: maxamplitude10 on October 09, 2021, 11:59:28 am
I bet those covers weren't cheap! A new upper cover for an Edition 30 is £800+VAT...plus torso bolsters, plus heater element, plus back rest springs (mine are f'cked) etc etc. I priced up close to £2K to rebuild one seat. Ridiculous. VW don't/won't sell you a complete seat.Mental money but I would love to get mine back to factory fresh, literally the only tired part of the car...
From memory I think when I enquired years ago VW has to have the Ed30 seat covers made to order hence the excessive retail price!!!
Post by: BPGTI on October 27, 2021, 08:14:15 pm
https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.com/catalog/en_global/part/1K0881805E%20JTB?epis=474&f=golf&g=golf-mk5&ct=2
Not found a standard gti tartan seat cover on there yet.
Post by: ljc19630 on October 27, 2021, 11:12:49 pm
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Post by: bobby_fodge on October 28, 2021, 09:07:45 am
I’m considering wingbacks. Have seen that Vauxhall Corsa VXR seats fit in to a Mk5??? Dam sight cheaper and I know a very good and cheap trimmer that can add tartan too
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They look like a much smaller seat with less of the support compared to the wingbacks. I've gone with a bucket seat for just the driver on a Sparco subframe.
Post by: Sebas_theFish on October 28, 2021, 09:33:17 am
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Post by: ljc19630 on October 28, 2021, 10:13:07 am
Post by: Sebas_theFish on January 03, 2022, 06:43:26 am
Picked up my own set today!And installed them into the car finally!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/8222488722bd518503764ecb966aa292.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/ffae38c6d7bfdfb45953411e58f0ba7a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/3d0afa84643a230f39ec08636a851bbc.jpg)
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