Badwella's E30 Sport Seat Reupholstery DIY

[jjc034]

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[jjc034]

So I'm very happy with the L Seat kit, but the bottom seat cushion is very creased due to the leather strap being so tight when you connect to wire in cushion. Has anyone not hog ringed this strap and let it loose? I have the others surrounding the perimeter tight and I doubt cutting these two from the bottom would make a difference, but want to check with people more knowledgeable about upholstery. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[jjc034]

Do you have a convertible? These look like the plastic inserts that fit in the sides of the seat recline mechanism.

I figured out I have vert seats. Would you be able to provide guidance on where those pieces go? I would really appreciate it. Don't want to put together then have to take apart again... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[jjc034]

I bought the seats from someone. Not sure if it's from a vert or coupe. Where do they go on recliner mechanism? I can't find the location of the 4th, which i assume is still in the seat Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Edit: you're right they're vert seats

[Tzantushka]

Do you have a convertible?

These look like the plastic inserts that fit in the sides of the seat recline mechanism.

[jjc034]

Hey everyone, Putting seats back together now and was wondering where these pieces go? I can't figure it out for the life of me! Thanks, John Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[Frog]

Thank you for posting this diy! I plan on doing my seats soon.

[jjc034]

You can dye them, but I got mine recovered with the seats. Doesn't add much to the cost. It's nice to have them match exactly and look as new as the rest of the seat.

Yeah I'm buying from lseats so I'm going to ensure back leather is included. Thanks!

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[cory58]

I have black vinyl in my car right now and have the opportunity to buy two sport seats for $50 that I will be reupholstering. They're beige and I was wondering if I would be able to paint the back covers black?

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You can dye them, but I got mine recovered with the seats. Doesn't add much to the cost. It's nice to have them match exactly and look as new as the rest of the seat.

[jjc034]

I have black vinyl in my car right now and have the opportunity to buy two sport seats for $50 that I will be reupholstering. They're beige and I was wondering if I would be able to paint the back covers black?

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[DÌEGØ]

Great write up! I will reference back if I ever tackle this job lol

[EthirtyIS]

Nicely done, good write up. Did you do the backs too or just the front?
Let's see em in the car now....

[RobinME28]

Just wanted to say: thanks for this detailed DIY!
I found a written DIY some days ago and after reading it I wasn't so sure about taking the seats apart, but now I am thanks to the pictures.

[phillipj]

Thanks, man. If you don't see the pictures in this thread, here's the imgur link I originally had the album posted:

http://imgur.com/a/Zw088

Just wanted to say thanks to badwella

Really found your post helpful today while taking apart and then redoing my seats. Also, the photo of your finished seat looks fantastic.

It's taking me longer than you had mentioned above, but I'm probably scrutinizing every move & detail too much. I've found stripping the seat carefully, actually, the most difficult.

Did you (or anyone browsing) consider attaching with (quality) zip ties? I've tried both zipties and hogrings and I really like the flexibility in many places with the zips, although it calls for some creativity.


Anyway-- :thankyou:

[badwella]

I dont see the pictures ATM. Nonetheless, good work on the write up. This is something I will be doing in time.

Thanks, man. If you don't see the pictures in this thread, here's the imgur link I originally had the album posted:

http://imgur.com/a/Zw088