The best YouTube video I found was this one which is E30 sport seat specific.
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Lseat.com Leather Seat Covers???
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I would not reuse that backing. If anything I would get some polyester batting from a fabric store if you are wanting more cushion.1989 325i LS Swap (Money Pit):https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=244933
COTM Feb 2019: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=428404
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I am only considering using another layer as that is how the seat covers were made by BMW. That and It would be an additional layer between the foam that Lseat uses and the OEM foam. I looked at some batting at my local Hobby Lobby but, have a local upholstery shop who I can ask what they would recommend.1986 E30 325E
1989 E30 325iX
2003 E54 X5.
1993 Mercedes W124 300E
1995 Mercedes W124 E320.
2009 VW Touareg
2007 Porsche Cayman S
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I gave the leather a treatment of Leatherique rejuvenator oil while the seats are in where it is warm. I figured it couldn't hurt.
It is difficult to capture the true color of the brown. It looks very similar to the current darker brown in the modern BMWs. More pics to follow as I work on the front seats.1986 E30 325E
1989 E30 325iX
2003 E54 X5.
1993 Mercedes W124 300E
1995 Mercedes W124 E320.
2009 VW Touareg
2007 Porsche Cayman S
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The driver's seat is all covered. For never having done upholstery work before I am very happy with the way they turned out. I still have to put the top and back together but, I cleaned and painted the rails and need to let them dry first.
The only observation I have is regarding the bottom seat cushion. The original leather wrapped around the bottom sides and had enough material to wrap underneath and was then stapled. The Lseat.com cover only had enough material to wrap around the sides. Fortunately the 3M adhesive I used secured the cover in place while I installed it. Once installed the hog rings further secured the entire seat bottom and cover to the seat frame.1986 E30 325E
1989 E30 325iX
2003 E54 X5.
1993 Mercedes W124 300E
1995 Mercedes W124 E320.
2009 VW Touareg
2007 Porsche Cayman S
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I am not certain what kind of leather it is. I can say that it is as thick as the original leather. My original leather was pearl beige.
My desire was a darker brown and I am very happy with the color. The Leatherique treatment made the leather even a bit darker which is fine by me.1986 E30 325E
1989 E30 325iX
2003 E54 X5.
1993 Mercedes W124 300E
1995 Mercedes W124 E320.
2009 VW Touareg
2007 Porsche Cayman S
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