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  • Dirtsquirt
    Mod Crazy
    • Nov 2004
    • 686

    #1

    Recaro recover

    Has a set of LS-C's that need new covers and foam... Does anyone know who is reliable to upholster these things?
  • MC Hammered
    R3VLimited
    • Jul 2008
    • 2076

    #2
    www.velocityupholstery.com in Langley, BC did mine and with the current exchange rate you would be getting a good deal.



    My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

    My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

    My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

    Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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    • Dirtsquirt
      Mod Crazy
      • Nov 2004
      • 686

      #3
      I sent him an email..

      Would you mind if I asked how much it ended up costing you?

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      • MC Hammered
        R3VLimited
        • Jul 2008
        • 2076

        #4
        I paid $2100CAN (approx $1400USD at current exchange rate of 0.697) to redo my entire interior.

        That is for parts, materials used and labour to make my front and rear seats the way I want may not be the same as what you have in mind for your seats.


        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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        • cbouchez
          R3VLimited
          • May 2007
          • 2789

          #5
          They look great ^
          Follow my IG @bouchezphotography

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          • M-technik-3
            I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
            • Oct 2003
            • 18946

            #6
            Does he redo foam?
            https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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            • kronus
              R3V OG
              • Apr 2008
              • 13003

              #7
              I'm a big fan of that quilted finish..
              cars beep boop

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              • MC Hammered
                R3VLimited
                • Jul 2008
                • 2076

                #8
                Originally posted by M-technik-3
                Does he redo foam?
                Does he custom cut foam? You would have to ask Tim.

                He ordered new foam bolsters when he rebuilt my seats.


                My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                • euroshark
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 3491

                  #9
                  That's beautiful. I'm sure shipping will suck but that's some nice looking work. Might be worth the hassle.
                  '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                  • M-technik-3
                    I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 18946

                    #10
                    Originally posted by euroshark
                    That's beautiful. I'm sure shipping will suck but that's some nice looking work. Might be worth the hassle.
                    That's my issue, 6000 miles for a pair of seats to travel is a heck of a distance.
                    https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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                    • ST1G
                      R3V OG
                      • Oct 2012
                      • 6689

                      #11
                      Originally posted by kronus
                      I'm a big fan of that quilted finish..
                      Right? I want those so bad.

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                      • MC Hammered
                        R3VLimited
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 2076

                        #12
                        Originally posted by M-technik-3
                        That's my issue, 6000 miles for a pair of seats to travel is a heck of a distance.
                        He can make the new skins, send them with any foam and you have a local upholsterer install them for you.


                        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                        • Paradox
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 337

                          #13
                          Tim's work is very good. He pays alot of attention to the fine details and is an expert when it comes to Recaros.

                          I dropped off my rear seats to him last weekend and we went over how he does his stitching and where he puts reinforcements and little details like gluing the seated surfaces to the foam backing to make sure it stays in place and doesn't wrinkle after a few uses.

                          We went over how he was going to rebuild the foam on my e21 recaros, because we thought at the time the foam is no longer available. Then I found out that the same style Recaros were offered on Ford Mustangs between 1979 to 1982:
                          http://www.cjponyparts.com/tmi-seat-...1982/p/SF19-V/

                          So awesome I had to share. :)

                          Anyways to answer your question: Yes Tim @ Velocity is very skilled at doing upholstery work and foam rebuilding. The only problem is that he is incredibly BUSY!

                          I guess that's what happens when you are the best.

                          His work is top notch, probably the best when it comes to Recaros, but you will need to be very patient. I have waited over a year to get my turn, and he has at least two other guys that have been waiting even longer. If you want world class, show winning interior that's the price you pay.

                          Upholstery work is an art and if you appreciate the craft you will Love Tim's work. Just remember a good craftsman ain't cheap and if you want the best you will have to be patient.

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