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  • lti_57
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 142

    #1

    Upholstered Set BMW 325,E30 Question



    Any Body ever deal with this guy
    I want to know the good the bad the ugly

    thanks
    Directly above the center of the Earth
  • Munich Man
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2011
    • 515

    #2
    Can't say I have personally, but I have heard some pretty nasty stories before. Some people getting restained seats instead of recovered, seat backs missing, not all the levers working, etc.

    I'm sure someone will chime in soon. I had mine recovered with Autoberry covers and done by a professional shop. Front seats were about $1,200 alone but came out like brand new.

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    • IRON-E
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Dec 2007
      • 16548

      #3
      Originally posted by Munich Man
      Can't say I have personally, but I have heard some pretty nasty stories before. Some people getting restained seats instead of recovered, seat backs missing, not all the levers working, etc.

      I'm sure someone will chime in soon. I had mine recovered with Autoberry covers and done by a professional shop. Front seats were about $1,200 alone but came out like brand new.
      Good job on going this route.
      @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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      • niccuhles
        Advanced Member
        • Jan 2016
        • 129

        #4
        I went thru leatherseats.com and had covers made 750 for vinyl or 950 for leather, local shops will charge about 500 to install, so you can make out for about the same price. Quality is awesome too!

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        • djjerme
          R3V Elite
          • Sep 2010
          • 5082

          #5
          I have all mine done locally by Beaverton Auto Upholstery. They redid the Alpina's, and are doing my buddies Hartge's, and his vert's Recaro's. They also did a certain E9 that is seen around the Cars & Coffee scene.

          Supplying the cloth and it was about $1600 for both front and rear.
          1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
          2016 Ford Flex
          2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car

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          • lti_57
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2014
            • 142

            #6
            Thanks for all the good info, probably will order and have a shop do it at least local and I can express any issues at the time of pick up
            Directly above the center of the Earth

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            • 06UZ
              Noobie
              • May 2018
              • 26

              #7
              i sell custom rear seat. if you interest check my profile or dm to me
              :up:
              For Sale New Brand E30 parts ;
              http://drive.google.com/drive/folder...x1?usp=sharing

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              • Matt-B
                The Waffler
                • Jun 2009
                • 3856

                #8
                Beaverton auto I have heard stuff about good stuff.


                That guy on CL , I have heard horror stories about, him.
                I deal with many MANY interior clients and 2 used that guy on CL but in California , and yea it was used seats that were died and parts like levers missing etc


                Please leave feedback below, thanks

                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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                • Martin C.
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 1043

                  #9
                  ...I do not know the guy, but it appears he would allow you to trade-in your old seats and simply get the ones has has already upholstered.

                  According to his ad, it appears you should be able to walk in with your old seats and cash, and leave with your new seats on hand (provided they pass your scrutiny).
                  1997 328i - SOLD
                  1991 325is - SOLD
                  2002 325i - SOLD :(


                  Currently:
                  1991 318is
                  2011 328i xDrive
                  2017 Highlander - Toy Hauler

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                  • niccuhles
                    Advanced Member
                    • Jan 2016
                    • 129

                    #10


                    This is my vert interior ordered from leatherseats.com. This is the leather kit that was just under $1000 shipped. You have to pull the old covers off and install these.

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                    • Mike36
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 1077

                      #11
                      I ended going with Lseat.com because of this thread:



                      Used these videos to guide my install:



                      $645 shipped and they threw in the extra rear headrest for free.
                      Installation tools were about $45 total.

                      It was the most economical from the previously mentioned websites plus they were all leather. They have a dark red that's closest to cardinal red but I wanted something brighter. They're definitely not as bright as they look in the photos but those were just some quick photos I snapped right as I finished the fronts.

                      I still need to redo the rear back but I'm overall satisfied with how they came out. I'll try and take better pics later this week.



                      Before and after front



                      Overhead shot

                      Last edited by Mike36; 06-13-2018, 12:09 PM.
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                      • Aleman
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 1583

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Mike36
                        I ended going with Lseat.com because of this thread:



                        Used these videos to guide my install:



                        $645 shipped and they threw in the extra rear headrest for free.
                        Installation tools were about $45 total.
                        Damn that's impressive! How long did it take them to fulfill the order? Does the leather seem to be good quality?

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                        R135 /// 1990 Alpinweiß II 325is
                        └┼┼┘ /// 1993 Black/Black Convertible (sold)
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                        • Mike36
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 1077

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Aleman
                          Damn that's impressive! How long did it take them to fulfill the order? Does the leather seem to be good quality?

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                          Took about 3 weeks like the rest who also ordered from them. Don't even bother calling, it goes straight to voicemail and they hardly reply to emails. I was nervous at first but everything worked out in the end.

                          Leather looks, feels, and smells good. Day and night over the vinyl seats I had before.
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