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$250.00 to install seat? That's a steal of a price. Here one guy wanted $1000.00 to replace both seat covers and foams, another shop wants $600.00, third shop wants $500.00. Even $500.00 quote is too much in my opinion. Thats why I'm going to tackle this myself.
Yep General Top & Trim in Saginaw, Michigan. No way I would pay them prices either.
I'm glad people are getting theirs, I ordered around January 15, still no word. 2 weeks ago they said "they guarantee they will be shipped in 24-48 hours (March 8th) and I would get a tracking number, still nothing.
Hopefully mine show up before April, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
I'm glad people are getting theirs, I ordered around January 15, still no word. 2 weeks ago they said "they guarantee they will be shipped in 24-48 hours (March 8th) and I would get a tracking number, still nothing.
Hopefully mine show up before April, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
Wow, I'm glad mine only took 12 working days to get from date of order. I'm not sure why some of you guys order are taking over month or two to get. Have the vendor give reason why delay?
Wow, I'm glad mine only took 12 working days to get from date of order. I'm not sure why some of you guys order are taking over month or two to get. Have the vendor give reason why delay?
Nope nothing, they are awful with communication. It took 4 emails spaced over 2 weeks just to get them to tell me that they would be shipping 2 weeks ago (which they were not).
If Vette Essentials were still around, I would have gone with them, but II is almost the only game in town unless you want OEM or Mid America Motorworks.
Wow, I'm glad mine only took 12 working days to get from date of order. I'm not sure why some of you guys order are taking over month or two to get. Have the vendor give reason why delay?
It would be great if you could get any info but they would have to actually respond for that to happen and it just doesn't happen.
$250.00 to install seat? That's a steal of a price. Here one guy wanted $1000.00 to replace both seat covers and foams, another shop wants $600.00, third shop wants $500.00. Even $500.00 quote is too much in my opinion. Thats why I'm going to tackle this myself.
A couple of years ago, my bud replaced the seats in his C5 vert. He said that the job was not hard at all. The results were perfect for his first time trying anything like it.
I got a response from Interior Innovations within 24 hours when my covers were taking too long. They promised they would take care of it and sure enough my covers arrived 48 hours later. Top service from them.
NOTE...These pictures are loaded on Photobucket and we all know the stunt they pulled.
If you haven't already, download the Google Fix for Photobucket and you should be able to see the pictures.
I have my II seat covers well over a year now. Took 10 days from the final order (we were making design confirmations).
I used all new foam. Because of it's stiffness, I did some trimming.
Some use ballistic nylon, others use jute pads or other 'wire resistant' materials to protect the seat foam from the 'foam cutting wire'.
The seat backs would not hold using the plastic 'fir tree' plugs. I devised a system where I drilled an additional hole in the fiberglass near the existing one. I made an 'anchor loop' with a zip tie then used a second ziptie thru the setback holes and the loop. It allowed me to cinch it down gradually and evenly.
I also 'dulled' the forward edges of the setback bolsters with a length of neoprene tubing so the fiberglass would not push thru the foam.
Leather vs vinyl. Vinyl makes me sweat in any weather, so it's not a consideration. I think the leather quality is excellent, much better than stock.
If you're on a budget or vinyl doesn't bother you then it should be fine. I've heard that installation with vinyl goes a bit easier because it stretches more.
I have my II seat covers well over a year now. Took 10 days from the final order (we were making design confirmations).
I used all new foam. Because of it's stiffness, I did some trimming.
Some use ballistic nylon, others use jute pads or other 'wire resistant' materials to protect the seat foam from the 'foam cutting wire'.
The seat backs would not hold using the plastic 'fir tree' plugs. I devised a system where I drilled an additional hole in the fiberglass near the existing one. I made an 'anchor loop' with a zip tie then used a second ziptie thru the setback holes and the loop. It allowed me to cinch it down gradually and evenly.
I also 'dulled' the forward edges of the setback bolsters with a length of neoprene tubing so the fiberglass would not push thru the foam.
Leather vs vinyl. Vinyl makes me sweat in any weather, so it's not a consideration. I think the leather quality is excellent, much better than stock.
If you're on a budget or vinyl doesn't bother you then it should be fine. I've heard that installation with vinyl goes a bit easier because it stretches more.
I drilled new holes as well for the centers. I still used the tree push pins but no way could I get them back in the original hole. I agree on the real leather as well. It came with leather from the factory for a reason. 😉
I bought the vinyl covers last year from Interior Innovations and put about 10,000 miles of use on them. I'm 5'9" 190lb and careful about how I enter the car and still noticed significant bolster wear on the new covers. It was bad enough that I had to replace the drivers upper cover when selling the car. If I were to do it again, I would definitely pay extra for leather, or if the colours were identical, just leather on the more used drivers seat.
I did synthetic out side and leather inserts per my post photos.I still need to install the seat covers and foams. Can I reuse the back rest insert foam clips? If not where can I get those clips? I hope I don't relocate the holes and drill it like other guys have here. May be if That's the case I may reuse my old ones-seems to be in good shape.
I did synthetic out side and leather inserts per my post photos.I still need to install the seat covers and foams. Can I reuse the back rest insert foam clips? If not where can I get those clips? I hope I don't relocate the holes and drill it like other guys have here. May be if That's the case I may reuse my old ones-seems to be in good shape.
Take one with you to a decent auto parts store, they will have them.
I’d use new ones, but I felt the tension on the new foam would not allow them to holdj either.
As far as adding holes, once you see how much fiberglass there is, you’ll be convinced that a few more holes wont weaken it. In my case the holes were only big enough for the zip tie to go thru.
Take one with you to a decent auto parts store, they will have them.
I’d use new ones, but I felt the tension on the new foam would not allow them to holdj either.
As far as adding holes, once you see how much fiberglass there is, you’ll be convinced that a few more holes wont weaken it. In my case the holes were only big enough for the zip tie to go thru.
I was thinking using zip ties instead of the clips.
03-08-2018, 11:07 PM
