Has anyone retrimmed their GT4 seat centres? - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

Hi I am toying wth the idea of taking out the existing seat centres from my bucket seats as fitted to the GT4. Ideally I would like to keep the original centres and buy a replacement set and get them retrimmed in a different colour or material, not sure what yet. Any ideas or links or pictures would be great I guess this is what lock down boredom does to people lol Sid

I used Ed's bolster covers, they're very well made, and they look OEM, but he also does centre cushions, have a look for inspiration: https://www.edguardusa.com/shop

"ralphmusic" has pepita insets in his, might be worth a PM to see where he got them if he doesn't see this?

Rojibo said: I used Ed's bolster covers, they're very well made, and they look OEM, but he also does centre cushions, have a look for inspiration: https://www.edguardusa.com/shop Cheers great find. Do they ship to UK and have you any pics ? I like the green inserts and was thinking of blue to match the sapphire blue paint

Twinfan said: "ralphmusic" has pepita insets in his, might be worth a PM to see where he got them if he doesn't see this? Cheers i will search for "ralphmusic" assuming he is a PH member The centres are just velcroed in so easy enough to take of and retrim

EvoSid said: Cheers great find. Do they ship to UK and have you any pics ? I like the green inserts and was thinking of blue to match the sapphire blue paint Yeah, they do, and I just have the standard black and yellow bolster covers, no pics. They're very well made though. Drop Ed an email, nice guy.

Rojibo said: Yeah, they do, and I just have the standard black and yellow bolster covers, no pics. They're very well made though. Drop Ed an email, nice guy. Blimey just seen those prices ! HOw much would it cost to rerim the seat as that is very expensive for a set of bolster covers or are they that good they are worth it

How much is a re-trim? By the time you've paid for the EdGuard stuff, including shipping and duty, you could probably get the whole seat done, but it would depend on what material you choose. My top tip would be to go to a marine upholsterer with the original cushions to get measured up and ask for a set to be made up using foam and material - they're used to doing odds and bits to suit boat seats. You might get a bit of extra padding or a denser grade of foam also. The car trimmer we use is good, but pricey, whereas the boat guy is as good, half the price, but doesn't work in leather. The boat guy also comes to site, whereas I have to take the car to the auto trimmer. Pepita is the hounds tooth/puppy tooth cloth - you can probably find similar for less. TBH - put the money towards a set of tyres! ETA - what about a blue tartan? https://www.scotlandshop.com/fabric-guide/car-upho... Edited by pete.g on Wednesday 6th January 19:41 Edited by pete.g on Wednesday 6th January 19:42

https://www.jcr-developments.com/porsche/product/j... Also contact Dave the trimmer. https://www.davethetrimmer.com/ Pretty much one of the best in the business And P1 Designs https://p1designs.com/ Edited by TDT on Wednesday 6th January 19:57

EvoSid said: Blimey just seen those prices ! HOw much would it cost to rerim the seat as that is very expensive for a set of bolster covers or are they that good they are worth it Just one of those things. I viewed it as a small cost in comparison to the cost of the car and the fact that I’m a 6’4” oaf. Think I paid about £500. They are very well made and I don’t regret it one bit. Of course there would be import duty to pay, so make sure the value is declared properly

TDT said: https://www.jcr-developments.com/porsche/product/j... Also contact Dave the trimmer. https://www.davethetrimmer.com/ Pretty much one of the best in the business And P1 Designs https://p1designs.com/ Edited by TDT on Wednesday 6th January 19:57 Would you recommend Dave to trim my passenger side mat to fit around the fire extinguisher, or is there a cheaper OEM option?

Rojibo said: Would you recommend Dave to trim my passenger side mat to fit around the fire extinguisher, or is there a cheaper OEM option? My local trimmer did it for £30. It's just a simple cut out, my guy trimmed the exposed edge with alcantara which is a decent match and it's hidden under the extinguisher anyway.

Twinfan said: My local trimmer did it for £30. It's just a simple cut out, my guy trimmed the exposed edge with alcantara which is a decent match and it's hidden under the extinguisher anyway. Perfect, could you pop his details in here or PM me please? I'm sure there's an OEM part/Mat that is cut properly, it a touch cheap of Porsche to not include it...

Not a GT4 but gives you an idea. Bolster covers (from the US I think, got them 2nd hand) and black/silver ‘911R‘ inserts from ClassixFX http://classicfx.net/porsche-seat-covers/

Rojibo said: Perfect, could you pop his details in here or PM me please? I'm sure there's an OEM part/Mat that is cut properly, it a touch cheap of Porsche to not include it... PM'd. Porsche do not have an OEM part that fits as far as I'm aware.

Classic fx is the place to go as Garry gets the original cloth patterns and a perfect replacement fit. I've got a blue tartan insert that I've yet to put in

I bought the tartan from the Scotland Shop and had a trimmer Porsche Reading use to do them, much cheaper and I wanted a particular family tartan.

Another vote for Gary at classic fx. He’s fine several of my cars. He has the oem houndstooth cloth in 2 shades and is very competitively priced compared to the rest of the market. He’s recently done the seats in my 718 spyder in a tartan as well which he sourced for me and charge 690 all in including the material.

Twinfan said: PM'd. Porsche do not have an OEM part that fits as far as I'm aware. Thank you. I could have sworn I read that there was a part to fit, but that could have just been the GT3/RS

There used to be a part on the 9x7 series I think? I've not seen one for the 9x1 series...

993rsr said: I bought the tartan from the Scotland Shop and had a trimmer Porsche Reading use to do them, much cheaper and I wanted a particular family tartan. That is lovely and nice that tartan has a family connection to it

JulierPass said: Another vote for Gary at classic fx. He’s fine several of my cars. He has the oem houndstooth cloth in 2 shades and is very competitively priced compared to the rest of the market. He’s recently done the seats in my 718 spyder in a tartan as well which he sourced for me and charge 690 all in including the material. That is really nice , I like that a lot . Definitely fancy doing something similar to mine over time I think

Those of you that have used a trim shop. What was the cost involved. I’ve had quotes of £900+VAT for this sort of thing. Still on the fence as to whether to go for pasha!

Paulr1980 said: Those of you that have used a trim shop. What was the cost involved. I’ve had quotes of £900+VAT for this sort of thing. Still on the fence as to whether to go for pasha! £700+VAT for the trimmer + the material which I supplied.

Cool £200 for materials feels about right. Cheers!

I've done a few buck seat centers as a trimmer. Sometimes it's better to do the entire seat to get a better contrast.

Airmanship said: I've done a few buck seat centers as a trimmer. Sometimes it's better to do the entire seat to get a better contrast. Any pictures ?

The few bucket seats I worked were for my previous employer. I was trying to dig for some images (I quietly took) particular on the bucket seat projects I did at work (Can't seem to find them when you need them). However I found some non bucket seats I worked on from home (The odd small projects I did).

James at 'Steer in Style' I cant comment on Gary at FX, no personal experience, but James is at a higher level than Dave the Trimmer https://www.facebook.com/SteerInStyle/

I have got a red GT4 I have thought about having my seat centres done red but not sure if it would be a bit much and over the top? I had red/ black buckets in an old type r and loved them.

I’ve got the JCR seat inserts on my Spyder. An expensive option but I love them.

Airmanship said: The few bucket seats I worked were for my previous employer. I was trying to dig for some images (I quietly took) particular on the bucket seat projects I did at work (Can't seem to find them when you need them). However I found some non bucket seats I worked on from home (The odd small projects I did). wow stunning work

Another vote for Garry at Classic FX these arrived today for my midnight blue 996 GT3

Received very poor service from Gary at ClassicFX. Never again!

MannyLon said: Received very poor service from Gary at ClassicFX. Never again! What went wrong? My experience with Gary was fantastic.

Gary was great for mine also

Later GT4s have a pax sensor in the passenger seat pads. Once of the vendors above does supply the right kit I believe.