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YOUR RESEARCHRefurbish or replace seats?
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Replace piece of my driver side bolster professionally
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I had a piece of my driver side bolster professionally replaced recently.
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I am bringing the seat to the local ace for an estimate for repair of the stitching.
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I have decided to simply replace the seats with the newer ones and store the originals.
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Hello, all. My '02 Cab has 6 way power seats with crests and drivers memory, and are in so-so shape. No structural damage, except for some loose stiching on the top of the drivers seat. I purchased a pair of cherry non-power heated seats from a fellow Rennlister and am torn between installing these (with modifications to the wiring required) or refurbishing the orignals. I have no idea how much a refurb would cost, have a call into a local for estimate.
I am torn between the fact that the originals were expensive and more adjustable, and the reduced weight and complexity of the replacements. What say you?
Start with getting the quote. That might push you one way or the other right there. I would stay original as your VIN will state power seats with Porsche crest.
Just for reference. I had a piece of my driver side bolster professionally replaced recently. That piece was 8 inches by 22 inches (or something close) and the total job was $475. Ouch. The piece of leather by itself was about $200.
Here's a pic of the damage to the stitching, the rest of the seat needs some TLC, but it's not too bad. I am bringing the seat to the local ace for an estimate for repair of the stitching. The middle shot is the car with the replacement seat in place, as you can see I am also going to paint all the plastic that is looking ratty.
I am bringing it in tomorrow, it should be an easy fix, for not too much $$$. I look forward to learning the craft of leather restoration this winter. Anyone need a pair of really nice manual heated seats? I also have the batwing switches to go with them.
Well, the upholsterer guy looked at the seat today and delivered bad news. The tear is not on the seam, it is actually a split in the leather. He said a repair would not look a heck of a lot better than the rip. He would not charge much to exchange the covers on the better seats with these, but I would be losing the crest, as the better ones are plain. So.... it's in with the replacement non-power seats. Thanks for all the suggestions, you guys are great!
@ditto, yes he could, but I don't think the cost is truly worth it. I have decided to simply replace the seats with the newer ones and store the originals.
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