IMHO one advantage of getting the original seats re-upholstered is that you
can still improve them to some extent. You could, for example, put in bit
more padding, or better springing for extra comfort...
Cheers,
Michael
>I, too, decided to take on re-upholstering my seat... and what a job it
>is. A matter of fact, some pro shops won't take on TR6 seats since they
>are so time consuming and have so many parts.
>
>I purchased a kit from TRF for $300, and new foam for another $200. >Then,
>miscellaneous supplies and materials for another $25. After >stripping both
>seats to bare metal, sanding, prep and painting... then >sizing, fitting,
>cutting, and rebuilding them, oh some 20 hours later, >they look "super".
>
>But considering a local shop, experienced with these seats, informed me
>they would have done the whole thing for $500 complete, I would have >them
>do it instead. I had some fun, gained a few more grey hairs, and >learned a
>lot.
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