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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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i cant pass the broomstick test in my car, so i stay off the track. makes me sad, i wonder what they would say if it put a 5 point harness with no seat. it is actually almost perfect, if it didnt hurt every bump.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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I call 6'4" someone I can look up to
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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It isn't typically expensive for an auto upholstery shop to replace just the center sections of the seats and re-use the edge vinyl. I'd get a couple of quotes on that.

My tan leather seats were uncomfortable and needed to be repadded before I removed them.
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
It isn't typically expensive for an auto upholstery shop to replace just the center sections of the seats and re-use the edge vinyl. I'd get a couple of quotes on that.

My tan leather seats were uncomfortable and needed to be repadded before I removed them.
I did get one quote. They wanted 400-500 per seat to add some padding in the bottom and recover with new material, reusing the vinyl as you said. This was a regular upholstery shop and not one that specialized in automotive applications. Even though the guy has been in the business for 40+ years I don't think he did many car seats. When he used the word "experiment" I decided that wasn't the option for me. Experimenting is one thing. Me footing the bill for his schooling is quite another.

To your point though I should get a few more quotes to get a fair assessment of the cost. Thanks.
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Dang, that's pricey. I want to redo the suede on my RX-7, but not at those prices.
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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there was a company in columbus i got a quote from to do my seats it was 200 a seat. that was al new padding and all new fabric.
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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just had mine done for 200 ea
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
there was a company in columbus i got a quote from to do my seats it was 200 a seat. that was al new padding and all new fabric.
Wow- that's almost worth the drive!
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Miata
Wow- that's almost worth the drive!
whats your location?
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
whats your location?
South central PA, Bedford County.



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