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RedTurboMiata Jun 5, 2012 08:26 PM

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.

97Miata Jun 6, 2012 10:41 AM

I call 6'4" someone I can look up to :D

sixshooter Jun 7, 2012 06:01 AM

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.

97Miata Jun 7, 2012 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 16899)
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" :eek: 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.

flying_solo Jun 7, 2012 11:18 AM

Dang, that's pricey. I want to redo the suede on my RX-7, but not at those prices.

RedTurboMiata Jun 7, 2012 01:02 PM

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.

sirbrit Jun 7, 2012 02:28 PM

just had mine done for 200 ea

97Miata Jun 7, 2012 03:52 PM


Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata (Post 16915)
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!

RedTurboMiata Jun 7, 2012 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by 97Miata (Post 16919)
Wow- that's almost worth the drive!

whats your location?

97Miata Jun 8, 2012 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata (Post 16920)
whats your location?

South central PA, Bedford County.


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