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Philo
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Post by Philo »

TurboChris wrote:
What are the "tiebacks" that you're referring too?
The seat bottoms are pulled down to the seat springs to create a depression that forms the seat. Same with the back seats. To do it right Jims should sew in a leather loop on the back side as they run the twin row stitch. This loop can then be used to tie on a heavy cord and pulled tight to the springs. Pretty common stuff for upholstery guys.
vance
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Post by vance »

TurboChris wrote:They give estimates freely over the phone. They quoted me $1400 for the front and back seats leather, including headrests. She estimated $40-50 for the e brake handle but wants to see the door armrests and lower door panel before she quotes them. Price is the same whether they R&R the seats out of the car or you bring them in.
Interesting, I was quoted $1500 locally for the manual sport seats and rear seat in tweed for my 745.

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Post by OcCoupe »

Chris just a suggestion; but you may want to replace your seat belt receptacles if you already haven't . The release button usually gets beat up and faded. I replaced mine and I'm glad I did. I was able to source them for under $50.00 each, makes a big difference to the finished product.

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Post by TurboChris »

Funny you mention that....that was one of the first things I planned to do when I first picked up the car....looked on ebay and new oem's are $90 each....where did you find them for $50?
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Post by OcCoupe »

TurboChris wrote:Funny you mention that....that was one of the first things I planned to do when I first picked up the car....looked on ebay and new oem's are $90 each....where did you find them for $50?
I have my sources...
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Post by Corner Carver »

PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
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Post by TurboChris »

OCcoupe just scored me a set for the same price, about as cheap as they get. $80-$90 on ebay is wayyy too much.
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Post by Dana R »

Corner Carver wrote:PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
They are $44 at getbmwparts.com
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Post by desmofan »

Corner Carver wrote:PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
$44.18 at Tischer's getbmwparts.com

EDIT: guess I should have finished reading this thread before I posted :D
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Plus $15 shipping, so my deal was still solid
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Post by desmofan »

TurboChris wrote:Plus $15 shipping, so my deal was still solid
Right, but I don't think everyone will be able to "score a set".
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Post by OcCoupe »

The price was good and better than the $90.00 each that Chris was finding.

Now, back to the subject, Chris we want to see the new leather!
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Post by TurboChris »

Not at all, the price at tisher is a couple bucks less than what I paid...so anyone can get as good a deal. But I didn't have to wait...just went and picked them up...that was the advantage for me.

desmofan wrote:
TurboChris wrote:Plus $15 shipping, so my deal was still solid
Right, but I don't think everyone will be able to "score a set".
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Dana R wrote:
Corner Carver wrote:PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
They are $44 at getbmwparts.com
Nice! :banana:
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Post by TurboChris »

Mmmmmm, my car smells GOOD....

I just got home a little while ago, I couldn't be happier with the quality of the install. Everything looks good as far as I can tell. Now I just need to dye the E brake handle and the armrests on the door and the interior is done. Very nice :banana:


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Post by TSMacNeil »

:shock:

Fucking beautiful.
Damn
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Post by ScottWL38 »

Dayum, that is nice! Congrats!
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:up:
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Post by OcCoupe »

Looks fantastic Chris!
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Post by TSMacNeil »

It really does.

I've essentially given up at that level. I dont have the car for it.

It is brilliant, and money well spent. Quite jealous.
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Post by Karl Grau »

It looks great Chris, I can't wait to see it in person.
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Post by 1st 5er »

TSMacNeil wrote:It is brilliant, and money well spent.
Dittos.
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Post by jay »

WOW!!! Looks great! :banana:
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Post by TurboChris »

Thanks guys!
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Post by nnarth212 »

:up:

Like new.
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Post by skip535i »

YUMMY!
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Post by Philo »

Awesome job !.... I really like Jim's work but, and I'm not being negative here.., but why can't they pay more attention to the puckers, wrinkles and seams ? Other then the hyper critical stuff that catches my eye they did a really nice job.

Can I ask that you send me a pic of the underside of the headrest. I'd like to see how they finished the cut-outs for the frame bars.
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Post by wkohler »

Hey Phil, you have to give the leather a couple of weeks to tighten up. It's not fair to criticize a freshly done job in those respects.
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I'll post up a pic this evening
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Post by OcCoupe »

wkohler wrote:Hey Phil, you have to give the leather a couple of weeks to tighten up. It's not fair to criticize a freshly done job in those respects.
Chris is correct, I just had my seats refinished and I noticed that almost all surfaces had a little extra material, I went to the SoCal Vintage where the car sat in the sun for several hours and most all of the loose leather tightened up and now fits superbly. I think this was very intentional.
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