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Posted: Nov 03, 2011 2:02 AM
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.
Posted: Nov 03, 2011 10:30 AM
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.
Vance
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 9:46 AM
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.
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 10:00 AM
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?
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 10:05 AM
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...
Posted: Nov 05, 2011 1:47 PM
by Corner Carver
PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
Posted: Nov 05, 2011 2:42 PM
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.
Posted: Nov 05, 2011 10:50 PM
by Dana R
Corner Carver wrote:PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
They are $44 at getbmwparts.com
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 10:19 AM
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
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 10:23 AM
by TurboChris
Plus $15 shipping, so my deal was still solid
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 10:43 AM
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".
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 10:58 AM
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!
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 1:11 PM
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".
Posted: Nov 06, 2011 1:21 PM
by Corner Carver
Dana R wrote:Corner Carver wrote:PN 72111941457 = $56.75 each @ pelicanparts.com
They are $44 at getbmwparts.com
Nice!
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 8:13 PM
by TurboChris
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 8:16 PM
by TSMacNeil
Fucking beautiful.
Damn
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 8:32 PM
by ScottWL38
Dayum, that is nice! Congrats!
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 8:34 PM
by wkohler
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 9:16 PM
by OcCoupe
Looks fantastic Chris!
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 9:19 PM
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.
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 11:19 PM
by Karl Grau
It looks great Chris, I can't wait to see it in person.
Posted: Nov 09, 2011 11:38 PM
by 1st 5er
TSMacNeil wrote:It is brilliant, and money well spent.
Dittos.
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 1:11 AM
by jay
WOW!!! Looks great!
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 11:34 AM
by TurboChris
Thanks guys!
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 11:55 AM
by nnarth212
Like new.
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 12:03 PM
by skip535i
YUMMY!
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 12:45 PM
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.
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 1:57 PM
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.
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 1:59 PM
by TurboChris
I'll post up a pic this evening
Posted: Nov 10, 2011 4:47 PM
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.
