Seat Covering

[Black944]

A few years ago I had the opportunity to buy a 1983 944 for a 'song' with a blown engine and a variety of other niggles. The car is now a daily driver and to date I have sorted the motor, replaced the dash (usual cracking-up issues) with an original in much better condition together with a host of other new bits. So the final stand-out problem with the interior was the trim.

Basically the front seats were shot, split cloth etc. and the previous owner's dog had been playing with the back seats so the only answer was a complete re-cover. Earlier this year I spotted an example leather seat at Silverstone being shown by Dave Roberts of Custom Car Trim and that seemed the way to go. So a few conversations and a trip to Coventry and I now have a full leather trim front & back, a far better look/feel to the interior and a much nicer smell as well"¦!

Would happily recommend Dave, the quality of the work is great and he was more than happy to discuss the various trim options. We even looked into getting hold of the original cloth that was in the car to put things back to original cloth & vinyl - however the cost of the cloth was prohibitive so we went with the all leather approach - have to say looking at things now this was the right way to go.

 

[944 man]

Has he covered the rears too? Porsche used vinyl rear seats, along with vinyl rears on the front seats.

 

[Frenchy]

Full leather was available.......at cost !

 

[944 man]

It was, but it is an extremely rare and expensive option. Ive seen hundreds (and hundreds!) of 944s and Ive only seen it once in an original fitment. Virtually every 'leather' car will have vinyl rear seats and vinyl seat backs.

 

[422hp944]

It would have been great if you could post some pics of your new seats? I bet they look great. I called southbound trimmers a couple of years back to get a quote for my 2 front seats to be done, I cant remember the price exactly but it was pretty expensive so I opted to have a go myself. I chose to go with a set of covers from Inland imports based in the US. The covers cost me 200 euro approx. I can honestly say they are a perfect colour match( linen) and look and feel like real leather....I also ordered a set in classic grey for my mates turbo cabrio...he was very happy with them also. I t took me a couple of days work plus a pair of very scraped hands but it was worth it!

 

[422hp944]

another pic

 

[Diver944]

Not bad at all for 200 Euros John [] Do they slip over the old covers or do you cut them off first. Did they do a leather option as well as vinyl?

 

[422hp944]

Sorry for the 2 week delay in answering paul.....been away to sunnier climes! Yes...you take the old covers off before replacing the vinyl one's. I dont think they do a leather kit but the vinyl one's are pretty convincing....most people just assume they are leather when they see them...well worth 200 euro!