Re-trim kit...

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:40 pm

So I was surfing the net for anything E30 related (I officially have a sickness I know) And I stumbled upon this thread at E30tech

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92639

Which led me to this site here

http://www.creativeoptions.info/Upholstery1.htm

It interested me as I will be doing a re-trim in the near future and this is exactly what I need, I didnt even know this was possible. I always thought it would be done at a trimmer..

I bet you cant get a retrim for this price of the kit

Mike

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:49 pm

Great find, looks like they do carpets as well

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:51 pm

They are a trader or sponsor on e30tech..... Stevie maybe they might want to be a part of the zone tooo if you get my drift

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:51 pm

I used to fit kits like this when I worked for a company called Auto Kit, we did a lot for work for BMW Sytner in Leicester and Nottingham fitting and supplying factory fit leather interiors to new and nearly new BMW's.

I was always a little miffed at why I would be fitted a leather interior in a brand spanking new BMW but apparently when a dealer places there stock order they can’t send them back to have leather fitted so source outside companies to fit leathers if they have no cars in stock with leather that suit a customers specifications.

There dead easy to fit all you need is a basic knowledge of how the seat is made up a pair of odd ring pliers and some odd rings I used to fit 4 or 5 kits a day so they don’t take long to fit at all. Just think as if your fitted a glove over your seat frame, but pay close attention to fitting the odd rings and make sure your putting the tension in the right places else the leather may look baggy or on the other hand have too much tension in it.

Things get a tad more difficult if you want to replace any seat foams, I used to make new ones from scratch but there are companies that sell pre shaped foams

The bloke I used to work for was an agent for auto kit but is no longer offering the service as he now runs prestige parking at east midlands air port but heres a link to the Auto Kit head office, if anyone wants a hand fitting one of these kits just give me a holla

http://www.auto-kit.co.uk/index.html

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:53 pm

I'm going to have chat with them £400 for a re-trim got my vote, I done everything else on my car from making a kit to spraying the car so I like the idea of re-trimming my own seats

Post Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:55 pm

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:20 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CUSTOM-MADE-LEATH ... 3cae873f6e

cheaper budget leatherette version

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:25 am

Wow that looks very impressive.

I was wondering if theres anything for the door cards and horse shoe on a convertible?

This is exactly what my rear door cars look like.

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:36 am

They do look good

can you do alpina style cloth

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:41 am

The ebay ones are PU leather... Not leather or not even vinyl...

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:40 am

Alex wrote:They do look good

can you do alpina style cloth

Sorry this cloth is NLA, this kit was made with Alcantara/Alpina cloth.
Kevin

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:46 am

Hi Kevin

I was going to send you an email to see if you were on the Zone ! Have to say I'm very impressed with quality of your work

I'm looking for this (without the logo's)

Front:

M3 rear standard (not cab as shown in photo below)

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:57 am

Just out of interest what are those rear seats out of? I have never seen a rear seat with the center bit raised

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:20 am

m_jermyn wrote:Just out of interest what are those rear seats out of? I have never seen a rear seat with the center bit raised

I didn't notice that, I think someone was selling these on the Zone a few months back, I save the photo because I liked the design.

This is how my bench looks:

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:24 am

Those rear seats in black leather are convertible seats, the below one's in fabric are M3

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:30 am

Thanks for the info Imy

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:44 pm

What makes you say the Fabric ones are M3 rears ,Imy

Look the same as my Cab ones, or am i missing something
per usual ?

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:46 pm

Look at the side bolsters, they are much bigger/wider on the M3

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:49 pm

ImysE30 wrote:Look at the side bolsters, they are much bigger/wider on the M3

i missing something
per usual .

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:53 pm

Steve wrote:Hi Kevin

I was going to send you an email to see if you were on the Zone ! Have to say I'm very impressed with quality of your work

I'm looking for this (without the logo's)

Front:

M3 rear standard (not cab as shown in photo below)

Thanks, here you go...
Kevin

some M3 rears

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:00 pm

I have only ever seen these seats in the back

or

Never seen a rear seat with bolsters

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:03 pm

m_jermyn wrote:I have only ever seen these seats in the back

or

Never seen a rear seat with bolsters

Mike,
Only the M3 and cabrios had bolsters. The standards seats in the faux vinyl actually came in Pearl,black,pacific,parchment,buckskin,natural,classic red, havanna and cardinal. I am sure I am missing a few I think it came in pine green as well.
Kevin

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:07 pm

Can the back seats i pictured

Be made to match these front seats..

I like the side to side stitching better then the up and nown stitching..

My fronts are up and down but when I get your kit I want them to go side to side

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:15 pm

m_jermyn wrote: My fronts are up and down but when I get your kit I want them to go side to side

Mike,
No worries all the frames are the same...
Kevin

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:20 pm

Excellent.....

I got your pm about the micro suede but I like the clean look of leather or vinyl /

Still cant design leather or vinyl... I am worried about leather cracking over time nd I hear vinyl is not prone to this... I heard the mercedes dont use leather anymore for the same reason..

In your honest opinion what is better leather or vinyl? Will one out last the other? Do they feel the same? ect ect

Mike

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:31 pm

Mike,
A good vinyl would work I can also get the leatherette that came in the e46's A tad more than the price we talked about.
Kevin

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:38 pm

Kevin thats excellent...... I will talk to you more when I place a order.. Once again a great product

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:41 pm

m_jermyn wrote:Kevin thats excellent...... I will talk to you more when I place a order.. Once again a great product

Thanks bro I appreciate the compliments. I sent you a PM on here here you get it.
Kevin

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:26 pm

Euro3 wrote:
Steve wrote:Hi Kevin

I was going to send you an email to see if you were on the Zone ! Have to say I'm very impressed with quality of your work

I'm looking for this (without the logo's)

Front:

M3 rear standard (not cab as shown in photo below)

Thanks, here you go...
Kevin

Can you give me a price please for 2 front sport seats, M3 bench and 4 head rests (2 front & 2 Back) in the above design, in :

- Black cloth
- Black slerra vinyl
- Black leatherette

+ shipping to the uk

PM me if you need anymore info, many Thanks

Steve

Post Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:31 pm

Steve,
I have black cloth and black micro
No longer carry sierra just a non oem and oem German vinyl
I will shoot you a PM
Regards,
Kevin

Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:00 am

They look great Mike, how much to get this stuff to Australia?

Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:01 pm

I dont know yet mate but I have had lengthy discussions with Kevin and he is sending out some samples to me.... I like the Symphony suede myself as I am worried about the longevity of leather... Mercedes dont use leather anymore as it cracks... If it looks like leather and feels like leather but is cheaper and lasts longer then leather its sounds good to me..

You want to get some mate?

Mike

Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:11 pm

Mike,
Remember I no longer carry any of the materials used on the site as it has not been touched since 03. I have a new site ready do launch with hundreds of installed pics. My start times are months so I have not even launched it as I am only a one man show. I am gathering all the samples now from suppliers for you. As far as your interior scheme what about black with med tan french seams that match your exterior.
Kevin
ps maybe if a few others order you could share shipping.

Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:18 pm

Ok cool Kevin whatever you go mate I WILL BE BUYING.. There is a Australian E30 site Kevin would you like me to introduce you to them?

Whats a french seam?

Come on Neal lets share some shipping?

Post Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:22 pm

Mike,
Mike the intro would be cool, thanks.
It is the double stitching shown on my cabrio. Steve will be purchasing as well. Start of my work day will be back later, have a good one.
Kevin