Vwthunders build thread (finally)

[vwthunder]

Ok so a little update

Been too lazy to update my thread, but seeing as so many goodies have arrived

Sorry for the bad Iphone pics




So the seats are just about in

Made a little picture and took it to the laser cutter and had Had some 5mm steel cut

Finished product

It will bolt to the original mounting holes



The stuff they can do laser cutting, this is the 3rd time i have had stuff done, he said "see you next time" lol

[vwthunder]

Got some Sparco rails

Cousins BF does fabrication on trucks and loves helping me out









Guys down there loved my car, all came out with their phones and took pics

[vwthunder]

I have spent the last few weeks going around to trimmers to see who can stitch in a new panel where the Renault lettering is. Most want around $400 for the two seats and most cant match to the exact color.

So still kind of scratching my head as 1. dont want to get ripped off, 2. dont want someone to cheap and 3. want someone who i can trust.
Hopefully i find someone soon

[Polo GTEye N9]

So why not just have them cover the Renault over with what monogram you prefer?

[vwthunder]

So why not just have them cover the Renault over with what monogram you prefer?

Hmm don't know how they would do that, it is stitched into the material, you mean just stick a monogram over the top ?

[Jarred]

Seats look good in the car (minus the renault bit), the laser cut out is awesome. although, is it only 1 dimensional? No ribs/supports?

[vwthunder]

Seats look good in the car (minus the renault bit), the laser cut out is awesome. although, is it only 1 dimensional? No ribs/supports?

It 5mm mild steel it is as strong as buggery, i was thinking 5mm is not that thick, untill you see it, might be a overkill, not light either

Part of it sits flush on the car body floor/bracing

[Polo GTEye N9]

Hmm don't know how they would do that, it is stitched into the material, you mean just stick a monogram over the top ?

Well yes, professionaly overlay the Renault momogram so it covers it and you have whatever you want!

[vwthunder]

Hmm they are 5K seats, don't really want to stick a huge monogram on the headrest part

Less is more as they say

[Stuwey]

Yes, trimming is a labour-intensive, expensive job. At least Recaros are reasonably clever seats to work on.

The leather patches on the tops of your cushion wings aren't original, and nobody noticed - I'd be doing the same for the headrest panel. One square of leather (or vinyl, whichever matches best) and you're away. Back-sewn in properly and she'll be right!