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This may be a common problem but I could not find a thread that addressed the issue(s).
Specifically, the padding in my stock leather seats have lost all of their padding. Pretty much sitting on bare metal. I'm pretty narrow in butt measurement so I get no extra support from the side bolsters (when turning they are excellent of course). I contacted the factory on the issue but never heard back. So I am looking for advice. In order of preference based on expense:
1. Could I remove the seats and remove the leather cover (without destroying it) and add some (gel) padding - at least at the bottom of the seat? Do I even have to remove the seats?
2. Should I have them re-upholstered (as we way in the U.S.)? Sounds expensive and not sure what to ask for.
3. Should I replace the seats? Very pricey (presumably) and not a lot to choose from.
Oh, and my lumbar bladder has a slow leak. Not the end of the world but would like that fixed as well. Any advice.
Thx,
V
Specifically, the padding in my stock leather seats have lost all of their padding. Pretty much sitting on bare metal. I'm pretty narrow in butt measurement so I get no extra support from the side bolsters (when turning they are excellent of course). I contacted the factory on the issue but never heard back. So I am looking for advice. In order of preference based on expense:
1. Could I remove the seats and remove the leather cover (without destroying it) and add some (gel) padding - at least at the bottom of the seat? Do I even have to remove the seats?
2. Should I have them re-upholstered (as we way in the U.S.)? Sounds expensive and not sure what to ask for.
3. Should I replace the seats? Very pricey (presumably) and not a lot to choose from.
Oh, and my lumbar bladder has a slow leak. Not the end of the world but would like that fixed as well. Any advice.
Thx,
V
There is no reason why the leather seats would be covered any differently than my Alcantara ones.
On that basis the seat covering is in one strip coming down the middle of the seat upper and becoming the seat squab. This strip is just lightly glued in place so just gently peel it back to find and repair the bladder and fit your gel pad(s). A squirt of aerosol carpet glue should see it all back together.
If you are not confident doing this then there is nothing lost by peeling it back and having a look. You can always put it back as is.
Steve
On that basis the seat covering is in one strip coming down the middle of the seat upper and becoming the seat squab. This strip is just lightly glued in place so just gently peel it back to find and repair the bladder and fit your gel pad(s). A squirt of aerosol carpet glue should see it all back together.
If you are not confident doing this then there is nothing lost by peeling it back and having a look. You can always put it back as is.
Steve
Steve is right they are upholstered in a simple way, but this also plays into being re-upholstered for not a lot of money,
I did exactly what you are contemplating, I kept the leather side bolsters and had the middle re-upholstered in perforated Alcantara, at the same time I replaced the harness shoulder holes with Corbeau /Cobra holes to take 3" straps, the whole thing was done for about £300.00 IIRC.
you trimmer will be able to show you different density foam / gel cores to suit you.
I did exactly what you are contemplating, I kept the leather side bolsters and had the middle re-upholstered in perforated Alcantara, at the same time I replaced the harness shoulder holes with Corbeau /Cobra holes to take 3" straps, the whole thing was done for about £300.00 IIRC.
you trimmer will be able to show you different density foam / gel cores to suit you.
macgtech said:
Storer said:
These are my seats that I had reupholstered. The old covers were used as templates with a similar amount of padding as the originals. No bladder in mine.
I find them quite comfortable even on long runs.
Paul
^^^^ Straight out of Peter Stringfellow's scrapbook! I find them quite comfortable even on long runs.
Paul
Paul
PS. Stop posting on here and get that Ultima back on the track...
Ultima factory said:
We have answered all of your emails you have asked the factory about your seats dated 22nd April 2015, 5th May 2015, 7th May 2015 (twice). You replied to each email we sent to you so can safely assume you received these factory emails on this topic? Please let us know if you agree or not.
Regards to all,
I'm sorry if I offended. I recall you asking me to send some photos (which I did) to assess their state. I don't recall getting a response to that one - and thus my last post. In general you folks are extremely responsive, so it could be me. And I'll be more diplomatic in the future.Regards to all,
That said, given my prior post, I now have bigger problems to solve and hope, despite my e-faux pas, will lend a hand.
Thanks and apologies,
Rich
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