Re connollising

[notax]

Considering this for the ivory seats in my XKR. Have tried the DIY type before which was awful. Anyone have any better experiences? No tears, just small amount of waer on drivers bolster cushion..

[Triple7]

Go down the scrappy and find a wrecked XKR and fish out the seats. If you can find one with the Recaro's so much the better.

[notax]

Thanks - but seems a bit extreme, the passenger one is fine driver's just has scuff marks. Seats on mine are electric/memory and heated - are they all like this? If not would no doubt make finding a new pair a head ache...

Does your post mean you've tried re connollising and it hasn't worked? Or that it would be cheaper to get different seats?

Edited by notax on Monday 24th November 17:34

[Triple7]

Leather seats will show the wear after a while. If you go to Jaguar it will cost a fortune to get them done properly. In the end you get what you pay for. Getting Recaros from wrecked car (as NormD has done) would be worth the effort IMHO, but getting th electrics to rework could be an issue.

I have no experience myself, never had a car old enough. But I am working for those who own my cars later in their life, I condition the leather every 6 months and in general cherish my wheels.

G

[NormanD]

Triple7 said:

Getting Recaros from wrecked car (as NormD has done) would be worth the effort IMHO, but getting th electrics to rework could be an issue.

True, drivers seat was getting in a bad state, had done close to 150,000 miles though. Wanted Recaro's, but as they say, like hens teeth. Purchased an Insurance write off, took the seats out of that into my car. As T7 said electrics need to be reworks but my man Tom can do that.

Also transfered onto my car were the Brembo's, HID headlamps and at the momont the 4.2Lt engine. All other usable parts I have sold on to Club Members to help keep there cars on the road and help out with the purchase costs.

I still have some odd parts available if anyone out there needs some bits.

[CHJ]

Dorset Jaguar Centre redo them for £75 a seat I think, so there might be an independent near you that does the same? Not had it done myself but the demo seat they have on show in reception area, which is half done, looks pretty impressive.

Chris

[notax]

Thanks - I've been recommended to someone local - waiting for a price. I'll let you know...