Has anyone refurbed the original 182 seats?

[Darren S]

Just curious. Or have most people just ditched them in favour of aftermarket options?

 

[Matt Cup]

I have no input on actual refurbs. But if I was to get it done I’d try and get a bit more bolster and a deeper seat base if they are able to customise them a bit and try to get them to lower the bases.

 

[hopgop1]

I’d imagine you’d be better off finding some better condition seats, they don’t seem to go for much money. Unless you want something custom done like above.

 

[KitsonRis]

I kept my original Ph1 seats with the long term goal of refurbing them. If this ever happens I have no idea! But it was cheaper and easier and quicker l to fit buckets to smarten the interior up

 

[Darren S]

Thanks all.

As most will have done - the bolster on the right side had pretty much crumbled away to nothing and I can feel the rigid plastic (?) section of the seat through it. Little surprise after 19 years worth of getting in and out of the car - but I actually do like the seats as it.

Of course, some lovely Recaros would be the preferred choice - but not at some of the prices they are going for!

I was just wondering if anyone had actually had the OEM bolsters restuffed or repaired at all?

 

[Matt Cup]

If that’s the route you want to go down. You could give these guys a call.

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[Mr Underhill]

I've collected a few rear seats which look like they've never been sat on. I've spoken to a local upholsterer and he said there's enough material to rebuild the front seats should I need to. Mine are nice in the RB but good to know should they start looking tired.