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SVOboy
04-09-2006, 04:41 PM
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I don't mind if it's half assed. I'm thinking black gaffer's tape right now.
Diemaster
04-09-2006, 11:43 PM
LOL i love the custom speaker mounts :P Zipties rule! :D

looks like some foam is gone. gona have to fill in the hole and then get it re-upolstered. thats the properway to do it. me..... well seeing as i'm saving for a D16Z6 i'd just put a seat cover over it or... cheaper yet a beach towle :P
SVOboy
04-09-2006, 11:47 PM
Haha, I just took my seat covers off is why there's an issue. I hate that ****. I figure I'll hit it with black gaffers tape. Worth that will happen is the seat cover goes back on and all else is equal.

How much would a shop charge to do it?
Matt Timion
04-10-2006, 12:43 AM
Haha, I just took my seat covers off is why there's an issue. I hate that ****. I figure I'll hit it with black gaffers tape. Worth that will happen is the seat cover goes back on and all else is equal.

How much would a shop charge to do it?

A shop will cost a lot more than a new seat from the junkyard.
Compaq888
04-10-2006, 12:46 AM
^^^
exactly
philmcneal
04-10-2006, 12:51 AM
if that was my seats, i get matching color tape.
rh77
04-10-2006, 01:14 AM
I remember that my Step-Dad ripped his beloved BarcoLounger leather recliner during a move. This was the late 80's, but they made this stuff that's basically a piece of leather of vinyl (that comes in various colors that's not even close to your particular application). Anyways, it comes with a super-glue-like adhesive to schtick to the tear and it hardens and seals the deal. It keeps the rip from spreading and you've repaired it yourself. Win-Win sitcheation.

Well, since that was the late 80's, maybe the technology has improved. I'd end up going to a hobby supply store -- I know... pass all of the fake flowers and scrapbook crap and head for the furniture repair section. That's my idea...

RH77
Sludgy
04-10-2006, 08:17 AM
Ripped seats...... ah yes, thanks for the memories.

I have a wonderful hunting dog, a hyper German Shorthaired Pointer. He chewed the seats in my brand new Toyota Matrix. I took it to the dealer, who informed me that a new seat would cost like $2000! I bought a $150 slip cover instead.

I still have the dog. When he eats the wrong food, he gives me free gas!
DaX
04-10-2006, 04:03 PM
I bought a set of seats for my 88 Civic from some guy on H-T for $25. They didn't fit at all, but I did strip the upholstery off (PITA) and reupholster my frames. The finished product is actually very nice.
molecule
04-10-2006, 04:14 PM
put a cool patch over it

http://www.videogamecritic.net/images/cool/patch_granprix.jpg
DaX
04-10-2006, 04:17 PM
put a cool patch over it

http://www.videogamecritic.net/images/cool/patch_granprix.jpg

Best idea EVAR!
Ryland
04-14-2006, 09:09 AM
sewing a regular cloth patch over it should work as well, pick something of a simaler color, an easy way to do that is to go to a thrift store and find a shirt that is a simaler color.
I'm not sure why, but at least on older hondas, they skimped on seat fabric, they alwas wear out in that area.
SVOboy
04-14-2006, 11:00 AM
Those damn seatbelts! Haha, I love to wear mine but I always feel like I'm hurting the seat, :p