Sunday, 29 July 2012
E21 316: Recaro seats and re-trim!
These weren't planned like, they just fell into my lap yesterday. A workmate has been after an old mini-moto quad-bike I have for his son's birthday present. Only thing is he's skint, but I ain't used the bike since last summer so agreed to swap it for these awesome Recaro bucket-seats. They're a little bit more modern than the E21 is, but similar to the Recaros in the 323i so they wouldn't look too out of place and they're in great nick. These are from an Escort RS Turbo though, so the centres are trimmed in naff Ford patterned velour and need something a bit more in keeping with the beige 316 interior. I bought the most tan looking alcantara type material I could find today and it's still turned out looking a bit orangey and bright. It was Sunday afternoon I guess and the seats look and feel good, but I may have to hold out on the colour.
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Cool idea, is this stitched in or just tucket in?
ReplyDeleteJust tucked in I'm afraid. The fake alcantara is brilliant, but the colour just too apricot and just wasn't beige or cream enough. I should have gone for the light brown.
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