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Post by cbrown on Feb 3, 2011 21:25:41 GMT 1
Nice one mate, bet ur chuffed  Yep really pleased thanks. |
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Post by Custard on Feb 4, 2011 10:13:05 GMT 1
How much the session cost you  |
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Post by cbrown on Feb 4, 2011 13:35:27 GMT 1
It was 95 quid for the session and he charged me 25 for the carb jet and fitting it.
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Post by ljonez on Feb 4, 2011 16:37:42 GMT 1
possibly but they tent to lean out when they break  to fix them costs 1p |
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Post by cbrown on Feb 8, 2011 19:11:40 GMT 1
Right its time to tackle the interior. Unfortunatly this wont be done by the the swansea show on the 27th of this month but i may as well start getting ideas. Im really open to suggestions on this one as my imagination is rubbish. At the moment its a completely original mini city interior (except for the stupid blue pedals from the previous owner).    Any ideas? |
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Post by Huntyfm on Feb 8, 2011 19:15:11 GMT 1
Depends if your after a more modern or retro look really?
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Post by cbrown on Feb 8, 2011 19:24:44 GMT 1
im not really sure. Modern i think. I dont want anything over the top. Maybe something like the mini 35 interior but a bit nicer. Ayone got ideas on how much it would cost to re upolster the seats in black leather?
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Post by dai9fxey on Feb 8, 2011 19:59:15 GMT 1
Jackdoor did his Cooper seats in leather.
he might remember how much the re-trim cost, but sit down whilst you're reading his answer.
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Post by Huntyfm on Feb 8, 2011 20:35:43 GMT 1
You'd most definitely be better off re-trimming in vinyl, its a fraction of the price, and looks roughly the same..
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Post by dai9fxey on Feb 8, 2011 20:46:47 GMT 1
Have a look on Newton Commercials site.
Might give you an idea of designs and cost.
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Post by jackdaw on Feb 8, 2011 21:12:39 GMT 1
Jackdoor did his Cooper seats in leather. "Jackdoor"  ;D ;D ;D Was a long time ago now but the front 2 Cobra recliners cost £200 to recover and the rear standard seat, including 2 headrests cost £150 to recover Bound to be more expensive now but to find out, get a quote from Jack Smith in Swansea. If you do go down that "Black" route you will also need to change or cover the door cards and rear pocket cards to complete the look. Then there is the top and bottom dash rails, the carpet, the seat belts, the steering wheel.... etc etc....... Have you thought about recovering the seats in Grey Leather |
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Post by coedy on Feb 8, 2011 21:53:08 GMT 1
Whatever you do don't go with Ashley James (think that's their name) they also trade as m.a.d autotrim(also on eBay so be careful) they are complete idiots.
Took months for the seats to arrive, they had headrests despite saying I wanted my existing seats covered because I knew the padding was good (my seats didn't have the headrest style frames). The door cards don't match, the back of one of the seats was scuffed and when we phoned to complain it took weeks to get through and they offer us £50...which we are yet to see....over a year on...
My interior coat 300 in vinyl. Most places were quoting 500 for vinyl or 900 for leather.
Always go for the middle quote! Pay peanuts get retarded monkeys.
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Post by Huntyfm on Feb 8, 2011 21:59:08 GMT 1
Pay peanuts get retarded monkeys. Thats one for the quotes.. |
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Post by cbrown on Feb 9, 2011 0:35:37 GMT 1
I had no idea it wad so expensive. More research is definitely required.
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Post by coedy on Feb 9, 2011 0:40:35 GMT 1
Yep. If there is one thing I could have done differently on my car it would have been to avoid the seat cowboys. You can get tailor made seat covers made via a TMF member (cant remember who sorry) but then there is no option for fancy stitching etc its just a plain cover. and you will have to fit the cover yourself by taking off your old one... But if you hash it up it will look a mess, thats why I went for the 'pay and forget' option  Phone around though! now its the recession and all this you may be able to talk down a few of the quotes you get.  |
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Post by cbrown on Feb 9, 2011 0:43:16 GMT 1
Ok thanks for the advice coed and everyone else. Very appreciated. Il update when I get more info |
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Post by Huntyfm on Feb 9, 2011 1:11:57 GMT 1
You of course could also fit some Cobra Classics or other aftermarket seats.. less headache
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Post by coedy on Feb 9, 2011 3:36:56 GMT 1
Yep that's the second best idea... Cheaper to get a set of vinyl buckets and a vinyl rear seat cover than a retrim usually.. which sounds a bit backwards lol ;D
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Post by jackdaw on Feb 9, 2011 7:58:41 GMT 1
Just wondering coedy, did you get a quote off Jack Smith in Swansea when you had yours recovered? I've used him a few times over the years for various cars and he always seems reasonable to me |
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Post by coedy on Feb 9, 2011 14:37:16 GMT 1
Just wondering coedy, did you get a quote off Jack Smith in Swansea when you had yours recovered? I've used him a few times over the years for various cars and he always seems reasonable to me Yep, he was reasonable, bang On the prices of others. think it was 500vinyl and 800leather? But that was over a year ago.. |
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