BMW Performance Seats

PJI · 05-08-2012, 11:14 AM

I'm about to bite the bullet and order the above but can't find anyone to re -upholster them to the correct coloured stitching. Some companies have even said that it is virtually impossible to do it!

Does anyone know of a company that will do this in the UK and preferably in the Midlands area.

Many thanks

Paul

Aussie_in_London · 05-08-2012, 11:39 AM

http://www.classiccarservices.co.uk/contact.html

Give Steve a bell, I have known him for a while now and he has done some work for me before from recovering a steering wheel in alcantara to some work on a set of my pole positions etc.

Andrew@DTUK · 05-08-2012, 12:21 PM

I couldn't agree more, Steve work is second to none..

PJI · 05-08-2012, 02:50 PM

Many thanks. I will call him tomorrow.

Pete H · 05-08-2012, 04:09 PM

Steve's doing mine at the moment....total coincidence so glad he's got some recommendations

Its taking a while to get a thread thats a proper match, but he has basically picked the covers apart and will resew them, droping the needle into every existing hole !!

Hopefully they should be done for the weekend, I will post some pics when they are back.

Pete

PJI · 05-08-2012, 04:23 PM

That's good to hear.

Should make my conversation tomorrow a lot easier!

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Originally Posted by Pete H

Steve's doing mine at the moment....total coincidence so glad he's got some recommendations

Its taking a while to get a thread thats a proper match, but he has basically picked the covers apart and will resew them, droping the needle into every existing hole !!

Hopefully they should be done for the weekend, I will post some pics when they are back.

Pete

DeeboSTI · 05-08-2012, 04:49 PM

This is a thread I've been waiting for as having being waiting to order the seats for a while now but wasn't happy with the different coloured stitching.

Defo post pics once your chairs are all finished.

Powerbeast · 05-08-2012, 06:48 PM

Can anyone recommend someone is Southern California?

///M1 · 05-08-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Can anyone recommend someone is Southern California?

F-, let me know how you make out in case you don't find someone local and will consider shipping. I have a great upholsterer but sadly for you he is on the East Coast, but his work is like non other. He will be reupholstering my Euro RS4 Recaros (essentially same seats like the BMW Perf ones you have sans airbag [which in turn are a variation of the Sportster CS Recaro], and they are a tad wider in the shoulder area).

BTW, had asked you if you had any wiring issues for your seats? Recall a fellow UK member stating that if you have the Premium Package and heated seats there are new wires that need to be run from under the dash, wonder what your experience has been? TIA

Jezzer · 05-09-2012, 04:14 AM

Will he be restitching the BMW Performance logo as well?

Aussie_in_London · 05-09-2012, 04:34 AM

CCS are great with their embroidery.

If it was me I would have Steve replace the top alcantara section and have the new matching alcantara embroided with the M logo in a black stitch or could be done in the M colours, orange or whatever you like, recaro even in orange stitch for something a bit different.

Pete H · 05-09-2012, 02:48 PM

Well I was planning to leave the BMW Performance logo as is, but you've got me thinking now. Assuming Steve can match the alcantara on the top section of the seat, I think the M logo embroidered in black thread would look kind of cool. Sort of replicate the embosed M logo on the std seats.
Will give him a call tomorrow..

DeeboSTI · 05-14-2012, 04:33 AM

Did you manage to collect the seats?

Pete H · 05-14-2012, 02:21 PM

Going to be next Saturday. Getting hold of the right thread has taken an age, but Steve has it now so all systems go.
Decided to leave the BMW Performance logo as it is after all, as Steve couldn't get a sample of Alcantara that was a good enough match with the rest of the seat facing. I will post some pics at the weekend of the finished seats.
It will be another week until my dealer can fit them though.

hajohehe · 05-14-2012, 10:47 PM

cant you dye the stitching on your own? get a orange permanent marker start coloring them lol

DeeboSTI · 05-15-2012, 05:00 AM

My seats arrive Thursday so just awaiting your pics & then I can get my seats booked in.

Pete H · 05-19-2012, 04:04 AM

Couple of quick pictures. I'm really pleased with the results, Steve's done a great job. Now with the dealer awaiting fitting...

swift_switch · 05-19-2012, 04:16 AM

That looks awesome!!!!! enjoy!

ripper0306 · 05-19-2012, 04:23 AM

How much is the total cost ?

Seats + Re-Stitching ?

jan9 · 05-19-2012, 04:51 AM

Looks like an excellent job!

DeeboSTI · 05-19-2012, 07:17 AM

They look perfect mate, thanks for taking the time to post pics.

Going to get mine booked in

Aussie_in_London · 05-19-2012, 01:19 PM

Steve is the man, he has done a few seats for me now even my pole positions in my opc he did a bit of custom work on, can only highly recommend, looking a real nice finish there, look forward to seeing the fitted pics.

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PJI New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	BMW Performance Seats I'm about to bite the bullet and order the above but can't find anyone to re -upholster them to the correct coloured stitching. Some companies have even said that it is virtually impossible to do it! Does anyone know of a company that will do this in the UK and preferably in the Midlands area. Many thanks Paul
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05-08-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 1M, i3 & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	http://www.classiccarservices.co.uk/contact.html Give Steve a bell, I have known him for a while now and he has done some work for me before from recovering a steering wheel in alcantara to some work on a set of my pole positions etc.
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Andrew@DTUK Banned 72 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2011 Valencia Orange 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: County Durham UK iTrader: (1)	I couldn't agree more, Steve work is second to none..
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PJI New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Many thanks. I will call him tomorrow.
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05-08-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
Pete H Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Steve's doing mine at the moment....total coincidence so glad he's got some recommendations Its taking a while to get a thread thats a proper match, but he has basically picked the covers apart and will resew them, droping the needle into every existing hole !! Hopefully they should be done for the weekend, I will post some pics when they are back. Pete
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DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This is a thread I've been waiting for as having being waiting to order the seats for a while now but wasn't happy with the different coloured stitching. Defo post pics once your chairs are all finished.
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05-09-2012, 04:34 AM	#11
Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 1M, i3 & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	CCS are great with their embroidery. If it was me I would have Steve replace the top alcantara section and have the new matching alcantara embroided with the M logo in a black stitch or could be done in the M colours, orange or whatever you like, recaro even in orange stitch for something a bit different.
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05-09-2012, 02:48 PM	#12
Pete H Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Well I was planning to leave the BMW Performance logo as is, but you've got me thinking now. Assuming Steve can match the alcantara on the top section of the seat, I think the M logo embroidered in black thread would look kind of cool. Sort of replicate the embosed M logo on the std seats. Will give him a call tomorrow..
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DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Did you manage to collect the seats?
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05-14-2012, 02:21 PM	#14
Pete H Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Going to be next Saturday. Getting hold of the right thread has taken an age, but Steve has it now so all systems go. Decided to leave the BMW Performance logo as it is after all, as Steve couldn't get a sample of Alcantara that was a good enough match with the rest of the seat facing. I will post some pics at the weekend of the finished seats. It will be another week until my dealer can fit them though.
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hajohehe Private 4 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	cant you dye the stitching on your own? get a orange permanent marker start coloring them lol
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05-15-2012, 05:00 AM	#16
DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My seats arrive Thursday so just awaiting your pics & then I can get my seats booked in.
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05-19-2012, 04:04 AM	#17
Pete H Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Couple of quick pictures. I'm really pleased with the results, Steve's done a great job. Now with the dealer awaiting fitting... Attached Images
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swift_switch Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 1M, 993TT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	That looks awesome!!!!! enjoy!
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ripper0306 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 235 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Black & White Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: French Riviera (South of France) iTrader: (1)	How much is the total cost ? Seats + Re-Stitching ?
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jan9 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 244 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Looks like an excellent job!
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05-19-2012, 07:17 AM	#21
DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They look perfect mate, thanks for taking the time to post pics. Going to get mine booked in
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05-19-2012, 01:19 PM	#22
Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 1M, i3 & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Steve is the man, he has done a few seats for me now even my pole positions in my opc he did a bit of custom work on, can only highly recommend, looking a real nice finish there, look forward to seeing the fitted pics.
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