DT36 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Someone here locally bought some from Aldridge once but it didn't quite match the original stuff so I suspect there were subtle variations in the pattern of the material used through the years. Given they don't offer rear covers they would have to offer the material separately so people can get their rear seats to match the covers they sell. They also do a rear seat cover set to match, but between the front and rear would set me back around £600 ish, before even starting the work. Paid just over £100 yesterday with them for bolsters and have to say the guy on the phone was very patient and helpful when I told him my plan on converting Capri seats. I have 2 options on the headreasts, but I think I'm leaning towards the padded top. Trimmer says he can shape this to match a Scheel headreast. Got to drop my rear seats to him this week to get the pattern and width of stitching matched. I'm aiming for a similar look of the black seat in the pics below. Granted, it won't be exactly the same but he's confident on getting close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Last time I checked they didn't have rear seat covers so that's pretty goodif they do now. Although at a guess it wont be of benefit to me as I bet they arent for 4 door RS2000 rear seats lol. Those Capri headrests stick out a bit to much it makes them look funny or is the padding at the top of the original seat just thicker that it matches the thickness of the headrest so they don't appear to stick out as much? If they can match those in that last shot then it would work quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Last time I checked they didn't have rear seat covers so that's pretty goodif they do now. Although at a guess it wont be of benefit to me as I bet they arent for 4 door RS2000 rear seats lol. Those Capri headrests stick out a bit to much it makes them look funny or is the padding at the top of the original seat just thicker that it matches the thickness of the headrest so they don't appear to stick out as much? If they can match those in that last shot then it would work quite well. Yes, they are a bit thicker, but he says he'll re-shape them. If they don't look right, Aldridge do have them in stock as well. Actually, if I can catch them early enough Monday morning I might just get a pair before they dispatch my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Its a shame there were no contrast striping or fabric centre shades in the original seats. With black door trims and all black cloth the interior gets a bit dark and the details of the seats gets lost in a sea of black. Originality always wins out though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, dt36 said: Yes, they are a bit thicker, but he says he'll re-shape them. If they don't look right, Aldridge do have them in stock as well. Actually, if I can catch them early enough Monday morning I might just get a pair before they dispatch my order. Are the headrests off my cossy seats any good to you Dale? There is a pic in previous post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, colr6 said: Are the headrests off my cossy seats any good to you Dale? There is a pic in previous post Cheers Col, but they look the wrong shape. Rolltop headreasts are only £38 at Aldridge, so not really worth messing about with others. Did those Fishnet headrests fit your Cossie seats OK, or you still not tried them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Still not got round to it, can’t get in my garage yet to strip them. It’s on my list of jobs to do...lol will do a step by step on strip and build hopefully, may help someone else to do the same if it works 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Bolsters and headreasts arrived from Aldridge today. Look good and very good quality. Just got to pop them down the trimmers next Friday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Seats in progress and rear firewall and floor now sound proofed with Dodo mats under existing sound proof. Fingers crossed they come out as I'm hoping 🤞 What's peoples thoughts on getting the rear shelf recovered in the same vinyl as the seat backs to cover up the old speaker holes? This could be spray glued and trimmed. Alternatively, GS Escorts do a complete new rear shelf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 think I’d buy that shelf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looking good there Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Bit of an update. Just collected my old seats from the Trimmers and he's done a nice job of them in fairness to him. Very helpful family run business. He now wants my rear shelf and gearstick gator, so he can cover the shelf the same as the seat backs and do the gator the same as the Alcantara centres. FOR FREE 😁. Couldn't get a roll of Betacloth from Aldridge, so opted for the Alcantara instead. Although it's not original, I think it works really well with the seat and is possibly nicer. Side bolsters aren't as deep as Scheel seats, but considering these were Capri Lasers to start off, they've come out not too bad. I now have two choices of headreasts to fit as I have a pair of each. However, I'm strongly leaning towards the rolltop. Might not be everyone's cup of tea and will certainly upset the purists, but they can go forth and multiply... 😀 Compared to the pics when they were grey, a few posts above, I think you'll agree that they're now a tad nicer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Looks nice. Im guessing by those images that your doing a side by side comparison of the headrests? Which one are you going to go with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Looks nice. Im guessing by those images that your doing a side by side comparison of the headrests? Which one are you going to go with? Yes, was seeing which I prefer. I think rolltop is catching my eye more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, dt36 said: Yes, was seeing which I prefer. I think rolltop is catching my eye more. Oh cool. Im glad I don't have to decide, I couldn't make up my mind which I preferred actually they both look good equally! But Rolltops are probably right in that fishnets seem to age and weather more in time than Rolltops. Better still just keep them both and change them with your mood or occasion! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 They look nice-deffo rolltops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Fishnets for me....just to mix it up a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I’m with Scott fishnets for me, something about them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 What if I just drive about with one of each? 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I like fishnets with a nice pair of legs in them, ....oooops just read the previous posts 🤭 thought this was going to get interesting 😍 but no bloody cars again..lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 8 hours ago, colr6 said: I like fishnets with a nice pair of legs in them, ....oooops just read the previous posts 🤭 thought this was going to get interesting 😍 but no bloody cars again..lol Best to stick to cars, I have never been able to look at you the same way since your Rocky Horror themed party last year. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Haha, now I've almost fitted the seats I'm thinking Fishnets 😂. Happy with the look of the overall seat though when fitted and it's definitely more comfortable than the buckets, which were very low compared to these. One more seat to fit now and then have a look on eBay for a tilt Adjuster wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Love the rear seat, choice of centre fabric looks classy. My personal choice would have to have the vinyl across the top just below the headrest as normal. Did the trimmer not ask if you wanted the Recaro emblem putting back in? Mine was £25 for the two fronts. Must admit they do look more of a comfy seat now though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 hours ago, colr6 said: Love the rear seat, choice of centre fabric looks classy. My personal choice would have to have the vinyl across the top just below the headrest as normal. Did the trimmer not ask if you wanted the Recaro emblem putting back in? Mine was £25 for the two fronts. Must admit they do look more of a comfy seat now though. All done now. Trimmer didn't ask about a logo, but I think I would have left them plain. Currently going with the round headreasts at the moment, as I have to still change the net in my other Fishnet. Net is all stitched ready, just got to open up the base to fit it. Car looks much cleaner and tidy now with these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Do you have the RS seat brackets or have you adapted the std seat runners / mounts to fit? I have same seats as you and initially fitted them without but found a pair of adaptors on Ebay - totally transformed the seat position - base is higher and more tilted, feels more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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