Seat controls GONE & Custom Interior **PICS**
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Seat controls GONE & Custom Interior **PICS**
The sadistic seat controls are finally gone from the seat bolsters….. 
This project started out with that as the only thing in mind,
& solve my sore leg problem.
Well, the project grew a little…..
Since the seats were already going to be apart to rebuild the bolster;
I decided to do a little additional upholstery work
And then since we were that far, ummmm might as well do the door panels as well .
After the interior was stripped out of the car…..
The first task was to figure where to relocate the controls.
I ended up mounting them on the center console for a few reasons…
1. they fit there
2. Easy access for wiring to the seats, under the carpet
3. location was similar to the original
PIC 1 The sadistic metal brackets removed from the bolsters..
PIC 2 One of the seat controls mounted on the console. (bottom view)
I had to fabricate an enclosure for the control, since the switch side was now exposed.
Arrow points to fabricated aluminum strip
PIC 3 This was the first test strip, to get the feel for the aluminum.
It’s 18ga & has paper backing.
The backing was great for doing layout & measuring.
PIC 4 Seat control finished on console.
I used black out vinyl tape to trim the aluminum.
This project started out with that as the only thing in mind,
& solve my sore leg problem.
Well, the project grew a little…..
Since the seats were already going to be apart to rebuild the bolster;
I decided to do a little additional upholstery work
And then since we were that far, ummmm might as well do the door panels as well .
After the interior was stripped out of the car…..
The first task was to figure where to relocate the controls.
I ended up mounting them on the center console for a few reasons…
1. they fit there
2. Easy access for wiring to the seats, under the carpet
3. location was similar to the original
PIC 1 The sadistic metal brackets removed from the bolsters..
PIC 2 One of the seat controls mounted on the console. (bottom view)
I had to fabricate an enclosure for the control, since the switch side was now exposed.
Arrow points to fabricated aluminum strip
PIC 3 This was the first test strip, to get the feel for the aluminum.
It’s 18ga & has paper backing.
The backing was great for doing layout & measuring.
PIC 4 Seat control finished on console.
I used black out vinyl tape to trim the aluminum.
Last edited by InTgr8r; Feb 12, 2009 at 03:10 PM.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
The upholstery
The upholstery shop….
Pete & Vito at Tack Auto and Marine Upholstery in Mississauga (GTA),
did a fabulous job with the seats. http://www.tackupholstery.com/
The first thing was picking out the pseudo suede (Alcantara) material.
We eventually found what I liked from a shop in Cali.
They did a custom perforation job on the material to match the OEM perf.
After that Pete set to work dismantling the seats & door panels……
PIC 5 Seat covers taken apart and the Alcantara cut & ready to assemble
PIC 6 The naaakid seats & a couple of covers sewn & ready
PIC 7, 8 & 9 Sitting in the showroom waiting for the ride home
Pete & Vito at Tack Auto and Marine Upholstery in Mississauga (GTA),
did a fabulous job with the seats. http://www.tackupholstery.com/
The first thing was picking out the pseudo suede (Alcantara) material.
We eventually found what I liked from a shop in Cali.
They did a custom perforation job on the material to match the OEM perf.
After that Pete set to work dismantling the seats & door panels……
PIC 5 Seat covers taken apart and the Alcantara cut & ready to assemble
PIC 6 The naaakid seats & a couple of covers sewn & ready
PIC 7, 8 & 9 Sitting in the showroom waiting for the ride home
Last edited by InTgr8r; Feb 12, 2009 at 03:23 PM.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Re-assembled & ready to roll
Re-assembled & ready to roll….
Here’s the finished work…. I couldn’t be happier
Totally transforms the look of the car.
Here’s the finished work…. I couldn’t be happier
Totally transforms the look of the car.
Last edited by InTgr8r; Feb 12, 2009 at 03:25 PM.
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I'm glad the controls have never bothered me.
Stunning. I am speechless. The idea, the look, the finish, the OE perforations, the colour coordination with the rest of the car, the design and fabrication of the relocated controls. Wow.
Can't wait to see it.
Deane
Can't wait to see it.
Deane
