Restoring Recaro SR3 Bucket seat?

[dorikin]

Hi everyone,

I want to restore my Recaro SR3 bucket seat (OEM from a Toyota I believe.... same shape as DC2R). Specifically I need to replace the right hand side bolster foam as it has disentegrated which is a pretty common problem from what I've seen.

Does anyone know where I can source this spare part from in Australia? I've seen some guides online about how to replace the bolster so that shouldn't be an issue.

Cheers

(I'm sure there are a few people on here also wanting to replace their bolster foams, maybe a group buy can be organised)

[yellows2k]

Best price to get is from capital seating in the uk. Works out to be around $75-80 delivered for the bolster foam.
Takes a good hour to do the job but I've done it now and i think I can polish it off quicker
the oz places want close to $100 for the foam, google capital seating and email

[[daan]]

yep i got mine from capital seating in the UK- when you purchase via ebay, just put in the description which side you need, and they will ship it to you.

worthwhile mod, so much more supportive and also prolongs the life of the suede/alcantara

[yellows2k]

i cant recall, but if u go to their website, there is a price difference between ebay and their site

[MikeyG]

the website is abit more expensive

[dorikin]

cool yeh I've heard about Capital Seating.. was just hoping there was someone in Australia with better pricing. I'll probably pick it up through ebay!

[yellows2k]

With the oz dollar so strong right now it's hard for local guys to compete, I know u need to support the local economy but sometimes u gotta support urself first

[travisg]

i'm a trimmer in sydney and i repair them all the time,depending on how bad the damage a repair will cost on average $150,if your interested[or anyone else for that matter]i'd be happy to help or see your local motor trimmer,they should be able to help.saves you doing anything...

[yellows2k]

do u mean u repair the foam bolster, or the fabric as well for $150?
i was nervous at first, cos im not a big DIY guy, but i did well fixing my recaro bolster, took me 1.5hrs, but i was fumbling around using internet instructions, but i got away for less than half the price

[travisg]

usually if the foams had it the fabrics pretty bad too so $150 is to repair foam and replace fabric on the bolster as well,a foam repair only would work about half that....sounds like u gave it a go and it went ok so good on u...maybe i should give u a job

[yellows2k]

well, $150 incl fabric sounds pretty good then, definitely worth picking up a worn recaro seat for cheap and getting it patched up from u. the hard part would be getting reasonably similar fabric, but im sure u guys stock the recaro spare parts.
pm ur business details, i might need some work done in the future

[DD2]

I've found a useful guide for anyone else wanting to attempt a DIY

DIY Guide (http://alexbentley.co.uk/car/recaro/recaro-intro.php)

You can also pickup the foam & replacement fabric from:

Capital Seating UK (http://www.capitalseating.co.uk/productlist.asp?type=s&view=range&rid=61&mid=2)


I'm not game enough to do it myself, so i might need your help travisg :)

[m3ntAL_l2]

might be a nub question but i have never owned recaros before.

are the fabrics on SR3s in one piece, or comes in parts when needed replacement. i.e bolster in one piece, back in one piece and the seating in one piece

[yellows2k]

Separate pieces, like a suit, so u can replace worn sections
I was wary as well but if ur not a retard and have tools then u can do it
just set aside time, read the diy guide and it should be straightforward, good luck

[ATSE]

These guys did my bolster:

http://www.idealseat.com.au/html/contact.html

It costed me $88, incl labour + the right bolster, which I thought was very resonably priced. My fabric is in excellent condition, so it turned out a treat. Once you notice a bit of sagging, its a good idea to change it, as the fabric will just keep on rubbing and eventually creating a hole, and Alacantra (sp?) is not a cheap material.

[travisg]

no probs,any questions if u attempt a diy i'll b glad to help

[travisg]

give me a yell when your ready.....any guys out there attempting a diy or any questions relating to interiors (big n small)let me know.my experience may save you a bit of time and headaches.

[dorikin]

Hi travisg, do you sell the replacement bolster foam?

[yellows2k]

I got a left side avail, brand new, sydney location

[travisg]

no sorry,i just repair,capital seating is prob your best option

[m3ntAL_l2]

just got quoted from Idealseat to replace my ripped recaros


full replacement covers priced at $800 per seat in RECARO fabric or $1200 per seat for alcantara.

[yellows2k]

wow, better off sourcing good nick second hand ones imo

[dorikin]

Yeh I got quoted $88 for the bolster foam from IdealSeat. Best option is to get it from Capital Seating (approx. AU $60 delivered on Ebay).

Someone should get in touch with a foam manufacturer and get these made in bulk!