Richard Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Hi all. New owner of a 1500 spitfire 1981. Looking to refurbish the seats and wondered what is the most cost effective approach? Looking to replace foams and covers currently it has bounds tooth and vinyl beige. Any answers appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Hounds tooth, sorry typo on first post as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, Richard said: Hounds tooth, sorry typo on first post as well! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114787529756?hash=item1ab9deb41c:g:TT8AAOSwcYdfj-UK They are original seat covers, Fitchitts are clearing a lot of trim, they are the best you will find. As to foams, Park Lane classics have a good reputation. Or Newton Commercial. Seat refurbs are not a cheap thing to do if you want a good result. But the seats are comfy when done... money well spent in my book (and there is an edit option, click the 3 dots in the top RH corner of your post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewCrews Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Its very worthwhile doing. My Spitfire felt as I was sitting on the floor and peering over the bonnet. It transformed the ride and improved visibility. Other owners who have tried it say how comfortable the car is. Mine came from Newtons. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Definitely worth doing. I had my Spitfire ones done professionally but I'm currently working through fitting the Park Lane kit to my GT6 (after welding up the broken frame on the driver's seat) and it's not overly hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I don't think there really is a "cost effective" way to do it. I re-foamed mine using Owen from Park Lane Classics' products - they are excellent, but not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Thanks all for your replies I'm sure as I get further into the spitfire ownership I will be requesting the experience of the triumph sages on here. Think it sounds like fitchitts and parklane\newtons then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I fitted park lane foams to my GT6 seats with Newton Commercials covers, marvellous, used cable ties not hog rings as suggested by Owen at Park Lane. All fine. Only problem is that the foams are so good, I seem to sit slightly too high, resulting in a feeling that I am 'on' the car , not 'in' the car. Money well spent and far better for these small sports cars than Mazda MX5 seats. I have MX5 seats in my TR6, they suit the car better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Belive there were some memory foam sets on Facebook from a guy in Europe that makes them. £99 fir each seat. I'll do my best to try and find the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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