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Discussion in '348/355' started by Enzojr, Jun 1, 2014.

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  1. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    #1 Enzojr, Jun 1, 2014
    My bolsters are worn on both seats. Curious as to cost of recovering the seats verses buying an aftermarket like Sparco ?
    Being electric and tied to the convertible top ... Must move forward when opening must limit my options ?
    So remove seats and attempt to find a quality reasonable cost shop or .....
    Replace with a compatible after market, and keep or sell the original ... ?
     
  2. johnk...

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    #2 johnk..., Jun 1, 2014
  3. WATSON

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    #3 WATSON, Jun 1, 2014
    I recently bought a convertible boot from this company. It is perfect in every way. The leather is quite nice and fits very well.

    Can not speak to the seat covers listed, but would absolutely give it a try if I needed them.
     
  4. ktr6

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    #4 ktr6, Jun 1, 2014
    You could send them to Bradan for a recover, they can also do the daytona style conversion.
     
  5. Enzojr

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    #5 Enzojr, Jun 1, 2014
    Cost for Bradan ?
     
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    #6 BarrieM5, Jun 3, 2014
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  7. surfwolf

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    #7 surfwolf, Jun 3, 2014
    Bradan does very nice work on the Daytona conversions (see threads with detailed pics from beginning to end). I am hoping for a FChat group buy again this year. I think the normal cost for the Daytona conversions is $5k, last year they offered $3k & the special sold out very quickly. I am ready to have Bradan do my seats (Daytona) for my 1995 348 Spider.
     
  8. Enzojr

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    #8 Enzojr, Jun 3, 2014
    WOW
    One word ... Awesome
     
  9. Gregory_N_Roberts

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    #9 Gregory_N_Roberts, Jun 4, 2014
    very nice job on the seats - I have been thinking about seat covers...any idea who the actual vendor/manufacturer is on the eBay listing? It looks like nice work but I do not deal with eBay
     
  10. F129b

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    #10 F129b, Jun 5, 2014
    We're 355s ever optioned with Daytonas from the factory?
    I've sure never seen one
     
  11. junglistluder

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    #11 junglistluder, Jun 6, 2014
    I like the daytona design except for the leg bolsters; that part should have remained smooth leather. Otherwise awesome!
     
  12. F129b

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    #12 F129b, Jun 6, 2014
    Agreed
     
  13. Gregory_N_Roberts

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    #13 Gregory_N_Roberts, Jun 6, 2014
    I don't believe that Daytona seats were ever an option
     
  14. vvassallo

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    #14 vvassallo, Jun 6, 2014
    There are probably a number of good shops to do a recover in your area. Get referrals from the Ferrari Club, especially from the 12-cylinder collector groups.
     
  15. -CD-

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    #15 -CD-, Jun 7, 2014
    +1

    Only the inserts with Daytona design would be perfect in my eyes.
     
  16. Enzojr

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    #16 Enzojr, Jun 11, 2014
    Anybody have any luck with a DIY liquid leather dye as a temporary fix in the tan color ? Any input would be nice, maybe a link or company name ? Hopefully something you can rub in with a cloth or apply with a small soft brush.
    Also anybody ever replace the electric seats in a spider with a Sparco type aftermarket seats ?
     

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