Hi, I am 3 wks old

Richy · Post by **Richy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:32 pm

Hello everyone

This is Richy from Sydney. Just bought my FTO 3 wks ago...just had a service done at UAS..needs to replace some small parts....

look forward to changing bits and pieces for the interior.....next thing on list is to put new driver seat....

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:39 pm

Welcome on board

What sort of FTO you got? Good choice about UAS

John is not cheap though so make sure he tells you the prices before he carries out the work.

Whats wrong with the drivers seat?

Cheers
Tanya

Richy · Post by **Richy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:06 pm

Hi Tanya

I have a grey 95 GPX... apparently the seat foam is wearing out...when i corners, sometimes i can feel the metal...so....
however, its so hard to find a shop that displays these seats....
yeah...john quoted me almost $500 for two front absorbers and two sets of swaybar links....i m trying to see if this could be covered by warranty..

cheers

Richy

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:13 pm

Richy wrote:apparently the seat foam is wearing out...when i corners, sometimes i can feel the metal...so....
however, its so hard to find a shop that displays these seats....

Usual problem, happens to all bucket type seated cars over 7-8 years old.
No need to refoam it though, you can easily repair it at home, while installing your new seat covers,

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... pic&t=9370
It all comes part of the DIY installation guide.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:14 pm

Welcome to the club!

Wait for dstocks to come online and ask him for the seats. He has 2-3 wrecks with all the parts for sale.

To save some money, ask him for the stock shocks if they are still in good nick.

Richy · Post by **Richy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:07 pm

hi mxysxy

the seat cover looks awesome.....just wondered how i could pad up the worn foam...and if possible insert a little more for lumber support....and it will be great. (rather than spending some $1.5k or more for ONE recaro seat)...

Cheers

Post by **dstocks** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:53 pm

Yep,

ive got 2 pristine seats I could be convinced to let go of. Have stock shocks in good condition as well as well as most of the other parts on the car. Just dont ask for guards, lights, front bumper or bonnet. They didnt survive the bingle. If you are interested, PM me. BTW im in Canberra, so it is a little drive.......