GDB Seat cover Hunt.

[Darragh72]

Hi All, I am new here, I have to GDB STI's - one blue and one white. I am a bit of a perfectionist and want to know are the original set covers available anywhere to buy? Cant seem to find anyone willing to commit to doing a perfect refurb using non OEM fabric. They can get close but the devil is in the details......
Thanks,
Darragh

 

[scoobycolm]

Welcome along

It would be crazy money to buy them

https://jp-carparts.com/subaru/partlist.php?maker=subaru&car_baseid=F14003&type=G11&cartype=005&fig_id=640

part numbers are there (Bug STi seat versions,check part numbers vs Youre cars model code)

but for example about 600 euro just for the back of one (also add duty and vat your closer to 850-900)

Subaru 64140FE200OE COVER-FRONT CUSHION,RIGHT

Subaru 64140FE200OE COVER-FRONT CUSHION,RIGHT. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.

www.amayama.com

You would be better of trying to buy a mint used set

 

[dontommy]

Unrelated but would this not be something that could be added to the isdc merchandise, a car seat covers with the club logo

 

[scoobycolm]

Unrelated but would this not be something that could be added to the isdc merchandise, a car seat covers with the club logo

I think it was done last Year or the year before as a work seat cover

 

[Darragh72]

Thanks for the information its really just the bases that get "bally" so might be worth the investment.
On a separate query the lights on the front of my blue car are awful - is there any recommended upgrades to either the bulbs or a set of replacement headlights?

 

[hassen27]

Thanks for the information its really just the bases that get "bally" so might be worth the investment.
On a separate query the lights on the front of my blue car are awful - is there any recommended upgrades to either the bulbs or a set of replacement headlights?

If you want to upgrade it to Xenons, have a look at my build thread as I did that a few years ago. It's nct compliant too.

 

[Darragh72]

Thanks @hassen27 - I will get in touch with them after Christmas.

 

[Ciaran WRX]

Thanks for the information its really just the bases that get "bally" so might be worth the investment.
On a separate query the lights on the front of my blue car are awful - is there any recommended upgrades to either the bulbs or a set of replacement headlights?

Not sure what bulbs your using but I run Osram nightbreaker lazer bulbs very happy with em

 

[scoobysub]

If your car is an Irish Uk car the it’s just standard bulbs so Jdm cars hid lights which have a way better light out of them

Regarding the material for the seats I’d say try and get the trimmer to match as near as he can as it won’t be easy finding original material

 

[HawkAl]

You can get a lint remover or else a razor for helping with the “bally” effect on the alcantara.

JML Bobble Off

BOBBLE OFF : Don't bin your favourite cardi yet! Give tired, worn jumpers and scarves a new lease of life with this handy hand-held lint remover.Bobble Off's protected blades rotate to clean away unsightly lints, bobbles and fuzzies with ease. Just glide

www.woodies.ie

 

[Eoinmack]

You can get a lint remover or else a razor for helping with the “bally” effect on the alcantara.

JML Bobble Off

BOBBLE OFF : Don't bin your favourite cardi yet! Give tired, worn jumpers and scarves a new lease of life with this handy hand-held lint remover.Bobble Off's protected blades rotate to clean away unsightly lints, bobbles and fuzzies with ease. Just glide

www.woodies.ie

I've used one of those, pretty good actually. Wasn't mine, but I'm ordering now lol

 

[Markokavo]

Just seen this on instagram.

 

[ben1973]

Welcome along Darragh.
I spent a lot of time researching the alcantera...
The material is available in the States.
There are two companies that do it. It's not cheap, but it's exactly the same.two options are available - perforated and non- perforated.
Google it. If you can't find it , let me know and I'll root out the info for you.
I've had a seat repair done in Nolan's in Dublin and have to say they done a brilliant job. Cheap enough too. There's a problem with doing Sti seats though as fabric is glued to foam ( not held with bars and hog rings)and can be a ba*tard to remove and keep foam intact.
Ben

 

[ben1973]

Found these in my photo's.
Gulffabrics is one company
Zealous interiors is another.
I think it's was coming in at 230 US dollars for a square meter. And then Vat and import duty.
So not cheap.