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Title: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: kiwiokie on Saturday,November 28, 2015, 07:26:38 AM

I need to get my TC seats recovered.  I have looked at the covers for sale on eBay offered by Buckingham Classic but wondered if there are any other options out there?  Thanks, John

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: Grumblebuns on Saturday,November 28, 2015, 07:54:54 AM

Steve Veris on the Yahoo Europa mail list is making up replacement seat covers and foam padding for the S2 seats. He plans on making TC seats if there is enough of a demand. Contact Steve directly.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lotuseuropa/conversations/messages/135900

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,November 28, 2015, 11:59:24 AM

Banks has them as well.

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: 3929R on Saturday,November 28, 2015, 04:16:00 PM

I realize I could call Richard to ask questions.... but has anyone seen a Banks seat upholstery set for a TCS? I am wondering how close to stock the material is. Also, anyone know what the different sets include or which set I would need (other than black)?
http://www.parts.banks-europa.co.uk/orders_frame.htm

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: kiwiokie on Sunday,November 29, 2015, 05:57:00 AM

Quote from: jbcollier on Saturday,November 28, 2015, 11:59:24 AM

Banks has them as well.

Thanks, I have been to that site many times but find it hard to get past the pics of the Banks Europa :-)

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: pto on Sunday,November 29, 2015, 11:05:42 AM

hi this seat was done with  banks replacement seat covers dont look to bad    Jack

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: kiwiokie on Sunday,November 29, 2015, 05:22:15 PM

Jack is that a 3 cushion seat or a 2 cushion per the description on the Banks site?

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: pto on Monday,November 30, 2015, 03:15:10 AM

i think its the two

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: Jess Larsen on Monday,November 30, 2015, 08:22:57 AM

I also got a set of seat covers from Banks, but have not yet done the seats, so I can´t show a picture of the finished job.
They are very close to the original seat covers and the material is in good quality.
But I have this Picture Richard sent me before i ordered the covers, of a seat he had done.

Jess

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: Arizona on Monday,November 30, 2015, 10:01:46 AM

When the original covers began to split at the seams I decided to make my own. It turned out to be not as difficult as I expected and I'm very pleased with the result. I used a velour like cloth that is much more comfortable than the original vinyl.

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: BDA on Monday,November 30, 2015, 10:05:17 AM

Very nice!

I wimped out and took mine to an interior shop. They did a great job using a cloth that looks similar to the cloth you used in the center only I chose a biscuit type color. I really like cloth because it holds you in a lot better and it is much cooler.

Title: Re: Source for TC seat covers
Post by: EuropaTC on Monday,November 30, 2015, 10:07:24 PM

Quote from: Arizona on Monday,November 30, 2015, 10:01:46 AM

When the original covers began to split at the seams I decided to make my own. It turned out to be not as difficult as I expected and I'm very pleased with the result. I used a velour like cloth that is much more comfortable than the original vinyl.

A neat job, I quite like the contrasting central section - good choice.