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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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I have a pair of Sparco Torino's that I've owned for about five years now, in two different cars. I bought them 3rd hand from a kid who bought them from the first owner and sold them because he was too fat for them, lol. His loss was my gain, I got them super cheap.

Anywhoo, being five years old, they have a good amount of wear on them, with fabric faded, material cracked, etc. Is it feasible to have them re-upholstered somewhere or is it cheaper just buy brand new seats?
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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i'd imagine getting a local upholstery shop to customize the fabric with either leather or new cloth would cost the less than the price of one new seat-

if the springs and foam on the seat are still good, why change it?

contact Sparco- they might actually have the skins for replacement-
i know for the bucket seats, you can swap out the inner color foam pieces..
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
i'd imagine getting a local upholstery shop to customize the fabric with either leather or new cloth would cost the less than the price of one new seat-

if the springs and foam on the seat are still good, why change it?

contact Sparco- they might actually have the skins for replacement-
i know for the bucket seats, you can swap out the inner color foam pieces..
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
i'd imagine getting a local upholstery shop to customize the fabric with either leather or new cloth would cost the less than the price of one new seat-

if the springs and foam on the seat are still good, why change it?

contact Sparco- they might actually have the skins for replacement-
i know for the bucket seats, you can swap out the inner color foam pieces..
Thx I'll give it a shot. Its the outside support pieces that are worn.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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I had my Sparco Monzas wrapped in leather for $700.

I received quotes ranging $700-$1000.

For fabric it should be a bit cheaper.
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