[dave850]

thank you for the assistance last week on interior colors. i have ordered leather interior from gahh (seats, door panels, seatbacks, convertible deck, etc). plan to have it this week, and work on it this weekend. although i can't really say there is a problem with the seats pads - the leather itself is dried, cracked, and taring, so i'm guessing that maybe i should just plan on replacing the pads. i really don't want to get seats ripped apart, and then have to order and wait for new pads. comments on this aspect?

and if i decide to get new pads, any suggestions as to going with horsehair, rubberized, and/or which vendor? are seatbacks generally okay, and just the bottoms?

tia. dave.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

the leather itself is dried, cracked, and taring, so i'm guessing that maybe i should just plan on replacing the pads. i really don't want to get seats ripped apart, and then have to order and wait for new pads. comments on this aspect?

I'd go with the original MB pads, the rubberized horse hair pads. And if the seat bottoms are in that condition, you'll probably need to replace the pads. It's only a couple hundred dollars extra. If you've already forked out the cash for the new skins, you might as well.

 

[islander2]

Did you ever replace the seat pads? If so, where did you find them?

Thanks

 

[ChiefRider]

I replaced the driver seat pad and spring set in my old 240D. It was not difficult, you probably should have a pair of upholstery ring pliers on hand. The difference it made in the way the car felt was incredible. I'll probably do this to my SL next year. The seats are ok, but the difference between new and 20 years old is night and day. At least do the drivers side with springs, and new pad. You won't regret it.

Chief

 

[ScottinSoCal]

Did you ever replace the seat pads? If so, where did you find them?

Several places sell pads - google for horsehair pads Mercedes 107. There's also a thread here that details replacing your upholstery.

 

[smack]

Did you ever replace the seat pads? If so, where did you find them?

Thanks

It's only money. You really should replace them. Putting new covers on old pads is like putting a new bra on falsies. GAHH has them and they have a reputation for having the best interior stuff.