Rallye seat fabric: new replacement material

**Cris B** · 13-06-2016, 03:41 PM

I know that there has been some interest in getting replacement fabric in the past. I think that there is a good chance of getting the cloth produced and made available again. To understand whether this is viable I need some expressions of interest.

Action required: Can you post below if you are interested please

If we are able to get sufficient numbers this will mean that both the needlecord fabric used on the bolsters and the insert pattern fabric was used in the Ph2 and Ph3 306 Rallye and Ph2 106 Rallye will be available.

There is no proposal to reproduce the Ph1 106 Rallye fabric at present. On the 106 the fabric was also used on the front door cards.

infamous aidy · 13-06-2016, 04:51 PM

well this could be interesting though i wouldn't need a lot. just enough to recover my bucket seat center cushions

**jordie883** · 13-06-2016, 06:10 PM

Could definately be interested, do you know if they would come made as a seat cover or seperate parts that would need sewing together? Also would the foam be available?

**bluebouy** · 13-06-2016, 06:45 PM

Yes yes - certainly enough for the 2 front seats and perhaps enough for the lot dependant on price and format.

**chatie1975** · 13-06-2016, 08:02 PM

Another issue being that I think you will find that the front seat fabric was glued / bonded to the foam cushion from factory, this makes it very difficult to remove the fabric without damaging an already collapsed bolster. When new covers / foams were available from factory they came complete and ready to fit.
The next problem if you managed to get old fabric off is then getting the new fabric to look factory fresh on a bumpy piece of foam an not all bumpy / lumpy.
Has anyone seen reproduced seat foam's for the Rallye? I think I have seen 205 ones on French EBay.

Beaniemoo · 13-06-2016, 08:38 PM

I would be interested in some for the centre of my single bucket seat!

**jools** · 13-06-2016, 09:07 PM

I could well be interested in enough for two bucket seats - using both the plain and patterned fabric, oh and someone good with a sowing machine to make some seat covers

**shenparbitch** · 14-06-2016, 08:00 AM

With regards to the retrimming side of things...

I have seen first hand work by both these places and have to say they are very very good..

http://www.simtrim.co.uk/Porfolio1.html

And also

Ruben Brockwell in KingLynn

infamous aidy · 14-06-2016, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chatie1975

Another issue being that I think you will find that the front seat fabric was glued / bonded to the foam cushion from factory, this makes it very difficult to remove the fabric without damaging an already collapsed bolster. When new covers / foams were available from factory they came complete and ready to fit.
The next problem if you managed to get old fabric off is then getting the new fabric to look factory fresh on a bumpy piece of foam an not all bumpy / lumpy.
Has anyone seen reproduced seat foam's for the Rallye? I think I have seen 205 ones on French EBay.

it wasnt, i stripped some tatty seats down a while ago. it is however well attached!

Harv · 14-06-2016, 12:01 PM

I'd be very interested as long as the cost isn't absolutely astronomical, my seats are a bit tatty and it'd be good to have spare.

Edit to add - I have my rear seat covers in a vacuum bag off the foam at the moment if you need a sample sending to a manufacturer, don't need it back for a long time.

SimonR · 14-06-2016, 02:17 PM

Is the material for the S1 side bolsters still available?

**Rado-Steve** · 14-06-2016, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonR

Is the material for the S1 side bolsters still available?

^This^

lukeeboy149-2 · 23-06-2016, 10:51 PM

Im interested... Cash waiting

**Cris B** · 24-06-2016, 09:07 AM

Is the side bolster material different between the s1 and s2 interior?

My memory is a bit hazy as it's probably 10yrs since I had my first s1 with the OEM interior. Did it have a red weave to the fabric? The s2 is just black.

**Gareth Y** · 02-07-2016, 08:51 PM

There is guy reproducing 205 rallye and gti seats... New bolsters and fabric but was charging £800 for two seats!!

maniacofax · 29-08-2016, 01:40 AM

If this is still on, i´m in and i have at least 2/3 106 rallys s2 in Portugal who also want this.I´m Hope for good news about this.
Thanks

neletina · 09-11-2016, 01:22 PM

Interested!

**Cris B** · 11-11-2016, 08:46 AM

Okay, I'll admit I haven't progressed due to being maxed out at work and not having a lot of bandwidth for other things. I'll try and get back on the case in the next week or so

Harv · 11-11-2016, 09:33 AM

Can't tell you work in IT, noooo...

**matt_w** · 11-11-2016, 12:43 PM

First time I've seen this thread, like others I'd be interested depending on the price

**Cris B** · 12-11-2016, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harv

Can't tell you work in IT, noooo...

**welshpug** · 12-11-2016, 10:21 AM

as its the same as the 306 rallye it may be worth posting on there too if there are MOQ's to meet?

how far down the process have you got? Dave that does the 205 covers may be worth talking to, he does seem particularly attentive to detail not only in the material but the pattern making and the legal side of things.

some might scoff at £800 for the 205 seat cover sets, but that's just what they cost, there's no getting round the costs of small batch handmade production.

Julian1963 · 01-07-2017, 11:02 AM

I'd be interested in new fabric for my S2 Rallye

losander · 27-07-2017, 10:28 AM

I'd be interested if the price is not too steep.

Julian1963 · 02-08-2017, 06:08 PM

I'm interested as opposed to new aftermarket front seats

**Cris B** · 03-08-2017, 03:59 PM

Okay, let me pick this up again and see where we can get to...

mik_da_man · 21-09-2017, 08:27 PM

Count me in too!

**Cris B** · 27-09-2017, 08:19 PM

Just summing up who is interested

Mik da man
Julian 1963
Losander
Matt_w
Neletina
Maniacofax x3
Lukeeboy149-2
Harv
Jools
Beaniemoo
Bluebouy
Jordie883
Infamous Aidy

I reckon that's enough to get things moving

mik_da_man · 27-09-2017, 10:14 PM

Good stuff!

mik_da_man · 14-12-2017, 09:04 PM

Wee bump to see if we have any progress?

**Cris B** · 12-01-2018, 12:22 AM

Right then...

Minimum order on the fabric is 100m of it. Can someone who has a standard s2 take a tape measure to the car and do some measuring for me? I need:

Length of the patterned insert on a front seat
Length on the rear seat and bench
Length of a door card

These will all need to be doubled up for a whole car.

I'm reckoning that the minimum order volume will be enough for 60 cars...

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I'll also need a sample that will need to be sent to the manufacturer to get it copied. I'm afraid I don't have any so I'll need a volunteer to give me a door card or something. I'm afraid I can't guarantee that you'll get it back but I will of course do my best to get it sent back with the completed fabric.

mik_da_man · 19-01-2018, 06:47 PM

Good news!

mine is in storage at the moment, would be 2 weeks before I could get measurements.
Surely someone would have a spare doorcard lying around?
I don't unfortunately.

**bluebouy** · 19-01-2018, 10:40 PM

I can get those measurements for you tomorrow Chris.

I'm afraid I dont have any spare door cards though..........is the manufacturer u.k based?

**drka-drka** · 21-01-2018, 09:36 PM

I'd also 100% take some of this. I'm going to have a dig in my spares and see if I have a door card or seat I can spare

**Cris B** · 21-01-2018, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the replies. Manufacture will be done in Asia.

**Cris B** · 31-01-2018, 09:31 PM

Still waiting for measurements and a fabric sample...

**MHR1294** · 02-02-2018, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris B

Still waiting for measurements and a fabric sample...

I've got S2 seats in my unit, I'll get the tape out later! unless someone beats me to it.

my rear seats are fubar so could send you that as a sample? I'll find a good bit!

mik_da_man · 10-02-2018, 04:56 PM

Up where my car is stored so got out the tape.

Door card 90cm, rear bench 47 cm , seat base 55cm. Seat back 70 cm

**MHR1294** · 11-02-2018, 04:08 PM

Okay so I've got measurements as well, I've added a bit extra for overlap.

oops picture fail, here's a link.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kgdbvko7p...oomkXSava?dl=0

I've included the "dead" zones as well.

mik_da_man · 13-02-2018, 03:27 PM

Cheers, much more professional than mine!

**Cris B** · 13-02-2018, 06:33 PM

Thanks chaps.

I still need a fabric sample...

**MHR1294** · 13-02-2018, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mik_da_man

Cheers, much more professional than mine!

Haha thanks! just thought it would be easier with the dimensions on the picture of the seats

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris B

Thanks chaps.

I still need a fabric sample...

Send me a pm with your address and I'll just send you the whole lower part of my rear bench? I'll just unzip it and stick it in a jiffy bag or something. I'll even clean it first!

mik_da_man · 19-05-2018, 11:49 AM

Any update on this?

**MHR1294** · 21-05-2018, 06:48 PM

I never got ma pm!

I've still got the fabric in my glovebox lol but no address to post it to

mik_da_man · 19-08-2018, 05:02 PM

Any updates on this guy's?

**MHR1294** · 20-08-2018, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mik_da_man

Any updates on this guy's?

No idea, I offered to send my rear seat fabric but never got a reply

13-06-2016, 03:41 PM	#1
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Rallye seat fabric: new replacement material I know that there has been some interest in getting replacement fabric in the past. I think that there is a good chance of getting the cloth produced and made available again. To understand whether this is viable I need some expressions of interest. Action required: Can you post below if you are interested please If we are able to get sufficient numbers this will mean that both the needlecord fabric used on the bolsters and the insert pattern fabric was used in the Ph2 and Ph3 306 Rallye and Ph2 106 Rallye will be available. There is no proposal to reproduce the Ph1 106 Rallye fabric at present. On the 106 the fabric was also used on the front door cards. __________________ Last edited by Cris B; 13-06-2016 at 03:47 PM.

13-06-2016, 04:51 PM	#2
infamous aidy EXPIRED MEMBER :( Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weyorkshire Posts: 3,310	well this could be interesting though i wouldn't need a lot. just enough to recover my bucket seat center cushions __________________ [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Magenta"]i've been beano'd!!!!11111111eleventy[/COLOR][/SIZE]

14-06-2016, 12:01 PM	#10
Harv Slower Than Mike Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louth, Lincs Posts: 3,356	I'd be very interested as long as the cost isn't absolutely astronomical, my seats are a bit tatty and it'd be good to have spare. Edit to add - I have my rear seat covers in a vacuum bag off the foam at the moment if you need a sample sending to a manufacturer, don't need it back for a long time. Last edited by Harv; 14-06-2016 at 04:57 PM.

24-06-2016, 09:07 AM	#14
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Is the side bolster material different between the s1 and s2 interior? My memory is a bit hazy as it's probably 10yrs since I had my first s1 with the OEM interior. Did it have a red weave to the fabric? The s2 is just black. __________________

02-07-2016, 08:51 PM	#15
Gareth Y 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,539	There is guy reproducing 205 rallye and gti seats... New bolsters and fabric but was charging £800 for two seats!! __________________ Gareth Bianca White S1 Rallye Standard & Original Rallye Register Member Karting Champion O4

13-06-2016, 06:10 PM	#3
jordie883 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: durham Posts: 49	Could definately be interested, do you know if they would come made as a seat cover or seperate parts that would need sewing together? Also would the foam be available?

13-06-2016, 06:45 PM	#4
bluebouy 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: devon Posts: 191	Yes yes - certainly enough for the 2 front seats and perhaps enough for the lot dependant on price and format.

13-06-2016, 08:02 PM	#5
chatie1975 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dorchester Posts: 241	Another issue being that I think you will find that the front seat fabric was glued / bonded to the foam cushion from factory, this makes it very difficult to remove the fabric without damaging an already collapsed bolster. When new covers / foams were available from factory they came complete and ready to fit. The next problem if you managed to get old fabric off is then getting the new fabric to look factory fresh on a bumpy piece of foam an not all bumpy / lumpy. Has anyone seen reproduced seat foam's for the Rallye? I think I have seen 205 ones on French EBay.

13-06-2016, 08:38 PM	#6
Beaniemoo WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 350	I would be interested in some for the centre of my single bucket seat!

13-06-2016, 09:07 PM	#7
jools 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,038	I could well be interested in enough for two bucket seats - using both the plain and patterned fabric, oh and someone good with a sowing machine to make some seat covers

14-06-2016, 08:00 AM	#8
shenparbitch 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER & ThunderCnut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: wisbech Posts: 1,768	With regards to the retrimming side of things... I have seen first hand work by both these places and have to say they are very very good.. http://www.simtrim.co.uk/Porfolio1.html And also Ruben Brockwell in KingLynn

14-06-2016, 02:17 PM	#11
SimonR FREELOADER! 85+ posts still not joined :-( Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: UK Posts: 100	Is the material for the S1 side bolsters still available?

23-06-2016, 10:51 PM	#13
lukeeboy149-2 FREELOADER! 85+ posts still not joined :-( Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 100	Im interested... Cash waiting

29-08-2016, 01:40 AM	#16
maniacofax WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PORTUGAL-cascais Posts: 14	If this is still on, i´m in and i have at least 2/3 106 rallys s2 in Portugal who also want this.I´m Hope for good news about this. Thanks

09-11-2016, 01:22 PM	#17
neletina REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Montenegro Posts: 34	Interested!

11-11-2016, 08:46 AM	#18
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Okay, I'll admit I haven't progressed due to being maxed out at work and not having a lot of bandwidth for other things. I'll try and get back on the case in the next week or so __________________

11-11-2016, 09:33 AM	#19
Harv Slower Than Mike Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louth, Lincs Posts: 3,356	Can't tell you work in IT, noooo...

11-11-2016, 12:43 PM	#20
matt_w 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aldershite Posts: 200	First time I've seen this thread, like others I'd be interested depending on the price

12-11-2016, 10:21 AM	#22
welshpug 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cwmcarn Posts: 4,913	as its the same as the 306 rallye it may be worth posting on there too if there are MOQ's to meet? how far down the process have you got? Dave that does the 205 covers may be worth talking to, he does seem particularly attentive to detail not only in the material but the pattern making and the legal side of things. some might scoff at £800 for the 205 seat cover sets, but that's just what they cost, there's no getting round the costs of small batch handmade production.

01-07-2017, 11:02 AM	#23
Julian1963 REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: May 2017 Location: Pinner, Middlsex, Greater London Posts: 7	New fabric for seats. I'd be interested in new fabric for my S2 Rallye

27-07-2017, 10:28 AM	#24
losander REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: surrey Posts: 10	I'd be interested if the price is not too steep.

02-08-2017, 06:08 PM	#25
Julian1963 REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: May 2017 Location: Pinner, Middlsex, Greater London Posts: 7	I'm interested as opposed to new aftermarket front seats

03-08-2017, 03:59 PM	#26
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Okay, let me pick this up again and see where we can get to... __________________

21-09-2017, 08:27 PM	#27
mik_da_man WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 71	Count me in too!

27-09-2017, 08:19 PM	#28
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Just summing up who is interested Mik da man Julian 1963 Losander Matt_w Neletina Maniacofax x3 Lukeeboy149-2 Harv Jools Beaniemoo Bluebouy Jordie883 Infamous Aidy I reckon that's enough to get things moving __________________ Last edited by Cris B; 27-09-2017 at 08:19 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

27-09-2017, 10:14 PM	#29
mik_da_man WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 71	Good stuff!

14-12-2017, 09:04 PM	#30
mik_da_man WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 71	Wee bump to see if we have any progress?

12-01-2018, 12:22 AM	#31
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Right then... Minimum order on the fabric is 100m of it. Can someone who has a standard s2 take a tape measure to the car and do some measuring for me? I need: Length of the patterned insert on a front seat Length on the rear seat and bench Length of a door card These will all need to be doubled up for a whole car. I'm reckoning that the minimum order volume will be enough for 60 cars... --- I'll also need a sample that will need to be sent to the manufacturer to get it copied. I'm afraid I don't have any so I'll need a volunteer to give me a door card or something. I'm afraid I can't guarantee that you'll get it back but I will of course do my best to get it sent back with the completed fabric. __________________

19-01-2018, 06:47 PM	#32
mik_da_man WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 71	Good news! mine is in storage at the moment, would be 2 weeks before I could get measurements. Surely someone would have a spare doorcard lying around? I don't unfortunately.

19-01-2018, 10:40 PM	#33
bluebouy 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: devon Posts: 191	I can get those measurements for you tomorrow Chris. I'm afraid I dont have any spare door cards though..........is the manufacturer u.k based?

21-01-2018, 09:36 PM	#34
drka-drka 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Braemar/Findhorn Posts: 222	I'd also 100% take some of this. I'm going to have a dig in my spares and see if I have a door card or seat I can spare

21-01-2018, 10:45 PM	#35
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Thanks for the replies. Manufacture will be done in Asia. __________________

31-01-2018, 09:31 PM	#36
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,058	Still waiting for measurements and a fabric sample... __________________

10-02-2018, 04:56 PM	#38
mik_da_man WHOOPS! MEMBERSHIP JUST EXPIRED Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 71	Up where my car is stored so got out the tape. Door card 90cm, rear bench 47 cm , seat base 55cm. Seat back 70 cm

11-02-2018, 04:08 PM	#39
MHR1294 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 193	Okay so I've got measurements as well, I've added a bit extra for overlap. oops picture fail, here's a link. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kgdbvko7p...oomkXSava?dl=0 I've included the "dead" zones as well. Last edited by MHR1294; 11-02-2018 at 04:11 PM.