Alcantara Repair

[bshovers]

I'm sure there are posts on how to do this if it is possible. I did an advanced search and couldn't find anything or just didn't look hard enough. I'm very close to purchasing this vehicle and just wanted to know if this is repairable or I would have to re upholster the whole seat. Thanks much!12487

[rguti153]

Buy new alcanatara I think is the only way

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

[bshovers]

where does one by new alcantara? how much could I talk him down because of this tear anyone?

[Avetiso]

New seat covers. They are very, very, very expensive.

Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

[blalor]

New seat covers. They are very, very, very expensive.

The part number for the back is 52107895594. Everything's relative; $481 at ECS. If that's your worst problem, buy the car. :-)

[bshovers]

Hahah just found out the alcantara steering wheel is bad had him sent me a picture and he peeled it all off lol

[QC_ZHP]

The part number for the back is 52107895594. Everything's relative; $481 at ECS. If that's your worst problem, buy the car. :-)

Are these the part # for Alcantara seat covers??

[Mike2003ZHP]

The part number for the back is 52107895594. Everything's relative; $481 at ECS.
Is removing the seat cover a pain. I got a ball park quote from a local upholstery shop for about $500 to replace the two outside alantara panels plus the cost of the alcantara...said its hours to removed the seat cover and replace.

[blalor]

Are these the part # for Alcantara seat covers??

Yeah, driver's side back only; I got it from RealOEM.

[Avetiso]

Is removing the seat cover a pain. I got a ball park quote from a local upholstery shop for about $500 to replace the two outside alantara panels plus the cost of the alcantara...said its hours to removed the seat cover and replace.

It's a pain in the ass from what I hear.

Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

[ELCID86]

I had a quote from a shop near me of $250-300 to do the bolster. Your quote is reasonable.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[QC_ZHP]

Yeah, driver's side back only; I got it from RealOEM.

Ah, I see. I thought it was the entire seat cover. I got excited.

[rguti153]

Do they even sell the front seats ? I though I read they r discontinue

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

[blalor]

That part number is available at Tischer (http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/index.cfm?make=BMW&year=&searchText=52107895594&action=oePartSearch&siteid=214672) and ECS Tuning (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/52107895594/ES139536/). There are some other interesting options in there, too. I think I'm in love with this one!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/vasa58/X1AT.jpg (via (http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?p=181276))

[derbo]

M Cloth? Rare! I'm not sure it first the ZHP bolsters as it is a M3 seat.

[bshovers]

when you say back cover you mean the front of the seat right? And not a seat cover like some crap you buy at walmart for $20

[blalor]

when you say back cover you mean the front of the seat right? And not a seat cover like some crap you buy at walmart for $20

Yes, the upholstery that your back rests on, not the one your butt rests on. :-) Get to know RealOEM; it's an awesome resource. Here's the "Seat, front, uphlstry, cover, Sport seat" section (http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=52_2489&hg=52&fg=10&hl=61) for my 330Ci. The part number I mentioned earlier is highlighted in red toward the bottom. Once you have a part number, you can usually find it for sale at ECS Tuning (http://www.ecstuning.com), Tischer (http://getbmwparts.com), RM European (http://rmeuropean.com), plus a few others (but these allow you to search by BMW part number, which is pretty damn handy).

[bshovers]

Yes, the upholstery that your back rests on, not the one your butt rests on. :-) Get to know RealOEM; it's an awesome resource. Here's the "Seat, front, uphlstry, cover, Sport seat" section (http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=52_2489&hg=52&fg=10&hl=61) for my 330Ci. The part number I mentioned earlier is highlighted in red toward the bottom. Once you have a part number, you can usually find it for sale at ECS Tuning (http://www.ecstuning.com), Tischer (http://getbmwparts.com), RM European (http://rmeuropean.com), plus a few others (but these allow you to search by BMW part number, which is pretty damn handy).
Thanks man I'm slowly catching on lol. Working on a deal now that's where the picture came from. The whole steering wheel is missing the alcantara I doubt that is unable to be recovered right? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/26/a5utegat.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[blalor]

Thanks man I'm slowly catching on lol. Working on a deal now that's where the picture came from. The whole steering wheel is missing the alcantara I doubt that is unable to be recovered right? That's not uncommon. The first ZHP I test drove looked like that, and frankly it was preferable to the booger-encrusted … *thing* I steered my car with. (Check out my project thread for before/after pics from cleaning it). You can get the wheel re-covered by Coby (http://cobywheel.com) for about $200 (and from the pictures, it's nicer than it was from the factory).

[bshovers]

That's not uncommon. The first ZHP I test drove looked like that, and frankly it was preferable to the booger-encrusted … *thing* I steered my car with. (Check out my project thread for before/after pics from cleaning it). You can get the wheel re-covered by Coby (http://cobywheel.com) for about $200 (and from the pictures, it's nicer than it was from the factory).

Say someone is parting out a salvaged car do I need to buy a new airbag then?

[gmurphy]

Say someone is parting out a salvaged car do I need to buy a new airbag then?

Nope yours should pop out.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[rguti153]

So we have

Code: G7AT "Laser Anthracite Cloth / Alcantara"

Always look on realoem .but dont know what the name is ......:confused: i guess this is it


Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

[derbo]

That's alcantaras code.


Sent from my iPad

[derbo]

https://img.skitch.com/20111219-cnahcjpqdja4q1gj1fg17xtmg3.png


Sent from my iPad

[rguti153]

Sweet !!!# thanks :thumbup:

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

[rguti153]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=52_2312&hg=52&fg=10
All in here then

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

[rguti153]

Front seats
52107890416 cover backrest cloth
52107890414 Seat cover cloth

Have no idea the difference 4 and 5 are right next to each other, on realoem
Nvm. Seat for ur ass . Backrest for ur back lol

[cakM3]

Is removing the seat cover a pain.

I refreshed my driver's side ///M seats for my ///M last summer and I can tell you that it was a royal PITA to do this! So many hog rings to take out and then try to reinstall when putting back the seat covers....I ended up using tie wraps instead of hog rings because that was much easier. Very time consuming as well.

The alcantara side bolsters on my driver's side ZHP seats require replacement and I'm not looking forward to doing this during the upcoming summer but I know it has to be done...that's when I'll be installing side bolster bags and lumbar support to my ZHP seats...

Anyway.... if you're not willing to take this on yourself then have an upholstery shop do this for you...:thumbsup

[illirep]

Charlie - by refresh, did you replace the leather cover with a new OEM one?

[cakM3]

Charlie - by refresh, did you replace the leather cover with a new OEM one?

Bill - I reused the original leather cover because it was in perfect shape. Refresh meaning I had to replace my side bolster air bags and associated air pump. The original ones died and wouldn't work anymore. My ZHP's driver's side alcantara seat seriously needs a refresh but I will have to transfer the heated element over from my original driver's side seat covers. I know Dane has done this and there's a lot more work involved which is why I haven't attempted doing this as of yet...

[bshovers]

dang $218 seems like a steal!! Is that even the right part? every other site is $450+
http://2009.bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Sedan/Europe/320i-M54/LHD/N/browse/seats/bmw_sports_seat_cover/

[derbo]

That is a site for reference. It doesn't sell anything so I would disregard the prices.


Sent from my iPad

[bshovers]

That is a site for reference. It doesn't sell anything so I would disregard the prices.


Sent from my iPadoops got a little excited to early lol

[Tnhl1989]

Wc

[ELCID86]

Wc

??


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[derbo]

Eventually I will replace my covers. :)

[az3579]

Eventually I will replace my covers. :)

Better do 'em now before they become NLA. Could be any day now.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[derbo]

Better do 'em now before they become NLA. Could be any day now.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

:facepalm no cash for them just made a good big purchase..

[Silber92]

Was just checking on the availability of the Laser/Alcantara upholstery, for verts anyway. According to Sean at the BMW Store everything is NLA, zero available in the US or Germany, except for the rear seat bottom which lists for nearly $600.00. Think there were three of those. Sedans and coupes may have better luck...