S1 Honda Converison
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who's doing your painting?
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A painter in Wishaw that my Dad knows. Very reasonable price and does good work
Im actually very nervous, this is the only part that i have no control over. Find out in 2 weeks
Alan
Im actually very nervous, this is the only part that i have no control over. Find out in 2 weeks
Alan
"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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Hit a bit of a set back.
Phone call this moring - My Painter & Owner of the Shop came of his motor bike and broke his arms & shoulders,in Hospital right now getting pinned back together.
After I made sure he was ok (Honest) i asked .... What about the Lotus. I was told the Forman will paint the car, what a relief i thought. I then discovered the Forman had come off his Mountain Bike and broke both his wrists.......
What the F*ck! .....Whats the chances.
Gourlay luck strikes again.
Alan
Phone call this moring - My Painter & Owner of the Shop came of his motor bike and broke his arms & shoulders,in Hospital right now getting pinned back together.
After I made sure he was ok (Honest) i asked .... What about the Lotus. I was told the Forman will paint the car, what a relief i thought. I then discovered the Forman had come off his Mountain Bike and broke both his wrists.......

What the F*ck! .....Whats the chances.
Gourlay luck strikes again.
Alan
"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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LOL! Alan you are a Jinx!
Can these guys hold the spraygun with their teeth...
Can these guys hold the spraygun with their teeth...
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Car is now in Primer. Hopefully get the car back in a few weeks.
Had some good news today, my interior arrived. Really didn't want to spend the money doing this but im so glad i did. I used Bell&Colvill who then send them directly to Lotus, Only took a month. I decided to go for Pro Back seats, a fairly new service there doing for the S1. The quality is superb, night and day compared to what was in it before.
Remember the car will be Orange when i get it back



Had some good news today, my interior arrived. Really didn't want to spend the money doing this but im so glad i did. I used Bell&Colvill who then send them directly to Lotus, Only took a month. I decided to go for Pro Back seats, a fairly new service there doing for the S1. The quality is superb, night and day compared to what was in it before.
Remember the car will be Orange when i get it back



"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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Oh my goodness those seats look like sexual chocolate...!!!
Did I miss something or can they now do a Probax re-upholster on the original S1 seats? If so, that's next on my list! Probax seats are by miles the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in...


1995 Volvo 940SE Estate
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Tom wrote:Oh my goodness those seats look like sexual chocolate...

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Yes they do.Tom wrote:Oh my goodness those seats look like sexual chocolate...!!!![]()
Did I miss something or can they now do a Probax re-upholster on the original S1 seats? If so, that's next on my list! Probax seats are by miles the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in...
A new thing they do. Costs an extra £75 a Seat though but worth it.
Im chuffed anyway,
"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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I got some done by Lotus for a customer some 18 months ago so yes, they can. Didn't realise there was a time when they didn't. I just asked Mel the question and he said yes.Tom wrote:Did I miss something or can they now do a Probax re-upholster on the original S1 seats? If so, that's next on my list! Probax seats are by miles the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in...

Not cheap though.
Dan
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Thought it was a new thing, my mistake.roadboy wrote:I got some done by Lotus for a customer some 18 months ago so yes, they can. Didn't realise there was a time when they didn't. I just asked Mel the question and he said yes.Tom wrote:Did I miss something or can they now do a Probax re-upholster on the original S1 seats? If so, that's next on my list! Probax seats are by miles the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in...![]()
Not cheap though.
Dan
They don't really advertise though.
Alan
"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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No they don't. Its a lot cheaper than it used to be though at only £75 per seat. Was double that in the past.
Dan

Dan
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To be honest it was still a bit pricey. I strarted to add the Handbrake Covers etc.... saying "its only an extra £70"roadboy wrote:No they don't. Its a lot cheaper than it used to be though at only £75 per seat. Was double that in the past.![]()
Dan
Well, they added up..............got the invoice through on Tuesday and nearly pooped me pants.
Alan
"Chicks dig scars and I measure mine in feet"
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
Ford Fiesta Zetec \m/ - Get's me erse to work spec.
Caterham R500 - The grenade powered one.
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Gourlay83 wrote:To be honest it was still a bit pricey. I strarted to add the Handbrake Covers etc.... saying "its only an extra £70"roadboy wrote:No they don't. Its a lot cheaper than it used to be though at only £75 per seat. Was double that in the past.![]()
Dan
Well, they added up..............got the invoice through on Tuesday and nearly pooped me pants.
Alan


It all adds up, that's for sure. Anyway, I'm sure it's cheap compared to the paint job. Burnt orange will be a bit pricey.
Dan
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Very nice seats!!
the way you have them set up in your house are you going to pretend to drive the car untill you get it back ?

the way you have them set up in your house are you going to pretend to drive the car untill you get it back ?


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Yup that interior setup is something else, luvverly luvverly indeedy. Full respect mister!
I think if UJI becomes a truly long-term proposition for us, then this kind of makeover would be of interest to me as well. Although I simply *would* need to be wallet-conscious and not let my mind run away with me! OTOH I can see why you added all the little bits, brought together they are going to add such a unique and classy finish to the car.

I think if UJI becomes a truly long-term proposition for us, then this kind of makeover would be of interest to me as well. Although I simply *would* need to be wallet-conscious and not let my mind run away with me! OTOH I can see why you added all the little bits, brought together they are going to add such a unique and classy finish to the car.

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