jdmsubielover wrote:Seats
I was lucky enough to get my hands on 06 tbSti seats with Leather and Alcantara.
Being able to get these after 14 years since first released is something very special and satisfying for me.
I feel Privileged to have an opportunity to install them in my car and I personally love how they look and feel. They were well looked after too.
Many thanks to Leon (Turbo Lag) for saving them initially.
A big shout-out to Ben (bBb) for sorting me out with these amazing seats and for giving me insight on how to care for them.
Due to storage and usage dust and stains are to be expected from used seats. I took this opportunity to try some products that are gentle on the fabric and cleans it without damage.
I have used these products based on reviews and some reading online.
Vacuumed everything first.
Seat base and back was cleaned with Orange agent and a clean microfibre cloth.
Leather was cleaned with Leather love and a clean microfibre cloth.
Alcantara was cleaned with Fabra cadrabra, Bowden's square bear and a clean microfibre cloth.
Different size brushes were used to agitate dirt from the surface.
A second stage deep clean is on the way. I am planning to invest in a steam cleaner to do further deep cleaning.
As of now seats smell great and feel fresh. They were thoroughly disinfected too. Few stubborn stains on the front seat's base are still present. I chose not go crazy with brushes or the product as it might damage the fabric and decided to stem clean them later.
Headliner needs a thorough clean, Still learning how to do it without leaving water stains. I was constantly working on mechanical stuff and haven't paid attention to the interior much. Now that i have these bad boys, i will do a thorough clean for the whole interior.
Space being premium at my place i had to install them right away and couldn't wait for a steam clean.
Once steam cleaned i will use a water based protectant which will avoid stains and protect them from any liquid spills.
This is how they look
These were my old seats which came with the car.
If anyone is after cloth seats with airbag for road worthy or any other reason, please dm me. you can have them for free. Front seats are in great condition but the back ones have taken a beating from the sun.
Funny enough I carried out basically the same cleaning process using Fabra cadabra and Orange Agent when I bought the seats (even the same Bowdens brush, and if those are the Costco cloths, same there too). I also tried some methods such as dabbing a cloth with just plain water on it to try and 'un-matt' the fibers, and using a toothbrush on tiny sections, but I didn't really manage to improve it much. Yes I too didn't want to go crazy on using harsh products to try and clear those more stubborn stains on the front specifically - ultimately after I put them in the car it was a lot harder to notice they were there, so I just lived with it.
Looks like a great job you did with cleaning them. I like the shape of those seats a lot more than my newer set, they hold you in a lot better. Looking forward to seeing these in person some day.
bigBADbenny wrote:Dilute wool wash, soak, pad off with lint free towel, repeat, repeat repeat, once they’re soaked agitate but not abrade with soft toothbrush or fine nail brush... eg make very tight circles 1/2 the length of the brush fibres.
Do the whole panel for an even effect.
Kudos for MCG turf pile brushing effect
bigBADbenny wrote:Nice one!
I’d say the stock 2.5i brakes would be do-able on a manual, with help from engine braking...
But on an auto, they’re rubbish and not up to it, and that seems to be regardless of user technique.
Our auto 2.5i is so much happier with the GT brakes, just hoping my son doesn’t cook them regardless with inappropriate technique, it’s hard getting through to him if it doesn’t concern basketball
So what’s the trick with getting the seals in?
What’s the silicone paste used for?
Love the paint colour, vht gold?
I wish I knew you were working on this, I’d have recommended linishing the caliper faces for a smoother decal surface
bigBADbenny wrote:I’ve seen it here that GT brakes with a good pad and disc combo are said to be better than brembos, go figure, either way it’s top notch stuff!
I’m a big fan of warts n all diys where one qualifies the diy with the setbacks if any. Thanks for the reality check, they really sting, by way of learning. Definitely bookmarking this for setback pr0n, something of which I’m much experienced
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