Mondo 300

Morning all,

My Trader fees are now due and I've decided that I won't be renewing this time. The main reason is that I'm literally too busy to log into forums most of the time and that's starting to affect my response times to queries, which I'm not happy about.

I've always prided myself on replying to people quickly, but that's starting to slip now as I seem to be almost permanently at work. Hide N Seat is (currently) a one man band so it's not even as if I can delegate PMs and emails to someone else. So a step back from forums generally is the obvious solution, for me at least - that way, I only have a couple of communication lines to watch.

Since I joined this forum, I've met some great people and worked on some superb cars. I've had a hand in at least one award-winning interior (thanks, Mudman) and seen lots of happy faces when customers have collected their motors and seen the transformations in real life. I love that, I really do!

There are a couple of people who are booked in for work and this decision doesn't affect that whatsoever. I'm not ceasing trading full stop, or anything like that; I simply won't be actively advertising on here from now on.

Should anyone need to contact me regarding work they're booked in for, the Facebook page, website and email links all remain very active. I may stay on board as a regular member, but I haven't decided yet.

So I guess that's me done then. It's been a pleasure and thank you again to everyone who's made my time on here as pleasurable and successful as it has been!

Cheers,

Si.

My rule of thumb is to remove the four bolts before pulling the battery. Once they're removed, position the seat back in the centre of the runner travel and then disconnect the battery earth lead.

Wait 15 minutes, then tilt the seats backwards and disconnect the relevant clips and plugs.

In the very best Haynes manual tradition, refitting is the reverse of removal!

There's no forum discount from me, I'm afraid.

Sorry.

To the best of my knowledge, whilst there are a few variations of seat available across the 350Z range, they all mount exactly the same way.

There's a blast from my past!

Welcome back.

Is this place not still called 350z-uk.com? It is according to my address bar....

Installing aftermarket heaters into seats isn't a difficult job. Someone doing it would have to Frankenstein the wiring though; either changing the ends of the loom in the car to suit the new heater pad connections, or vice versa.

From the factory, the heater elements are sewn into the seat covers. You'd have to ruin your original covers to remove the heater pads.

On 1/28/2018 at 21:36, Mik Du said:

Outstanding. A long way down my to do list, good job you're plenty busy. Am I right in assuming that you have added the 'ball cushion ' to the passenger seat? Only normally the drivers that has that isn't it? I'd want that too.

Quite a few people have wanted the "power bulge" adding to the passenger seat, and I have to give customers what they want...

On 1/18/2018 at 07:29, veilside z said:

Yes the work is Second to None.  Unbelievable. Top guy with a personality to match. 

Thanks for that, Mick. It was a pleasure doing work for you, sir!

7 hours ago, Payco said:

Si did a full retrim on my seats  when I had my 350z and have to say he did an awesome job. Highly recommend him.

Thanks for the recommendation, sir.

5 hours ago, hairyman68 said:

What type of costs are the seats ?

PM sent.

1 hour ago, nissanman312 said:

Is a recaro cs a recaro cs no matter what car it's from or do they come in different sizes etc

There's a question!

I believe they have a similar deal to the Speed and SR seats, whereby you could have a "Cross" designation that gives you a different base. On the Cross Speeds, the base has shallower bolsters and an extending front squab.

On the CS Cross, I think the bolsters are smaller and that's the only difference. But I honestly don't know enough about the CS range to say whether the bolt pattern for mounting the seats to a subframe is the same as earlier seats like the SR or Trendline.

There's usually a pair or two on eBay for between £600 and £800 - out of a Corsa VXR, I think. I keep debating a set for my Z32 but keep deciding to stick with the Speeds as they're period-correct.

9 hours ago, hairyman68 said:

What type of costs are the seats..? Thinking of getting mine done for the sumer

I'm booked up past this summer already, I'm afraid. Sorry!

If you want, I can still PM you a quote anyway...?

There's nothing I can add that hasn't already been said, but condolences to you and yours (and his wife and unborn child) for the sad and tragic loss.

Really sorry to read this, Celia. Lost my mum in 1994 so I know where you're at right now.

I'd love to be able to buy a 240Zand restore it. Absolutely beautiful cars!

And this one is looking like no exception!

I've known Lexx for a few years now and he is, without a doubt, one of the most genuine guys I've known in my life. He's done a sterling job here and is to be commended.

And yeah, his ability to impregnate with twins on both times of asking is truly remarkable!

30 minutes ago, nissanjuke said:

cheers,if you where local I WOULD USE YOU!

Out of all the people who've used me from this forum, only one of them has been even vaguely "local"

2 minutes ago, nissanjuke said:

im in scotland,local boy has quoted £750.00 2 seats/gear change/handbrake.

I come in a little cheaper than that, but not much.

1 minute ago, nissanjuke said:

love it, I now want yellow leather for my 370z now!!!!

I actually have a few hides of yellow leather on the shelf at the moment

And we are now finished!

As orange as orange can be, just as Fluke requested. Pretty snazzy, I reckon

Another couple of bits done, namely the gearknob and handbrake handle.

I don't think they really need much explanation...

3 hours ago, Hayd350 said:

Right up my street is this, when I've finished with the outside I'll give you a shout.

I like the sound of this.

1 hour ago, Kev said:

Love it. 

Thank you!

1 hour ago, Ekona said:

How the interiors should've been from day one.

At least the facelift doorcards are a little more interesting than the PFL ones. But a splash of colour and a lot of leather do make a big difference!

35 minutes ago, Sargara said:

You've nailed that. Is there anything being done with the dash to tie the lot together?

Not with the main body of the dash, no. The central fascia was originally going to be trimmed (the part that houses the aircon and auxilliary gauges) but I believe it's being hydrodipped now instead.