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Newbie from Wakefield

Postby Wakeykd » Thu 23.05.2019, 15:56

Hi Guys. I’m Kris and I ve bought a 1991 H Se Turbo. It was a previous members car for 11 years and I bought it from a specialist sports garage in Glasgow. Taken ownership today and 1st impressions are I love it!! Bar a flat battery and some embarrassment at the petrol station not starting then having to find the battery :shock:
I ve given the car a full clean inside and out and it looks stunning! It came with 12 mth mot. I just plan to have a service, cam belt and have the S2 wheels re-furbished. The leather seats have started to come apart from the sticti g so any advise would be great. I am in Wakefield just outside of Leeds. Anyways I look forward to many sunny days!! Cheers Kris
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Re: Newbie from Wakefield

Postby MPx » Thu 23.05.2019, 16:45

Well done Kris. Now you've just got to drive it down to Castle Combe on Saturday so that we can all gawp at it ...
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Re: Newbie from Wakefield

Postby LRS7 » Thu 23.05.2019, 22:01

Hope you jump in your new car Kris and join us in Castle Combe Saturday mate we’re upto 50 M100 now will be a great day out and free to join in :D
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Re: Newbie from Wakefield

Postby Wakeykd » Thu 23.05.2019, 22:46

Thank you chaps. I would love to but I’m working all weekend. Have a great time.
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Re: Newbie from Wakefield

Postby rip » Fri 24.05.2019, 08:02

The SE seat base is a thick rubber membrane held to the frame by some metal clips.
Over time, some of the metal clips break, which allows the seat to sink a little. You don't notice the first, or probably not the second, but the seat will start to sink & this will put extra stress on the seat covers which will eventually split.
My seats had started to split before I bought the car & I did not know the cause until I took out the seats to get them re-covered. The upholsterer re-built them at the same time, replacing all the broken clips & any foam which had lost its shape.
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Re: Newbie from Wakefield

Postby Wakeykd » Sat 25.05.2019, 13:30

1st day owning the car and 1st polish. Not come up too bad. Deep clean and polish when I get chance.
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