× 1-800-946-2642 Home My Account Social / Forum Articles Contact My Cart
Shop Now
Select Your Car Type Sale Items Clearance Items New Items
 

 Mini 30 Black/red piping Seats and fabric help..

 Created by: JerseyMini
   Forum Width:     Forum Type: 

 Posted: May 23, 2016 06:37PM
Total posts: 7048
Last post: Jan 29, 2024
Member since:May 23, 2002
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Mty Mouse, I'm interested in the seats if he passes on them. Where are you located?

"Retired:  No Job, No Money, Wife and I!  Will travel anywhere for Minis"

[email protected]

 Posted: May 23, 2016 04:44PM
Total posts: 595
Last post: Feb 22, 2023
Member since:Apr 21, 2012
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
US
Thanks guys,they do have the covers and it seems the head rests are seperate as well as back seat! Looks like an expensive job but i loooove those style seats.A friend of mine does upholstery work and was hoping to find the fabric and have him make something decent.

MtyMouse i will entertain that as well.Idk how much you woukd want or condition theyre in but im interested to see! Im tossing some diff ideas around.

 Posted: May 23, 2016 03:33PM
Total posts: 2277
Last post: Oct 6, 2022
Member since:Nov 18, 2007
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 77
WorkBench Posts: 2
US

Not sure where to find the fabric. I'm sure it's no longer available. 


Here's a fresh set you can buy though if you're hell bent on a set.

//www.newtoncomm.co.uk/products/2590-rover-mini-cooper-seat-covers-1991-1992-lightning-upholstery/

I've also got a set in my garage you can buy if you want just the fabric. One seat has some slight damage. I'll take pictures if you're interested in entertaining a purchase.

 Posted: May 23, 2016 01:58PM
Total posts: 82
Last post: Jul 27, 2019
Member since:Jun 24, 2014
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
JerseyMini,

In my research to find things I came across this website.  They might be able to help.
//www.newtoncomm.co.uk/home/

James

 Posted: May 23, 2016 10:35AM
Total posts: 
Last post: Mar 13, 2024
Member since:Jul 26, 2000
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 16
WorkBench Posts: 0
US
I'd LOVE to find a source for Rover fabrics but sadly, all I have been able to come up with is Newton...and they wont sell you fabric swatches. 


My car has the tan centers that, if you look closely, have a bit of red and green in it. 

 Posted: May 23, 2016 09:02AM
Total posts: 1404
Last post: Jun 21, 2018
Member since:Oct 8, 2013
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Go to a good trim shop they should be able to find a matching cloth or at least very close, my trim shop has only ever failed me once and that was the button hole fabric for Corbeau seats, I've just ordered new covers from corbeau USA for $119 a seat!

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: May 23, 2016 04:21AM
 Edited:  May 23, 2016 11:36AM
Total posts: 1723
Last post: Oct 20, 2020
Member since:Jun 18, 1999
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
US
I've searched high and low for the lightning pattern fabric. only sold  in england by by rover.  To fix a  repair, I bought a rear  seat in england  and told the seller to keep the foam  and just send fabric. The sportier style seat are less comfortable than the earlier seat but look better. They sit lower , so for longer trips you have to support your gas pedal leg with a soda can or foam cup because you have to hold your leg in an odd position which causes cramps in the leg.

 Posted: May 22, 2016 09:22PM
Total posts: 595
Last post: Feb 22, 2023
Member since:Apr 21, 2012
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
US
I bought the interior panels off a member on here to put in my car.I do not have the seats however.I wanted to have my seats redone possibly similiar to the mini 35 seats as stated and am curious if you guys know where i could get the fabric used or something very similiar atleast.Idk why but i really love the style of the seats.I guess they offered another style in a later year maybe as ive seen them in a diff style seat but same fabric.Any info is appreciated as i dont know much about the years or if there is a place i can buy the fabric or a cover kit etc.