Blue tartan Golf R interior idea

[ECNMY R]

Hey guys, can't get the idea out of my head of having an upholsterer do the front/rear seat centers and maybe door panels in this stuff.

Anyone seen it done or think it's doable? Cost isn't a big concern, just don't know if a good aftermarket job would hold up to daily use.

 

[Cuzoe]

I don't know about the door cards, but the GTE has blue plaid, if you want an idea how the seats will look. Might be a bit more blue than the fabric you linked...

 

[RIP TDI]

I have a roll of both the Relicate aftermarket GTE cloth and factory GTE cloth and can tell you the quality of the Relicate cloth appears at least as good if not slightly better. Neither have been installed yet so I can't confirm durability, but I'd be surprised if there's any difference between the two. I plan to use the Relicate cloth.

 

[MonkeyMD]

I don't know about the door cards, but the GTE has blue plaid, if you want an idea how the seats will look. Might be a bit more blue than the fabric you linked...
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Now I have to find a wrecked GTE to get those seats

 

[Cuzoe]

Keep an eye out here...
https://www.carseatsandparts.com/de/autostoelen/?paged=1&perpage=42&trp-form-language=de
(Nothing GTE right now but they've got some club sport seats for you GTI guys)

And here... https://www.airbag-shop.nl/en/search/car-parts/interior-and-upholstery/complete-interior
(Nothing Mk7 right now here either, but this is where I picked up my GTD seats)

 

[Cuzoe]

Full GTE interior available right now. Might be worth paying for the door cards you don't need just to get the seats you want...

https://www.carseatsandparts.com/de/produkt/interieur-vw-golf-7-gte-stof-zwart-grijs-blauw/

 

[Cuzoe]

Should be noted that GTE plaid seats, like GTI (red) or GTD (grey) plaid seats, are manual only. They don't even have the power recline of Golf S seats. So you're going to lose your power seat functionality if you're putting these into a Golf R. It wouldn't stop me from doing it, but something to consider.

 

[Kushdaiin]

Should be noted that GTE plaid seats, like GTI (red) or GTD (grey) plaid seats, are manual only. They don't even have the power recline of Golf S seats. So you're going to lose your power seat functionality if you're putting these into a Golf R. It wouldn't stop me from doing it, but something to consider.

AND you would be able to install the small underseat drawer! ?

 

[RIP TDI]

Should be noted that GTE plaid seats, like GTI (red) or GTD (grey) plaid seats, are manual only. They don't even have the power recline of Golf S seats. So you're going to lose your power seat functionality if you're putting these into a Golf R. It wouldn't stop me from doing it, but something to consider.

That's why for me its preferable to reupholster your seats of choice and have it all: plaid with your desired comfort/performance features. For me, its SEL seats with GTE blue stripe center panels (to coordinate with the Silk Blue exterior) and beige cloth bolsters, sides and backs to match the beige interior.

 

[2LEEGIT]

Keep an eye out here...
https://www.carseatsandparts.com/de/autostoelen/?paged=1&perpage=42&trp-form-language=de
(Nothing GTE right now but they've got some club sport seats for you GTI guys)

And here... https://www.airbag-shop.nl/en/search/car-parts/interior-and-upholstery/complete-interior
(Nothing Mk7 right now here either, but this is where I picked up my GTD seats)

what's shipping cost like to CA?

 

[GTIscream]

i'm liking that blue tartan.

 

[Cuzoe]

what's shipping cost like to CA?

Have to ask them for a quote. I got my seats form airbag-shop.nl several years ago. Came crated on a pallet, FedEx International Priority and was about $500. Shipped on a Monday and showed up at my job on Thursday. I'm sure costs have gone up, and you could keep it down some by going freight (boat) but then you don't have the tracking visibility... not to mention impatience . They may not even be willing to ship freight. If I was in their position I wouldn't.

 

[ECNMY R]

Well, a year later, I did it. Relicate cloth, local hot rod upholstery shop called Wall & Eades. Driver seat is being done now, but I'm very happy so far.

I'm debating whether to attempt having the door panels done. I have doubts about whether these door cards will come apart and back together nicely. If anyone has any experience or information along those lines, let me know. Will post finished photos when the driver's seat is in.

 

[Gray_Panther]

Looks sick!

 

[Cuzoe]

I have not done any upholstery work on the door panels, but from looking at the plastic/heat welded way they are put together I would not expect them to go back together nicely, haha. But you are having the work done by professionals so I would expect they could tell you best. There are a few door cards on eBay for around $150 shipped. Not too cheap but also not crazy, could find the cheapest one to drop off for them to give a proper evaluation.