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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: andygo on 20 September 2014, 18:52

Title: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: andygo on 20 September 2014, 18:52

I'm sure everyone with Gti's (Mk5 on) will have noticed the issue with the drivers side seat back bolster beginning to wear due to the driver getting in and out.

I have adopted a drop in method for getting in the car which means I don't touch the protruding bit of the side bolster. Even so, it's begining to show early signs of wear. Also, the seat foam 'creaks' when I lean on it during cornering.

Has anyone put a new seat back cover on from VW? Are they even available?

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: andygo on 20 September 2014, 22:23

A bit of a bump here...

But what do people do about this universal problem?

I've had it since I had a Mk1 GTi back in the 80's.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Booth11 on 20 September 2014, 22:27

Can't say I've noticed any problems with mine.  What type of wear?  Sagging leather?  Weakening of the bolster? Stitching coming loose?  Can you be more specific.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Snoopy on 21 September 2014, 08:57

Mines warring too has done from about 3 month old. Theres a thread somewere about it.
I will buy a replacment cover at some point once I get another chance of mates rates.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2014, 10:13

Ah, assume you've got cloth seats then.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Snoopy on 21 September 2014, 11:02

I have not sure of andygo. The leather can too but not as bad. It just has the issues of sagging and creasing

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: leemick on 21 September 2014, 11:27

I had replacement cloth complete  back seat cover from vw £230 they wanted another £250 to fit !!!! so got a local car upholstery company to fit for £50 but he said he could of repaired the worn area with same material which would of been cheaper
 

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2014, 13:30

Quote from: Snoopy on 21 September 2014, 11:02

I have not sure of andygo. The leather can too but not as bad. It just has the issues of sagging and creasing

Yeah, the leather on my driver's seat a bit creased and saggy now  :sad:

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: Snoopy on 21 September 2014, 18:49

Must admit I have toyed with the thought of getting it redone in half leather at a later date instead.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: andygo on 22 September 2014, 15:50

My old edition 30 with half leather as standard had exactly the same problem. I have to say, having had a couple of leather seated cars in the past, I'm not a big fan of leather.

Title: Re: Drivers seat bolster wearing + replacement
Post by: S666LER on 05 October 2014, 18:10

Its easy enough to swap a cover over. One of the knobs on the side can be a pain to get off but other then that its not too bad.
We had a mk5 gti in with this exact problem. Just trying to match up the material can be difficult.