Notices
924/931/944/951/968 Forum Porsche 924, 924S, 931, 944, 944S, 944S2, 951, and 968 discussion, how-to guides, and technical help. (1976-1995)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rennbay Seat Upholstery Kits

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-04-2008 | 12:32 AM
  #1  
The DareDevil's Avatar
The DareDevil
Thread Starter
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,608
Likes: 13
From: Montreal, QC
Default Rennbay Seat Upholstery Kits

Any word on when some new stock is coming in?
Old 06-04-2008 | 03:08 AM
  #2  
kandyinmyvan's Avatar
kandyinmyvan
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
From: Monterey, CA
Default

Just read a thread on here saying that they have been discontinued due to many owners not taking the time for a proper install and then blaming the product. I'll see if I can locate that thread....
Old 06-04-2008 | 03:50 AM
  #3  
StyleLab's Avatar
StyleLab
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 832
Likes: 0
From: Montreal, Quebec + Ottawa, Ontario
Default

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/433082-sport-seats.html
Old 06-04-2008 | 04:00 AM
  #4  
kandyinmyvan's Avatar
kandyinmyvan
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
From: Monterey, CA
Default

Bingo
Old 06-04-2008 | 08:36 AM
  #5  
F18Rep's Avatar
F18Rep
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,825
Likes: 2
From: St Louis, Missouri, USA
Default

Dang.
Old 06-04-2008 | 09:01 AM
  #6  
The DareDevil's Avatar
The DareDevil
Thread Starter
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,608
Likes: 13
From: Montreal, QC
Default

Darn.
Old 06-04-2008 | 09:16 AM
  #7  
Scott at Team Harco's Avatar
Scott at Team Harco
Just a car guy
Rennlist Member

 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,927
Likes: 836
From: South Lyon, Michigan, Ewe Ess Eh
Default

Drat.
Old 06-04-2008 | 09:37 AM
  #8  
jwlester's Avatar
jwlester
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

I thought same as above. I certainly understand Travis's thinking though. I believe some other members have had success with similar products though. Maybe some of them can chime in with product info and some final installation updates. This is something I'd like to do this month as well.

Cheers, Josh
Old 06-04-2008 | 11:01 AM
  #9  
harrisonrick's Avatar
harrisonrick
Captain Obvious
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 2
From: Ontario, Canada
Default

re-upholstering seats ain't really DIY friendly...I leave jobs like that to the skilled guys who make their living at it.

"its a poor carpenter that blames his tools"

or something like that.

anything I've bought from Rennbay has been A1 quality.
Old 06-04-2008 | 12:55 PM
  #10  
420WHP944's Avatar
420WHP944
Pro
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 612
Likes: 3
From: COCOA FL AND WICKLOW IRELAND
Default

Originally Posted by jwlester
I thought same as above. I certainly understand Travis's thinking though. I believe some other members have had success with similar products though. Maybe some of them can chime in with product info and some final installation updates. This is something I'd like to do this month as well.

Cheers, Josh
These are my vinyl covers I got from inland imports...I've just finished and installed them a few weeks back...I'm very happy with them
Attached Images   
Old 06-04-2008 | 12:55 PM
  #11  
The DareDevil's Avatar
The DareDevil
Thread Starter
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,608
Likes: 13
From: Montreal, QC
Default

I'm sure it's something I could do myself.

I helped SidViscous rebuild the interior of his '44 and the seats (Rennbay kits) turned out very nice.

I think you just need to take your time to do it right.

Travis, you don't have any leftovers?
Old 06-04-2008 | 01:34 PM
  #12  
jwlester's Avatar
jwlester
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

Any contact or purchase info on the inland imports covers? I found some reference to a "cypok" company on ebay. Are all these kits basically the same thing? Dare I ask if these are basically the same as what Travis sold? I hope they aren't a lot worse or I'm really going to beat myself up for not jumping at the chance a year ago.

Cheers, Josh
Old 06-04-2008 | 01:37 PM
  #13  
Travis - sflraver's Avatar
Travis - sflraver
Site Sponsor
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,527
Likes: 4
From: A great big building in the woods, FL.
Default

Nope.. sorry. I don't have the time or money to help with the seat kits any longer. On two occasions I paid over $300 back to customers to have a shop "modify and install" our kits. Three other occasions I had customers send me their failed install projects that I then reinstalled correctly and shipped back.

If I sold them they would have to be as is with no support at all and that is a business practice that I do not want to take up at this time.
Old 06-04-2008 | 02:43 PM
  #14  
Calmchaos's Avatar
Calmchaos
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 3
From: Burlington. NJ
Default

Wow... you're a much nicer guy than I would have been. Good thing I don't run a business....
Old 06-04-2008 | 03:42 PM
  #15  
jtsporsche's Avatar
jtsporsche
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,716
Likes: 1
From: Newport News, Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by Calmchaos
Wow... you're a much nicer guy than I would have been. Good thing I don't run a business....
+10,000

im lookin at doing the headlight upgrade, and thats the kind of stuff that makes me wanna turn to you first.


Quick Reply: Rennbay Seat Upholstery Kits



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 01:27 PM.