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#3676
08-08-2008, 09:22 AM
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#3677
08-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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#3678
08-08-2008, 10:30 AM
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#3679
08-08-2008, 11:14 AM
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#3680
08-08-2008, 11:24 AM
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#3681
08-08-2008, 12:07 PM
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#3683
08-08-2008, 09:00 PM
drive it around a little and get a feel for it and maybe a charateristic of the drive/feel may spark a name better for you. Niles sounds pretty cool to me
#3685
08-09-2008, 09:24 AM
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08-09-2008, 09:31 AM
#3687
08-09-2008, 11:11 AM
Yes, Thank You 
None of the factory MINI interior options suited me for comfort, I had been spoiled by my twenty year old Chrysler seating,
so I just got the standard Leatherette without armrest, with plan to 'fix' it
(I should add that ALL the Recent Auto Seats have been too firm for me).
I ordered the MINI kit from Wet Okole and the European Armrest and forty pounds of 5 Lb. Memory Foam and went to work.
I had also ordered an extra supply of the 320 Solar Yellow 'wet suit' material to cover the armrests and still have plenty for the dash but will let it alone for now.
The seats have the pneumatic Lumbar Supports (see squeeze bulbs, usually alongside parking brake) and I put four inch thick Memory Foam under covers seat and back. It provides excellent support but it is so soft that it compresses to less than ½ inch below your 'harder' parts so no loss of headroom with it. The Center Armrest in the photo above had just ¾ inch and I re-did it using 2½ inches Memory Foam as seen below:
Ten years ago, they charged $95 to include Two Inch's of Tempered Foam on my Pilot Seat
and 'sitting on a cloud' has me spoiled.
None of the factory MINI interior options suited me for comfort, I had been spoiled by my twenty year old Chrysler seating,
so I just got the standard Leatherette without armrest, with plan to 'fix' it
(I should add that ALL the Recent Auto Seats have been too firm for me).
I ordered the MINI kit from Wet Okole and the European Armrest and forty pounds of 5 Lb. Memory Foam and went to work.
I had also ordered an extra supply of the 320 Solar Yellow 'wet suit' material to cover the armrests and still have plenty for the dash but will let it alone for now.
The seats have the pneumatic Lumbar Supports (see squeeze bulbs, usually alongside parking brake) and I put four inch thick Memory Foam under covers seat and back. It provides excellent support but it is so soft that it compresses to less than ½ inch below your 'harder' parts so no loss of headroom with it. The Center Armrest in the photo above had just ¾ inch and I re-did it using 2½ inches Memory Foam as seen below:
Ten years ago, they charged $95 to include Two Inch's of Tempered Foam on my Pilot Seat
and 'sitting on a cloud' has me spoiled.
#3691
08-09-2008, 02:26 PM
Seat kit (fronts only) was $375 w/lumbars and the extra (couple yards) of material and shipping.
European Armrest was $219+ship from Outmotoring, but then saw that Minspeed had them for $190,
but would have had to charge 6% Florida tax.
The bargain of the day was the Memory Foam. I visited a local 'Foam Shop' and bought plenty of 'remenant's for the job,
along with "Ram-Tack" adhesive for a little over $50 cash.
You must do a lot of cutting and triming (with an electric kitchen carving knife) to get the exact size and fit that you want.
You can put a block in the freezer for twenty minutes and it cuts and belt sands like balsa wood for a minute.
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I must add thanks to Robin Casady's web page on How-To Cover Armrests, especially the "Skiving" tip
European Armrest was $219+ship from Outmotoring, but then saw that Minspeed had them for $190,
but would have had to charge 6% Florida tax.
The bargain of the day was the Memory Foam. I visited a local 'Foam Shop' and bought plenty of 'remenant's for the job,
along with "Ram-Tack" adhesive for a little over $50 cash.
You must do a lot of cutting and triming (with an electric kitchen carving knife) to get the exact size and fit that you want.
You can put a block in the freezer for twenty minutes and it cuts and belt sands like balsa wood for a minute.
__________________________________________________ _____________________________
I must add thanks to Robin Casady's web page on How-To Cover Armrests, especially the "Skiving" tip
Last edited by pilotart; 08-09-2008 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Add thanks to Robin Casady
#3692
08-09-2008, 06:53 PM
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#3693
08-09-2008, 09:49 PM
No heat factor at all,
extremely comfortable seating and they came with pre cut and bordered fittings around headrests and release levers (as well as AirBags).
Just request (From their website) them to send you some free color selection samples ("order swatches").
That material is super comfortable to the touch, or to sit on and easy to shampoo any stain.
If you are close to Costa Mesa; pasted below from their website:
I had never done any upholstery or seat covers and my 'Memory Foam' was the major part of my project,
still less than one short days work. Would expect two hours max for covers.
Warning on seat removal; don't turn ignition on until after reconnecting air bag plug, it will set a warning that the dealer has to reset on your nickle.
extremely comfortable seating and they came with pre cut and bordered fittings around headrests and release levers (as well as AirBags).
Just request (From their website) them to send you some free color selection samples ("order swatches").
That material is super comfortable to the touch, or to sit on and easy to shampoo any stain.
If you are close to Costa Mesa; pasted below from their website:
WET OKOLE HAWAII
1727 Superior Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Ph: (949) 548-1543 Fax: (949) 548-3921
Both locations cater to walk-in customers and install custom seat covers free of charge. If you live in Oahu <...>
If you live in Southern California you can request an installation appointment when you submit your online order.
1727 Superior Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Ph: (949) 548-1543 Fax: (949) 548-3921
Both locations cater to walk-in customers and install custom seat covers free of charge. If you live in Oahu <...>
If you live in Southern California you can request an installation appointment when you submit your online order.
still less than one short days work. Would expect two hours max for covers.
Warning on seat removal; don't turn ignition on until after reconnecting air bag plug, it will set a warning that the dealer has to reset on your nickle.
Last edited by pilotart; 08-09-2008 at 10:05 PM. Reason: add link to Wet Okole website
#3695
08-10-2008, 09:18 AM
I never 'Track' but since you 'sink-in' and have soft cushion support on sides as well as back/bottom, would expect to not move or slip at all.
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The above is My Custom Memory Foam over standard seating, have never sat in a seat with Just the Wet Okole Covers. They come with just a ½ inch of padding under the 'wet-suite' material from Wet Okole.
Wet Suite material is a sandwich with neoprene in center and fabric outside, on mine the Yellow insert portion is smoother in texture than the Black outer portions.
I would ask Okole about textures ideal for tracking and would expect that Standard or Sport style seats would make a big difference (without my T-Foam mod).
When I asked Wet Okole about my Memory Foam idea, they had no clue on what I was talking about
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The above is My Custom Memory Foam over standard seating, have never sat in a seat with Just the Wet Okole Covers. They come with just a ½ inch of padding under the 'wet-suite' material from Wet Okole.
Wet Suite material is a sandwich with neoprene in center and fabric outside, on mine the Yellow insert portion is smoother in texture than the Black outer portions.
I would ask Okole about textures ideal for tracking and would expect that Standard or Sport style seats would make a big difference (without my T-Foam mod).
When I asked Wet Okole about my Memory Foam idea, they had no clue on what I was talking about
#3697
08-10-2008, 12:00 PM
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08-10-2008, 08:16 PM
#3699
08-10-2008, 09:43 PM
Here are some pic's of my MCS. I've been meaning to go out and take photos of my car for a while now. I finally go out today, yet I made a huge mistake and that was trying to take photos at high noon when the sun was super intense. It washed out almost all the photos and especially some of the cool shots I had planned. So, here are a few of the photos I was able to salvage, yet more artful photos coming in the coming weeks.
more external/body mod's in the works:
-rear JCW aero kit diffuser is going to get carbon fiber treatment
-slightly shorter springs
Rest of the stuff I am doing is on the engine.
more external/body mod's in the works:
-rear JCW aero kit diffuser is going to get carbon fiber treatment
-slightly shorter springs
Rest of the stuff I am doing is on the engine.
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#3700
08-10-2008, 10:02 PM
2nd Gear
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