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Old 04-28-2009, 12:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Give up in terms of fabric?

The seats in the '92 that the ForkenSwift is made from seem OK, other than having terrible shape.

Fabric: I'd think they'd be repairable if the foam & springs are still OK. Though I'd also price a replacement seat from the junk yard.

FYI, I took apart my Firefly's driver's seat when I got it to put additional padding between the springs and foam on both the seat & back - for better thigh & lumbar support. I've done this to my past three cars, and the seats are vastly more comfortable for longer drives.
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