David W

Struggling with fitting the seat back cover. Specifically getting the cover down far enough to allow the cover to be clipped to the frame at the bottom. The instructions refer to a calico flap to be pulled down. There are two flaps one attached to the rear cover, one attached to the front cover. Do both need to be pulled down to the rear (the front one through the foam slit)?? I haven't been able to pull the cover down far enough to leave sufficient material to clip to the frame....... Am I doing it right? Are there are tips or tricks I have missed?

Pete Thanks for the tip....... cable ties? Where exactly would you recommend fitting these.... I am a little unclear........

Seat refurb saga continues..... some progress today finishing the seat base...... It was a bit of a pig of a job stretching the base cover over the foam, helped by liberal use of the wife's hairdryer to soften and stretch the fabric and a second pair of hands to press down on the base at the edge whilst the clips were squeezed in with a pair of pliers..... Also attached the back to the frame and straps with glue. Leaving it to dry before wrapping it over the top and attaching at the back..... More to follow soon I hope...

Ah..... didnt realise. I've gone ahead a ordered for both...... not a major cost in the grand scheme....... Rimmers have agreed to take back the incorrectly (Mk1) delivered parts and are shipping Mk2 replacements as I type...... The (Newton Commercials) instructions supplied recommend dealing with the base first (common to both Marks) and to replace the rubber diaphragm. The replacement was of a slightly different design to the original. I had therefore to drill some extra 3mm holes in the frame to take the steel 'staples' supplied with the diaphragm. These take a bit of force to stretch and a second pair of hands to locate whilst stretching to fit. to be continued........

Ok..... so........ the Squab Foam Pads (RH5101 * 2) and Squab Strap Kits (RH5112 * 2) I originally ordered are incorrect for the MK2 seat. The Seat Trim Kit (RV6048BLACK) is also incorrect. The top roll-over section is longer on the MK2. I think they should be replaced by Squab Foam and Strap Conversion Kit (RV6113 * 2) and the MK2 Trim Kit - Black (RV6057BLACK). The conversion kit is required because the wires that run down each side of the squab frame are knackered and no longer available. I don't fancy trying to re-manufacture them myself although it would not be impossible. The car is also missing the rubber blocks used for seat height adjustment (608759). On the passenger side they are missing entirely. On the driver's side they've been replaced with a lump of wood! Rimmers have agreed to swap the wrongly ordered parts.....

Yes, the wires are no longer available so therefore the replacement parts available should take this into account. In the meantime I've stripped the seat down to the frame, given it a rotary wire brushing, silver solder repaired one of the spacers, primed and rust coated it........ awaiting Rimmers now..... will let you know how I get on.

Johny..... I think you might be right....... already a v. expensive repair when you add all the stuff up I've already bought. Hoping I can return the unused bits for some sort of refund.... 🙏

Apologies for bumping an old topic, but as a warning to those contemplating refurbishing the front seats on the Vitesse 2 Litre Mk1, don't do what I did. 🤦‍♂️ I blindly ordered a full set of replacement items from Rimmers to refurb mine before dismantling. Upon dismantling I find that the seat frame has the wires on each side, a coup[le of which have fractured and the squab strap kit as specified for the Mk1 don't fit. I'm at the supplier's mercy now as to how I get this mess sorted out....... 🙏 I will let you know the outcome.

Pete. Thanks for putting my mind at rest.

Dan..... Thanks for putting my mind at rest! I think the car had a radio at one stage (there is a grommet in the boot surround), but not there any more.

Hoping some kind soul can help me with a wiring question. I've managed to pull out some cables whilst hoisting the engine so I can remove the sump to cure an oil leak (another story). Two of them I can see have been yanked out of the back of the alternator. I can re-crimp these hopefully. There appears to be a third 'circled' in the picture that is connected to a small item alongside the coil. Any ideas what this is and where this wire belongs?? Any advice would be appreciated. Like Comment Send