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Old 16-08-2005, 09:56 AM
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How have you done them?
Old 16-08-2005, 10:32 AM
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warley daddy did a cobra seat i think

comfy!

Old 16-08-2005, 11:00 AM
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This Is Mine :



You can get them from ARGOOSE !




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Old 16-08-2005, 11:21 AM
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You have the same printer as me
Old 16-08-2005, 11:26 AM
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but i dont want to pay argos prices LOL

Not when i have a recaro to use.. lol
Old 16-08-2005, 12:32 PM
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I got a base from IKEA not much, under 20 quid if I recall, I was just going to put a base of MDF or something on the bottom of the chair (so u cant see it) and bolt the base and frame to it?
Still havent got round to doing it yet though
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Old 16-08-2005, 09:33 PM
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they look shite with bits of mdf hanging out the edges bolt the frame directly to the chair frame, remove the sub frame, drill holes and bolt it up





dont forget yours will need re-inforcing though mike

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Old 16-08-2005, 09:37 PM
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Yup, went the mdf route however Still does the job well
Old 16-08-2005, 11:02 PM
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I fancy doing an office chair like this. Might have a butchers at the Recaro catalogue and see what they have.
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LOL Matt you cheeky fucker!!

I am no where near the weight i was when you saw me two whole years ago
Old 18-08-2005, 12:28 AM
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Heres mine....

Evo 8 seat......

Still kept Tilt,Slide,Up,Down etc,and its COMFY AS FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






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Old 18-08-2005, 04:15 PM
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Anyone wanna buy it to feed my Alcohol addiction??

Pete..
Old 18-08-2005, 04:20 PM
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where flock did u get an Evo 8 seat from?

i need a base to make mine, only got a poverty sapph cossie seat though
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Thats the seat in the car.. I work for Ralli Art so had 1 from there...

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Lucky git working for them


how cool though
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Lol my friends have 2 half leather capri recaros in there landrover
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Originally Posted by AlexD
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You can get them from ARGOOSE !




Al....
What ever turns you on mate

P.s. Get you own photobucket account
Old 18-08-2005, 07:15 PM
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i done one and yesi went mdf route as well now covered in carpet tho
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Originally Posted by gurnE
Originally Posted by AlexD


lol....... fookin arse !! that aint me, must be one of your "friends"

Al............
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