TMI foam padding or WolfsburgWest seat hair padding? FAQ

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TMI foam padding or WolfsburgWest seat hair padding ??

What did you use in combination with factory seat covers?

Which one is more firm and lasts longer and works best?

Any input is help full.

Thanks

danilo209 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:57 am Post subject:

Ww is way firmer and as close to stock as you can get. I have them and love it.
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Bleyseng · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:10 am Post subject:

The WW is way nicer than the foam and as close to the OEM seat firmness.
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skills@eurocarsplus · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:56 am Post subject:

BusterBrown · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:00 am Post subject:

WW X4
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RocketRod · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:04 am Post subject:

SewFine makes very good products. Quality between TMI & them is night & day for a couple $'s more. I did my front, mid and rear seats with SewFine. I had originally did the front in TMI and they were quickly replaced with SF.
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ned · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:52 am Post subject:

I like the horse hair from WW but it doesnt have that same drability. It has broken down too soon. The foam is nice too and a lillt more comfy in the camper. Both are them get my vote, TMI is a little cheaper.

zaakystyles · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:04 am Post subject:

crownline · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:41 am Post subject:

I did all the seats on my "72 from Sewfine. They have the best covers, very durable. The people on the phone are very nice also.

busman78 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:20 am Post subject:

Burlap or thin industrial carpet over the springs, then 3/8" Jute, then 1" high density foam, doesn't get any better. For upholstery, Sewfine, top of the line products.

Hair? The original VW pad was Coir, coconut fiber. If the pads WW are now selling are indeed hair I would question the longevity of them.

germansupplyscott · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject:

the WW seat pads are pretty much identical to the original pads.
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andk5591 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:29 pm Post subject:

I have used both - depends what you like. As mentioned horsehair is firmer - But there is nothing wrong with foam if done right and properly covering the springs is VERY important.

And I have also installed TMI seat covers and Sewfines. The Sewfine is a little nicer and they can do custom applcations easier. I definately like the Sewfine door panels better. But they are also more expensive. For standard stuff, I usually will go with TMI.
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dragonbyu · Samba Member Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 127

this is a timely thread for me as I am getting ready to redo my front seats. I am planning on going with WW padding. I was checking sewfines site, do they do stock style upholestry in the square weave pattern I couldnt find it.

srfndoc · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject:

I've used both as well. I had a local shop do my middle and rear seat custom (similar to what Busman describes above) and they came out really
nice. For the two front seats I used my custom covers with WW seat pads and they were good at first but I had my shop then cover them in burlap and it made them much better.

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hiwaycallin · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:25 pm Post subject:

Desertbusman · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject:

I would (and have) only used Sewfine foam pads and covers. Sewfine materials are so much higher quality.
However the last ones I did were my own pads and covers. Made just like Sewfine does. And using the same foam as Sewfine does.
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420GOAT · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:29 pm Post subject:

ive only used WCM stock and it fite fine... just check my gallery.
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Alex6373 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject:

TMI Foam and covers get my vote for that long ride comfort!!!

rustybutterknife · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject:

Well for me it would all come down to this, does the WW sisel pad smell like the OG stuff. if so i may order an extra set and stuff them under the back seat.
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Bleyseng · Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:03 am Post subject:

WW jute seat padding fits and feels great!

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76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles


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