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Originally Posted by Rich-Tripower
There is ALWAYS a need for 20-30 more HP! 
As far as the split seams on the seats, this is an easy DIY repair. The biggest issue is getting the seat cover off so you can sew the split back up. Not bad on the rear seats, they come out and come apart easily, a bit more work if the split is on the front seats. But it sure beats buying all new seat covers. |
The drivers seat leather is ripped from shrinkage of the leather, no repair to be made with the material being ripped. The rear is likely salvageable, the cover on the rear was already replaced under warranty. My car has 140,000 miles on it so the only time it is sitting is when there is salt on the roads. IMO seat covers are wear items so it doesn't surprise me the drivers seat is worn and needs replaced.
Had I taken more pains to keep the leather from shrinking (conditioning) the seams probably would have held up better.