I HAVE AN 86 16V AND WAS WONDERING IF AN 8V 190E HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF LEATHER SEAT?! EVEN IF NOT CAN I PUT AN 8V SEAT IN IT?! OR ANY SUGGESTION THAT I CAN DO?! ( SEAT COVER?)
THANX U ALL

JOHN

John:

I don't think you'll be wanting to put an 8V seat into your 16V. I used to have a 1984 190E 2.3-8V with FULL compliment of AMG enhancements. Those stock seats couldn't hold my butt in place if I had myself "glued" in place. I therefore, installed a set of Recaro seats -- that did the trick. Your best bet is to either: (a) find a set of replacement 16V seats (ALL 16V models came with black interior; '86 & '87), or (b) purchase a set of Recaros.

Good luck!

Brian

There are aftermarket companies that offer covers for the seat. They will have to be installed in the place of the existing covering. When done correctly, it looks like new. I have done a few and it is a great outcome!!

------------------
Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
1992 500E (very soon I hope
1981 280GE SWB
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM

THANX AGAIN BRAIN16V, IS "Recaros" HARD TO PUT IN?! AND WHAT ABOUT THE COST?!

THANX
JOHNSC16V

John:

It's been about 8 years since I did that project, and I purchased the seats from a friend. If you were to do that same Recaro job today, I'd say you're looking at:

[1] $350 - $400 per seat
[2] $80 per adapter bracket
[3] $50 per seat installation

Don't forget, you'd lose your power headrest height adjust and power recline. No biggie, they just become a manual job (how often do you do those adjustments anyways?).

The other alternative is to go with Benzmac's suggestion, tho' I don't know how much that would cost. Materials would probably be (relatively) inexpensive, but the labor to install (almost a re-upholster job?) might be quite high.

Hope this helps.

Brian