Hi all,

I'm looking to replace all of my seats because they seem to have some factory defect that caused the cloth to separate at the seams. I've considered reupholstery but am concerned that SIPS will not function properly if it is not sewn correctly on the outer edges of the seats. It is also very costly. My second choice is replacement with some salvage seats but I'm having a very hard time finding tan cloth seats or even leather in decent condition.

I'm open to ideas or suggestions on any of this and where to find quality seats out there. I'm also considering using some V70 or S70 seats but have read that at some point in the late 90's Volvo stopped using "gas" powered SIPS and went to electrical. Is this true? If so, what year did that happen?

Thanks in advance,
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David
1995 854 Sedan, Naturally Aspirated, 166k mi
No mods but open to suggestions.

I was under the impression that seat air bags were only on the Turbo models in 1995. Check again, look at the label on the side cover. It must say 'air bag' next to SIPS.

My 1998 is still the old detonator style, no electrics, and will go into the 1995 without any problems. Except that I have power seats.

My local Pick&pull is the cheap place to get seats, if you can even find 850/70 cars. The bottom cushion can be swapped from the passenger to driver's side. So if you can find 2 front seats, plus an extra bottom cushion, you will be in great shape.

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.