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How to Install Motorcycle Seat Gel Pads

January 10, 2012 By Nadeem

Many customers have asked what I could do to make their motorcycle and scooter seats more comfortable. I’ve always recommended installing a gel pad – which only measures ½” thick, but feels like a couple inches of foam. There are two ways to do this job – depending on a customer's preference and the amount of comfort desired. … [Read more...] about How to Install Motorcycle Seat Gel Pads

Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

January 8, 2012 By Nadeem

Nissan announced in March 2011 that its all-electric Leaf would feature seat fabric made from recycled water bottles, but Ford is apparently leading the charge with Repreve, a new polyester fiber made from the plastic. … [Read more...] about Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology

December 30, 2011 By Nadeem

If a group of Japanese researchers have their way, auto trimmers may soon be installing or replacing butt-print technology in front-driver-side seat covers. Yes, I said butt-print technology. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology

E-Z On’s Window Bonding System

December 29, 2011 By Nadeem

In July, we reported on G.A.H.H. Automotive’s new UltraMaxx Window Bonding System – which eliminates the heat seal between the canvas and glass on convertible tops, making it virtually impossible for the back windows on soft-top cars to detach. Well it looks like another ragtop manufacturer is getting in on the action. E-Z On Auto Tops has recently launched the SGR Maxbond … [Read more...] about E-Z On’s Window Bonding System

Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt

December 23, 2011 By Nadeem

Renault recently asked four European artists to redesign the interior cabin of its all-new Twingo city car. The results are interesting - albeit highly impractical and kind of goofy and senseless. This is one publicity stunt I just don't get. … [Read more...] about Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt

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