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Tennis Ball Seat Spring Repair

December 24, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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There are a few ways to fix a broken spring in a car seat. Unfortunately for a recent customer of mine, using a tennis ball isn't one of them. … [Read more...] about Tennis Ball Seat Spring Repair

Most Comfortable Motorcycle Seat Ever?

December 2, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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Did you ever wish your motorcycle seat had a little more lumbar support? So did this guy. However, his solution is a head-scratcher. … [Read more...] about Most Comfortable Motorcycle Seat Ever?

Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge

August 22, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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We’ve seen some terrible DIY convertible tops, but the folks over at Top Gear win first prize for the worst of all time. Back in 2009, they chopped the top off a Renault Espace minivan to create their own retractable soft top. The result was comical (to says the least), but the real fun didn’t start until they were challenged to put it through its paces. … [Read more...] about Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge

Rods N’ Wheels Tackles a Mustang Interior

March 3, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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On tonight’s episode of Discovery Channel’s new car series “Rods N’ Wheels,” the crew at Da Rod Shop find out first hand why it’s best to leave upholstery work to the professionals. … [Read more...] about Rods N’ Wheels Tackles a Mustang Interior

DIY: Custom Headliner Madness

February 11, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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There are a lot of DIY auto upholstery videos posted on YouTube. Some are better than others, but most are complete rubbish. They either teach viewers how to incorrectly make repairs or skip so many steps that they'll never last. Case in point: Check out this video titled "How To: Custom Headliner." … [Read more...] about DIY: Custom Headliner Madness

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