What are these padding kits made from?
All of the seat foams for the Austin Healey rea pre-moulded as per the original versions.
What is the density of the foam, and how suitable is it for purpose?
This is very much a personal opinion, so hard to comment on. For the backrest foams, this is less relevant as the foam is thinner than the cushions bases. The Cushions start off toward the harder end of the scale, but please keep in mind that this will change over time as you use the car more and more. These foams are built for longevity as well as initial suitability and fit.
Can you alter the height or density of the cushion base foam, for example, for someone who is above average height?
Yes, this is a fairly simple thing to alter during the fitment process if you wish. Simply turn the foam onto its underside and drill a few air holes into the foams. You do not drill all the way through the foam, just to about 2/3 depth from the underside. The more holes you drill the less dense it becomes and the more you will “sink” into the foam when sitting on it.
Do your seat covers and seat foams work well together?
Yes, they do. However, please keep in mind that despite the fact that these are moulded seat foams – that does not mean that they are simple to fit and achieve good results. It is a well-known fact in the industry that Healey Seats are hard seats to trim and achieve a nice neat finish. There is an art to it, and often some additional upholstery wadding or our Supplementary Seat Foam Kit is required to achieve the best finish possible.
Why are the Seat Foams different for the BN1 to BJ7 range, to that of the 3000 MK3 BJ8 models?
Due to the difference in the styling of the BJ8 Cushion and Backrest Covers (think, “waterfall” style leading edge on the Cushions) – JSM offer a different style Seat Foam to accommodate these specific covers.
Due to the range of products we offer, and our worldwide customer base, we can only calculate an accurate shipping cost once Your Enquiry/Quote has been received by Jonathon. As there is no payment required at this stage – use our Quote Builder in full confidence, with zero commitment to purchase – and send us your Quotation request for your interior trim requirements; and we will get in touch directly with you with an updated Quote, which will include the shipment costs.
In the meantime, basic guideline shipping costs are outlined below.
(For all non-UK shipments – the final price per box depends on the size of the box – which is dictated by the items in your final selection)
UK: £10.50 – £30 per box
Europe & European Union: £20 – £150 per box
North America & Canada: £28.50 – £160 per box
Rest of World: £50.00 – £400 per box
Generally speaking, a complete car interior kit (Trim Panels, Carpets, Seat Covers, Boot/Trunk area, Soft Top Hoods etc) normally requires 2 x FULL Size Boxes, with some cars needing slightly less, and some slightly more.
Please note that these prices are exclusive of VAT (UK Customers ONLY) and any additional customs or handling charges that may be incurred during shipping. These prices are given as an approximation only.
For further information about shipping, and to learn more about how our shipping costs are calculated, please read our Shipping and Delivery guide.
🇪🇺 EU Shipments / Brexit 🇪🇺
As of January 2021, the UK is no longer part of the European Union (EU). As a result, several changes have been implemented which affects how EU based customers now purchase products from the UK.
It is not as problematic and complicated as people say. John Skinner Ltd sends hundreds of shipments to the EU; and rarely do we encounter any issues at all; and this is due to us working closely with our shipping agents to offer two choices that help to simplify the process for you.
You now have 2 Options you can choose from for shipping John Skinner products to the EU:
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Option 1: Standard International Shipping
This is the ‘standard’ method of purchasing items from the UK, since the UK left the EU (‘Brexit’).
You will pay John Skinner Ltd for 1) the parts ordered, and 2) the shipping cost to ship from the UK to your address.
You will NOT be charged UK VAT (20% Tax). (Before Brexit, you would have been charged UK VAT @ 20%).
Once your parts ship, you will be contacted directly by our shipping agent (normally DHL), who will request payment from you for 1) Your Local Country Tax based on the value of the John Skinner Invoice, 2) a small admin fee (normally around €15). Once this is paid, your goods are released from customs and delivered to your address.
You will NOT be charged any Duties/Tariffs. All the parts we supply are made by John Skinner Ltd in the UK, and we provide all the correct paperwork & documentation and sign declarations to ensure that no Duties/Tariffs apply to our goods. (This is often the part that most people get confused by with Brexit – they assume that anything they buy from the UK incurs Duties/Tariff charges – our products are 0% Duty/Tariff rated).
Note that this shipping option is the default choice offered when Jonathon is raising your initial Quote; if you wish to discuss the second option (see below) – then just mention this to Jonathon once he has made direct contact with you about your enquiry.
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Option 2: Prepaid Duties & Taxes *** VERY POPULAR OPTION ***
To simplify the purchasing process, you can choose our Prepaid Duties & Taxes option.
This process is becoming the most popular option for our EU customers as it makes everything very simple and straightforward, akin to how it was before the UK left the EU.
We will calculate & include all applicable import duties, taxes, and customs fees in your order total – and everything is paid up front to John Skinner Ltd.
Once the parts are ready and are shipped – you will NOT pay any additional costs, or have to do anything more – your order will be delivered to your address as normal. Our shipping agent (normally DHL) pays the Local Country Tax on behalf of John Skinner Ltd and they Invoice us for this later. This ensures that you won’t face any unexpected charges upon delivery, and your order will clear customs smoothly and quickly.
You can enjoy a more streamlined shopping experience with this option; like Brexit never even happened.
If you are interested in this option, please let Jonathon know once he has contacted you directly with your updated Quote via email; and he can update the Quote accordingly to reflect this choice.
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