Tan/Suede seats in VR FD?
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Tan/Suede seats in VR FD?
Hey guys...I'm currently looking into getting new seat covers from leatherseats.com and am thinking of getting tan leather seats with their suede inserts, probably black suede. I have a 93 FD, and I'm thinking that it would match pretty nicely since the door panels are tan with black handles...kinda mirros the effect.
What do you guys think? I did some searches and haven't seen any pictures of that combination althought I did see the black seats with tan inserts, which were also pretty sharp.
All opinions are welcome!
What do you guys think? I did some searches and haven't seen any pictures of that combination althought I did see the black seats with tan inserts, which were also pretty sharp.
All opinions are welcome!
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I was going to go tan leather with alacantara inserts in tan...but I cant find anyone who has worked with alacantara before. Should look cool. Seems to me in the "leather seats thread" there are pics of a guy who did black leather with black suede inserts.
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Alright, I went ahead and ordered the tan leather w/ black suede inserts seat covers from leatherseats.com, and it should be here in a couple days. I'll take some before and after pictures to give y'all an idea of how they look.
FYI I also got the "Flat Smooth Inserts" option for $35, which basically gives...well...a flatter, smoother look in the seats instead of the luxury soft crumpled look. All in, the seat covers cost me $579 + $100 (suede inserts) + $35 (Flat option) + $19 (hog ring and pliers) + $26.45 (shipping) = $759.45. A bit pricey, I know.
I'll keep you guys posted!
FYI I also got the "Flat Smooth Inserts" option for $35, which basically gives...well...a flatter, smoother look in the seats instead of the luxury soft crumpled look. All in, the seat covers cost me $579 + $100 (suede inserts) + $35 (Flat option) + $19 (hog ring and pliers) + $26.45 (shipping) = $759.45. A bit pricey, I know.
I'll keep you guys posted!
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Well I finally received the seats yesterday and started installing them for kicks. I finished the driver's side bottm part, and it looks pretty good. The color's not quite the same as stock, but it's pretty close.
Installation is kind of a bitch. Removing the hogrings really kills the hands, and I installed the wrong seat bottom cover the first time, which really hurt the progress.
Nonetheless, I should be done installing them sometime next week (not gonna be home this weekend), but I'll be sure to post pix when I get one seat done at least.
Installation is kind of a bitch. Removing the hogrings really kills the hands, and I installed the wrong seat bottom cover the first time, which really hurt the progress.
Nonetheless, I should be done installing them sometime next week (not gonna be home this weekend), but I'll be sure to post pix when I get one seat done at least.
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Originally posted by allenhah
Installation is kind of a bitch. Removing the hogrings really kills the hands, and I installed the wrong seat bottom cover the first time, which really hurt the progress.
Installation is kind of a bitch. Removing the hogrings really kills the hands, and I installed the wrong seat bottom cover the first time, which really hurt the progress.
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Well...it's pretty tough on the hands because I was using small needle nose pliers to remove the old hogrings, and after doing about 50 or so, my hands start to hurt a bit. If you order from them, get their installation kit that includes hogring pliers and a bag of hogrings for putting the covers on. I don't know how you could install the hogrings without them.
I'd say, excluding any setbacks, you should set a full day to do both seats. I'll keep track of the time when I do the passenger seats and get back to you on that.
I'd say, excluding any setbacks, you should set a full day to do both seats. I'll keep track of the time when I do the passenger seats and get back to you on that.
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Okay just got done with the passenger seat. Excluding the process of taking out or or putting the seats into the car, it took me exactly three hours to take the seat apart and put it all back together, but this was knowing pretty much exactly what I was doing this time around. Use regular size pliers to remove the hogrings instead of needle nose...the extra leverage helps.
I'll post pix when the seats go in.
I'll post pix when the seats go in.
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Originally posted by InsaneGideon
Where'd the seatbelt guides go?
Where'd the seatbelt guides go?
The seats look excellent in the car allenhah. I'm going to take a look at the seatbelt guides later to see how they are placed, and if they can possibly be transfered.
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Yeah, they do help to keep the seatbelt off of your neck, if you're short.
I noticed my pass. side guidestrap is pretty relaxed and doesn't stay clipped on. Please let me know how you get these things apart
I noticed my pass. side guidestrap is pretty relaxed and doesn't stay clipped on. Please let me know how you get these things apart
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Yeah, they do help to keep the seatbelt off of your neck, if you're short.
Yeah, they do help to keep the seatbelt off of your neck, if you're short.
I noticed my pass. side guidestrap is pretty relaxed and doesn't stay clipped on. Please let me know how you get these things apart
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Whoops, I didn't mean YOU were short. I meant if someone is short, in genereal. Don't you just love tiny women?
I can unlatch the strap OK. The problem is the strap doesn't have any tension on it and doesn't keep it attached at the top. It just falls out of the latch. My driver's side is fine, and I noticed the strap has some "spring tension" on it to keep it in place when fastened.
I can unlatch the strap OK. The problem is the strap doesn't have any tension on it and doesn't keep it attached at the top. It just falls out of the latch. My driver's side is fine, and I noticed the strap has some "spring tension" on it to keep it in place when fastened.
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