Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

New Leather

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:42 PM
  #121  
Wadeisabea's Avatar
Wadeisabea
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Nebraska
Default

With this leather, can I remove the cloth from seats and install the leather? I'm looking for a car right now and really want leather, but I'm having trouble finding a Lexus at a reasonable price in my area. I'm also considering an accord, but can't find one with leather. And how much would it cost to have it professionally installed?
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 11:07 PM
  #122  
whomiked's Avatar
whomiked
Pole Position
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

I want to order this kit! Lots of other parts in my car need replacing though. Any clue where I can get a new arm rest, shift ****, and floor mats in tan??
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:18 AM
  #123  
mr2tosc4's Avatar
mr2tosc4
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default

Originally Posted by whomiked
I want to order this kit! Lots of other parts in my car need replacing though. Any clue where I can get a new arm rest, shift ****, and floor mats in tan??
pm aliga, he's got a ton of those.
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:15 PM
  #124  
sa_dude1's Avatar
sa_dude1
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: texas
Default

just got these in today. took only one week. only question i have for all who have bought these. ok so there 5 wires in the middle insert of the bottom part of tt seat. but im not sure if they forgot to put the inserts for two on the sides and front and rear. if they dont do that how did you manage to finish the install. anyone have an idea of what im talking about



Last edited by sa_dude1; Jul 21, 2008 at 05:33 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:57 AM
  #125  
2.5tsoarer's Avatar
2.5tsoarer
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

Mine were the same, you just have to improvise.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:57 PM
  #126  
sa_dude1's Avatar
sa_dude1
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: texas
Default

lol ya i kinda figured but just wanted to make sure .. thanx tho
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
  #127  
BlackMamba's Avatar
BlackMamba
Driver
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

cant wait to do mine
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:48 PM
  #128  
captainsc's Avatar
captainsc
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

Just got mine in about a month ago and they look great. Leather-seats has got a good thing going and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in seat replacements.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:02 AM
  #129  
2.5tsoarer's Avatar
2.5tsoarer
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

I agree, I've had these on for months now and they feel/look great. The best investment yet !
Amazing that is cost 1/2 what the others charge and gets delivered in about the same time frame.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:20 AM
  #130  
Curry's Avatar
Curry
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 25,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 2
From: NY
Default

I'm a few months in with mine and they are GREAT. Everyone who gets in the car actually notices how soft and how great they look. Best 400 bucks I ever spent.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:11 AM
  #131  
RedPhoenix's Avatar
RedPhoenix
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,006
Likes: 4
From: Tampa, Florida
Default

So you guys are still completely happy? Guess I should REALLY get them.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:11 AM
  #132  
sorka's Avatar
sorka
Advanced
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 533
Likes: 7
From: California
Default

I got mine from leatherseats.com. I organized a group buy here about 3 years ago. I think the price was $525 delivered.

These photos were taken right after the install. There's a minor wrinkle in one of the seat bottom bolsters, but it came out within a day or two of sun soaking. The install looked exactly like the brochure shot from my 1995 which included the gathers. At first I was unsure of the gathers because my old leather didn't have them. Leatherseats.com assured me they were stock. I finally had to track down the brochure shot to confirm. After 3 years, the gathers are once again gone and perfectly smooth and flat. It's important to get most of the wrinkles out from the very start. Only minor imperfections will flatten out from sun soaking.




Ignore the fly in this shot


Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:20 AM
  #133  
2.5tsoarer's Avatar
2.5tsoarer
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

this thread is for the ebay leather. We can't all sit around and wait for another group buy and even then it still cost MORE .
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:30 PM
  #134  
sorka's Avatar
sorka
Advanced
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 533
Likes: 7
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by 2.5tsoarer
this thread is for the ebay leather. We can't all sit around and wait for another group buy and even then it still cost MORE .
Um, well, you get what you pay for I guess. If you don't want to pay an extra $30 for an OEM factory look, I guess that's your decision. BTW, leatherseats.com sells their kits on ebay too and you can often save $150+.

I also redid my 300zx right before selling it on ebay. These were also bought from leatherseats.com and were $430 shipped. I've seen the same skins sell for $250 direct from leatherseats.com on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...245775414&rd=1

Last edited by sorka; Jul 30, 2008 at 12:57 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:33 PM
  #135  
evileagle's Avatar
evileagle
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 927
Likes: 3
From: Ca
Default

Originally Posted by sorka
Um, well, you get what you pay for I guess. If you don't want to pay an extra $30 for an OEM factory look, I guess that's your decision. BTW, leatherseats.com sells their kits on ebay too and you can often save $150+.

I also redid my 300zx right before selling it on ebay. These were also bought from leatherseats.com and were $430 shipped. I've seen the same skins sell for $250 direct from leatherseats.com on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...245775414&rd=1
wow thats one clean Z...

kudos for even attempting to mod that car...
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:20 AM.