Leather Seats

[jdanielsg]

So I decided not to get leather seats when I bought the car a couple of days ago, but I may decide to get them down the road.. Whats is involved when I say I want leather seats, do they just remove the fabric and wrap it with leather or do they do somehing else and some prices and places would be great. Thanks guys

[TheProfessor]

Well, when you say \"they\" I presume you\'re not referring to a dealer cause they won\'t do it. You have to go to a shop that reupholsters interiors and ask them to wrap the existing seats in leather. Keep in mind that real leather will cost a lot, most people go for vinyl.

You could also try and find somebody who has the leather interior and wants to sell or trade, though I doubt that happens too often if at all.

[FLIPDADY]

Yeah they basically will re-wrap your seats and door trims if you want.

Maybe SABIO can recommend someone.

One of the members was selling his leather seats from his hatch I think al01??

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


Well, when you say \"they\" I presume you\'re not referring to a dealer cause they won\'t do it. You have to go to a shop that reupholsters interiors and ask them to wrap the existing seats in leather. Keep in mind that real leather will cost a lot, most people go for vinyl.

You could also try and find somebody who has the leather interior and wants to sell or trade, though I doubt that happens too often if at all.

Well most dealers have that option for $1500 or so, they probably send it out somewhere to do it, but they can get it done. I am assuming that since they charge $1500, it would be closer to $1k if I go direct to the people who do them.

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Yeah they basically will re-wrap your seats and door trims if you want.

Maybe SABIO can recommend someone.

One of the members was selling his leather seats from his hatch I think al01??

Flip u work for mazda of toronto? They quoted me $1500 if I added it on as an option.. where can I get it for cheaper? i\'ll try PM the guy u mentioned who may be able to recommend someone

[TheProfessor]

I\'m confused, when you say they quoted you $1500, do you mean as an option prior to taking delivery (like when you order the car)? Cause you can get the leather option on 2005 models for something like $900 plus tax, and on 2006\'s it\'s more (I think around $1350 plus tax) but will come with a heated option and possibly in-dash 6 disc CD changer.

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


I\'m confused, when you say they quoted you $1500, do you mean as an option prior to taking delivery (like when you order the car)? Cause you can get the leather option on 2005 models for something like $900 plus tax, and on 2006\'s it\'s more (I think around $1350 plus tax) but will come with a heated option and possibly in-dash 6 disc CD changer.

I am not sure, I wasnt quoted directly $1500 my fren who was there remmembered it as being $1500, I dunt remmember. N yes thats pre-delivery.

[TheProfessor]

Are you getting a 2005 or 2006 model?

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


Are you getting a 2005 or 2006 model?

I already got it this past Saturday, I got the 2005 model. I dunt see much diff with the 2006 and plus i doubt I would be getting as good a deal on 2006. I paid $25700 on the road. The basic GT auto model. Also I am moving to Ottawa on Monday and other issues prevent me for waiting so there u go I got the \'05 LOL

[TheProfessor]

Oh sorry, I thought you were still waiting for the car :p

[chinsterr]

hrmm, I know Devin got customized leather ... and i think it looks REALLY nice .

you can always ask him ..

Chinsterr

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by chinsterr


hrmm, I know Devin got customized leather ... and i think it looks REALLY nice .

you can always ask him ..

Chinsterr


what is this guys nick ? Devin ?

[bluntman]

Devin98

[Devin98]

Yup I do have aftermarket leather installed it myself, here are a few pics of it on my car domain site:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/611961/5

now that the leather settled there is no wrinkles at all, let me know if you want more information

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by Devin98


Yup I do have aftermarket leather installed it myself, here are a few pics of it on my car domain site:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/611961/5

now that the leather settled there is no wrinkles at all, let me know if you want more information
hey devin thanks for the reply. i looked at ur site and also interested in how u installed the prolumen HIDs, i\'ll set up another thread or go to an existing one for a discussion on that.

i would appreciate more info on how u did ur seats tho. I would like mine all black or chrcoal whatever is closest :)

thanks in adv

[Devin98]

Originally posted by jdanielsg



Originally posted by Devin98


Yup I do have aftermarket leather installed it myself, here are a few pics of it on my car domain site:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/611961/5

now that the leather settled there is no wrinkles at all, let me know if you want more information
hey devin thanks for the reply. i looked at ur site and also interested in how u installed the prolumen HIDs, i\'ll set up another thread or go to an existing one for a discussion on that.

i would appreciate more info on how u did ur seats tho. I would like mine all black or chrcoal whatever is closest :)

thanks in adv

Shoot me an email (xtec_hid@rogers.com) for the lights install is pretty easy if you have any electrical know how, if not I do recommend getting it installed, Lockdown is a great place to go.

One a scare of 1 to 10 for the seat install I would say they are a 6, the first one was tricky as I was getting used to the tools and what to do after that the rest just blew by.

You remove the stock seats and install the leather kit over top using Hog Clips to secure it down.
http://ourworld.cs.com/autoleather/id41.htm?f=fs

There is a little how-to

[al01]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Yeah they basically will re-wrap your seats and door trims if you want.

Maybe SABIO can recommend someone.

One of the members was selling his leather seats from his hatch I think al01??

lol i hvnt seen my car since march

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by Devin98



Originally posted by jdanielsg



Originally posted by Devin98


Yup I do have aftermarket leather installed it myself, here are a few pics of it on my car domain site:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/611961/5

now that the leather settled there is no wrinkles at all, let me know if you want more information
hey devin thanks for the reply. i looked at ur site and also interested in how u installed the prolumen HIDs, i\'ll set up another thread or go to an existing one for a discussion on that.

i would appreciate more info on how u did ur seats tho. I would like mine all black or chrcoal whatever is closest :)

thanks in adv

Shoot me an email (xtec_hid@rogers.com) for the lights install is pretty easy if you have any electrical know how, if not I do recommend getting it installed, Lockdown is a great place to go.

One a scare of 1 to 10 for the seat install I would say they are a 6, the first one was tricky as I was getting used to the tools and what to do after that the rest just blew by.

You remove the stock seats and install the leather kit over top using Hog Clips to secure it down.
http://ourworld.cs.com/autoleather/id41.htm?f=fs

There is a little how-to

thanks so much for the info

The leather seats I think r too much of a project for me.

HIDs however may be possible.