Looks like Keith and I both got new leather this week. My kit is the Katzkins taupe with dark brown (gathered) inserts. My brother ordered it through an auto accessory shop he works for, and he also did the install.
I had wanted the "A" emblem on the seatback like Keith has, but ended up with this. It looks okay.
What my driver's seat bottom used to look like. It was torn badly on the bottom, and the side bolster was cracking and ugly, too. Very dried out.
Comparison of the stock vs. custom leather colors (he was still working on the driver's seat):
Here's what the driver's seat looks like taken apart:
In the shop...
Have not yet installed door panel inserts, center console cover, or seatback pockets.
A few observations:
- I'm used to my slick stock seats; these things really hold onto your butt! It's a whole different feel
- My car smells really good right now
- No more seat heaters!
My brother didn't bother hooking them up into my new seat covers. I hardly used them anyways.
My old leather was perfect except for the driver's side seat. If anybody needs a backseat or passenger's side seat, PM me.
Here's the box of uninstalled pieces... to be finished soon...
I'm thrilled with the end product. You can tell the kit is high quality; I would recommend it. I'm lovin it.
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