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Re-upholstering seats? Input appreciated.
For the SVX owners who have had their seats/interiors redone:
Regarding the upholstery for the seats, -Where did you purchase your new upholstery? -Who installed it? -Are you satisfied/any problems/etc I am in the process of improving my 1992 Claret, so I'd appreciate any input, as my seats are past the point of leather conditioner, etc. New leather sounds really enticing.
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Dayle sells OE and custom leather seats. I have have seen them in person and they are really nice.
http://svx-motorsport-accessories.st....net/inac.html You can install them yourself. Once you get the seats out (a few bolts), then all you need is a few hours, some wire snips and some zip ties. And some patience. There is a writeup in the how-to section if you want to take a look at the process. |
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Thanks! I was aware of his products, but I hadnt seen them in person until recently on DanSVX94's Laguna. Nice product, Im just looking into all options.
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Find yourself a local rep. upholstering shop (the kind that looks like it hasn't been touched since the 60s as its 30 years now past the hayday of upholstering interiors!) get yourself an estimate. Labor is pretty pricy so its best not to skimp on cheap leather. You won't save much by doing it that way. Of course its probably ideal if you can find some seats to drop off and cut a deal with the guy to work on it during the slow times.
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This would be a good time to ask if anyone with Custom/Redone leather could
post up some pics... I've seen the ones on Dayle's website, but I am curious to see pics of seats after Daily driving for awhile. Plus I am sure it will help Mike621 as well to see and get more ideas.
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My nephew just had a set recovered in Baton Rouge for $1100 that look and feel great. He chose to do it in stock color, but color combos would not have cost anymore for same sewing pattern. If money is most important, then buy Dayle's seat covers. They look extremely nice and are of fine quality. Lee
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Dayle's leather kits are great. He has redone many SVX's that originally had worn gray interiors in a variety of styles.
He also has the beige leather that matches ours, He told me the reason he hasn't done one is the cars with beige interiors have seats which are too new and don't need replacing He is very anxious do a beige/tan interior. I love my beige interior and it is perfect. If I ever do a manual conversion, I will get some of the matching leather for my shift boot .
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Re: Re-upholstering seats? Input appreciated.
Has anyone on here bought one of the leather seat kits from Dayle and did the install themselves? If so, how was it? straight forward? or huge pain?
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Re: Re-upholstering seats? Input appreciated.
Funny I was thinking the same thing. I really don't need new seats. I would like to do a custom blue and light grey. I would also like to see a real life picture of a car that has been done by a member.
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Re: Re-upholstering seats? Input appreciated.
Remember that Dayle's kits only are available for one piece rear seats. If you have split folding rear seats, his kit will mot work.
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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