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ogsmakdade
03-12-2008, 09:06 PM
smashfreakB: why did I think this was a good idea? lol

I purchase a custom leather interior online for my car, to keep me from repurchasing my sparcos. Here are some pics of the leather.
back seat upholstery
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0225.jpg?t=1205373353
front seat
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0224.jpg?t=1205373397
close up of the solid and perforated leather. Don't forget the double stitching.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0226.jpg?t=1205373411


Bear in mind that these are replacements, not covers. The old fabric must be removed in its entirety. Hogrings, clips, everything. The seat brackets and sliders had to be completely dismanteld in order to get everything on properly. The seats had to also be partially covered and parts of the brackets remounted before the parts could finished being covered. A major PITA if you ask me, I should hired someone to do this lol

I spent last night 4 hours start to finish on the drivers seat. Here's the carniage lol.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0230.jpg?t=1205373681:
the dog was bored.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0229.jpg?t=1205373735
finished result
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0231-1.jpg?t=1205373830
closeup
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/ogsmakdade/new%20lude%20stuff/DSCF0232.jpg?t=1205373909

I obviously have to take a heatgun to the leather in order to stretch and smooth it out, that was NOT happening at midnight last night. haha.

p.s. working with greasy tools on fairly new beige carpet is a BAD idea. :redface:
thomas97
03-12-2008, 09:12 PM
damn, not bad,
where you end up buying the kit from? i dont feel like re reading lol
ogsmakdade
03-12-2008, 09:13 PM
china! lol
thomas97
03-12-2008, 09:15 PM
lmfao, heat gun it, more pics, ftw!
ogsmakdade
03-12-2008, 09:20 PM
I'm too tired tonight. possibly this weekend. for sure. maybe. yup.
PreludeBoy95'
03-12-2008, 09:35 PM
wow weeeee...that leather is NICE :biggrin:
jay3134
03-12-2008, 09:41 PM
Wow thats gonna be nice when its finished, how much did that run you?
prelude24
03-12-2008, 09:49 PM
o nice dog lol
91Si4WS
03-12-2008, 10:13 PM
that looks good D!! so how much of a PITA was it?
Prelude13
03-12-2008, 10:21 PM
pretty nice indeed...
ogsmakdade
03-13-2008, 05:31 AM
only around $400. not a bad deal at all.

thanks guys. more updates this weekend.
Prelude85
03-13-2008, 02:03 PM
Very nice! good work. =)
00CDMLUDER
03-13-2008, 02:43 PM
Very Nice vanilla face (borat voice)
Dwend
03-13-2008, 03:28 PM
It is going to look great.
Brash22
03-13-2008, 04:41 PM
With any luck the second seat will be easier since you know what you're doing now...
SlickLudeR
03-13-2008, 05:04 PM
Nice Man Id Like To Know 2 Where U Bought It
ogsmakdade
03-13-2008, 09:35 PM
With any luck the second seat will be easier since you know what you're doing now...

somehow I don't think so lol. but I'm tryin to be optimistic lol :biggthumpup:
mcimo
03-17-2008, 04:21 PM
Where'd you order it from?
ogsmakdade
03-18-2008, 09:14 PM
ebay! "97-01 prelude leather seat" you'll find it no problem.
Kelso
03-18-2008, 09:18 PM
looks good man.

I dont think I would have the patience for that.

enjoy the second seat:biggrin:
ogsmakdade
03-18-2008, 09:26 PM
looks good man.

I dont think I would have the patience for that.

enjoy the second seat:biggrin:

don't forget the back ones as well............ and I'm re-doin' the first seat, I'm not 100% satisfied with it...:rolleyes:
Prelude85
03-18-2008, 10:55 PM
Hurry up with em i wanna see em in the car!
PreludeBoy95'
03-18-2008, 11:03 PM
lol no kidding....get them up asap
Si Speed
03-19-2008, 08:13 PM
Where's the updated pics, jackass?
ogsmakdade
03-21-2008, 12:21 PM
gimmie a damn break, I'm gonna work on it this weekend hopefully
99PreludeSh
03-21-2008, 01:03 PM
That looks good nice work!
mcimo
03-21-2008, 01:17 PM
gimmie a damn break, I'm gonna work on it this weekend hopefully

Your mean words makeded me cry....

But heres a random flying pig to make it all better: :flypig:

LOL btw is the leather black or dark gray?
Si Speed
05-18-2008, 11:16 AM
pics of them installed?
Prelude85
05-18-2008, 04:36 PM
aggreed .
ogsmakdade
05-18-2008, 07:22 PM
I never finished them only the one. I'm not happy with how they turned out. I'm on the hunt for JDM/EDM suede/leather seats w/o red stitching. ugh.
rc114
05-18-2008, 08:14 PM
Funny that you say that Kenny ( Fastkill) just picked up that. Give him a hollar, I think they shiped over 2 type s for parts in PA.