After market leather seats?

SophiaZ · 02-20-2010, 11:29 AM

I was told that the Katskin are actual seats, not seat covers. Is this true?

Zsteve · 02-20-2010, 01:05 PM

Not whole seats, they are premium covers that cover the entire seat, I guess you take off the old material and put on new material over seat frame is more like it.

frost · 02-20-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

I was told that the Katskin are actual seats, not seat covers. Is this true?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

Not whole seats, they are premium covers that cover the entire seat, I guess you take off the old material and put on new material over seat frame is more like it.

I purchased katskin (as I mentioned above) and it's not a cover, it was a big lump of leather that I had to have an upholsterer put on.
I wouldn't recommend them though, not only have I had quality problems, but as I did more and more reading, it appears many people have issues with their quality.

Zsteve · 02-20-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I purchased katskin (as I mentioned above) and it's not a cover, it was a big lump of leather that I had to have an upholsterer put on.
I wouldn't recommend them though, not only have I had quality problems, but as I did more and more reading, it appears many people have issues with their quality.

12K miles on my seats no issues, they are really comfortable and they do have a warranty if there is. They useed real leather and suade and not man made.

frost · 02-20-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

12K miles on my seats no issues, they are really comfortable and they do have a warranty if there is. They useed real leather and suade and not man made.

Well, I'm almost at 12k and my paint is still perfect, I'm talking more about the long term, like my older 350. I probably started developing minor problems around 17k miles, and by 25k miles, the driver side just looked terrible on the bolsters.

But again, no need to take my word on it. A little went a long way to proving the quality of KS.

Zsteve · 02-23-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Well, I'm almost at 12k and my paint is still perfect, I'm talking more about the long term, like my older 350. I probably started developing minor problems around 17k miles, and by 25k miles, the driver side just looked terrible on the bolsters.

But again, no need to take my word on it. A little went a long way to proving the quality of KS.

I have a milage warranty on mine so if you had problems they should fix them.

Reubin · 02-24-2010, 04:16 AM

Hey so I spoke to the manager at wet okole seat covers, which I have heard a lot of great thinks about. He said that he should have the 370Z pattern on a couple weeks. They are waterproof, easy to install over your seat, and washable, so it's get if you take the Z to the beach. Anyway, if anyone is interested, I'll post it when they are available.

OldGuy · 02-20-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Not whole seats, they are premium covers that cover the entire seat, I guess you take off the old material and put on new material over seat frame is more like it.

Would you think Classic Soft Trim is the way to go. I have a reasonable bid from them but I'm really hesitant that I'm creating a problem for myself, as the base cloth seats are fairyl nice and going with leather is not mandatory if it's going to turn into a headache.

SophiaZ · 02-20-2010, 05:02 PM

So..its a clump of leather huh?!! For roughly $700? How much was the install from the upholsterer?

FuszNissan · 02-23-2010, 03:08 PM

Katzkin is a custom kit that is custom cut for the seat on every order.

Zsteve · 02-23-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Katzkin is a custom kit that is custom cut for the seat on every order.

Thats true, on my order, since I had the touring which has the electric seat buttons on the side of the seat, they said they used the 350Z template for the bottom part and the 370z template for the back part. I think it comes out looking very good.

OldGuy · 02-23-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

Gang,

I've ran a thread search and have been unable to find where I can purchase After market leather seat covers. Can someone point me in the correct direction to find them for a base 370?

Thanks,

I'm right in the middle of this myself for my red base '09 370Z. See my thread above regarding logo. I'm doing Katzkins for $1100 including embossed lgo, stitching and perforated inserts. This shop is near to my house has been doing such things for several auto franchises for several decades. That's why I'm dealing with them rather than Classicsofttrim. Their price was about the same.

koeppelnissan · 02-23-2010, 08:43 PM

katzkin makes great covers, not everyone installs them right. I would never try to install them on my own, it's so much harder than it seems! There are many installers around here, not sure where you are at. PM me your zip and I can have my Katzkin dealer find an installer in your area. if you are close to Fusz, have them do it and support those who support you!

bullitt5897 · 02-24-2010, 08:48 AM

If you really want leather seats I can always sell you my leather seats and they have heated seat warmers built in! and the are powered...

so look at it this way you pay $700 for covers that will sag or you pay $1400 and you get OEM quality, Seat warmers, power adjustment...

I would go OEM

also you can sell your stock seats and really only end up paying the 700 in the first place...

speedfreak28 · 03-02-2010, 12:03 AM

Ive use katzkin interiors in a cpl customers vehicles and had a kit in my old truck, The covers are exactly what you would get if you went to an upholsterer and had them make new covers. heres a quick pic...

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bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	If you really want leather seats I can always sell you my leather seats and they have heated seat warmers built in! and the are powered... so look at it this way you pay $700 for covers that will sag or you pay $1400 and you get OEM quality, Seat warmers, power adjustment... I would go OEM also you can sell your stock seats and really only end up paying the 700 in the first place... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	Ive use katzkin interiors in a cpl customers vehicles and had a kit in my old truck, The covers are exactly what you would get if you went to an upholsterer and had them make new covers. heres a quick pic... Last edited by speedfreak28; 03-02-2010 at 12:09 AM.

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02-20-2010, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I was told that the Katskin are actual seats, not seat covers. Is this true?

02-24-2010, 04:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reubin Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Guam Posts: 11 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	Hey so I spoke to the manager at wet okole seat covers, which I have heard a lot of great thinks about. He said that he should have the 370Z pattern on a couple weeks. They are waterproof, easy to install over your seat, and washable, so it's get if you take the Z to the beach. Anyway, if anyone is interested, I'll post it when they are available.

02-20-2010, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	So..its a clump of leather huh?!! For roughly $700? How much was the install from the upholsterer?

02-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 17	katzkin makes great covers, not everyone installs them right. I would never try to install them on my own, it's so much harder than it seems! There are many installers around here, not sure where you are at. PM me your zip and I can have my Katzkin dealer find an installer in your area. if you are close to Fusz, have them do it and support those who support you!