Two-toned leather, pics inside!

IHas370Z? · 09-04-2009, 07:28 PM

This thread is a follow-up to my one from last week called "Nightmarish Story (with happy ending)".

In it, I explained how badly I had gotten screwed over a couple times and missed out on the touring model I was about to buy. Instead, I got the base and had Nissan do a custom leather job for me. In the end, I am soooo happy I missed the touring because whatever upholstery place Nissan sent my car to did a fantastic job. It cost me plenty, and I most likely paid more than I should have since I went thru Nissan, but I'm thrilled with the results. They used a great leather and two-toned it with a grey suede that matches the platinum graphite perfectly. They also put that same suede (non-perferated of course) on the door panels. The stitching is done using they same grey and really brings it all together.

These pics make the grey look lighter than it really is; I will try to take more when it's not so sunny. Let me know what you think!
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Update: Added pics from inside the garage. Pic qualtiy sucks (iPhone) but it gives the grey a more true color, since the sun brightened the pics too much.

Blown32 · 09-04-2009, 08:04 PM

So I understand you clearly?You had Nissan do a custom interior for you and you paid dearly!Is that what you are saying?

IHas370Z? · 09-04-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

So I understand you clearly?You had Nissan do a custom interior for you and you paid dearly!Is that what you are saying?

Lol, I mean it wasn't a totally terrible price. I'll put it this way, after this custom job (leather, suede panels, etc.), and an aftermarket nav/sound system/backup cam setup installed by Matt (bigaudiofanat), I will STILL be saving money over the touring + nav model. To me, that's a big win.

nogoodname · 09-04-2009, 08:24 PM

whats with all the wrinkles??

touring model also has other stuff, like rear speakers, homelink.... seat controls.....etc

SlikNik · 09-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Looks real nice man, I thought I was going to install aftermarket leather in the first couple of weeks of owning the car. I truly am amazed that I actually like the way the stock cloth and stitching looks. I think I will keep it this way for awhile, do the audio upgrades first then slap in the leather.

IHas370Z? · 09-04-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

whats with all the wrinkles??

touring model also has other stuff, like rear speakers, homelink.... seat controls.....etc

Again, the pics are making it look weird. I guess the way the light is hitting it. There aren't wrinkles in any form in person. I'll take better ones tomorrow.

Like I said, bigaudiofanat is going to install a great sound system for me soon, including amp and sub. I'll probably buy the auto-dimming mirror soon as well as aluminum pedals when a decent set come out so pretty much the only thing I lose is power/heated seats, definitely something I can live without.

Thanks for the comments SlikNik.

nogoodname · 09-04-2009, 08:34 PM

u scored a pretty awesome Z then...... +1

IHas370Z? · 09-04-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

u scored a pretty awesome Z then...... +1

Haha, thank you I appreciate it. Now to get better at actually driving it! (still not great driving stick.)

havasuwiley · 09-04-2009, 08:46 PM

i like your 2 tone look

Nick911sc · 09-04-2009, 08:58 PM

looks good man! Definitely a nice contrast

dalparadise · 09-04-2009, 09:02 PM

That's very nice. The leather looks to be of higher quality than stock, too. It appears your seats are a little more padded than the Touring ones. Overall, I'd say you have a very nice Z there.

IHas370Z? · 09-04-2009, 09:05 PM

Thank you for the positive comments, they are much appreciated.

The salesman that sold me the car said that everyone that saw it loved it, and as a result they were going to be more adament about offering aftermarket interior work. Then I asked for my cut since I introduced them to a new marketing strategy.

Forrest · 09-04-2009, 09:41 PM

i never would have known it was not touring unless you pointed it out.

need4speed · 09-05-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

whats with all the wrinkles??

touring model also has other stuff, like rear speakers, homelink.... seat controls.....etc

The "so called wrinkles" are natural on a custom leather upholstery. The sun will tighten it up inside of a week. Its not good to sit too much in the car during this period.
Leave the car in the sun to shrink the leather. It will naturally smooth itself out.

Looks totally custom so its like custom tailored suit versus off the rack...
I knew it wasn't a touring right away cuz they don't offer the hotness 2 tone u got.
This was my plan as well for when I get my 2010. Looks great! Enjoy it bruh!

theDreamer · 09-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Can you find out the exact colors used, I really like them and would like to re-do my seats/panels in the same color setup or close?

09-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
IHas370Z? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 79 Drives: '09 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	Thank you for the positive comments, they are much appreciated. The salesman that sold me the car said that everyone that saw it loved it, and as a result they were going to be more adament about offering aftermarket interior work. Then I asked for my cut since I introduced them to a new marketing strategy. Last edited by IHas370Z?; 09-04-2009 at 09:09 PM.

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Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 16	So I understand you clearly?You had Nissan do a custom interior for you and you paid dearly!Is that what you are saying?

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	whats with all the wrinkles?? touring model also has other stuff, like rear speakers, homelink.... seat controls.....etc

09-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Looks real nice man, I thought I was going to install aftermarket leather in the first couple of weeks of owning the car. I truly am amazed that I actually like the way the stock cloth and stitching looks. I think I will keep it this way for awhile, do the audio upgrades first then slap in the leather.

09-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	u scored a pretty awesome Z then...... +1

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havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 16	i like your 2 tone look

09-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	looks good man! Definitely a nice contrast

09-04-2009, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	That's very nice. The leather looks to be of higher quality than stock, too. It appears your seats are a little more padded than the Touring ones. Overall, I'd say you have a very nice Z there.