Suede inserts, but with clothe seats

redline2009 · 05-01-2009, 01:23 AM

Is it possible?

kailua · 05-01-2009, 02:26 AM

You can buy the side door panels fpr around $500 per side with suede. Or take it apart and install aftermarket suede for under $50.

CrownR426 · 05-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redline2009

Is it possible?

LOL! Your Sig. is the best so far

I believe this is 100% possible but why would you?

firm · 05-01-2009, 12:11 PM

It's very possible and isn't that hard at all. All you would have to do is take the door panel off/apart and rip the existing fabric off/replace with suede. Use a spray adhesive and take a credit card (or similar) to iron it out and then put it all back together.

Viola, suede door inserts.

Now if you mean something like Suede in the seats, it can still be done.. Just take it to an upholstery shop and have them work it out for you.

kailua · 05-01-2009, 12:44 PM

I'm actually thinking about doing black synthetic suede for the upper half portion of the doors where the door handles are on back. I always find myself putting my elbow up there and think it would feel more comfortable with it.

redline2009 · 05-01-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

LOL! Your Sig. is the best so far

I believe this is 100% possible but why would you?

Haha thanks, and I want to do this because I don't feel that spending the extra dough on the touring package is worth it but i do desire the suede.. I love suede. The leather seats aren't important to me since they just add more weight, and I dont care for navigation or anything like that.

kailua · 05-01-2009, 04:52 PM

I just ordered some swatches from this place to see how close a match the synthetic suede is to the oem stuff. I should have it by monday. Will take some picks and let you know how it turns out.

Upholstery Micro Suede/Faux Suede - Sy Fabrics

firm · 05-01-2009, 06:41 PM

It's from a Civic forum, but if you're thinking about a DIY I'd say it's worth a once over.

DIY Fabric Change on Doors - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

redline2009 · 05-02-2009, 02:08 AM

No, I mean like option wise, would I be able to order the 370Z with the suede inserts but not the leather seats?

kailua · 05-02-2009, 02:19 AM

No

firm · 05-02-2009, 02:46 AM

Oh, haha.. I was way off. I interpreted your question as if you were asking whether or not it was possible to DIY suede inserts.

Well since you can't order it from the factory then there's a way to DIY it if you should choose.

alvinmathew88 · 05-02-2009, 03:03 AM

negoitate into your deal. i remember reading about a forum user who did it.. or maybe i might be imagining it..

redline2009 · 05-04-2009, 03:27 PM

haha alright, i'll see what i can do thanks for the tips

05-01-2009, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
redline2009 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Scion Xb Rep Power: 16	Suede inserts, but with clothe seats Is it possible? __________________ We make it rain on these bitchez!

05-02-2009, 02:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
redline2009 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Scion Xb Rep Power: 16	No, I mean like option wise, would I be able to order the 370Z with the suede inserts but not the leather seats? __________________ We make it rain on these bitchez!

05-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
redline2009 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Scion Xb Rep Power: 16	haha alright, i'll see what i can do thanks for the tips __________________ We make it rain on these bitchez!

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05-01-2009, 02:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	You can buy the side door panels fpr around $500 per side with suede. Or take it apart and install aftermarket suede for under $50.

05-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
firm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 19 Drives: Formerly: S130 Rep Power: 16	It's very possible and isn't that hard at all. All you would have to do is take the door panel off/apart and rip the existing fabric off/replace with suede. Use a spray adhesive and take a credit card (or similar) to iron it out and then put it all back together. Viola, suede door inserts. Now if you mean something like Suede in the seats, it can still be done.. Just take it to an upholstery shop and have them work it out for you.

05-01-2009, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	I'm actually thinking about doing black synthetic suede for the upper half portion of the doors where the door handles are on back. I always find myself putting my elbow up there and think it would feel more comfortable with it.

05-01-2009, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	I just ordered some swatches from this place to see how close a match the synthetic suede is to the oem stuff. I should have it by monday. Will take some picks and let you know how it turns out. Upholstery Micro Suede/Faux Suede - Sy Fabrics

05-01-2009, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
firm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 19 Drives: Formerly: S130 Rep Power: 16	It's from a Civic forum, but if you're thinking about a DIY I'd say it's worth a once over. DIY Fabric Change on Doors - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

05-02-2009, 02:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	No

05-02-2009, 02:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
firm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 19 Drives: Formerly: S130 Rep Power: 16	Oh, haha.. I was way off. I interpreted your question as if you were asking whether or not it was possible to DIY suede inserts. Well since you can't order it from the factory then there's a way to DIY it if you should choose.

05-02-2009, 03:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	negoitate into your deal. i remember reading about a forum user who did it.. or maybe i might be imagining it..