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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 05:27 AM
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Replace worn seats?

The leather seats in my 01 type S are worn to the point that the foam is sticking out. Looks really impressive when there are passengers in the car.

I replaced the drivers side from a salvage yard in Tampa. Now that the passenger side is shot I can't find one anywhere in the continental US.

I am aware that the dealership carries seat bottoms but they go for $444 and that does not include installation.

Any suggestions??
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Look up upholstery shops. While they won't be able to match it, the may recover your seats completely with something close.
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Look up upholstery shops. While they won't be able to match it, the may recover your seats completely with something close.
+ 1 . i would use this opportunity to customize the seats. Maybe a different color if yo ever thought of that. You can also go back to the same color. But most good upholstery shops can fix that problem.
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Oakroadsteve
The leather seats in my 01 type S are worn to the point that the foam is sticking out. Looks really impressive when there are passengers in the car.

I replaced the drivers side from a salvage yard in Tampa. Now that the passenger side is shot I can't find one anywhere in the continental US.

I am aware that the dealership carries seat bottoms but they go for $444 and that does not include installation.

Any suggestions??
When you sya you replaced the driver's side already, does that mean you replaced the leather or the whole seat from a junk yard? I was wondering if anyone has replaced just the OEM leather due to age & wear & tear.
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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I replaced the whole seat and it worked like a charm...I have been in touch with upholstery shops and it will cost a fortune to replicate the leather with those @#$! pinholes that wear so fast. I had one of the first G35's to come out in 03 and it did the same thing.

You can replace the OEM leather but it is very pricey...
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Consider getting quality fitted sheepskin seat covers (before the foam pokes through)?

I don't have sheepskins because I'm nice to my leather, and so far it's aging well (01 CL-S, 106k). Actually if it wasn't perforated, I would prob have sheepskins, as I would stick to the leather.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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you can buy the leather seat covers from acura directly

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

about $300 and you can install it yourself
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Jacobpockros
I found one within driving distance for $100 utilizing your link..

Thanks!!!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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No problem

Good luck!
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