Wet Okole Seat covers. Red and Black

TheForce · 04-07-2007, 01:00 AM

Got my seat covers in today. They look great! They are exactly what I wanted. I'm glad I went with the new Prius logo. Just got back from moonlight bowling and I'm very tired. Just had time to take one picture and its not all that great. I could do better but I'm going to sleep. I will post better and more pictures by Tuesday after I get them installed.

Dutch Girl · 04-08-2007, 09:40 PM

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Got my seat covers in today. They look great! They are exactly what I wanted. I'm glad I went with the new Prius logo. Just got back from moonlight bowling and I'm very tired. Just had time to take one picture and its not all that great. I could do better but I'm going to sleep. I will post better and more pictures by Tuesday after I get them installed.

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Dutch Girl · 04-08-2007, 10:13 PM

I am thinking about getting seat covers like the ones you just ordered. My Pruis is Barcelona red also and I'm wondering how the reds look together? Is the seat color the same or different then the outside color. If different how does it look, lighter or darker than the outside. My seat color is very light tan and I'm concerned about keeping the interior looking nice. Do they offer a cover for the center arm rest?

jgills240 · 04-09-2007, 12:09 AM

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Got my seat covers in today. They look great! They are exactly what I wanted. I'm glad I went with the new Prius logo. Just got back from moonlight bowling and I'm very tired. Just had time to take one picture and its not all that great. I could do better but I'm going to sleep. I will post better and more pictures by Tuesday after I get them installed.
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looks good, lets see what they look like installed!

TheForce · 04-09-2007, 05:39 PM

Well after 3 hours and a cut finger ( I cant do a project without injuring myself

) they are finally installed.

I think the red matches the Barcelona Red perfectly. They look great and they feel great! They add a little more padding so the seats feel a little softer.

I bought the lumbar support for the driver side. It feels good but I don't know how well it will help on the long run yet.

I did remove the rear center armrest cover before adding the Wet Okole cover to it. I did this because I knew that it would be too thick. It was not not that hard to do. You have to remove the plastic cover on the right hand side of the armrest pivot point. Then unbolt it. The original cover is just zippered on.

There are a few things I don't like. One is that the back seats are a little hard to lock in. The second is that the rear center arm rest wont close all the way. Third is the center console is hard to close with the cover on. This is all because of the added thickness of the seat covers. I'm guessing this will all work its self out after they get worn in.

jgills240 · 04-09-2007, 05:47 PM

ooh, didn't realize you had done the back seats as well. it looks amazing!!

I had been contemplating getting these covers (surfing alot puts wet people in my car often), but now it's pretty much guaranteed. even convinced me on the rears too!

Did you get the swatch from them, or just go with their red? I've got a driftwood pearl and haven't yet decided on what color I want my seats to be. I was thinking about stopping by their outlet in Costa Mesa to settle it.

The struggle and pain was definitely worth the outcome, I would say!! Damn that looks good. Congrats!

TheForce · 04-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Thanks.

I ordered the swatches before I ordered. I highly recommend getting them before you order.

I highly recommend Wet Okole seat covers even if you don't get in the car soaking wet.

Also here is a link to the seat disassembly and reassembly in case anyone needs them.

Prius Seat Disassembly Instructions

You wont need to remove the original covers but you do need to disassemble some stuff to make it easier to install the Wet Okole covers.

Trevor · 04-09-2007, 09:26 PM

Just when I thought I had resisted the urge, after seeing those picks I sent for swatches. Now I have to decide if I want to go flashy or subtle.

Is that the half piping model.

TheForce · 04-09-2007, 11:30 PM

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Yes. I got the half piping.

patsparks · 07-28-2007, 01:56 AM

Love it!

Why no logo on back seats?

Very good look, I'm tempted but wife will get hostile.

View Poll Results: Which Prius logo will look good with my Wet Okole seat covers?
Old School Prius Logo	4	9.30%
New School Prius Logo	39	90.70%
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04-09-2007, 05:39 PM	#15
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,734 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 157 Times in 116 Posts Friends: 22	Well after 3 hours and a cut finger ( I cant do a project without injuring myself ) they are finally installed. I think the red matches the Barcelona Red perfectly. They look great and they feel great! They add a little more padding so the seats feel a little softer. I bought the lumbar support for the driver side. It feels good but I don't know how well it will help on the long run yet. I did remove the rear center armrest cover before adding the Wet Okole cover to it. I did this because I knew that it would be too thick. It was not not that hard to do. You have to remove the plastic cover on the right hand side of the armrest pivot point. Then unbolt it. The original cover is just zippered on. There are a few things I don't like. One is that the back seats are a little hard to lock in. The second is that the rear center arm rest wont close all the way. Third is the center console is hard to close with the cover on. This is all because of the added thickness of the seat covers. I'm guessing this will all work its self out after they get worn in. __________________ 2006 Prius Barcelona Red Package #7. Picked up 2006/01/02 Converted to Plug-In on 2008/08/12 with Hymotion L5 *Hybridfest 2007 & 2008 Peoples Choice Award * *Hybridfest 2009 Peoples Choice Best of Show Award * For a list of my mods visit http://www.jaygroh.com

04-09-2007, 05:47 PM	#16
jgills240 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the desert, CA Posts: 189 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	ooh, didn't realize you had done the back seats as well. it looks amazing!! I had been contemplating getting these covers (surfing alot puts wet people in my car often), but now it's pretty much guaranteed. even convinced me on the rears too! Did you get the swatch from them, or just go with their red? I've got a driftwood pearl and haven't yet decided on what color I want my seats to be. I was thinking about stopping by their outlet in Costa Mesa to settle it. The struggle and pain was definitely worth the outcome, I would say!! Damn that looks good. Congrats! __________________

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04-07-2007, 01:00 AM	#11
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,734 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 157 Times in 116 Posts Friends: 22	Got my seat covers in today. They look great! They are exactly what I wanted. I'm glad I went with the new Prius logo. Just got back from moonlight bowling and I'm very tired. Just had time to take one picture and its not all that great. I could do better but I'm going to sleep. I will post better and more pictures by Tuesday after I get them installed.

04-08-2007, 10:13 PM	#13
Dutch Girl Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I am thinking about getting seat covers like the ones you just ordered. My Pruis is Barcelona red also and I'm wondering how the reds look together? Is the seat color the same or different then the outside color. If different how does it look, lighter or darker than the outside. My seat color is very light tan and I'm concerned about keeping the interior looking nice. Do they offer a cover for the center arm rest?

04-09-2007, 05:58 PM	#17
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,734 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 157 Times in 116 Posts Friends: 22	Thanks. I ordered the swatches before I ordered. I highly recommend getting them before you order. I highly recommend Wet Okole seat covers even if you don't get in the car soaking wet. Also here is a link to the seat disassembly and reassembly in case anyone needs them. Prius Seat Disassembly Instructions You wont need to remove the original covers but you do need to disassemble some stuff to make it easier to install the Wet Okole covers.

04-09-2007, 09:26 PM	#18
Trevor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 334 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 1	Just when I thought I had resisted the urge, after seeing those picks I sent for swatches. Now I have to decide if I want to go flashy or subtle. Is that the half piping model.

07-28-2007, 01:56 AM	#20
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,212 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 122 Thanked 180 Times in 138 Posts Friends: 33	Love it! Why no logo on back seats? Very good look, I'm tempted but wife will get hostile.