Clazzio seat covers, added lumbar support!

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by alexmac56

Great idea..
I installed last year and for the price very happy with the look. I installed myself and for $300 at the time, saved over $900 if i went for the katskins. I just may have to take mine off and add your suggestion. The install takes about 6hours but i think its worth it..

Thanks

Katzkins aren't all that bad - they're $688 for the leather - that's front, back, door panels, center... Of course you have to install them - which is not an easy thing (or you pay more)... LEATHER CAR SEATS

[Sphyrna]

Originally Posted by hschen

Thanks for your info. Is yours leather seat cover or fabric? $450 inlcudes front seats and rear bench, or front seats only?
I am looking at GT Covers ($299 for either fronts or rear) but haven't decided yet.

Clazzio includes every seating surface and the center console pad cover. They say 'leather' but I'm not sure if only the outside parts are vinyl or the whole thing is vinyl. I know it's definitely not 100% leather. Still, looks good, feels good and protects the light grey cloth seats.

[hschen]

Originally Posted by Sphyrna

Clazzio includes every seating surface and the center console pad cover. They say 'leather' but I'm not sure if only the outside parts are vinyl or the whole thing is vinyl. I know it's definitely not 100% leather. Still, looks good, feels good and protects the light grey cloth seats.

Seating surface should be real leather and the rest are vinyl. Leather shall have that unique leathger smell.

[Sphyrna]

Originally Posted by hschen

Seating surface should be real leather and the rest are vinyl. Leather shall have that unique leathger smell.

yeah it smells like leather, but the documentation states the vinyl also smells pretty strong. I haven't noticed it being overpowering or anything, but I still don't feel 100% sure that there is leather in there, since most smells can be synthesized. I'll have to look at their website and see what they claim.

Actually, I just looked and they claim it's perforated genuine leather. The packaging does not claim it's leather, just "Leather Type." Also, they claim the covers are sourced from Japan, but the box clearly says "Made in China." FWIW, I really don't mean to slam the seat covers, I'm happy with them and I think I'll get plenty of life out of them. Worth it in my opinion.

[doctorman]

wondering if you could really tell the differnce between the leather and vinyl /synthtic leather?

[hschen]

Originally Posted by doctorman

wondering if you could really tell the differnce between the leather and vinyl /synthtic leather?

Yes, absolutely you can. Real leather shall have that unique smell that synthetic never has.

[rstark18]

How do you like the lumbar support so far? I will head down to BB&B tomorrow to get a couple of those pads.

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by rstark18

How do you like the lumbar support so far? I will head down to BB&B tomorrow to get a couple of those pads.

I went to BB and couldn't find the pad. Am kinda glad since I now like the stock support (Katzkins).

[Sphyrna]

Originally Posted by rstark18

How do you like the lumbar support so far? I will head down to BB&B tomorrow to get a couple of those pads.

I can really tell the difference, but I drive 3+ hours a day. Look at the first post for a pic of the packaging if you're interested.