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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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CUSTOM SEATS

Hey, going to get my seats re-done. Wondering if you could post pictures to give me an idea. I want a two-tone look with red and black since my car is red.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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This car comes to mind, that is currently for sale here on TGO.....

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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen
This car comes to mind, that is currently for sale here on TGO.....

Its not that its bad, its just kinda tasteless . Maybe if the gray was black leather, that would be hot, but now it looks like someone took the 80's "to the extreme" . Steering wheel.. well I hope this thing a is a low rider.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Its not that its bad, its just kinda tasteless . Maybe if the gray was black leather, that would be hot, but now it looks like someone took the 80's "to the extreme" . Steering wheel.. well I hope this thing a is a low rider.
That was pretty uncalled for.....Insulting his car.

It may not fit YOUR personal tastes, but that doesn't mean you need to insult it, by "I hope this thing a is a low rider"

The internet has made everyone rude. I seriously doubt you'd walk by it at a car show & say something like that to the owner, directly to his face.

I don't like the seats either.....but they aren't my seats. So as long as the OWNER is happy, more power to him!
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

I don't like the seats either however I respect his right to do whatever he feels looks good to him. Too each their own.

I originally had those same seats, minus the red.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Although not red and black, it's still 2-tone and closely matches my car. I had a local upholstery shop do these for me. He also did the headliner, visors and sail panels. Also had some embroidery done to the headrests.

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

If you guys need any color swatches we can send them out free to you.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Did you see the two tone red and black seats on birdsandbowties.com under upholstery work? I have color samples I can send you if you like.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Originally Posted by Stephen
That was pretty uncalled for.....Insulting his car.

It may not fit YOUR personal tastes, but that doesn't mean you need to insult it, by "I hope this thing a is a low rider"

The internet has made everyone rude. I seriously doubt you'd walk by it at a car show & say something like that to the owner, directly to his face.

I don't like the seats either.....but they aren't my seats. So as long as the OWNER is happy, more power to him!
I'll give you that, it was not my place to be rude and I apologize. The seats do not appeal to me because of your choice of the grey interior and the flamed out steering wheel does not appeal to me either. Looking at the interior however I would guess that this is a show car and with show cars, the sky is the limit.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

I'll save my opinions and offer up what I can that will constructively contribute.

http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album85

heres a gallery of different interiors.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Originally Posted by omnipotentgoku
Its not that its bad, its just kinda tasteless . Maybe if the gray was black leather, that would be hot, but now it looks like someone took the 80's "to the extreme" . Steering wheel.. well I hope this thing a is a low rider.
Actually your entitled to your opinion, honestly I would have said the same thing.

Had those seats been in a random mustang someone found, I guarantee there would have been a public bashing of the owner. The whole attitude would have changed.

Wasn't like you went into the guys thread and bashed his car, this was brought to you. And you didn't bash it, you expressed your opinion so I don't know where that came from.

If someone told me my car looked tasteless It wouldn't bother me because my car is just that.....my car. So who cares?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Originally Posted by 88TransAmFreak
Actually your entitled to your opinion, honestly I would have said the same thing.

Had those seats been in a random mustang someone found, I guarantee there would have been a public bashing of the owner. The whole attitude would have changed.

Wasn't like you went into the guys thread and bashed his car, this was brought to you. And you didn't bash it, you expressed your opinion so I don't know where that came from.

If someone told me my car looked tasteless It wouldn't bother me because my car is just that.....my car. So who cares?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Originally Posted by thecovergirl
Did you see the two tone red and black seats on birdsandbowties.com under upholstery work? I have color samples I can send you if you like.
Hope you don't mind, but I wanted to show how great they look. Best red/black ones I've seen.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Originally Posted by 88TransAmFreak
Actually your entitled to your opinion, honestly I would have said the same thing.

Had those seats been in a random mustang someone found, I guarantee there would have been a public bashing of the owner. The whole attitude would have changed.

Wasn't like you went into the guys thread and bashed his car, this was brought to you. And you didn't bash it, you expressed your opinion so I don't know where that came from.

If someone told me my car looked tasteless It wouldn't bother me because my car is just that.....my car. So who cares?
QFT
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

Here's my Black and Red interior. It really set the car off and is different, which is what I wanted.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2458649/3
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Very nice!
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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thecovergirl,
Thank you for the compliments. I looked over your web site and you do some nice work.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Thank YOU for the compliment.:>) I just really think your interior is awesome. Like you said it just sets the car off and is different.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

those red/grey seats look incredible.. so do the red/black. Who is the source? Is there a web site? I need some of those..

thanks
j
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Hi, the red and black seats were done by me (thecovergirl). You can see more of my work at birdsandbowrties.com. Send me a PM and I can give you some prices.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

thecovergirl, i see you have the orange and black sets for 4th gen camaro, but do you have the "93-97 Camaro Front & Back Seats" Black Ultra Leather Outsides w/red & Black Houndstooth Centers. i really like those but not liking the orange would like it in red. thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Sweet car. I sent you a PM. Thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by thecovergirl
Sweet car. I sent you a PM. Thanks
thanks
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Re: CUSTOM SEATS

checkout http://www.arizenracingsports.com/ . good people there...good service. i have a full set of their seats in my car - 2 full fronts w/new brackets, new fabric for the rears.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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heres mine black ostrich and carmine red
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Those are very very nice. I like the Ostrich. It looks really good.:>)
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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What kind of pricing can you expect to have an upholstry shop redo your seats with leather?
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thecovergirl
Those are very very nice. I like the Ostrich. It looks really good.:>)
thanks
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