Two tone is exact same price, and I can do it in almost any color you can find. Naugahyde is an advanced type of vinyl that has the feel and look of leather but it is synthetic and lasts much longer. It's pretty temperature stable so it won't ever really get too hot or too cold.
Two tone is exact same price, and I can do it in almost any color you can find. Naugahyde is an advanced type of vinyl that has the feel and look of leather but it is synthetic and lasts much longer. It's pretty temperature stable so it won't ever really get too hot or too cold.
I'm all for introductory pricing and getting the word out, but I would like to see a completed set with one installed on seat before making any commitment. It would be hard to judge the fit and finish (i.e. wrinkles, crooked seams etc) without seeing the actual product that you will be selling. Perhaps some clear detailed pics of the black seats after you have finished the center seam, adding foam and hog rings. Maybe one of the three customers you sold the vinyl sets would allow you to take pics of their seats.
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Jarhead 2m4 Member
Posts: 1849 From: Missouri City, TX Registered: Jun 2006
I'll take a set for that price! Let me look over the colors and I will get back to you.
I have a good set of original grey seats if i can get a discount by turning in my old ones. The driver's side has two rips. One is in the side bolster and I think in the seat's side bolster as well. They should be easy to fix.
*squeals in anticipation*
--Edit: colors added
Medium Gray (MT 36) for the sides, forward seat portion and headrest and... American Beauty (MT 19) for the insert sections.
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Alright, I'll finish the seat tonight and install it in my Formula so you all can see. I hate to use materials because foam has gotten expensive lately and I'd like to use it on something besides an example but o well.
Some good clear pics will go a long ways in selling the seat skins. If they are as good as I think then I doubt the material will be a waste. A set of good black seat skins will sell easily. I am looking for grey set for my car.
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Alright, I finished the center stitch and bottom trim. I also stitched the foam to the centers on the top and bottom, but I don't have anymore molded foam for the side bolsters so I just stuffed some cotton in them to puff them up a bit. Of course cotton fluff isn't as firm as the foam would be when stitched in so some small wrinkles are still a present. I don't get my next delivery until Monday so this will have to do until then. Even without the foam they still look pretty darn good If I do say so myself...
Edit: The material is actually much more shiny and alot darker. But, I am stuck with a stupid webcam for now. Someone buy a set so I can get a better camera
And that curve on the lower back is in the foam. Every fiero seat has this, but you can't really see it through the fabric covers.
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Unsafe At Any Speed Member
Posts: 2299 From: Cheyenne, WY Registered: Feb 2003
Alright, on Monday I will begin working on orders. The first three to be taken before next Monday will recieve the discount. Seats will be shipped no later than 1 week after payment is made. I will take pictures of seats upon completion and post them here.
Edit: Monday the 5th
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Not naugahyde! Please, people stop! We're talking about the slaughter of many innocent naugas just so our cars can look cool. Stop the madness and save a nauga today.
Just kidding. I'll probably be contacting you when I'm ready for new Indy upholstery.
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Relax! You've managed to suck all of the fun out of the room.
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Unsafe At Any Speed Member
Posts: 2299 From: Cheyenne, WY Registered: Feb 2003
So, I was walking around in Japanland with some friends. We went to this store that is a lot like Spencer's and I FOUND THE NAUGAS! These things are cool! I wanted to get one but didn't have enough Yen, so I got a Misfit's poster instead.
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fierosound Member
Posts: 15198 From: Calgary, Canada Registered: Nov 1999
Not naugahyde! Please, people stop! We're talking about the slaughter of many innocent naugas just so our cars can look cool. Stop the madness and save a nauga today.
Thanks. I always wonder what a Nauga looked like, but didn't want to look stupid if I asked.
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Chris, did you edit that post? Sure, I can do that. And paypal is fine also. For the seat discount, just send me a pic of the seats condition. I'll give a discount for any seats, but how much depends on condition. Discounts for seats are lower right now because of the intro price.
I have ordered some of these in red and black. I will take some pictures when I get them on. From the pictures I have seen they look like they will fit pretty good. Mike
I've seen Mr. Mikes seats and I love them, so you have pretty big shoes to fill. But we really appreciate you doing this. Competition is good for business. Both customers and suppliers. And it sparks innovation.
My only gripe with Mr. Mikes seats that we have to use cotton for the side bolsters rather than foam.
It would be awesome if you could do 4 things with your seats: 1) Make side bolsters out of foam, instead of cotton (I think the feel would be better and feel more "authentic")
2) Offer "Dual-density foam" for people who want it. (Modern cars have them, not just luxury, I think it means that the top layer of foam is softer than bottom layer, so the seat feels cushier, but is still firm. I don't know if this makes any sense, but go to new car stealer-ships and sit in a couple interiors)
3) Add extra foam, or some kind of lumbar support for people that request it
4) Give the option of having increased side bolsters, maybe even add extra side bolsters towards the middle/top of the seat. I would love to have the feel of racing seats hugging me without having to give up stock fiero seats.(I'm thinking Mitsubishi Evo 9, Dodge Viper/Dodge Srt-4, and similar "stock" racing seats as inspiration)
I hope those suggestions will help you differentiate your product and offer something unique to the Fiero marketplace.
-M
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wiccantoy Member
Posts: 3372 From: northwales , pa / Williamstown nj Registered: Mar 2002
I've seen Mr. Mikes seats and I love them, so you have pretty big shoes to fill. But we really appreciate you doing this. Competition is good for business. Both customers and suppliers. And it sparks innovation.
My only gripe with Mr. Mikes seats that we have to use cotton for the side bolsters rather than foam.
It would be awesome if you could do 4 things with your seats: 1) Make side bolsters out of foam, instead of cotton (I think the feel would be better and feel more "authentic")
2) Offer "Dual-density foam" for people who want it. (Modern cars have them, not just luxury, I think it means that the top layer of foam is softer than bottom layer, so the seat feels cushier, but is still firm. I don't know if this makes any sense, but go to new car stealer-ships and sit in a couple interiors)
3) Add extra foam, or some kind of lumbar support for people that request it
4) Give the option of having increased side bolsters, maybe even add extra side bolsters towards the middle/top of the seat. I would love to have the feel of racing seats hugging me without having to give up stock fiero seats.(I'm thinking Mitsubishi Evo 9, Dodge Viper/Dodge Srt-4, and similar "stock" racing seats as inspiration)
I hope those suggestions will help you differentiate your product and offer something unique to the Fiero marketplace.
-M
very good idea's and agree 100%
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I don't use cotton for the bolsters, you misread my post. I had ran out of foam, so I used cotton FOR THE PICTURE. Alright, ya, just to clear that up. I can do probably anything anyone requests, I never said I couldnt. I can do factory fabric. I don't do suede, sorry.
lighter color inside. headrest and sides darker color.. I would love to see the seam down the middle of the inserts like the fiero classic style. even if it was simply a vertical stitch line it would make them look really nice.
Also do you have a price on getting a fiero logo embroidered into them? even just a simple Fiero GT in a font like the fire one would be cool.
Forgot one last thing, what about piping on the outer edges like the stock seats? is that included or an option? I cant tell from your photos if there is any piping on those seats.
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Alright, Australian your seats are about half way done, TXGOOD, I just stitching yours and Chris, I've cut your material. I took my example seat that still has no foam and stuck it in my newest 3800sc project for an in car example. The bottom looks especially deflated.
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TXGOOD Member
Posts: 5410 From: Austin, Texas Registered: Feb 2006
Alright, Australian your seats are about half way done, TXGOOD, I just stitching yours and Chris, I've cut your material. I took my example seat that still has no foam and stuck it in my newest 3800sc project for an in car example. The bottom looks especially deflated.
Sweet cant wait to get them.
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Jarhead 2m4 Member
Posts: 1849 From: Missouri City, TX Registered: Jun 2006
i have an 84 and would like to retain the speaker seats. do you have any with good speakers or would i be better off sending you mine and having you recover them? also what would the turn around be once you receive the seats? any idea what shipping would be from 64029?
i really like your work and am tired of messing around with cheap seat covers.
Please, people stop! We're talking about the slaughter of many innocent naugas just so our cars can look cool. Stop the madness and save a nauga today. 
