JPM Coachworks Alcantara Prototypes
 

I wanted to take this opportunity to display and open discussion on some new products from JPM Coachworks.

Disclaimer: I volunteered to help in JPM Coachworks' product development for our cars and am not a JPM employee.

First off, I would like to say that Alex and Joe, Co-founders of JPM, are great guys and we, as a community, are lucky to have a company like JPM working to bring to market high quality products for our platform.

Now onto a summary of the prototypes I have installed on my BRZ:

JPM uses only genuine alcantara and leather and high end automotive thread. In addition, the products are designed to have the fit and finish of OEM. To accomplish this, items such as shifter and e-brake boots, are reverse engineered, modeled in CAD, Cut out using percise automated equipment, and integrated with OEM panels to produce a product that has a seamless install.

All made in the USA!!

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As you can see, my car is an automatic. JPM will be producing shifter boots for both AT and MT models. This is something they are excited about offering our community as they have mainly released MT boots only on other platforms.

Keep in mind these boots are prototypes and are not JPM's final design. Future planned improvements include: sourcing the actual automotive grade red died thread to perfectly color match the stitching on other interior components as well as, correcting the stitch width to match the e-brake. The later improvement requires that JPM purchase an entirely new industrial sewing machine to match the stitch pattern widths on the BRZ/FRS/GT86. This investment alone shows the commitment of JPM Coachworks to this platform and our enthusiast community. :respekt:

I am completely stoked about the prototypes! These pieces greatly improve the look of the car, bringing a high end aesthetic to the interior. In addition to the boots, Alex and Joe have plans to design and release sun visors, cluster hoods, knee pads, speaker panels, and even genuine carbon fiber interior panels.

I have had an outstanding experience being the guinea pig for our community. I hope this review has been thorough and informative and generates interest in these great products! :party0030:

If I forgot to mention something, I will be sure to follow up later.

-Andrew

This is promising since that leatherette boot cover and shift cover look very thin and could easily puncture. You know how much they will charge for it?

I do not know any pricing to share at this time. Alex is active on this forum, I am sure he'll pipe in on that subject when they get more things finalized with the production design.

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This is quite exciting! Means we can match those nicer JDM interiors :) When will it be available?

Nice! This is about the only Interior upgrade I want to do on my FR-S...the stock material is just so out of place, thin, and the emergency brake stretches it so tight I think it's going to rip it apart... The JPM Coachworks looks like a much better fit, can't wait!

Hi i just wanted to know was the sti start button factory or did you install, if so would you be able to do a diy as a want to do the same. Thanks

It is something I did myself. I ordered the button from RHDjapan.com and have had to do some wiring to make it work on my USDM car. I dont believe the Red Sti button I have was designed for the BRZ specifically, so Subaru may come out with one that is a simple plug in play later on.

You can follow my progress on the button here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...852#post307852

Anyhow, Its still a work in progress, but it is currently functional. I want to keep this thread on topic about the JPM products, but thanks for the questions. I will probably do a diy write up when I am happy the solution I come up with is worth sharing with everyone.

I contemplated making a thread, but saw this already existed, so I'll put my JPM goodies in here. :)

Here's a teaser of a pic I took yesterday after we installed it in my car. It's the cluster hood:
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They also installed a 6MT shift boot, but I haven't taken a pic of that yet. As soon as I snap a pic or three, I'll post it here.

Alex took a ton of pics yesterday, so I'll bug him about them and I'll get them posted up.

Nice!

are they going to do padded knee pads?

I know they are working on knee pads wrapped in alcantara with the JDM-like red stiching. Whether or not they will have additional padding, I am not aware.

I'm sure when Alex has the opportunity to post, he will be able to confirm more details. The guys at JPM are extremely busy right now.

Wow sweet stuff. Any plans to maybe wrap the silver panels in front of the passenger and around the stereo? Maybe something in the doors to really finish it off? Jpm makes some awesome stuff!

Alcantara-ize the BRZ booyah!

When I met with them a couple of weeks ago, they mentioned in passing they might look at that but thought the tolerances on the pieces were too tight to be able to wrap them. Also, there may be issues with the air bags as well.

Great looking!

as promised: 6MT shift boot

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again, this is a prototype, but the fitment is good.

The air bag doesn't come out if that panel as far as I can tell, but I can understand not having the clearance to reinstall them after wrapping.

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Mmm, give to daddy.

Looks good, but I like the 3 panel version better, realizing that this is still a work in progress.

3 panel version is for the AT cars, 2 panel version is for the MT cars. Same as OEM.

3 panel is just for the Auto.

An upholstery shop I am working with is making that a single piece using a bracket and glueing them together. Additionally, they're sanding them down slightly so that when wrapped, it will retain its OEM dimensions.

Costing me an arm and a leg to get all the pieces I'm looking for done, but it should be worth it.

Thank you all for the support. As mentioned, these are just prototypes although most of the patterns have been finalized or are close to it. We don't like to release anything that does not fit 100% perfect. Otherwise, we just don't make it.

A few asked about pricing for the items. We're still working on determining the final price but expect the brake boot to be the same as the current WRX as they are almost identical. The shift boots should fall closer to the Miata pricing. Prices for those can be found on our website. The rest of the pieces are still being sorted through.

Other items that will be released with time:

- Knee pads to match JDM style. They will be slightly padded but clearance issues don't allow for too much. We'll probably come out with a separate add on pad for those interested in comfort over looks.

- Door speaker grills to match JDM style.
- Stitch gauge hood (as seen in previous post)
- Sun visor covers
- Steering wheel re-cover
- Door Panel padding re-cover

There are other parts we are considering that will be done down the line. For now, this is what will definitely be available.

I cannot comment on the timeline for release as we're waiting on confirmation of the matching thread from our supplier. This will ultimately be what decides release dates for these items.

As always, feel free to contact us directly for any questions/comments/etc

-Joe

I'm looking forward to the gauge hood and sun visor covers.

Groupbuy? :D

Patience, grasshopper. :D

No! Now!! :mad0260:


:bellyroll:

im in for all of it!

Take my money?

Shift boot is good.
I just dislike how the brake book is alcantara right down the entire side of the console. I realize this is how the leather boot is as well. Wondering how it would look if the side of the boot was leather (in line with the console) and the top half was alcantara, with a nice double stitching line to separate the two materials.

The gauge hood looks awesome, but how well does alcantara do against the sun? Does anyone know?

That is pretty much what it was designed for, applications where leather/suede don't hold up but you want the same look/feel.

Great stuff. You can never add too much refinement to a sports car...unless you're gutting it out for track duty.

Definitely looking forward to the knee pads and guage hood. Do you guys think you can whip up something such as this and keep it under the eBay listed one of $150? There's got to be others that want something for their key, no?

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I know I've looked at that "key coat" dozens of times.

Blech....no thanks. That's just cheesy.

having said that, I'm sure they could do something.

I do. And the answer is : perfectly well. JPM did the same for my Mx5, it was a top notch job and was fine after a few years.

Thank you for the product idea. We've been considering it since 2pt5RS mentioned it to us last week. We already had a few ideas in mind for this piece, but it is interesting to see this surface. It reminds me of the key fobs that have been available for the STis and other Subarus in the past with keyless entry / start.

Also, our thread manufacturer has placed our thread into production and we are expecting this to arrive within the next four weeks or so. Also, our new machine has arrived. We ordered this machine (1/4" gap between needles) so that we would be able to produce a similar double stitch to what is found within the cabin of the BRZ/FR-S as our existing double-stitch / two-needle machine utilizes different spacing (3/8" gap).

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Perhaps we should hold a "Name our new machine contest!" :)

Best Regards,
Alex

I'd call it Jeff.

Just take my wallet!

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