Seat-cover recomendations? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Qwimby1 · 06-11-2022, 02:19 PM

The vinyl part of my driver-side bolster is torn and I have to do something. The Sard Racing covers are advertised as "PVC leather" which is actually vinyl and I think would be a lot hotter than actual leather. A Katzkin set installed would be about $1500. I don't want to do the install myself. I had a set of Kazkin leathers in one of my Miatas, and the driver seat took on a very different appearance from the seldom-used passenger seat. I used various treatments, including Lexol which I think is the best, but couldn't get them to look alike.

I'd be interested in what others have done.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 06-11-2022, 05:08 PM

I've done the DAMD Vantage seat covers in tan. Here they are on my page

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...=116871&page=3

Couldn't be happier with them 6 years on. Easy to install, look amazing and really elevate the interior and the car itself into something much more special.

86worx.com currently has an open box one for a good price. DM them

Qwimby1 · 06-13-2022, 09:41 AM

Thanks,
I see they have them in black also, and the centers are perforated which should help make them cooler..

orz · 06-14-2022, 09:17 PM

Ebay seat covers.

Qwimby1 · 06-15-2022, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by orz

Ebay seat covers.

Do you know the brand name?

wolffbite · 06-15-2022, 03:28 PM

I've had the SARD racing seat covers from 86worx on mine since 2017. Still 9.5/10 condition after 100k kms of seat time.

DAMD appear to have very similar construction just no SARD branding.

https://www.86worx.com/sard-racing-seat-covers.html

Interestingly the photos on their site don't show them perforated, but the description says so and mine definitely are

orz · 06-15-2022, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Do you know the brand name?

IGGEE

Qwimby1 · 06-16-2022, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolffbite

I've had the SARD racing seat covers from 86worx on mine since 2017. Still 9.5/10 condition after 100k kms of seat time.

DAMD appear to have very similar construction just no SARD branding.

https://www.86worx.com/sard-racing-seat-covers.html

Interestingly the photos on their site don't show them perforated, but the description says so and mine definitely are

Looks like that's a good way to go.

WNDSRFR · 06-16-2022, 10:11 AM

• PRICE IS FOR FRONT SEATS & BACK SEATS

Our cars have back seats?

wolffbite · 06-16-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

• PRICE IS FOR FRONT SEATS & BACK SEATS

Our cars have back seats?

Lol I know right? I wish I could have ordered just the front, but I guess it looks better to have them all consistent. I've had someone in the passenger side rear seat 2 times in the 5 years I've had the car. I'm too tall to have someone sitting behind me. I usually have the seats down anyways for hauling stuff around.

Qwimby1 · 06-20-2022, 03:42 PM

My very good local upholsterer will replace the torn vinyl side panel for $265. Everything else is fine and I'll still have the stock appearance. Car has 56K on it now and the Alacantara still looks great, despite my not cleaning it as often as I should. I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the Alicantara wears.

Bowflex · 06-20-2022, 07:20 PM

I have the SARD covers as well and they still look great. No one can tell they are covers until I mention it. I bought them for around $400 from a member here a few years ago. They are perforated and cool off quickly if you leave the car in the sun.

Qwimby1 · 06-21-2022, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowflex

I have the SARD covers as well and they still look great. No one can tell they are covers until I mention it. I bought them for around $400 from a member here a few years ago. They are perforated and cool off quickly if you leave the car in the sun.

That's worth considering. Thanks.

Tcoat · 06-21-2022, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by orz

IGGEE

Is that the brand name or did you have a stroke while typing?

06-11-2022, 02:19 PM	#1
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 565 Thanks: 131 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Seat-cover recomendations? The vinyl part of my driver-side bolster is torn and I have to do something. The Sard Racing covers are advertised as "PVC leather" which is actually vinyl and I think would be a lot hotter than actual leather. A Katzkin set installed would be about $1500. I don't want to do the install myself. I had a set of Kazkin leathers in one of my Miatas, and the driver seat took on a very different appearance from the seldom-used passenger seat. I used various treatments, including Lexol which I think is the best, but couldn't get them to look alike. I'd be interested in what others have done.

06-11-2022, 05:08 PM	#2
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 1,674 Times in 994 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've done the DAMD Vantage seat covers in tan. Here they are on my page https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...=116871&page=3 Couldn't be happier with them 6 years on. Easy to install, look amazing and really elevate the interior and the car itself into something much more special. 86worx.com currently has an open box one for a good price. DM them __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

06-14-2022, 09:17 PM	#4
orz Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Halo Location: Castroville Posts: 59 Thanks: 31 Thanked 97 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ebay seat covers. __________________

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06-13-2022, 09:41 AM	#3
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 565 Thanks: 131 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, I see they have them in black also, and the centers are perforated which should help make them cooler..

06-15-2022, 03:28 PM	#6
wolffbite Just the tip Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2017 DGM BRZ Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 630 Thanks: 912 Thanked 875 Times in 376 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had the SARD racing seat covers from 86worx on mine since 2017. Still 9.5/10 condition after 100k kms of seat time. DAMD appear to have very similar construction just no SARD branding. https://www.86worx.com/sard-racing-seat-covers.html Interestingly the photos on their site don't show them perforated, but the description says so and mine definitely are

06-16-2022, 10:11 AM	#9
WNDSRFR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S,GTI Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 228 Thanked 823 Times in 419 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	• PRICE IS FOR FRONT SEATS & BACK SEATS Our cars have back seats?

06-20-2022, 03:42 PM	#11
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 565 Thanks: 131 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My very good local upholsterer will replace the torn vinyl side panel for $265. Everything else is fine and I'll still have the stock appearance. Car has 56K on it now and the Alacantara still looks great, despite my not cleaning it as often as I should. I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the Alicantara wears.

06-20-2022, 07:20 PM	#12
Bowflex Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Virginia/DC Posts: 64 Thanks: 33 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the SARD covers as well and they still look great. No one can tell they are covers until I mention it. I bought them for around $400 from a member here a few years ago. They are perforated and cool off quickly if you leave the car in the sun.

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