FR-S leather interior - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whaap · 08-30-2012, 05:05 PM

I apologize if this is old news.

Katzkin upholstery has a leather kit available for the FR-S. Both front and rear seats for $789.00. Their web site offers a variety of color options. I called them to see if they would make up a set with black leather and red stitching and they told me they would. I've never used their product but I've only read good things about them. This might be a route that some of us might want to travel. I'll wait to see how well I like/dislike the fabric that Scion uses.

Synack · 08-30-2012, 05:08 PM

I like the stock seats, which is rare, because I usually go with the leather option.

TemeCal · 08-30-2012, 05:49 PM

I agree with Synack. I typically install leather in my vehicles, if they don't have them. However, for some reason, I really like the stock seats.

I have Katzkin leather in my Tundra, and absolutely love it. I had it installed 5yrs ago, and it still looks and feels new (much better than my wife's OEM leather in her Sequoia). No rips, tears, wear/tear...the leather is still very tight...no wrinkles or loose spots. I'd definitely look into this more, if they can do the black leather with red stitching AND make sure it installs very snug/tight. It has to look OEM.

kmbkk · 08-30-2012, 06:42 PM

I had Katzkin leather in my tC and loved it! It wore really well and looked great!

Spartan65 · 08-30-2012, 06:47 PM

I sent an inquiry to Katzkin, but if all else fails there is always the SARD seat covers.
http://autostyle-usa.com/?pkey=item_...01&car_url=brz

Wolfking · 08-30-2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks W! It's good to know. I've toyed with this option in my mind for a bit. For now, I keep a lint roller in the car!

Boxer-86 · 08-30-2012, 06:53 PM

Link to the FR-S kit? I was planning on doing this as as soon as they become available on their site (assuming I purchased my FR-S before they came out ).

kmbkk · 08-30-2012, 07:11 PM

I actually contacted them a couple of months back. They were definitely working on covers for our cars. They initially wanted to use my car for testing, but I told them I was in FL. They offered me a discount if I bought a set when they were released, though.

Veloist · 08-30-2012, 07:19 PM

I love the Katskinz leather! I was sitting in one that a dealership had (for a marked up one at 3995 lol) and it feels so nice and upscale. Idk why people say they slide around in it, the leather isn't that slippery and the bucket seats hug your back anyways.

I also have them in my 4runner, got them installed 5 years ago and until this day it still smells like new leather!

whaap · 08-30-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer-86

Link to the FR-S kit? I was planning on doing this as as soon as they become available on their site (assuming I purchased my FR-S before they came out ).

Sorry, I'm too computer illiterate. Just google katzkin.

Boxer-86 · 08-30-2012, 07:47 PM

Strange, I can't find them on their site, but found them here.http://www.shopsar.com/scion-frs-kat...her-s/1846.htm

Sasquachulator · 08-30-2012, 08:58 PM

Someone here had it done when they got their car (was a "dealer installed accessory" or something.)
it actually looks pretty good for aftermarket leather.

Ill see if i can find the link to their car.
edit: here it is
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hlight=katzkin

Bonburner · 08-30-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan65

I sent an inquiry to Katzkin, but if all else fails there is always the SARD seat covers.
http://autostyle-usa.com/?pkey=item_...01&car_url=brz

Thanks for that site .. I've been trying to find more vendors for the Modellista kit/parts

j.t. · 08-30-2012, 09:35 PM

I have the dealer installed Katzkin leather in my FR-S and I have to admit they are a great product. I liked the fabric seats in the FR-S but the leather with red stitching is awsome. It also makes the rear seats look much better. Overall it gives the interior a more high end look.

08-30-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S leather interior I apologize if this is old news. Katzkin upholstery has a leather kit available for the FR-S. Both front and rear seats for $789.00. Their web site offers a variety of color options. I called them to see if they would make up a set with black leather and red stitching and they told me they would. I've never used their product but I've only read good things about them. This might be a route that some of us might want to travel. I'll wait to see how well I like/dislike the fabric that Scion uses.

08-30-2012, 05:08 PM	#2
Synack Boosted Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Sideways Location: Atlanta Georgia USA Posts: 2,377 Thanks: 388 Thanked 716 Times in 414 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the stock seats, which is rare, because I usually go with the leather option. __________________ *Nismo 370Z 300whp -> FR-S Turbo 450whp on E85 -> Z06 Corvette 500whp*

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08-30-2012, 05:49 PM	#3
TemeCal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 86 Location: US Posts: 686 Thanks: 377 Thanked 303 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I agree with Synack. I typically install leather in my vehicles, if they don't have them. However, for some reason, I really like the stock seats. I have Katzkin leather in my Tundra, and absolutely love it. I had it installed 5yrs ago, and it still looks and feels new (much better than my wife's OEM leather in her Sequoia). No rips, tears, wear/tear...the leather is still very tight...no wrinkles or loose spots. I'd definitely look into this more, if they can do the black leather with red stitching AND make sure it installs very snug/tight. It has to look OEM.

08-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I had Katzkin leather in my tC and loved it! It wore really well and looked great!

08-30-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks W! It's good to know. I've toyed with this option in my mind for a bit. For now, I keep a lint roller in the car!

08-30-2012, 06:53 PM	#7
Boxer-86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 106 Thanks: 122 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Link to the FR-S kit? I was planning on doing this as as soon as they become available on their site (assuming I purchased my FR-S before they came out ).

08-30-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I actually contacted them a couple of months back. They were definitely working on covers for our cars. They initially wanted to use my car for testing, but I told them I was in FL. They offered me a discount if I bought a set when they were released, though.

08-30-2012, 07:19 PM	#9
Veloist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: ‘93 MR2, ‘22 GR86, ‘23 GR Corolla Location: N. California Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 700 Thanked 1,714 Times in 668 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the Katskinz leather! I was sitting in one that a dealership had (for a marked up one at 3995 lol) and it feels so nice and upscale. Idk why people say they slide around in it, the leather isn't that slippery and the bucket seats hug your back anyways. I also have them in my 4runner, got them installed 5 years ago and until this day it still smells like new leather!

08-30-2012, 07:47 PM	#11
Boxer-86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 106 Thanks: 122 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Strange, I can't find them on their site, but found them here.http://www.shopsar.com/scion-frs-kat...her-s/1846.htm

08-30-2012, 08:58 PM	#12
Sasquachulator Pavement Grey Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2020 Toyota Camry XSE, 2017 BMW X1 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,116 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,256 Times in 1,221 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Someone here had it done when they got their car (was a "dealer installed accessory" or something.) it actually looks pretty good for aftermarket leather. Ill see if i can find the link to their car. edit: here it is http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hlight=katzkin

08-30-2012, 09:35 PM	#14
j.t. Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Bergen County NJ Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 30 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the dealer installed Katzkin leather in my FR-S and I have to admit they are a great product. I liked the fabric seats in the FR-S but the leather with red stitching is awsome. It also makes the rear seats look much better. Overall it gives the interior a more high end look.

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