Leather Seat

[Yarisindo]

Hi, I'm new member of this site. Thanks for providing and sharing all the info and advice on the Yaris. Before, I was still debating on whether I should buy a Fit or Yaris. I'm happy I made the right choice. :thumbsup: Did a few things to the car. Of all, I'm most satisfied with the leather seat. Feels like driving a lexus now only a little noisier. :wink: I've also installed a compact subwoofer under the driver seat so no road noise now. Everything's great so far...Some pics for you guys to enjoy.....

Before and After:
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Blue Neon Lights, Sports Pedal / Compact Subwoofer:
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20% front windshield, 80% on all sides:
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(Driving at night has become quite challenging :laugh:)

[Wayside]

Leather seats look great! Do you have info on the kit and the installation process?

You said 20% on the shield and 80% all around, any chance you flipped the percentages?

[Yarisindo]

Sorry, I did not do this myself but I try to describe the process. First, they remove all the seats from the car, remove the original seat covers, remove all plastic clips, fasteners, metal wires that were used on the fabric seat covers and install it on the leather covers. They used rings for clipping the leather inside the covers to the sponge to form the shape, and as for the door trims, they use Chloroprene adhesive to stick the leather on the four doors. That's about it. You wouldn't want to do this yourself, unless you are a pro!
I believe the tint percentage is correct here, 20% is lighter that 80%. Is it the other way round in the USA? Sorry for the confusion.

[Violin]

Looks nice! Do you know who made thekit?

I've got Roadwire leather in mine. It really does make it more luxurious feeling.

As far as the road noise goes, get yourself some sound damping material stat! An afternoon with that stuff will really improve your little car.

[Yarisindo]

I had it custom made by a local leather supplier specialized in automotive leather seat. I believe they import the leather from Italy and Germany. You just have to choose the leather color and tell them what car it's for. Price includes installation.
Can you tell me more about the sound damping material, like the specs or specific brand you got in your car? I'm really interested coz the insulation is really bad. You could actually feel the vibration under your feet under bad road conditions. Did you do the whole car or just the doors? Picture or link to website would be great. Thanks Violin.

[Violin]

I used Dynamat Xtreme inside the doors and hatch lid. Additionally, I got a big roll of closed cell foam with foil liner - I can't recall a brand or anything - but it is made for cars and is heat resistant enough for firewall use. It is only about 1/8 inch thick and my roll was about 4' x 30'. I put several layers over the rear wheel wells and then took out the spare tire and glued a layer of it down with construction adhesive. I no longer get that cheap sounding *ting* when closing the doors or hatch and the road noise is much reduced.

If you really wanted to do it right, you could remove the seats and carpeting and put a layer of closed cell foam over the entire floor. That would be a big project though.

[vodkalush]

I used Dynamat Xtreme inside the doors and hatch lid. Additionally, I got a big roll of closed cell foam with foil liner - I can't recall a brand or anything - but it is made for cars and is heat resistant enough for firewall use. It is only about 1/8 inch thick and my roll was about 4' x 30'. I put several layers over the rear wheel wells and then took out the spare tire and glued a layer of it down with construction adhesive. I no longer get that cheap sounding *ting* when closing the doors or hatch and the road noise is much reduced.

If you really wanted to do it right, you could remove the seats and carpeting and put a layer of closed cell foam over the entire floor. That would be a big project though.

Thats on my list of things to do next summer. Tons-O-Fun!!!

edit: the whole car in the dynamat/closed cell foam)

[Yarisindo]

Thanks for the info, I'll check out the store and try to find the right materials first. Doing it would be easier than installing the leather seat I guess :) Hey do you think glass wool (for home theater insulation) can do the job too? I have one roll left from the last project.

[Violin]

I don't know. Anything you use in the car has to be able to get wet.

[Alexandre2k3]

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yo yo yo im almost done dynamating my 07 polar LB, check it out guys

front doors, rear, the trunk lid, now i only need the hood and probly another layer of extreme on everything again....then im done

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1706

[Yarisindo]

Hey Mr Alexandre, if it's not too much trouble, can you take a close up picture on the dynamat xtreme? I wanna see the material. Hard to get here in my country...but trying to find the closest possible thing to that. Thanks.

[jmew0ng]

is that a hybrid emblem on the hatch? :confused:

[paultyler_82]

Nope, that would be a trim badge from one of the trim levels they have over there.

[jeff_o]

Looks nice! Do you know who made thekit?

I've got Roadwire leather in mine. It really does make it more luxurious feeling.

As far as the road noise goes, get yourself some sound damping material stat! An afternoon with that stuff will really improve your little car.

hi violin.. where did you buy your roadwire leather seat covers?

[Yarisindo]

is that a hybrid emblem on the hatch? :confused:

It's an S emblem. We have 4 models here for the Yaris. The E type, the E Superman limited edition, the S type, and the S Limited. All engines are the same 1.5L. The only difference is the S type, having all the E features, comes with body kit, spoiler, fog lamp, folding mirrors, better seat cushion, 60/40 rear folding seat, sporty all black interior, front tweeters, secret compartment under front passenger seat and all amber speedometer display like the BMW. All that for around USD 1100 difference. The S limited has keyless entry, and stop/start engine button for additional 500 bucks and finally E superman! (picture says it all)
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[Violin]

hi violin.. where did you buy your roadwire leather seat covers?

The dealer arranged it in PA. I'm not even sure exactly where except that it's north of Philly.

$1,100 installed including the center armrest and front door panels.




That Superman car is whack!

[eTiMaGo]

dude... you're joking about the superman edition, right? RIGHT?

OMFG it's not a joke:

http://www.yarisgroovy.com/groovy/superman/

I want one... but... it's hideous!

[Yarisindo]

If you buy the Superman Edition and drive to work, your boss will give you extra workloads and overtime. Can't complain if you are Superman! heheh :)

[RSboyz]

has anyone out there actually purchase one of those leather seat kit for your yaris? cuz im thinking of ordering one of those kit but i dont know if its something i can do it myself and i dont know if the leather material is good or not.

[Violin]

It takes two trained people at least half a day to install. I don't think it's a do it yourself project. There's leather stitching involved.

[Yarisindo]

Yeah, I have 3 guys working on my car, takes whole day. You also need a sewing machince. Removing the screws from the seats and door trims is quite challenging. Violin, please post pics of your interior on this thread.

[Violin]

Will do.

[jeff_o]

The dealer arranged it in PA. I'm not even sure exactly where except that it's north of Philly.

$1,100 installed including the center armrest and front door panels.

That Superman car is whack!

I believe yours is re-upholstery. But i believe there should be an aftermarket leather seat cover that you just install and tie up right away. does anyone use this?

[Yarisindo]

I've seen seat covers made of synthetic leather that is easy to install. You don't need to remove the factory seat fabric, just need to slip it over and tie it up. The result is not that good cause it won't follow the shape of the seat. But can't complain if it's cheap. Whereas for leather, it's expensive and people want a neat job...usually as good as factory installed leather.

[eTiMaGo]

I've seen seat covers made of synthetic leather that is easy to install. You don't need to remove the factory seat fabric, just need to slip it over and tie it up. The result is not that good cause it won't follow the shape of the seat. But can't complain if it's cheap. Whereas for leather, it's expensive and people want a neat job...usually as good as factory installed leather.

agreed. My mom got that done on her car, it looks decent enough, done fast and cheap, but nowhere as nice as properly stitched seats. Also the fake leather gets hot and very sticky in hot weather, which can get a bit uncomfortable.

[Violin]

I wish I'd gotten a shot of the back seats too, but here you go:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo002Small.jpg

I took out the center armrest which had been upholstered in leather too because I ordered the JDM console.

[jeff_o]

I wish I'd gotten a shot of the back seats too, but here you go:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo002Small.jpg

I took out the center armrest which had been upholstered in leather too because I ordered the JDM console.

wow nice... i wonder if black leather seats would suit a black yaris sedan? looks classy... i want that..i want that :cry:

[cali yaris]

Not to mention the seats in the that hatch are the same as the Yaris/Vitz RS Sport Seats which have heavier bolstering than the stock seats...


would these fit US cars? would the sensors be the same as the USDM cars? I might have to switch them out :wink:

[vacantj]

I saw the leather covers on a accord and the fit was amazing I really didn't think it was a cover - it looked like leather seats

https://www.gtcovers.com

[KSIbucky]

i want the shift knob