Custom Seat Covers
 

I'm looking to get some custom seat covers for my Z. I bought some caltrend covers for my Tacoma and don't really like the fit.

I'm kinda leaning towards coverking or clazzio.

Do you guys have any recommendations for seat covers? Any feedback would be helpful

I did Katzkin leather on the seats of my Z and the door panels..I love it.

^ can you share pictures of the katzkin leather door panels and covers pls. Thanks

@Zoren 370Z..Go to my profile I have pics on there of it..May not be someone's style because I did purple...The purple is darker though than pics show.

Katzkin is a reupholstery kit, not a cover. Just FYI.

I have the Clazzio covers... the passenger seat looks fantastic. The Drivers seat doesn't fit quite as well because of the extra controls on the side keep you from being able to get the cover fully on... Other than that, it looks pretty good. I wonder if its possible to disassemble the controls from the seat to get the cover full on and tight, then punch holes in it from the controls to be put back on.

anyone have any pictures of their seat covers?

From leatherseats.com. But actually, they're not covers that go over the original cloth. They take the place of the original cloth.

http://www.the370z.com/members/dynaz...ender-copy.jpg

Did you do the install yourself?

I did. It's not a walk in the park, but it's do-able.
Seats have to come out. Side air bags have to come out (2 screws hold in each airbag).
Seat bottoms and seat backs have to be removed from seat frame.

Did it come with any instructions? Was the disassembly easy?

I have the Clazzio seat covers but the drivers side doesn't fit all that great because of the additional controls on the left side.... I was thinking I might be able to partially disassemble the seat to get a better fit with the cover.

I've had Katzskin and Clazzio before. The Katzkin is an OEM fabric replacement and first class result. The Clazzio are decent fitting seat covers and actually pretty good for the price, but they aren't OEM results - i.e. you can tell they are covers.

At some point I'll look at Katzkin for the Z, unless I come across a screaming good deal on Persimmon seats and panels.

No, they did not include ANY instructions.
Leatherseats.com has some on-line videos with some general installation techniques, but nothing that specific. But for what you are trying to do I don't think those videos are going to help you.

However, I think there were some videos either here on this site or on You-Tube that show how to remove the seats. That's really what you need to see. It's not that difficult removing the seats: just four bolts (2 in front, 2 in back), and then you can tilt the seat backwards to get access to the electrical harnesses that are all easily disconnected (just be aware of any lock tabs on each harness connector that must be pressed to separate one connector part from its mating part). In this scenario (i.e. just trying to make your covers fit a little better) you don't have to remove the air bags.

Right on... I've removed the seats before and its no big deal. What about removing the plastic base with the controls and stuff from the cushion. That is the part I am not sure about. Is it easy/obvious when you have the seat out?

I didn't remove the plastic side pieces with the controls (manual controls, not power seats). The seat bottom along with its cloth cover can be removed from the seat frame by removing 4 small bolts. The plastic side pieces stay with the frame.
One more thing: use your phone to take plenty of pictures of the harnesses' mounting location and wire routing, etc.

Thanks for all the replies... I gave you a rep!

OP - Sorry I hijacked your thread. Here is a thread with a bunch of pictures of Clazzio seat covers..... I have the exact same set the OP of this thread has:
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...rs-custom.html

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...pszqtut8ki.jpg

You're welcome.
***One more thing: Disconnect the battery before unplugging the harnesses and removing the seat.***

is there company that does after market seats? seems that all of these do OEM only...

I suspect the market for seat covers for aftermarket seats might be pretty small. You could probably have an auto upholstery shop make some up custom... Might not even be terribly expensive.

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yea i know i already called aorund its about 2K, if i offer them to remove and reinstall myself i guess i can get a better price but probably not as good as 1200

Stumbled across somebody's album that has pics of the process and seemed like it might be helpful here

Nissan 370Z Forum - Tee's Z's Album: Leather seats Install.

Okay I've got to ask, anyone who has had these long term, how do they hold up?

I daily my Z and I was looking at the Black/Red combo and adding heated seats in as well. 2 birds one stone summer project. Make me happy because I want cooler seats and make my girl happy because they aren't bright red Brides in place of the engagement ring I will be buying before the seats ha. I understand they will show sag where the stock seat foam has already worn down, but like material wise, color fade over time etc.

Thanks!

KBC

leatherseats.com

Very satisfied with the results. If you use a steamer it will look like OEM. I also added heating pads.