Leather replacement

Avinking · 08-09-2014, 12:04 AM

Hey Guys,
Maybe someone here would know how I can make my dream come true and get my Z.

I am ready to buy the Z, problem is I am against leather (sorry but it just makes me feel bad).
I talked to 6 NIssan dealerships in Los Angeles area and even called Japan headquarters, with no luck, the "best" offer I got was to buy the car and do an aftermarket replacement to the leather seats (Touring model), then I said ok I will take the base model, then realized the Steering Wheel and Shift knob are leather wrapped as well…

No dealership could give me an honest answer and solution, first few said yes yes we can do that no problem, then when I asked again to double check they said no or its complicated or never called me back…

My question is, anyone here know where can I find an after market place specially for the Z that can replace the leather interior to cloth, including the Steering wheel?

Or if anyone that have a base model Z and want to get the leather seats for free (only cost of the labor), if its possible I am willing to exchange.

I am from LA CA so it has to be local guys.

Thank you for reading and hopefully someone here have an answer

aszyd · 08-09-2014, 12:24 AM

Buy a base + sport, then have the steering wheel rewrapped in alcantara by these guys: DCT MS Products and purchase an aftermarket metal shift knob and alcantara shift boot.

Also, is the leather in the 370z even real, or is it synthetic?

Zbrah · 08-09-2014, 01:06 AM

You should make a post in the Socal region, I am sure someone with a base Z will gladly swap their cloth seats with you, all the harnesses are there in the base so it's simply plug and play.

DEpointfive0 · 08-09-2014, 01:41 AM

Are you a hippie?

I only ask because the 370Z's interior isn't real leather...

DEpointfive0 · 08-09-2014, 01:42 AM

And I'll swap you for base seats immediately

1st · 08-09-2014, 02:40 AM

Be a man eat meat!

Avinking · 08-09-2014, 03:51 AM

I am not going to get into the discussion of why and what being a man is all about, trust me, this will lead to no where and will make many people angry

And I am not an hippie, just very compassionate guy that you would probably rather have next to you when you are in trouble than most other people

"aszyd" As for rewrapped in alcantara, is the process including taking the leather out of the wheel? is that possible? the dealerships told me that I will have to replace th whole wheel...and the cost might be over $1,000.

"Zbrah" according to the dealer, replacing the seats from the Touring is complicated since they are power seats and heated, the base model is not so there is an issue of the electricity there on top of the structure.

"DEpointfive0" Can you please prove that its not please?

I asked every one including the representative in Japan by phone call, they all say its real leather...

And yes, I will have to buy the car and wont be able to lease it, I was thinking about waiting for the 2015 model, I know NIssan has new technology for fake leather that looks and feel exactly the same, but again no one tell me when this model should be out...

any suggestions guys?

aszyd · 08-09-2014, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avinking

"aszyd" As for rewrapped in alcantara, is the process including taking the leather out of the wheel? is that possible? the dealerships told me that I will have to replace th whole wheel...and the cost might be over $1,000.

You would have to contact DCTMS for a breakdown of their process, but I very much doubt that they would just wrap the new fabric over the old fabric. It is quite expensive, but for a simple re-wrap, not $1000. There is currently an auction on eBay for a wheel re-wrapped in the Nismo style, alcantara sides, leather top and bottom, with a red center stripe, and it is going for $600. My assumption is that a rewrap to all one material would be close to that price. It does replace the entire wheel though. DCTMS will wrap a wheel that they have in stock and then expect you to send your old wheel back, once you put the new one on the car.

Avinking · 08-09-2014, 04:01 AM

Re posting from another forum, because I think it's related to here:

Hey Guys,
Maybe someone here would know how I can make my dream come true and get my Z.

I am ready to buy the Z, problem is I am against leather (sorry but it just makes me feel bad).
I talked to 6 NIssan dealerships in Los Angeles area and even called Japan headquarters, with no luck, the "best" offer I got was to buy the car and do an aftermarket replacement to the leather seats (Touring model), then I said ok I will take the base model, then realized the Steering Wheel and Shift knob are leather wrapped as well…

No dealership could give me an honest answer and solution, first few said yes yes we can do that no problem, then when I asked again to double check they said no or its complicated or never called me back…

My question is, anyone here know where can I find an after market place specially for the Z that can replace the leather interior to cloth, including the Steering wheel?

Or if anyone that have a base model Z and want to get the leather seats for free (only cost of the labor), if its possible I am willing to exchange.

I am from LA CA so it has to be local guys.

Thank you for reading and hopefully someone here have an answer

AdamRacer · 08-09-2014, 06:46 AM

Hmm... I'm sure someone would enjoy trading their base seats and door panels for leather for free.

watson853 · 08-09-2014, 07:35 AM

Didn't someone on here figure out it wasn't even real leather?

Avinking · 08-09-2014, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watson853

Didn't someone on here figure out it wasn't even real leather?

Yes

Our interior, magnified!

Need to verify and its all good.

jcosta79 · 08-09-2014, 08:26 AM

What's wrong with leather? If you're afraid it will get too hot in the summer, just get a sun shade.

brancky3 · 08-09-2014, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

What's wrong with leather? If you're afraid it will get too hot in the summer, just get a sun shade.

He indicated ethical issues.

jdsto · 08-09-2014, 10:21 AM

If its an ethical issue where's the morals of buying the car in leather and throwing the leather in the garbage. If you are going to purchase the car with leather on it isn't it more repsectful to the animal to use the leather?

08-09-2014, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Avinking Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 20 Drives: Z370 Rep Power: 11	Leather replacement Hey Guys, Maybe someone here would know how I can make my dream come true and get my Z. I am ready to buy the Z, problem is I am against leather (sorry but it just makes me feel bad). I talked to 6 NIssan dealerships in Los Angeles area and even called Japan headquarters, with no luck, the "best" offer I got was to buy the car and do an aftermarket replacement to the leather seats (Touring model), then I said ok I will take the base model, then realized the Steering Wheel and Shift knob are leather wrapped as well… No dealership could give me an honest answer and solution, first few said yes yes we can do that no problem, then when I asked again to double check they said no or its complicated or never called me back… My question is, anyone here know where can I find an after market place specially for the Z that can replace the leather interior to cloth, including the Steering wheel? Or if anyone that have a base model Z and want to get the leather seats for free (only cost of the labor), if its possible I am willing to exchange. I am from LA CA so it has to be local guys. Thank you for reading and hopefully someone here have an answer Last edited by Avinking; 08-09-2014 at 12:11 PM.

08-09-2014, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 22	Buy a base + sport, then have the steering wheel rewrapped in alcantara by these guys: DCT MS Products and purchase an aftermarket metal shift knob and alcantara shift boot. Also, is the leather in the 370z even real, or is it synthetic? __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

08-09-2014, 01:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Are you a hippie? I only ask because the 370Z's interior isn't real leather... __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-09-2014, 01:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	And I'll swap you for base seats immediately JARblue and Avinking like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-09-2014, 03:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Avinking Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 20 Drives: Z370 Rep Power: 11	Thanks I am not going to get into the discussion of why and what being a man is all about, trust me, this will lead to no where and will make many people angry And I am not an hippie, just very compassionate guy that you would probably rather have next to you when you are in trouble than most other people "aszyd" As for rewrapped in alcantara, is the process including taking the leather out of the wheel? is that possible? the dealerships told me that I will have to replace th whole wheel...and the cost might be over $1,000. "Zbrah" according to the dealer, replacing the seats from the Touring is complicated since they are power seats and heated, the base model is not so there is an issue of the electricity there on top of the structure. "DEpointfive0" Can you please prove that its not please? I asked every one including the representative in Japan by phone call, they all say its real leather... And yes, I will have to buy the car and wont be able to lease it, I was thinking about waiting for the 2015 model, I know NIssan has new technology for fake leather that looks and feel exactly the same, but again no one tell me when this model should be out... any suggestions guys? Last edited by Avinking; 08-09-2014 at 03:57 AM.

08-09-2014, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	You should make a post in the Socal region, I am sure someone with a base Z will gladly swap their cloth seats with you, all the harnesses are there in the base so it's simply plug and play.

08-09-2014, 02:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Be a man eat meat!

08-09-2014, 04:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Avinking Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 20 Drives: Z370 Rep Power: 11	Leather replacement Re posting from another forum, because I think it's related to here: Hey Guys, Maybe someone here would know how I can make my dream come true and get my Z. I am ready to buy the Z, problem is I am against leather (sorry but it just makes me feel bad). I talked to 6 NIssan dealerships in Los Angeles area and even called Japan headquarters, with no luck, the "best" offer I got was to buy the car and do an aftermarket replacement to the leather seats (Touring model), then I said ok I will take the base model, then realized the Steering Wheel and Shift knob are leather wrapped as well… No dealership could give me an honest answer and solution, first few said yes yes we can do that no problem, then when I asked again to double check they said no or its complicated or never called me back… My question is, anyone here know where can I find an after market place specially for the Z that can replace the leather interior to cloth, including the Steering wheel? Or if anyone that have a base model Z and want to get the leather seats for free (only cost of the labor), if its possible I am willing to exchange. I am from LA CA so it has to be local guys. Thank you for reading and hopefully someone here have an answer Last edited by Avinking; 08-09-2014 at 12:12 PM.

08-09-2014, 06:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 14	Hmm... I'm sure someone would enjoy trading their base seats and door panels for leather for free. Avinking likes this.

08-09-2014, 07:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	Didn't someone on here figure out it wasn't even real leather?

08-09-2014, 08:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	What's wrong with leather? If you're afraid it will get too hot in the summer, just get a sun shade. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-09-2014, 10:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 18	If its an ethical issue where's the morals of buying the car in leather and throwing the leather in the garbage. If you are going to purchase the car with leather on it isn't it more repsectful to the animal to use the leather? watson853 and SNSD YOONA like this. __________________ Gone but not forgotten

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