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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Is it possible to get a black leather interior? Does anybody have any pictures of a black leather interior for a scion tC?
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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many dealers will offer leather through a third party. You can always get leather from a third party if not. Do a search there are pictures around.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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I haven't seen it but I got a good idea of what it would look like. Personally, I would go with something a little different and personalize the leather. Straight black is in almost every car now that wants to be sporty.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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i think you can get leather as a factory upgrade. or a dealer upgrade.

its really nice!!! i see a lot of TC's with leather seats
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Tight, thanks, im gonna look around for pics
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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search next time please god.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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have you ever owned a car with leather interior?

just wondering if you're aware of the pros, but more importantly, cons.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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www.katzkin.com
katzkin has some great leather plus you get to have it made just how you want it. I'm debating if i should get leather for my own tc. I live in houston and it gets really hot so black leather in a black car may not be such a good idea.

here some pics of katzkin leather:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/700789
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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aftermarket leather looks so corny compared to factory leather. the fit and finish is nowhere near as nice :/
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:58 AM
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SAT does a amazing job much nicer then factory
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 02:09 AM
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I have leather...and love it...
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cad455
aftermarket leather looks so corny compared to factory leather. the fit and finish is nowhere near as nice :/
Not all aftermarket leather. Only certain ones. We use a local company and it literally looks like it was from the factory. Real nice quality and does not look or feel cheap.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:42 AM
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i would go with www.katzkin.com they are the leader in aftermarket leather interior. they supply a lot of dealers with leather for cars.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:51 AM
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wont the leather cover interfere with the side air bags in the seat?
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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I was just looking at some photos, and i dont even reallly like how it looks with leather. I just find that the leather is too loose and not tight enough around the seat so it makes it look a little flimsly. the two-tone cloth seats look nice enough so i think im gonna pass on the black leather aftermarket insert...
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Originally Posted by JSVH
many dealers will offer leather through a third party. You can always get leather from a third party if not. Do a search there are pictures around.
Some do it to the car as soon as it gets off the truck. look around, you may be surprised what options you find.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamMightyMiniz
here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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That's hot dude, really hot.

Are your door panels leather? I've never seen suede and leather 2-tone seats!
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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maybe i jumped the gun. i guess i've only seen so-so leather jobs. that one with the suede looks nice and is unique!

i just came from leather, in my infiniti. i can't tell you how happy i am to have cloth again

different strokes, they say
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Originally Posted by TeamMightyMiniz
here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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Nice job like the inserts



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