ichibansf

It would make perfect sense because you can have your center armrest in leather, just like every Lexus, Mercedes, and BMW. Doesn't your elbow deserve to rest on leather, not just your rear? The leather they use is pretty nice. Anybody that's ordered a boot kit can attest to that.

LiquidFX

lol, it does. But the one thing I dont like about the arm rest is that there is very little padding. I plan on adding some sort of padding first, I'm thinking about some sort of a gel type.

ichibansf

Oh, how about getting some Dr Scholl's gel pads and slipping it in?? I can't say that there's a whole lot of room to fit extra padding tho. ARE YOU GELLIN'???

LiquidFX

I will check around for some padding material and see what I come up with and drop a post when I find something good.

tC4italy

*watchin

ill-legal

I keep looking at this thread all day, damnit...any estimates on average shipping time for these items? I want mine NOW! ;p

Yanki01

damn! I really wish i could get a set of these seats! I love them!

on est. how much do yall think it would be to do the regular tC seats? Im thinking about 1.5k?

tC4italy

x 2

ichibansf

If you really want Alcantara seats you might as well get some racing/sport seats with Alcantara. Unless you find an RS2 salvaged, it's gonna cost a pretty penny to redo the stock seats in Alcantara. Katzkin has leather seats covers with a synthetic suede insert as well. If you want Redline to do it I think you might have to send your seat to them!!

Yanki01

not a fan of aftermarket seats!

ichibansf

Seats or seat covers? The katzkin replacement covers look OEM, just like these Redline boots and cover! If your local dealer offers a 'leather' option for the tC chances are it is from Katzkin.

Yanki01

leather in South TX!

i might look into the Wet Okole seat covers, but those are pricey too? ill see what comes up!

ichibansf

I showed my armrest to two other RS2 owners and they were loving it!

Yanki01 - Those Okole covers are a bit cheaper than leather, but I don't think neoprene will breathe either. You've got 2600 chances to get RS2.0 seats, so good luck!

mushrew

what's the install process?

ichibansf

http://www.redlinegoods.com/ScionTC04install.shtm
Starts at step #9 for the armrest cover. It'll take prob about 10-15 minutes if you take your time to make sure the cover is perfectly centered. Only requires one phillips head screwdriver and the removal of 4 screws (6 screws total if you wish to take off the armrest from the car and install). For those in the SF Bay Area I'd be happy to help install it if you're willing to meet in SF or Stevens Creek Scion.

ill-legal

Just ordered my set, I did all 3 w/ the black faux alcantara and medium blue stitching...I'll post some pics once I get 'em installed, can't wait!

ichibansf

Nice! When you take the pix try to do it on a sunny day outside w/o a flash. That'll prob get the best pic of the actual colors.

ill-legal

I was debating about going with the blue faux alcantara, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it without seeing it on someone else's car first, and the black looked like a near-identical match on yours, so I've got my fingers crossed.

ichibansf

I should have asked Maciek for a scrap of the blue faux alcantara to take a picture on the RS2.0.

ill-legal

Got my arm rest cover on tonight! Looks great, although one of the corners started to split a little. Hopefully it doesn't get any worse...*crosses fingers*

I started to try and do the shift boot, but my car is 5spd. and the instructions are for an automatic, so I think I'm gonna wait 'til it's light outside and easier to pull off...