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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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I was at a stop light the other day, and a semi-truck pulled up next to me. He must of not likes my loud music, so he decided to throw his half smoked cig into my window. ...i didnt notice it at first, but then i was driving down the road and i smelled it, then i looked down and saw it resting on my seat buring the hell out of the fabric. so i freaked out and threw it out the window (almost crashing when doing so) and i was left with like 5 little burn holes, and one bigger one. i am so ____ed!

I was wondering if i could just get that section of the seat replaced, and how much do you think it would cost? I was thinking about the leather kits but that cost too much. Hopefully i can get it fixxed for under $200....what type of place would fix this?

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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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I'm in your same boat, got a burn and a rip in my seat... anyone suggestions?
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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scionshoppe.com
custom seat covers, check it out.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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i looked at the seat covers, but i hate the feel of covers....i want to know if the factory fabric can be replaced?
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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http://www.interiorautorepair.com/diy/burn_repair.htm

here u go
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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i was thinking of just replacing the center piece of fabric. Do you think that an auto upholstery shop could match the color and replace it?
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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most likely...

find something wrong with the seat that has the burn on it then the dealer will have to replace it. i had my seat replaced.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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ha i dont think there is anytthing else wrong with my seat...its brad new. but i will take a look.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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couldnt find anything wrong with it....looks like i will be paying for a new piece.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tboneterenzi
couldnt find anything wrong with it....looks like i will be paying for a new piece.
haha i think u can
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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haha...what was wrong with your seat that you had to get it replaced?
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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The area broke where the back part meets the bottom part...the bottom part is pushed down to the point of where i can put my fist in there
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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I would recommend one of these for the trucker!

http://www.brook.edu/FP/PROJECTS/NUCWCOST/DAVYC.HTM
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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Yeah, turning the music down wouldn't have helped. That trucker probably just doesn't like Scions in general.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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probably has no idea what scions are... he most likely doesn't like tuner cars... He must be a Chevy guy!
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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haha yeah im sure he was^^^^...he was rockin the confederate flag on the back window.........must be the tuner type
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