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New Leather Interior

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by blamy, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. blamy

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    Just had leather installed on my 07 Classic Silver Prius. I had read a lot at how people did their own and the problems they had. Had a Shop that was recommended by Lighthouse Toyota in St. Augustine Fl and it was a Superb job with no wrinkles and they did all of the doors and center console. (The leather put in at the Port does not include the doors & center console) Ir ran $1100 plus tax. So if any of you are having second thoughts about pulling the trigger on the Leather interior I suggest you contact a dealer you can trust and ask where they send their interior repairs to. It was worth it!
     
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    pictures?

    the middle console to??
     
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    Would also like to see some pics
     
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    Yes, post pictures when you have a chance.

    Which aftermarket covers did you get?
     
  5. blamy

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    Here are the pictures. They did all the armrests and the center console. The company is "Roadwire" and for install centers you can call 1-877-ROADWIRE. They don't show a website on my paperwork.
     

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    Thanks! They look great. Perfect installation.
     
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    Yes I agree it is a very nice and quality install. Well got to go to work; back at three!
     
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    This looks like them. http://www.roadwire.com/ Located at 2930 Vail Ave, Commerce CA 90040

    Nice job there. :)
     
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    Was wondering, in your opinion how do they compare to the OEM leather that I think you have on your other Prius?
     
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    The seats compare equally except I got the ones without the perforations (they had those also for an extra 200 bucks) They are very comfortable and they sit as well as the factory seats. I believe the armrests and center console are better. They seem thicker and are all leather.
     
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    nice
    now you only need someone to make the steering wheel (black)leather to
     
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    Did the motor trimmer who installed the leather leave the seat height adjusting lever off? Looks funny without it. :D

    Seriously it looks great, very professional.
     
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    You can bet I'm looking for one but there are a lot of different ones out there so I'll ask this group about who is the best provider for steering wheel leather?
     
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    Those wheelskins do look good. Off to Priusshop to see what is available!
     
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    I bought the Wheelskins EuroPerf Perforated Leather Steering Wheel Cover in Sand and Black. It matched the interior leather perfectly. I too had leather installed, I choosed the perforated because it feels cooler in our tropical weather.

    The steering wheel leather feels real good. It also helps prevent an allergy I get from the steering wheel's plastic. No need to wear gloves.
     
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    How can I tell if it is dealer leather etc? I thought mine was original but now that I think about it...The console and arm rests are cloth (suede stuff) My seats are leather 2005. It has the homelink on the rearview (whatever that is). I don't have the owner's manual.
     
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    Doesn't sound like Factory otherwise the armrests and center console would be done. sounds like it was put in at the port. Homelink is for opening garage doors.
     
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    Love the look of the leather. But I would have to add seat warmers up here. Had them in my Audi TT225 Quattro Roadster - Beetle Turbo S and my Boxster S.

    "Homelink is for opening garage doors.

    And tuning on your house lights etc via X10 modules. I pull up at night and click one of the buttons and the place is lit when I walk inside.
    Ii use the X10 RR501 as my reciever in the house along with a few modules on lamps and such.
     
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    Where did you purchase these modules and how expensive were they?