Installed Leather Console Upholstery

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel22

Yep. Already had the cup holder cover so that wasn't an issue for me. And I will be getting the side panel covers soon, I just wanted to see how this would turn out before I dropped all the extra cash on those. I'll update this thread when I get those in

it will look great, trust me. Also need leather gauge cluster cover.

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

it will look great, trust me. Also need leather gauge cluster cover.

Yes of course All in due time. Trying to balance performance and cosmetic mods so that will have to wait till after suspension upgrades.

[JT Camaro]

Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel22

That really sucks. Luckily I just needed white stitching, which they couldn't have messed up.

i would've thought the same for mine too. Orange in orange...factory colour just like yours.

I did order the Nappa and it does match much much better. That being said, i still would never order from the company again

Im guessing this is why they got banned as a vendor on here

[Lexodar]

How hard was the install?

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel22

Yes of course All in due time. Trying to balance performance and cosmetic mods so that will have to wait till after suspension upgrades.

I know that feeling. A little cosmetic, a little performance, a little cosmetic, a little performance. LOL. But it all comes together, just one piece at a time. I think you are doing great and going in the right direction!

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Originally Posted by Lexodar

How hard was the install?

Putting on the actual leather wasn't bad at all, it was trimmed to fit very well. The hard part was getting the console out of the car. Took me about an hour and a half to do that. But this is my first big interior mod so I was learning as I went, and it was also 90 degrees outside so working in a such a cramped space that was also incredibly hot didn't help. It helps a ton to take the shifter off first. Its extra work but saves a lot of pain trying to squeeze the console in and out.

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

I know that feeling. A little cosmetic, a little performance, a little cosmetic, a little performance. LOL. But it all comes together, just one piece at a time. I think you are doing great and going in the right direction!

Thanks! I appreciate the support. You've got a pretty sweet ride yourself!

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel22

Thanks! I appreciate the support. You've got a pretty sweet ride yourself!

I need to get a pic of my center console to share. And Thanks!!

[CamaroI]

How is the fit of the lower pieces once installed. Im super anal about it fitting snug. Wouldtnt want any gaps of bulges.

[Deke736]

Looks great! I did the same mod last year, and it is still one of my favorite changes to the car (and I have a lot). I went with the red stitching to match the ZL1 interior.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by CamaroI

How is the fit of the lower pieces once installed. Im super anal about it fitting snug. Wouldtnt want any gaps of bulges.

For mine, after having been on for a year, get a slight bulge on the driver's side. A little glue takes care of it. No issues at all on the passenger side.

You can see the bulge a little in my pic below.

[Guelphguy]

I also installed the side pieces on my car and ironically I also have the buldge on the drivers side only....kinda drives me nuts, I keep taking it off, and trim some of the leather back in behind. The clips that hold the side panels on are all plastic and there is not much gap with just the plastic...so I am afraid that when you put leather on the top and then the side panels, now the joint has two leather pieces creating an interference.
I look down and see that gap all the time, just as your pic above and I kind of wish I had done the top only and not top and sides.
If you are super picky! Like I am.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by Guelphguy

I also installed the side pieces on my car and ironically I also have the buldge on the drivers side only....kinda drives me nuts, I keep taking it off, and trim some of the leather back in behind. The clips that hold the side panels on are all plastic and there is not much gap with just the plastic...so I am afraid that when you put leather on the top and then the side panels, now the joint has two leather pieces creating an interference.
I look down and see that gap all the time, just as your pic above and I kind of wish I had done the top only and not top and sides.
If you are super picky! Like I am.

I've thought about redoing mine, but I haven't decided. The passenger side has never had an issue and fits perfectly. I don't get it!!!

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Same exact thing is happening to me! Driver side bulges out a little. I've improved it by trimming the leather though. Also going to be putting on the side panels that I just got leather for today! That should give it a much more complete look. Love the way yours looks Deke!