MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Moderator: Moderators
Forum rules
This area is dedicated to technical discussions concerning ZZW30's a.k.a. MRS / Spyder. Please try to spell correctly because this will help people find information later if they are using search functionality. If you need assistance with your car and want to host a spanner day, please use the appropriate section of the forum: http://mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewforum.php?f=35 Thank you.
This area is dedicated to technical discussions concerning ZZW30's a.k.a. MRS / Spyder. Please try to spell correctly because this will help people find information later if they are using search functionality. If you need assistance with your car and want to host a spanner day, please use the appropriate section of the forum: http://mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewforum.php?f=35 Thank you.
- psyguy
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Ivor
MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
I had them made in Singapore by a company called Auto-Image. I can recommend them for their customer service and the product (and I'm a fussy customer ).
https://www.facebook.com/Auto-Image-Pte ... 515875908/
They can make any colour and material combo you desire. Mine are genuine leather on the seating area and PU leather on the back. The red bits are perforated.
It's a non-slippery leather and can in that regard be compared to cloth covers, i.e. no sliding on the seat when you take corners.
Cost me SGD 700.
I picked them up during one of my travels so no shipping or customs charges.
The upholsterer who fitted them commented positively on the quality and price. Can't remember what the fitting cost. You could DIY but there is some sawing involved (after removing the plastic rail-clips from the original covers).
I got the door card inserts at the same time.
- optional
- Life Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 325
- Joined: Tue May 28, 2013 5:36 pm
- Stomping Ground: Manawatu
- Prime Mover: More than one MR2
- First name: Keith
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
COOL!
Just what I wanted as my cloth seats are quite worn. The door cards just finish it off. I have seen these up close and they are as good as they look.
Now the problem is : Do I get theses or the correct wheels for my car first?
Bugger, what a hard decision.
Just what I wanted as my cloth seats are quite worn. The door cards just finish it off. I have seen these up close and they are as good as they look.
Now the problem is : Do I get theses or the correct wheels for my car first?
Bugger, what a hard decision.
- 85AW20v
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 888
- Joined: Fri May 21, 2004 10:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Bay Of Plenty
- Prime Mover: AW11
- First name: Simon
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Not really. The right wheels make your car handle right. Seats are cosmetic!!
See ya
Simon
AW11 Racecar - 860kg
Simon
AW11 Racecar - 860kg
- Alsw20
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 1751
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:56 pm
- Stomping Ground: Christchurch
- Prime Mover: SW20
- First name: Al
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Those seat covers look really, really good.
-
- Site Admin - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 1182
- Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:17 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: More than one MR2
- First name: Michael
- Contact:
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
All this red is why you're faster than me
- psyguy
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Ivor
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
True.
White/red/black is the fastest possible combo.
Ever.
White/red/black is the fastest possible combo.
Ever.
-
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:32 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Carface
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
I’m sold.
Looks like you’ve replaced the steering wheel too. Any advice there? I’m looking at doing mine.
Looks like you’ve replaced the steering wheel too. Any advice there? I’m looking at doing mine.
- psyguy
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Ivor
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
The steering wheel in the original pic is actually OEM. In the meantime I have fitted an ebay diy leather cover, as in the pic here. Got the tip from Kevin ("nivek" on the forum).Mcdeviant wrote:I’m sold.
Looks like you’ve replaced the steering wheel too. Any advice there? I’m looking at doing mine.
Regards the seat covers, you can also ask "MikeP" as he got his covers from the same place. Not sure if he had them fitted yet. Mike?
-
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:32 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Carface
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Thanks! Looks great!
- nivek
- Guest of the Club.
- Posts: 47
- Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:51 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Kevin
- Contact:
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
looks great. Your stitching is better than mine I glad you found one with gear shift! (I forgot you have SMT)
- psyguy
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Ivor
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Well, actually... I stuffed up a bit...nivek wrote:looks great. Your stitching is better than mine I glad you found one with gear shift! (I forgot you have SMT)
First, I didn't realize they made a cover that's precut for the SMT wheel.
Then, I thought no problemo I'll trim the leather myself - but cut off a bit too much material
- MIKEP
- Area Coordinator - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 1267
- Joined: Thu May 22, 2014 11:34 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: More than one MR2
- First name: Mike
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Looks really good Ivor. As far as the seat covers go I havnt had them fitted yet as the new roof was the first priority and also getting the AW back on the road.I always find that my wallet is proportional to my desires.
Now I have the Aw back on the road and the new top on the Spyder the seat covers are next on the list to have fitted.
It is however Speedway racing season so maybe a few weeks yet
I might do the steering wheel though as I can do it myself.Watch this space.
Now I have the Aw back on the road and the new top on the Spyder the seat covers are next on the list to have fitted.
It is however Speedway racing season so maybe a few weeks yet
I might do the steering wheel though as I can do it myself.Watch this space.
86 AW11 S/C,
81 Porsche 924S
02 VW Golf GTI
Minisprint powered by 4AGE 73D
99 ZZW30 Spyder
04 VW Passat V5
04 Mercedes ML270Cdi
90 SW20 N/A
2022 Club President
Auckland AC-Shows,Motorsport
81 Porsche 924S
02 VW Golf GTI
Minisprint powered by 4AGE 73D
99 ZZW30 Spyder
04 VW Passat V5
04 Mercedes ML270Cdi
90 SW20 N/A
2022 Club President
Auckland AC-Shows,Motorsport
-
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:32 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Carface
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
@psyguy,
How did you fit the wheel cover? Did you have to stitch it yourself?
I want to replace the Toyota logo in the center of mine, it's all scratched up. Did you do yours? It looks way newer.
This thread has been so awesome to read. Can't wait to get mine done.
How did you fit the wheel cover? Did you have to stitch it yourself?
I want to replace the Toyota logo in the center of mine, it's all scratched up. Did you do yours? It looks way newer.
This thread has been so awesome to read. Can't wait to get mine done.
- psyguy
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Ivor
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
Yes, you need to stitch the steering wheel cover yourself (or give it to an upholsterer). Took me a bit of practice to decide on the stitch pattern I wanted, but they give you enough thread to do so. Maybe an hour of work plus however long it takes you to figure out what needs to happen...Mcdeviant wrote: How did you fit the wheel cover? Did you have to stitch it yourself?
I want to replace the Toyota logo in the center of mine, it's all scratched up. Did you do yours? It looks way newer.
I still need to replace the steering wheel logo. In fact it's more a matter of sticking something on top rather than replacing, as the logo can't be easily removed, I don't think (but I'm not sure).
I got a "screaming chicken" decal to match what I have on the wheels.
-
- Club Member - MR2OCNZ
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:32 am
- Stomping Ground: Auckland
- Prime Mover: ZZW30 (MRS / Spyder)
- First name: Carface
Re: MR-S (MR2 Spyder) leather seats/covers/upholstery
where did you find that? Does it fit?
That’s perfect for the red/black interior of the black ones.
That’s perfect for the red/black interior of the black ones.