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Old 11-13-2004, 11:06 PM
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Is it possible to get a black leather interior? Does anybody have any pictures of a black leather interior for a scion tC?
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Old 11-13-2004, 11:19 PM
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many dealers will offer leather through a third party. You can always get leather from a third party if not. Do a search there are pictures around.
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I haven't seen it but I got a good idea of what it would look like. Personally, I would go with something a little different and personalize the leather. Straight black is in almost every car now that wants to be sporty.
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i think you can get leather as a factory upgrade. or a dealer upgrade.

its really nice!!! i see a lot of TC's with leather seats
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Tight, thanks, im gonna look around for pics
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search next time please god.
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have you ever owned a car with leather interior?

just wondering if you're aware of the pros, but more importantly, cons.
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Old 11-14-2004, 01:01 AM
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www.katzkin.com
katzkin has some great leather plus you get to have it made just how you want it. I'm debating if i should get leather for my own tc. I live in houston and it gets really hot so black leather in a black car may not be such a good idea.

here some pics of katzkin leather:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/700789
As usual not mine
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aftermarket leather looks so corny compared to factory leather. the fit and finish is nowhere near as nice :/
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SAT does a amazing job much nicer then factory
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Old 11-14-2004, 02:09 AM
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I have leather...and love it...
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Originally Posted by cad455
aftermarket leather looks so corny compared to factory leather. the fit and finish is nowhere near as nice :/
Not all aftermarket leather. Only certain ones. We use a local company and it literally looks like it was from the factory. Real nice quality and does not look or feel cheap.
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i would go with www.katzkin.com they are the leader in aftermarket leather interior. they supply a lot of dealers with leather for cars.
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wont the leather cover interfere with the side air bags in the seat?
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here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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Old 11-14-2004, 08:43 AM
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I was just looking at some photos, and i dont even reallly like how it looks with leather. I just find that the leather is too loose and not tight enough around the seat so it makes it look a little flimsly. the two-tone cloth seats look nice enough so i think im gonna pass on the black leather aftermarket insert...
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Originally Posted by JSVH
many dealers will offer leather through a third party. You can always get leather from a third party if not. Do a search there are pictures around.
Some do it to the car as soon as it gets off the truck. look around, you may be surprised what options you find.
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Old 11-14-2004, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamMightyMiniz
here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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That's hot dude, really hot.

Are your door panels leather? I've never seen suede and leather 2-tone seats!
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maybe i jumped the gun. i guess i've only seen so-so leather jobs. that one with the suede looks nice and is unique!

i just came from leather, in my infiniti. i can't tell you how happy i am to have cloth again

different strokes, they say
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Originally Posted by TeamMightyMiniz
here's mine... And no, it's not corny.







Leather and Suede
Love it

And no, it does not hinder or interfere with the airbags... It's compliant.

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Nice job like the inserts
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