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Replying to: banhugh (Jan 13, 2008 10:51 pm) Mrbill |
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Hello All- I bought an 08 Accord EX coupe (San Marino Red with Ivory Cloth) back in late October and was thinking of getting aftermarket leather installed.... Does anyone know if doing so would adversely affect the seat side airbags ? Any thoughts/suggestions ? Steve
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jan 14, 2008 8:02 pm) PS: They probably will not be cheap. |
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jan 14, 2008 8:02 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 am) I could not disagree more with the post above. Aftermarket leather can be MUCH better than the factory leather at a lower cost. First, it can be the exact color and stitching you want - plus, it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PLEADED!!! I hate pleaded leather - it looks great for about 2 days -- and then starts to crease and fold. Stretched leather is way better IMHO. I decided to go for factory leather in my Accord because I wanted all the other features that come with the 08 EX-L models. But I know of several quality shops where I live that I would absolutely trust to put new leather in an EX or LX model. I checked into the price when I bought my Honda in September and the cost was anywhere between 800 (lower-end leather that I would not install) to about 1500 for custom seats with very high quality leather and very attractive stitching. Don't shy away from custom leather -- its a great option. Just do your research on the shops and make sure you get one with a great reputation. Also, it typically is significantly less expensive to buy the car and then take it to the leather shop -- rather than having the dealership put in custom leather. Good luck and if you decided to do it, take some pictures of the new leather and post them!! (When asking about leather, make sure and ask about the side airbags AND the heated seats. If I remember correctly, there was some issue with the heated seats??) |
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Replying to: diunei (Dec 19, 2007 4:52 am)
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Replying to: phantomv (Jan 15, 2008 1:10 pm) http://www.diyhonda.com/podcasts/episode79_accord_side_moldings.mp4 |
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 03, 2008 7:53 am)
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Replying to: eagle71 (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 pm) http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord08.html
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 16, 2008 3:37 pm) |
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