Leather??

Mark996 · 12th April 2006, 18:40

Has anyone any pics of the optional Leather interior for the Civic???

If you've read my post in another Topic, then you'll know why I want to see.......

Cheers,

Mark.

Pottsy · 12th April 2006, 19:39

I've no pics, but I've seen the leather in an "SE" and it looked very nice indeed. Go for it!

Raegten · 5th May 2006, 20:29

I agree. The leather trim is really nice. It's something I would have gone for myselff but as it was on the SE Executive it meant loosing auto lights and wiper cruise control and panoramic glass roof. I stuck with the ES spec. The leather seats are heated too. The switches for the driver and passenger seats are located either side of the cigarette lighter and have two temperature settings.
Good quality leather and stiching though (did you expect anything else!!).

basegreen · 5th May 2006, 20:35

I did consider it. I thought about asking for it when I got the free upgrades. But..............would have added weeks to my due date.

CHRIS REDPATH · 31st March 2007, 14:45

had delivery of my lovely galaxy grey with penta wheels and ?? leather seats

?????
guess what we have been sold i lie i love the car i ove the seats but they aint leather there some kind of plastic leatherete material .go check for your selfs lower the rear seats. and lift the fabric flap and you will see they aint leather i worked in the shoe trade for fifteen years i know leather when i see it so go check cus this stuff aint gonna last like leather does.
i am rearly pi---- off and feel ripped. if i was told i was getting plagy seats i would of stuck to the original seats and saved a grand.
let me know your findings
chris

3rd Honda · 31st March 2007, 14:56

I'm no expert - but I believe the facings are leather. The sides, backs etc are not. This is quite normal on most cars until one goes up market quite a way I believe.

madasadad · 31st March 2007, 14:58

Nearly ALL manufacturers only put real leather on the contact points ie. face of the seats. The backs I believe are normally leatherette. I have the leather option on my car and it is the BEST £800 i've ever spent on an option. The heated seats are most toasty! Below are a few photos.

Topcat · 31st March 2007, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rd Honda

I'm no expert - but I believe the facings are leather. The sides, backs etc are not. This is quite normal on most cars until one goes up market quite a way I believe.

That would explain why it is quite cheap - except it is false advertsiing if it does not mention somewhere that the sides and backs are not leather surely - maybe it does

allan40alt · 31st March 2007, 15:30

If you want FULL leather then look here:

Bespoke Leather Club

The Honda factory fit are facings only.

Transform Leather do a superb job of removing your old velour seat covers and replacing with leather. Excellent after-fit.

Brodick · 31st March 2007, 18:42

V.nice allan

although I am happy with the factory spec leather seating
it is such a small bit on the seat back - makes no real difference

czechplastik · 31st March 2007, 20:04

I take it you went the transform route allan? How much did that sting you?

allan40alt · 31st March 2007, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

V.nice allan

although I am happy with the factory spec leather seating
it is such a small bit on the seat back - makes no real difference

I think the back is untouched. The extra leather is on the sides of the seats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I take it you went the transform route allan? How much did that sting you?

Transform were excellent. Very helpful and hospitable. I could have had any colour combination of leather and stitching; even the Honda 'H' logo embroidered in the front seats or red centres with black sides etc. Your local dealer will remove your seats and door cards, Transform collect re-fit and return them to your dealer for replacing in your car (this route adds a bit to the cost).

I drove up to their factory. Had a great day. You can read more of my original report in the 'Transform Leather' section.

Cost 'all-in' was around £1000. They did a perfect job. No stretch marks or puckering. Superb fit. I believe you can also have front seat heating installed now as well.

Ps: I went for Black with perforated centres and silver stitching.

Brodick · 31st March 2007, 22:14

The side of the seats are done in leather as well by Honda (only the seat backs are plastic) plus you get the heated seats as std for the £800

Perhaps transform use a slightly higher grade of leather?

anyway I'm sure you are happy allan and so are we

allan40alt · 31st March 2007, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

The side of the seats are done in leather as well by Honda (only the seat backs are plastic) plus you get the heated seats as std for the £800

Perhaps transform use a slightly higher grade of leather?

anyway I'm sure you are happy allan and so are we

Yes, I would have had the Honda leather and sunroof but the delay at the time of ordering was 'unknown'; as it was I ordered early Feb and had delivery at the end of July!

CHRIS REDPATH · 31st March 2007, 23:26

well thats made me happy again

?when i saw the pvc leatherete underneath the seat i thought god £800 for plastic but now i know the tops are leather. i am in love again thanks guys kind of cleared it up for me .
thank you
chris

LNT · 1st April 2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

Has anyone any pics of the optional Leather interior for the Civic???

If you've read my post in another Topic, then you'll know why I want to see.......

Cheers,

Mark.

This is the leather in mine...

Foggy69 · 2nd April 2007, 09:19

Blimey, you lot pay EXTRA to get your b*m frozen on cold winter mornings and burnt on hot summer days and to slide around in the seat when you corner quickly.

Stick with cloth. Cheaper and nicer.

allan40alt · 2nd April 2007, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Blimey, you lot pay EXTRA to get your b*m frozen on cold winter mornings and burnt on hot summer days and to slide around in the seat when you corner quickly.

Stick with cloth. Cheaper and nicer.

The 'Transform' leather is very soft and with the perforated centres there's no sliding and it's comfortable in the summer heat. Don't notice it being cold in winter either as I wear thicker/extra clothing....and that aroma of leather....ahhhhhh.

apemonkeyman · 2nd April 2007, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Blimey, you lot pay EXTRA to get your b*m frozen on cold winter mornings and burnt on hot summer days and to slide around in the seat when you corner quickly.

Each to their own - but you are overlooking that when we pay for Honda leather seats we also get a couple of switches to pipe a bunch of heat up our backsides.

No sliding yet, & not enough sun either...

apemonkeyman · 2nd April 2007, 11:06

Whoops, we are having the same conversation on 2 different threads!

12th April 2006, 18:40	#1 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 447 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Leather?? Has anyone any pics of the optional Leather interior for the Civic??? If you've read my post in another Topic, then you'll know why I want to see....... Cheers, Mark.

31st March 2007, 14:45	#5 (permalink)
CHRIS REDPATH Valve Cap Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: leicester Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry but i am angry had delivery of my lovely galaxy grey with penta wheels and ?? leather seats ????? guess what we have been sold i lie i love the car i ove the seats but they aint leather there some kind of plastic leatherete material .go check for your selfs lower the rear seats. and lift the fabric flap and you will see they aint leather i worked in the shoe trade for fifteen years i know leather when i see it so go check cus this stuff aint gonna last like leather does. i am rearly pi---- off and feel ripped. if i was told i was getting plagy seats i would of stuck to the original seats and saved a grand. let me know your findings chris

31st March 2007, 23:26	#15 (permalink)
CHRIS REDPATH Valve Cap Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: leicester Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	leather seats well thats made me happy again ?when i saw the pvc leatherete underneath the seat i thought god £800 for plastic but now i know the tops are leather. i am in love again thanks guys kind of cleared it up for me . thank you chris

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12th April 2006, 19:39	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,775 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	I've no pics, but I've seen the leather in an "SE" and it looked very nice indeed. Go for it!

5th May 2006, 20:29	#3 (permalink)
Raegten Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree. The leather trim is really nice. It's something I would have gone for myselff but as it was on the SE Executive it meant loosing auto lights and wiper cruise control and panoramic glass roof. I stuck with the ES spec. The leather seats are heated too. The switches for the driver and passenger seats are located either side of the cigarette lighter and have two temperature settings. Good quality leather and stiching though (did you expect anything else!!).

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did consider it. I thought about asking for it when I got the free upgrades. But..............would have added weeks to my due date.

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3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm no expert - but I believe the facings are leather. The sides, backs etc are not. This is quite normal on most cars until one goes up market quite a way I believe.

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	V.nice allan although I am happy with the factory spec leather seating it is such a small bit on the seat back - makes no real difference

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I take it you went the transform route allan? How much did that sting you?

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The side of the seats are done in leather as well by Honda (only the seat backs are plastic) plus you get the heated seats as std for the £800 Perhaps transform use a slightly higher grade of leather? anyway I'm sure you are happy allan and so are we

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Blimey, you lot pay EXTRA to get your b*m frozen on cold winter mornings and burnt on hot summer days and to slide around in the seat when you corner quickly. Stick with cloth. Cheaper and nicer.

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apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whoops, we are having the same conversation on 2 different threads!